Smittys Auto Service - Gainesville (FL)

5 /5 Matthew Schmitt: I have worked with Smittys for over a decade for both personally owned vehicles, as well as fleet vehicle repairs and even body work. Ive always found his services to be honest, fairly priced, and his staff to be polite, courteous, knowledgeable and solid with the repair work done. They can very busy, but always seem to get me in quickly for repairs, and return the vehicles quickly. I absolutely love talking to the staff, and I appreciate the superb reputation that Smitty has had in this community for a very long time! Theres no better small business I would rather support when I need repair services. Their work is solid, even with imports!

5 /5 Mimi dimauro: Smittys saved the day! Stuck on a Florida highway in a 2002 VW Eurovan Camper travelling from Mass….. From the first call for rescue to getting us back on the road they where outstanding Assisting us in getting a hotel transportation and keeping us updated on the progress I would absolutely recommend the shop they where professional and reasonably priced too! Thank you Smitty, Zach and Durant for a job well done!

5 /5 Melissa Lily: My car is driving better than ever after going to Smitty’s. I initially took it to the dealership and was told my transmission was faulty and that I either needed a new one for $13k or new car. I took it to Smitty’s for a second opinion, and they determined that nothing was wrong with my transmission and that my brake connector had been *very obviously* cracked. I have been mentioning concerns about my brakes for about a year and was consistently told by the dealership that nothing was wrong with them. I live in Inverness and will be willing to drive over an hour to go to Smitty’s in Gainesville for any future car needs.

1 /5 D. Spann: (DO NOT!!! I REPEAT DO NOT EVER TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THIS PLACE. These people are absolutely unexprienced crooks, thieves, liars, as well as con men. I drove a perfectly good running volkswagen into this shop for a new water pump install. Only to have my car barely running at all, when picked it up the very next day. Prior to allowing them to do the work. I was totally assured and convinced by Zachary Curtis. That they have a certified volkswagen specialist, and a great mechanic (Durand Collins) who works european cars. Even went as far to say that theyve successfully worked every kind of except a Lamborghini. So he quoted me a price of $1,023 and I agreed. I was told to drop my car off the next morning, and I did. He said it should be done by the end of the work day. I said okay and left. 2 hours later he calls saying that his mechanic found another leak at the (flange) plastic piece. I asked how much for total repair. He $1,350, and I agreed. He also claimed that some line was broken, while his mechanic (Durand Collins) was doing the work, but he would repair it. So stated that they would keep my car overnight, because he had to order the other Part (flange). It should be done by 2pm the next day. I said okay. So the next day I called around 11am for an update on my vehicle. He then mentioned something about a fuel injector fault code. Something my car has never had period. I assured him that I just had scanned my car last week. So he went on saying that they can do the repair for $750 more. I said no. That sounds like an issue that your mechanic caused, because my vehicle has never had any fuel injector, or fuel related issues period. He said hell call back in an hour, and my car was nearly done. Zachary called me around 1:30pm to come pick up my vehicle. I got there and crank my car, and the ENGINE light is on flashing. The EPC is on as well. My EPC light hadnt been on in 2 years. A simple coil pack fixed that. Its been running perfectly since then. My car is barely driving at this point.Actually struggles to get up to 40mph. Put it in reverse it barely works. Sounds and runs terrible. I was charged $1,200 and they refused to refund. These people destroyed my vehicle

5 /5 Pamela M: I have taken my VW to Smitty’s since 2007. He was my first choice as a mechanic and the reviews are CORRECT - totally awesome shop. IT is a small shop but they can tackle any vehicle make or model. Currently they work on my Ford Escape. Zach (Smitty’s co owner) repaired my vehicle in record time and at a great value. Dump the dealers and over priced import shops. If you are fair - these men are fair. Appreciate them and don’t bother with anyone else - and you may know the dealer I refer to.