--- title: The 3 Best Auto repair shops in St. Petersburg | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/st-petersburg/auto-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-10-31 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [St. Petersburg](https://thelocalthree.com/st-petersburg/) - [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. [St. Petersburg](https://thelocalthree.com/st-petersburg/) 4. Auto repair shops St. Petersburg · Auto repair shops # The 3 Best Auto repair shops in St. Petersburg 2027 Edition Three auto repair shops in St. Petersburg worth calling first, chosen from 52 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 52 auto repair shops we reviewed in St. Petersburg, these three had the strongest records: 5,538 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · October 31, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Take 5 Oil Change](https://thelocalthree.com/business/take-5-oil-change-st-petersburg/) **4.7** from 3562 reviews Based in St. Petersburg Coverage Based in St. Petersburg ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 52 auto repair shops we reviewed in St. Petersburg: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 727-551-4699](tel:+17275514699)[Website](https://www.take5.com/locations/oil-change/florida/st-petersburg/30236/) Reader Favorite ## [RNR Tire Express](https://thelocalthree.com/business/rnr-tire-express-st-petersburg/) **4.7** from 1071 reviews Based in St. Petersburg Coverage Based in St. Petersburg ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 1,071 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 727-398-7655](tel:+17273987655)[Website](https://rnrtires.com/location/florida-stpete-fl) Selection 03 ## [J.C. Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/j-c-auto-st-petersburg/) **4.7** from 905 reviews Based in St. Petersburg Coverage Based in St. Petersburg ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 905 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 727-866-0044](tel:+17278660044)[Website](https://www.jcautomotive.com/) Beyond the three ## More auto repair shops in St. Petersburg Other St. Petersburg companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 52 in all for this work. - Mavis Tires & Brakes 4.8 · 2,194 - Take 5 Oil Change 4.8 · 2,634 - Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 4.7 · 1,008 - Victory Tire & Auto 4.7 · 845 - Dan's Brake World 4.9 · 206 (2021) - [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://thelocalthree.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-st-petersburg/) 4.6 · 2,220 - [Tire Kingdom](https://thelocalthree.com/business/tire-kingdom-st-petersburg/) 4.6 · 1,532 - The BodyWorks Auto Body Repair 4.8 · 237 (2021) - Potter's Precision Imports 4.9 · 127 (2021) - Andy's Automotive 4.8 · 187 (2021) - JB Import Automotive Repair 4.7 · 274 (2021) - Midas 4.5 · 1,040 - Nette's Garage 5.0 · 58 (2021) - Gulfport Garage 4.8 · 118 (2021) - Middleton's Auto Care 4.8 · 116 (2021) - Professional Auto Repair 4.9 · 68 (2021) - Brewer's Garage 4.8 · 104 (2021) - Safety Tire Auto Services Center 4.7 · 177 (2021) - European Performance 4.8 · 96 (2021) - [Pasadena Car Care Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-52b0aa70981c18c1/) 4.6 · 253 (2021) - Tire Choice Auto Service Centers 4.4 · 933 - Old Northeast Garage 5.0 · 38 (2021) - Terry's Automotive 4.8 · 53 (2021) - Performance Muffler and Brake 4.8 · 85 (2021) - Miles Automotive 4.8 · 48 (2021) - Eddie's Auto Repair 4.9 · 48 (2021) - Tires Plus 4.3 · 752 - [Robco Transmission](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-09df4aff517c9928/) 4.7 · 108 (2021) - Done Right Auto Repair 4.8 · 37 (2021) - Professional Auto Body, Inc. 4.7 · 48 (2021) - Ice Cold Air 4.5 · 126 (2021) - Dan's Auto 4.6 · 67 (2021) - Jiffy Lube Oil Change 4.2 · 1,376 - R & D Auto Service 4.8 · 38 (2021) - WC Powersports 4.4 · 154 - Glenn's MG & British Car Repair 4.7 · 28 (2021) - Hayduke's Auto Services 4.8 · 53 (2021) - Oly's Tires 4.4 · 118 (2021) - Rubber City Tire and Auto Repair 4.3 · 228 (2021) - [King's Transmission Parts](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-4b05398e750704bf/) 4.8 · 18 (2021) - Uncle's Tire Shop 4.6 · 68 (2021) - Florida Brake & Tire 4.5 · 115 (2021) - Itric's Master Mechanic 4.8 · 17 (2021) - Reliable Auto Repair 4.5 · 36 (2021) - Carnovale Car Care 4.4 · 33 (2021) - Midas 4.1 · 188 (2021) - Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair 4.1 · 96 (2021) - Reschar's Automotive Repair 4.6 · 18 (2021) - Tommys Auto Service 4.1 · 13 (2021) At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected auto repair shops in St. Petersburg | | 01 Take 5 Oil Change | 02 RNR Tire Express | 03 J.C. Auto | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.7 · 3562 reviews | 4.7 · 1071 reviews | 4.7 · 905 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg | 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.** 52 auto repair shops in St. Petersburg, 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 · Pinellas ## St. Petersburg, 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). $371,100 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1263000) · 2020–2024 Homes built before 1990: 113,181 of 141,508 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). 80.0% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1263000) · 2020–2024 Households in St. Petersburg: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. 119,244 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1263000) · 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). 1969 [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1263000) · 2020–2024 Owner-occupied homes: 74,915 of 119,244 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003). 62.8% [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1263000) · 2020–2024 Public sources, checked October 31, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring auto repair shops in St. Petersburg: 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 St. Petersburg cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-st-petersburg/). 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 St. Petersburg How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in St. Petersburg? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 52 auto repair shops for St. Petersburg. Paid placements never change the order. Which of these auto repair shops in St. Petersburg has the best reviews? Take 5 Oil Change has a 4.7 rating from 3562 public reviews, the highest on this page. 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 St. Petersburg? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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