--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Sarasota | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/sarasota/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-10-31 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Sarasota](https://thelocalthree.com/sarasota/) - [Auto repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/auto-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Florida](https://thelocalthree.com/florida/) 3. [Sarasota](https://thelocalthree.com/sarasota/) 4. Auto repair shops Sarasota · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in Sarasota 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in Sarasota worth calling first, chosen from 104 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated October 31, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 104 auto repair shops we reviewed in Sarasota, these three had the strongest records: 3,040 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · October 31, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Hitchcock Automotive Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/hitchcock-automotive-repair-sarasota/) **4.9** from 511 reviews Based in Sarasota Coverage Based in Sarasota ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 104 auto repair shops we reviewed in Sarasota: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 941-306-1000](tel:+19413061000)[Website](https://www.hitchcockautomotiverepair.com/) Selection 02 ## [Audi Sarasota](https://thelocalthree.com/business/audi-sarasota-sarasota/) **4.7** from 1247 reviews Based in Sarasota Coverage Based in Sarasota ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 1247 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 941-922-0000](tel:+19419220000)[Website](https://www.audisarasota.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Sunset Kia of Sarasota](https://thelocalthree.com/business/sunset-kia-of-sarasota-sarasota/) **4.7** from 1282 reviews Based in Sarasota Coverage Based in Sarasota ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 1,282 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 941-308-7707](tel:+19413087707)[Website](https://www.sunsetkiasarasota.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in Sarasota Other Sarasota companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 104 in all for this work. - Sarasota Mechanics Techs 5.0 · 207 (2021) - Gettel Acura 4.7 · 2,286 - Ed Howard Lincoln 4.7 · 804 - INFINITI of Sarasota 4.7 · 765 - Encore Motorcars of Sarasota 4.7 · 660 - [Beiler's Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a273e89050c30ab3/) 4.9 · 185 (2021) - [Jim Dowell Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5336bc9f4b9a230a/) 5.0 · 107 (2021) - Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota 4.6 · 4,367 - Randy's Brake Repair 4.9 · 157 (2021) - Sarasota Subaru 4.6 · 1,445 - [Tom Dion's Automotive Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-921ea00637639ce9/) 4.9 · 157 (2021) - Automotive Service Garage 5.0 · 87 (2021) - [University Tires Plus](https://thelocalthree.com/business/university-tires-plus-sarasota/) 4.6 · 635 - [Sarasota Automotive LLC](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-130b9821f86ab73e/) 5.0 · 66 (2021) - [Jesse's Garage European Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-48563f006df81ac1/) 4.8 · 138 (2021) - Dave's Auto Repair 4.8 · 127 (2021) - Nott's Automotive 4.9 · 78 (2021) - A-Z Auto Repair 4.8 · 108 (2021) - SCOTTI'S AUTO SALES SARASOTA~ PRE-OWNED~USED CARS 4.5 · 655 - Zippy Lube 4.7 · 176 (2021) - D & R Automotive 4.8 · 96 (2021) - Renn Haus of Sarasota 4.8 · 98 (2021) - Ashton Auto Center 4.9 · 54 (2021) - Gettel Nissan 4.4 · 3,338 - Main Street Automotive 4.8 · 82 - Sherman's Auto Repair 4.9 · 53 (2021) - Freedom Auto Repair 5.0 · 37 (2021) - Jim's Auto Repair & Towing 4.8 · 76 (2021) - Graybeal's Automotive 4.9 · 48 (2021) - [STS Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-abfc51ff1a458c6e/) 4.9 · 48 (2021) - Jon Wayne Diesel Performance 4.8 · 68 (2021) - United Diesel Repair 5.0 · 34 (2021) - Jay And Dean's Auto Repair 4.9 · 45 (2021) - Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 4.6 · 198 (2021) - Fruitville Muffler Shop 4.9 · 68 (2021) - The Trailer Guy 4.9 · 34 (2021) - Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota 4.3 · 2,856 - J. Burg's Garage 5.0 · 24 (2021) - Troyers Automotive Inc. 4.9 · 30 (2021) - Goodyear Auto Service 4.5 · 195 (2021) - A-1 Stacey's Custom Muffler 4.8 · 66 (2021) - German Cars of Sarasota 4.6 · 98 (2021) - JSN Auto Repair-Sarasota 4.5 · 185 (2021) - Master Tech SRQ 4.9 · 28 (2021) - Jiffy Lube 4.5 · 165 (2021) - Accurate Automotive Repair of Sarasota 4.9 · 25 (2021) - Keene