Rapido Automotive Repair in
St. Petersburg (FL)

I had an over torqued spark plug and broken ignition coil which they were able to replace in a timely manor. Also gave me a vehicle inspection with important concerns that Tampa Honda had missed.

Brought my 1978 Volkswagen T2 camper bus in to have my Alternator replaced. They also found and replaced some bad wires to complete the job and replaced the belt to finish the job. Back on the road at the quoted amount. Everyone was great to work with Jose and Sebastian and Shannon in the office all worked to keep me in the loop. Also had the pleasure to meet the owner Roberto when i picked up the bus. Will definitely be back with any other future needs!

From the moment I walked in I felt that my new to me car and I were in good hands. I was a nervous wreck after getting my car hoping I made the right decision. They check my car tip to tip and change my oil. They gave me. Breakdown of everything and made me feel so safe and taken care of. Not only did I get the service I needed I also found a place I can fully recommend! THANK YOU RAPIDO! The lady in the front I didn't get her name however she is amazing and provides superb customer service!

Needed to have my battery replaced under warranty. They don't carry the AAA batteries. Sebastian said that I can get one at Napa across the street and to bring it back and they would put it in for me. I wish I knew about this place several years ago. Since I'm moving out of state l won't be able to get their great service. If you live here check them out you won't be disappointed.

Great service. Lobby was cozy and fun ☺️ Shannon was super cool to talk to! Will come back for more services! Thank you all for helping me 🙌🏼

I really love everyone at Rapido.thry are very kind and keep in touch about your vehicle.

My wife and I live right down the street had issues with our Dodge caravan cooling system replace the water pump in oil cooling pump was very pleased on a prompt and quick work I would definitely recommend to a friend and I would definitely take our van back if we had any other problems thank you rapido for helping us out

As someone that just moved here, I could not be happier as a customer here. Fast, efficient, and trustworthy. Highly recommend.

I brought my car in with my fingers crossed hoping to just be able to get it running again. This place went above and beyond to turn my car around. Broke every detail down to me (I'm still learning about my car) without any issues. They Told me what was most important, gave me different options to save money since I had a very low spending budget. I WILL NOT be taking car any where else in the future. They are amazing. My car runs amazing. Definitely exceeded my expectations especially since I didn't have the best experience somewhere else. If you are looking for great customer service, an HONEST mechanic,fast and affordable, this is your last stop. Such a refreshing experience compared to others. thank you so much again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently had my tail light replaced here, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The staff was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind from start to finish. They explained the process clearly, answered my questions, and made sure everything was working perfectly before I left. What really stood out was how fast and efficient the service was—I was in and out much quicker than expected, without any compromise on quality. It’s rare to find a shop that combines great technical skill with genuine customer care, but they absolutely did. Highly recommend them for anyone needing car service—you’ll be in good hands! 🚗💡

Always great service! Everyone is focused on the customer! Prompt and prepared. The team works together to make sure you are taken good care of! Sharon always attentive and Sebastian keeps track of all work being completed. We take all of our vehicles to Rapido!

To everyone at Rapido Automotive Repair. I can tell you how pleased I am with the repair you did to my car today. My car feels like new again. Thank you soo much!! It's very hard to find good mechanics that you can truly trust. I definitely recommend Rapido Automotive Repair to anyone and everyone who needs their vehicle repaired. They are the best!

RAPIDO AUTO THEY ROCK, SIMPLY THE BEST!!!✨🚘 They did a great job on my car like always. Sharon at the front desk, and Sebastian of course always so helpful. This place has a great integrity, I trust them and I pray for their business to prosper! So the next time you get a chance stop by there and see for yourself it's better to get a good job done and only have to do it once and that's what happens When you take your car or truck there for repair. They stand behind their warranty and treat you with respect like family. Sincerely Dawn Taylor St Petersburg

This is my first time using Rapido. I needed to get my door and roof light bar repaired. My truck is a 1996 Ford Bronco, and repairs are always challenging. It took three visits to complete. Sebastian and Sharon are very kind, and complete service satisfaction is very important to them. Thank you!

I have going to this establishment for about 20 years or so. Both locations. I will always always have Roberto and Sebastian work on my car. Very very honest and upfront and no pushy sales gimmick at all!!! They will tell you everything you need to address..now...or later....the whole visit is documented with photos and notations and emailed to you for your records!!!! From oil changed to vehicle repair....this is the only place to go...

Great customer service and clean environment! Car repair work was completed in a timely manner which was quite impressive. I particularly appreciated that the 4-point inspection included pictures of my vehicle's parts and Sebastian was knowledgeable and patient in answering my questions. Happy that James (mechanic who works at another company) recommended this business to me. Definitely planning to return for future maintenance. ....The keychain was a great touch also!

I have left a review before but want to do another! Again Sebastian has come through and helped me out on a minutes notice. I was going on a 6 hour drive and neglected to think about getting my car checked out. I called an hour before they closed and was told to come on down! They did an oil change, rotated my tires and did an all over inspection. I felt very confident to head out on my long drive. I love that they take pictures of everything under your car to show me where there may be trouble spots. I never feel like they are trying to up sell me anything I don't need. Can't say enough good things about Rapido and Sebastian too. Thanks again!

Don’t let the fact they advertise out front to be a lube and brake joint. Took my Mercedes amg s63 in for a hydraulic leak. Could not Easily get the hose I needed and a new one was well over $500.00. Took the old hose off , told me where to take it to get rebuilt (few places do it) and put it back on. Estimate from another shop was going to be $2000. The bill ended up less than 1/3 of that. Extremely happy, great service! Will continue to use them!

