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December 2023 by Ed L.
The owner of the shop was very honest in informing me what my car (2014 Camry) did NOT need. I showed him the recommended repair work by a Toyota dealership. Work was outstanding and I will be back !
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November 2023 by Desiree L.
Bruce helped me out immensely! Super efficient and affordable, so glad to have found a reliable mechanic! Will definitely be referring all friends and family to him!
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October 2023 by Tammy Santiago
I have been taking my automobiles to Carrollwood Auto Repair for several years now based on the recommendation of my best friend, who has taken all of her cars to Bruce for several years as well. Bruce is trustworthy and repair services are fairly priced. I have on occasion, been informed that my car needed repairs and when taken to Bruce for a second opinion, was informed it was not the case. I highly recommend Carrollwood Auto Repair for all car repair needs!Service: General repairs & maintenance
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October 2023 by Sarah Geiler
Bruce is a rare find in the world of auto mechanics! He is HONEST and only does work that your vehicle actually needs. Prices are fair and he took the time to explain the issues with my car to me, without me having to ask. He wanted to make sure I understood what was going on and what was needed. I 100% recommend Bruce and Carrollwood Auto Repair to anyone looking for honest, exceptional service. As a female with little knowledge about cars and how they work, it can be very difficult to find an honest company to do work on my vehicle. I went in believing I had an oil leak and ended up spending less than $50.00 to fix the issue. This is a trustworthy company and you won’t be disappointed giving them your business.
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October 2023 by Colin N
Bruce was helpful, insightful, clear, and efficient. The quality of work and care taken was obvious and the pricing is more than fair. Thank you so much!
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October 2023 by Christa S.
So Glad we found this Local shop to fix my Ac. Their quote was significantly lower than other shops we tried. They answered all of our questions even before seeing our car. They were very up front about when we could bring the car in and when the part would come in. It was completed as quickly as possible. They communicated with us clearly before moving forward with anything. I was very satisfied with this experience. We as a family will use them again.
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September 2023 by Lesh Talks
Mr. Bruce & his team are AMAZING!! From the time that I spoke with him over the phone to picking up my vehicle he was kind, direct and extremely helpful. The level of detail & care that Mr. Bruce & his team provides far exceeds anything I've ever gotten at a dealership, but their prices do not. Yes you read that correct, their prices are much more reasonable and affordable than the dealer. I had such a great first experience and I've found a mechanic for life!! Thank you Mr. Bruce & team!
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August 2023 by Jon Adair
Bruce and team have been awesome. Always kept me informed of what was going on, any additional costs, etc. More professional than the "big guys" are.Services: General repairs & maintenance
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August 2023 by George Soteriou
Owner Bruce does not maintain any fancy signage or marketing for his auto repair shop but he and his team are likely the best and most professional in the area. Super reliable auto repair service by experienced mechanics who know how to fix cars professionally and at a very fair price. One of the most trustworthy business I have ever used.Services: Tires
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August 2023 by Edda R.
Had my air conditioner tuned up and we now are freezing when we get in our auto. Thanks a lot (ha ha).
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July 2023 by Sandro D'Alessandro
I was looking for an honest, knowledgeable, reliable mechanic shop in the area and it's safe to say I've found it!I brought in our '04 Lexus with squeaking and metal noises on one of the wheels. Bruce did a complimentary road test and diagnosed the issues quickly. Him and his partner completed the work in a timely manner even when a difficult and time-consuming problem arose.When Bruce explained the problems and the lengths at which he went to resolve them, I was beyond impressed. They were willing to spend the time to find the problem without throwing money/parts at the issue as guesses. It’s rare that anyone nowadays will do this.Although the problem took hours of extra time, I was not charged extra due to the unexpected circumstances. As a new client, I could not have asked for more. I will be going here for any future work and will be recommending this shop to all my friends and family. Bruce is your guy!Service: Brakes
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July 2023 by Ethan Henderson
Bruce is legitimately the only mechanic I trust in Tampa. Absolutely 0 BS, doesn’t upsell and is very honest. I’ve never gotten anything than the best work and best prices possible from this shop. Cannot recommend enough
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June 2023 by Ashley Merritt
Bruce was great! Fixed my car same day and reasonable price. Would recommend him to anyone!Services: Auto water leak repair
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March 2023 by Tim B.
I have been in Tampa for 30 years, and I came here from the East Pasco area. Having a business up there for decades, I knew all the people to go to for good service when I needed it, whether it was a doctor, a mechanic, a painter...I knew where to go. Until I retied, I had all my auto work done up there, so when I ended my commute, I knew I needed to find good, reliable people to do business with here. Checking the various websites out there, I came uI had some apparent problems with my Kia Sorento, and not being super sharp on engines these days with all the electronics involved, the check engine light came on and sometimes would go out. Other times, it would stay on for days. I did a bit of reading on the internet, and it did say that you could possibly have that occur because of the gas cap not being property tightened. The instructions in the manual tell you to screw the cap tight until it clicks once. Well, this cap quit clicking a long time ago, but the light being on would not happen all the time. I was surfing the internet one day and came across a diagnostic device called FIXD, only $19.95. so I bought one to see what is said. Once plugged in, I ran the app on my cell and it gave me two diagnostic codes, of which was red flagged with a warning to drive as little as possible until corrected.Very concerned, I took my car here this morning because of the reviews I read, and I can tell you with authority, I spent 30 years in the insurance business dealing with customers getting cars, home appliances, and electronics repaired. My insureds would depend on me to direct them where to go for repairs because it's a field ripe for dishonesty where people charge for unnecessary repairs and do so because the public doesn't know any better. But agents hear about what are the good apples as well as the suspected bad ones. Sometimes the bad ones are super obvious.I can say with authority, HONESTY IS SPOKEN here. They have a customer in me for life. It appears the owner is a hands-on guy and does or supervises the repairs himself. He got similar readings that I did, but his knowledge and experience told him that the readings were erroneous and were caused by the ill-fitting gas cap. What was next? He advised me to get a factory original gas cap to assure a correct fit, something that could be hit or miss with an after market cap. How much for sharing that knowledge with me? "No charge, sir. Just tell folks about me." I could not be more thankful that I'm not digging into my meager retirement savings to solve this, something I likely would have had happen going to another garage.If you need your car reliably, honestly repaired by a company with integrity, this is your destination. Thank you so much, Carrollwood Auto Repair!
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March 2023 by Nicole Monge
As a woman, it is hard enough to find a trustworthy, honest, and professional mechanic who is not going to take advantage of your novice understanding of car mechanics. I have been bringing my car here for about a year now, after having a bad experience at a dealership and I couldn't be happier.The gentlemen who own, run, and operate this shop are two of the most honest and hard working people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. They take the time to explain what is and is not necessary, how much time I have to do certain maintenance, and are transparent about cost and time.If you are looking for someone to trust your car with, this is the place. I will not bring my car anywhere else and love supporting this small business. I would give ten stars if I could - highly recommend.BTW - Bruce may seem abrasive but he is of a different generation and is just a no nonsense kind of guy. He is actually very kind and has helped me every time I went in.Services: Tires
