ADVANCE AUTO REPAIR & A/C LLC in
Gainesville (FL)

Experienced and Friendly family owned!!

They fixed my Isuzu Rodeo not once, not twice, but three times! I appreciate this business for their fast service, reliable diagnostics, and for their honesty. They will lift the car, make a true mechanic's assessment, then recommend what your vehicle really needs immediately, as well as what it needs not necessarily immediately. This is a valuable kind of diagnostics and advice my friends. Take your car troubles here and you won't be let down.

They fixed my Isuzu Rodeo not once, but twice! My truck broke down, i usually fix it myself when I am knowledgeable enough and if I have the necessary tools. But this time I just didn't have the time really. I knew my alternator was bad, but it would take me at least 2 days, maybe more like 4 days to actually do the job by myself. So my resolve? I brought it to Mr Lorne. He fixed it the same day, and I was back to work and making money again. Thank you Advance Auto Repair & A/C!

They fixed my Isuzu Rodeo once. I was in the ditch early one morning. Truck shut off while my girlfriend was driving it. Wouldn't start back uo for her. Mr Lorne driving by in his tow truck saw me trying to get it going. He offered to pull it out the ditch just being a courteous kind of guy. I told him it actually isn't starting that's the real problem. So he towed it out the ditch and over to his shop to diagnose the problem. All of this was just a courtesy to a member of the community who broke down not far from his shop. Turned out to be the fuel pump. My luck couldn't have been any better that morning... So I always thought the place probably had a long waitline to look at cars that's why I never inquired here before, but no not at all. Mr Lorne proceeded to replace the fuel pump for me, and he did it all in that same day. Sheila who speaks mostly with the customers, is a wonderful lady as well. This business is honest, helpful, and valuable in our community. This is the place to go for your car troubles. I highly recommend them.

Needed A/C work on our 2015 Sienna, and knew it would be a costly repair. Called around for a few quotes and decided to go with Sheila and Lorne. Best decision I could’ve made. From the initial contact for a quote, to picking up the van, Sheila was extremely friendly and responsive to all of my calls. Our van was ready when promised, and the blast of cold air for the first time in several months was amazing . I will not hesitate to bring our vehicles here again.

Fantastic people, work, and customer service! This is a very trustworthy place!

Listen and hear me well.......... I drive a Audi, and my wife drives a BMW........ Lorne has worked on BOTH of the vehicles.....keeping them in tip top shape!! I'll never take my cars to the dealership, Advance Auto repair will FOREVER have my business!!

My go to mechanic….I’ve been a customer for over 15 years and couldn’t be more happier. The honesty and customer service is impeccable and would recommend them to anyone…Thanks Loren & Sheila

This amazing, family owned, business has been a God send for me and my own small business. I have a food truck and it’s been very hard to find a shop that is both reliable and honest….this shop has both in spades and I don’t know what id do without them. Thankyou Loren and Shelia for your expertise, honesty and kindness. You just know when you have the right people on the job and I can confidently say Advanced Auto Repair WILL treat you like family. Mahalo!

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I’ve been checking out auto shops in Gainesville, FL, and Advanced Auto Repair at 1224 E University Avenue stands out with its calm, reliable approach. It’s a solid place that gets the job done right.

They cover all the bases—tune-ups, brakes, oil changes, A/C work, whatever your car needs, foreign or domestic. I drop by when something’s off, and the team handles it with a steady, no-nonsense touch. Being near UF is a bonus for convenience.

Their $19.95 oil change intro deal hooked me—quick, budget-friendly, and fits my packed schedule (open Monday through Saturday). They give straight-up estimates and keep things moving without any hassle.

Advanced Auto Repair Gainesville is my spot for car fixes. It’s got a friendly, down-to-earth vibe—everyone’s there to help and get you back on the road. Easily the best place in town to keep your car running smooth.

What a wonderful experience! Mr. Green not only diagnosed the issue quickly, but was always smiling and happy to answer any questions. His wife was gracious and sweet as can be. What a great couple these genuinely nice folks are. Came across a couple of angels masquerading around as humans. Can not recommend enough, great work, great prices and what a pleasure to be in the company of such amazing people.

Great customer service and honest repair shop

How have I not reviewed Lorne and Sheila? These are wonderful people and can fix anything. I trust them with all my vehicles and Lorne always gives me good advice.
If you want it done right then this is the shop to go to. They will be honest and the price will be competitive. What more can you ask for? I've been using them for at least 10 years. Everyone around here trusts Lorne and Sheila.

Advance Auto Repair & A/C is very communicative with their clients and very polite and friendly. Sheila was very understanding and patient while working with me.