Just getting started on a drive from St Pete to our home in Citrus County and the car started having issues. My daughter and son-in-law had used Rapido for auto repair in the past so recommended them. They diagnosed the issue, got the parts, and fixed the car in 2 hours! We are extremely pleased and would definitely use them again! Thank you!

I usually do most of my own mechanic work on my trucks but being 800 miles from home working I had no choice but to find a local mechanic shop. I googled and decided on Rapido. I watched the mechanic the whole 4 hours (not over his shoulder though), I’m very peculiar and I will have to say I’m overly impressed with the care and skill set the mechanic did the work! From the owner to the sweet lady at front counter, everyone was overly nice! I was also impressed at the cleanliness of this business! Thanks again for them getting me back on the road to Rapido crew!!

Rapido was able to get me in quickly. Sharon contacted me to let me know what needed to be done and how much it would be before performing the repair. They finished in time for me to pick up my car immediately after work. I ran into my neighbor when I picked up my car. I love knowing that someone I trust also uses the same mechanic!

They are legit full service and very honest! I went in for an oil change and expecting them to come back with a list of $2000 worth of optional repairs, nope their diagnostic was shown to me on the office computer with pictures of everything. Since my vehicle is well maintained they just did the oil change and thanked me for my business with a little care package with candies and pens... Nice touch. Would definitely recommend

Just stop because I needed a tire serviced. I was greeted immediately upon entering by a woman who asked what I need done. She then showed me where to park and sent out Sebastian. The certified mechanic on duty. He checked on the tire and sent somebody out immediately to begin working on it. They had a clean and pleasant waiting room with the TV to keep entertained. I barely got into watching a show before they were calling me up to pay. Because it was already done. This very professional shop 👌 👏 😄 I highly recommend stopping in if ever you need repair work done. As fast and efficient as they were for the tire I can't imagine having a bad experience here and we'll be back Is for more complicated repairs.

Dishonest , shady mechanics, not knowledgeable about what's going on with your vehicle only sees what they can get you to pay for. Went this past Monday with oil burning in my engine. Was told I needed at least 300 to 600 dollars of work . Lies took it to another mechanic I use from time to time showed the diagnostic paper and the mechanic at the other shop did an inspection and found the things that was written weren't needed to be repaired fixed my leak for 125. Dollars. Rapido lied .

We depend on our company car to get to our Commercial and Residential clients safely and on time. A few months ago one of the folks at Rapido came to our office for a laptop repair. We talked about his auto service center and he mentioned he provides an extra service for commercial clients near his shop. Not only did they provide same day fast service they came to our office to pick up our company car and dropped it off. I had asked for a Oil change but, thankfully they did a inspection and it was time to rotate the tires, change the wiper blades and clean the AC filters. I appreciate the fast, friendly and cost effective service we received today. Thanks, Mark Evans Computers

Oil change for my 2010 F150. Very fast, probably wasn't there 20 or 25 minutes. Showed me a couple of things I need to change, my air filter was bad, and quoted me on a brake job, I asked for them to check because of noise, but no hard sell. Sebastian was upbeat and professional! Will use again and recommend to friends. Price was fair, less than I was quoted elsewhere so overall I am pleased.

I visited Rapido last week because of their coupon in the flyer. The coupon advertised a synthetic oil change for most cars for $49.95, and a standard oil change for $24.95. I needed an oil change on both of my vehicles, so I called in advance to verify that the coupon would work for both our MINI Cooper and Kia Sorrento. After I brought the first vehicle in to be serviced, I was told they could not do the synthetic oil change on my car for the advertised price, and it would cost about $30 extra, and because I had my wife following with our newborn in the car, I opted to leave my car for service versus shopping around. I don't know why this was not clear over the phone when I asked if the MINI qualified, but whatever: strike one. When I returned alone to swap out the Sorrento for the MINI, I asked again does the Sorrento qualify for the advertised price on the oil change? I was told "Yes", and then after I swapped vehicles and returned home, received a phone call stating, "well, we didn't realize that it had a cartridge filter and this and that so it's going to be more like $39." I was not letting that happen twice in one day, so I politely told them to not do the service, that I would pick up my other vehicle and take it somewhere that will actually change the oil for $25. Fast forward one week. I take the Sorrento to a place that not only has you in-and-out in 5 minutes, but actually charges $25. The first thing they ask me when they open the hood, "when was the last time someone touched your oil filter?" I replied "last week, but I wouldn't let them do the service because they tried to upcharge me twice in the middle of service." Well, guess what. Engine oil is leaking everywhere, it's all over the engine, because whoever looked at your oil filter last week did not fit the o-ring back correctly. Fortunately, it was caught in time and the worst part was that the entire engine was a mess. Had it not been caught, the engine could've seized causing severe damage to the car. THE BOTTOM LINE: I don't really care whether this was done through CARELESSNESS or VINDICTIVENESS - it is unacceptable. I would like to add, which I meant to do weeks ago but life has gotten in the way, I did let Rapido service my MINI Cooper for a synthetic oil change prior to the aforementioned fiasco (as stated above), and ever since, my CHECK ENGINE light has been on. It is not the gas cap, or the air filter, and could possibly be a coincidence, but since I have only owned this car for under 15,000 miles, that is not likely the case. Thanks, Rapido!