Automotive Repair LLC 4.8 · 58 (2021) - Jesse's Garage 4.8 · 33 (2021) - [Lowe's Automotive Service](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-088eb98812944077/) 4.6 · 76 (2021) - Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center 4.6 · 76 (2021) - Swift Auto Repair 4.6 · 65 (2021) - Albrecht Service 4.7 · 38 (2021) - Gulf Coast Auto Painting 5.0 · 24 (2021) - HQ Auto Center 4.6 · 56 (2021) - Quality Driven 5.0 · 15 (2021) - AAMCO Transmissions 4.4 · 178 (2021) - F&s Auto & Truck Services 4.6 · 48 (2021) - Sam's Auto Repair Service 4.4 · 168 (2021) - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center 4.4 · 164 (2021) - Gasoline Alley Garage 4.9 · 27 (2021) - Mobiletech Auto Repair 4.6 · 45 (2021) - Tires Plus 4.4 · 158 (2021) - Lanning Tire Sales - Cooper Tire 4.6 · 88 (2021) - Action Auto Center 4.6 · 42 (2021) - Car Care Connection Inc. 4.5 · 68 (2021) - Walt's Marine Service 4.7 · 26 (2021) - Coblentz Auto Repair 4.9 · 24 (2021) - Manny's Automatic Transmission 4.9 · 24 (2021) - Brian's Auto Repair, Inc 4.5 · 58 (2021) - C and S Corvettes 4.6 · 33 (2021) - 21st Century Automotive Inc 4.9 · 13 (2021) - Ata Transmission Center 4.8 · 28 (2021) - Sarasota Radiator Service Inc 4.8 · 28 (2021) - Tom Wilson Auto Repair 4.6 · 56 (2021) - Jiffy Lube 4.3 · 176 (2021) - Jiffy Lube 4.3 · 172 (2021) - Jiffy Lube 4.3 · 175 (2021) - German Automotive Services 4.4 · 78 (2021) - Sunshine Green Enzyme Detailing 5.0 · 15 (2021) - Goodyear Auto Service 4.3 · 128 (2021) - Jim Taylor Automotive 4.4 · 57 (2021) - Tire Kingdom 4.3 · 124 (2021) - Certified Fleet Services 4.3 · 114 (2021) - Midas 4.3 · 117 (2021) - Girouard's Precision Auto Body 4.6 · 18 (2021) - Ab's Auto Inc. 4.8 · 18 (2021) - John's Automotive And Tires, Llc 4.6 · 34 (2021) - Swanson's Automotive Service 4.4 · 46 (2021) - Goodyear Auto Service 4.3 · 88 (2021) - Gary's Auto Repair Service 4.4 · 37 (2021) - Car Tune Up - Sarasota 4.6 · 28 (2021) - Herpan Auto Care And Repair 4.5 · 18 (2021) - Integrity Transmission & Auto Service Center 4.5 · 18 (2021) - Renaissance Motor Cars 4.5 · 28 (2021) - Valvoline Instant Oil Change 4.1 · 165 (2021) - Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires 4.1 · 148 (2021) - C & Z Auto Repair 4.5 · 18 (2021) - American European Autos 4.1 · 98 (2021) - Majestic Motors - Automotive Service Center 4.3 · 28 (2021) - Tire Kingdom 4.0 · 138 (2021) - Tires Plus 4.0 · 98 (2021) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in Sarasota | | 01 Hitchcock Automotive Repair | 02 Audi Sarasota | 03 Sunset Kia of Sarasota | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.9 · 511 reviews | 4.7 · 1247 reviews | 4.7 · 1282 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Sarasota | Sarasota | Sarasota | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 104 auto repair shops in Sarasota, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. Selection is never for sale. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Sarasota ## Sarasota, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). $463,000 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024 Homes built before 1990: 22,551 of 32,324 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). 69.8% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024 Households in Sarasota: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. 25,751 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024 Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. June 1 to November 30 [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035). 1976 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024 Owner-occupied homes: 14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003). 57.5% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024 Public sources, checked October 31, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in Sarasota: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Sarasota cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-sarasota/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about auto repair shops in Sarasota How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Sarasota? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 104 auto repair shops for Sarasota. Paid placements never change the order. Which of these auto repair shops in Sarasota has the best reviews? Hitchcock Automotive Repair has a 4.9 rating from 511 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Sunset Kia of Sarasota, with 1282 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these auto repair shops licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Sarasota? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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