This place was recommended to me by friends and I'm so glad I took Buckey there! Unlike most mechanics they sent me a video of what was wrong with my car and what needed to be replaced as well as why. Very professional, reasonable and realistic pricing, informative and nice. And they are open longer than most shops. We will be back in the future

My 1998 dodge ram 1500 was a project. They went above and beyond
their friendly service, informational every step of the way. It was well worth it. My truck performed like a champ/10 hr. Road trip the same day of being released from the shop.

If it weren’t for Sheila and Lorne I would not have a vehicle. They are helpful, informative, and overall just a joy to work with. I have learned more the past 3 weeks about vehicles than I ever have going anywhere else. I really recommend them to anyone who needs their car worked on. You won’t be disappointed.

If I ever need something done with my car I’m taking it to Lorren! Glad I finally found a trustworthy mechanic (hard to find these days)...he really helped me out by fixing the mess a previous mechanic created. All around great work and honesty so thank you Lorren ...and Shelia!

Great and kind people!! Car was too expensive for me to fix, so they purchased it from me at an honest price to help me out. Worth taking your business to.

Ive been using Advanced Auto for over 25 yrs and have come to respect their work. They're professional and experienced mechanics. Prices are good and reasonable. I would refer anyone to Advanced Auto for their vehicle repairs.

Simply the best in Gainesville! Finding someone to take care of your car like it was there own is what these guys do. Plus they keep it affordable. They have saved me more then once! Thanks Markeith and Dawn!

Camping thru town and stopped at a local burger joint for lunch. No parking? so i pulled under a tree right next to it where it seemed everyone parked. There unfortunately was a piece of an old street sigh sticking up thru the ground that damaged my muffler. asked the owner if he had insurance for his property and accused me of scamming him...???? Anyways a very cool sheriff came and took the report. Next day i googled auto repair and Advanced auto repair in Gainesville had the best reviews. i stopped by and Markeith the owner calmly listened to me, took a look , with his team right away and said they got it. One hour later as i went into town on my bicycle i got a call from his lovely wife Dawn who gave me a very fair estimate. 2 hours later i came by to pick it up and she had reduced the total because it took less time. What good people!!!! i will forever remember how quick and reasonable they were in fixing my car. Mega thumbs up for Advanced auto repair and Markeith and Dawn.

There's no other place in Gainesville that I will leaving as satisfied as I do when Lauren and his team of mechanics work on my cars. I've been bring my cars to Lauren for 6 years and never once felt overpriced or taken advantage of. The reason i return so much is because of my car addiction and not because of the repairs they have done to my car. The attention to details is why I never go anywhere else to get my cars worked on. Once your sick of the run around, being your car to Lauren and see how your car is really supposed to perform. By the way, that's Lauren standing next to my baby. NO ONE ELSE CAN TOUCH HERE!

I had so many bad experiences at the Gainesville Dodge Dealership that I started asking around for service center recommendations. Advance Auto Repair was recommended by multiple people. As a UF student I would recommend this shop to anyone who is not from town and is looking for a good local service center.

I have gone to Advanced Auto Repair twice now, and every time they service my car they do a fantastic job. The first time I went here was when my car was in critical condition, I came after hours and Mr. Lorne still took time to service my car. He ordered the parts and got to fixing my car. He charged me an affordable price---not an arm and a leg like other mechanics. I wish I had a mechanic like him back home! Mr. Lorne, his wife, and their whole team are very knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and honest. Today I got my brakes fixed and they did it in a fast and efficient manner. I don't usually refer my friends to mechanics, because I have never had a truly good experience, but I will keep referring Mr. Lorne and Advance Auto Repair because they are not only affordable and friendly, but they are also the best at what they do.

Wow, I've another opportunity to say "thank you". We have been very pleased with your service on our car(s). We appreciate your passionate honest way of dealing with customers. Your positive attitude is so refreshing.

I had planned on using another mechanic to do my repair and went to Lorne for a second opinion. Not only was he able to complete the repair more quickly than the first mechanic, he helped me with two other issues at the same time, and for a very fair price. I highly recommend getting your car repair done with Lorne.

We had the best experience of our lives with this place. The owner is very intelligent, and he knows what he is doing. I highly recommend him to anyone with car problems, specially Jaguars. Lauren and his wife and his son make a team. Their honesty says it all. I have changed my vision of mechanics after dealing with this place. He worked on our car after hours, on Friday night and gave it back to us within one hour. We never expected to make it home, and we did it. They ordered the part and received it and replaced it. We thought it was something more expensive, and he said that it was not. He could have changed all parts and charged us an arm and a leg, but his integrity is untouchable. We left his place feeling blessed. Thank you!