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title: 5 Best Auto repair shops in Sarasota, FL | Best 5 Local
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# 5 Best Auto repair shops in Sarasota, FL

Updated **October 31, 2026** **104** businesses compared [How we choose](https://bestfivelocal.com/how-rankings-work/)

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## The top 5 at a glance

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Top 5 auto repair shops in Sarasota compared

| Business | Rating | Reviews | Years | License | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Automotive Repair | 4.9 | 511 | – | Not checked yet | Best overall |
| Audi Sarasota | 4.7 | 1247 | – | Not checked yet | – |
| Sunset Kia of Sarasota | 4.7 | 1282 | – | Not checked yet | – |
| Sarasota Mechanics Techs | 5.0 | 207 (2021) | – | Not checked yet | – |
| Gettel Acura | 4.7 | 2286 | – | Not checked yet | Most reviewed |

## The 5 best auto repair shops in Sarasota, in detail

Best overall

### #1 [Hitchcock Automotive Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/hitchcock-automotive-repair-sarasota/)

**4.9** · 511 reviews

Sarasota

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### #2 [Audi Sarasota](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/audi-sarasota-sarasota/)

**4.7** · 1247 reviews

Sarasota

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### #3 [Sunset Kia of Sarasota](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/sunset-kia-of-sarasota-sarasota/)

**4.7** · 1282 reviews

Sarasota

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### Also in the Best 5

### #4 [Sarasota Mechanics Techs](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-46f2a2799e2f8e8b/)

 5.0 · 207 (2021) reviews · Sarasota

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### #5 [Gettel Acura](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/gettel-acura-sarasota/)

 4.7 · 2286 reviews · Sarasota · Most reviewed

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## More auto repair shops in Sarasota

The other Sarasota businesses we compared for this list. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- Ed Howard Lincoln 4.7 ★ · 804
- INFINITI of Sarasota 4.7 ★ · 765
- Encore Motorcars of Sarasota 4.7 ★ · 660
- [Beiler's Auto Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-a273e89050c30ab3/) 4.9 ★ · 185 (2021)
- [Jim Dowell Transmission](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-5336bc9f4b9a230a/) 5.0 ★ · 107 (2021)
- [Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/mercedes-benz-of-sarasota-sarasota/) 4.6 ★ · 4367
- Randy's Brake Repair 4.9 ★ · 157 (2021)
- Sarasota Subaru 4.6 ★ · 1445
- [Tom Dion's Automotive Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-921ea00637639ce9/) 4.9 ★ · 157 (2021)
- [Automotive Service Garage](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-29abed10c123d43b/) 5.0 ★ · 87 (2021)
- [University Tires Plus](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/university-tires-plus-sarasota/) 4.6 ★ · 635
- [Sarasota Automotive LLC](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-130b9821f86ab73e/) 5.0 ★ · 66 (2021)
- [Jesse's Garage European Auto Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-48563f006df81ac1/) 4.8 ★ · 138 (2021)
- [Dave's Auto Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-0b6e282d744c8c9b/) 4.8 ★ · 127 (2021)
- Nott's Automotive 4.9 ★ · 78 (2021)
- [A-Z Auto Repair](https://bestfivelocal.com/business/g-7c15bd283de052c8/) 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 ★ · 3338
- 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://bestfivelocal.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 ★ · 2856
- 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://bestfivelocal.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)

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## Sarasota facts from public records

- $463,000 Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).) [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 69.8% Homes built before 1990 (22,551 of 32,324 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).) [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 25,751 Households in Sarasota (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.) [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30 Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.) [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period
- 1976 Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).) [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 57.5% Owner-occupied homes (14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024

## How we pick the Best 5

1.

### Find every option

All 104 we could find in Sarasota.

2.

### Check the basics

Open, reachable and enough real reviews.

3.

### Score the record

Rating, reviews, recency, years and record checks.

4.

### Explain each pick

A plain reason for every place on the list.

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## Auto repair shops in Sarasota: questions answered

### How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Sarasota calculated?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. 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?

Sarasota Mechanics Techs has a 5.0 rating from 207 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Gettel Acura, with 2286 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these auto repair shops licensed?

5 of the 5 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?

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