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Auto repair shops Gainesville · 2027 favorites # Gainesville's favorite auto repair shops 5 favorites from 63 Gainesville businesses, each labelled for what it does best. - Updated October 31, 2026 - [How labels are earned](https://thecityfavorites.com/methodology/) The favorites ## Start with these three Labels aren't ranks: pick the one that fits your project. Overall Favorite ### [Continental Imports](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/continental-imports-gainesville/) Gainesville 4.8 · 1158 reviews Highest combined score on this list. - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Continental Imports [See why Continental Imports is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/continental-imports-gainesville/)[+1 352-377-6604](tel:+13523776604) Favorite ### [Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/jerry-s-a-c-auto-repair-gainesville/) Gainesville 4.8 · 668 reviews - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair [See why Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/jerry-s-a-c-auto-repair-gainesville/)[+1 352-377-6876](tel:+13523776876) Customer Favorite ### [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-gainesville/) Gainesville 4.7 · 2269 reviews The favorite customers talk about most. - Operating status checked Get a free quote from Mavis Tires & Brakes [See why Mavis Tires & Brakes is a favorite](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-gainesville/)[+1 352-477-8002](tel:+13524778002) ## More auto repair shops favorites in Gainesville - [Audi Gainesville](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/audi-gainesville-gainesville/) ★ 4.8 · 1505 reviews · Gainesville - [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-880e42658861f8d6/) ★ 4.8 · 1833 reviews · Gainesville ### Also shortlisted - **Holton Automotive** ★ 4.9 · 114 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Alignment Guy** ★ 4.9 · 126 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Gator Muffler and Complete Car Care** ★ 4.9 · 98 (2021) reviews · Alachua - **Best Motor Works and Sports** ★ 4.9 · 44 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Jahny Automotive LLC** ★ 4.9 · 26 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Hurricane Alternator & Starter** ★ 4.9 · 38 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Mends & Blends Llc** ★ 4.9 · 33 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Star Import Service** ★ 4.9 · 18 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Hoffmann Auto Inc** ★ 4.9 · 26 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Buchholz Paint & Autobody, Inc** ★ 4.8 · 308 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **CRIS CRAWFORD'S CLYDE'S TIRE & BRAKE** ★ 4.8 · 117 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - [Fisher's Auto Repair, Inc.](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-d7127caf4607caa5/) ★ 4.8 · 116 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Broadway Auto Upholstery** ★ 4.8 · 74 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Aersi** ★ 4.8 · 44 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - [Advanced Auto Care Center](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/advanced-auto-care-center-gainesville/) ★ 4.7 · 1124 reviews · Gainesville - **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** ★ 4.7 · 1526 reviews · Gainesville - **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** ★ 4.7 · 1274 reviews · Gainesville - [City Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-3d30de786028f079/) ★ 4.7 · 244 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Performance Transmission and A/C Auto Repair** ★ 4.7 · 128 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Perfection Auto Repair** ★ 4.7 · 113 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **AAMAC Auto Electric** ★ 4.7 · 95 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - [Ahrens Auto Inc.](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/g-26c8b8e2032dcf94/) ★ 4.7 · 78 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Funkhouser's Tires Batteries & Things** ★ 4.7 · 88 (2021) reviews · Alachua - **Werkshop49** ★ 4.7 · 24 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Trans America Services LLC** ★ 4.7 · 15 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **BMW of Gainesville** ★ 4.6 · 1121 reviews · Gainesville - [Discount Tire](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/discount-tire-gainesville/) ★ 4.6 · 1169 reviews · Gainesville - [Auto ER](https://thecityfavorites.com/business/auto-er-gainesville/) ★ 4.6 · 848 reviews · Gainesville - **Smitty's Auto Service** ★ 4.6 · 98 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Auto ER** ★ 4.6 · 85 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Transmission Doctor and Auto Care** ★ 4.6 · 78 (2021) reviews · Alachua - **Computa Tune Complete Auto Repair** ★ 4.6 · 68 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Tommy's Autoworks** ★ 4.6 · 58 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Dan Kays Auto Repair** ★ 4.6 · 48 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Dad's Auto Repair** ★ 4.6 · 38 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Gettel Toyota Gainesville** ★ 4.5 · 5422 reviews · Gainesville - **Parks Ford of Gainesville** ★ 4.5 · 3312 reviews · Gainesville - **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** ★ 4.4 · 136 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Terry's Automotive and Qwik Lube** ★ 4.4 · 84 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Dave Mays Automotive** ★ 4.4 · 78 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Town Tire Auto Service Center - Downtown** ★ 4.4 · 58 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Low Budget Muffler** ★ 4.4 · 35 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Jenkins Kia of Gainesville** ★ 4.3 · 2063 reviews · Gainesville - **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** ★ 4.3 · 267 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Tires Plus** ★ 4.3 · 108 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center** ★ 4.3 · 78 (2021) reviews · Newberry - **Tires Plus** ★ 4.3 · 68 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Chuck Bush Auto Repair** ★ 4.3 · 38 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Advanced Tire Service** ★ 4.3 · 37 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Parks Hyundai of Gainesville** ★ 4.2 · 1808 reviews · Gainesville - **Tires Plus** ★ 4.2 · 148 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Almond's Automotive** ★ 4.2 · 78 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Tires Plus** ★ 4.1 · 253 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Eddie Davis Automotive & 4x4** ★ 4.1 · 18 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Gator Auto Customs** ★ 4.1 · 47 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **LKQ Self Service - Gainesville** ★ 4.0 · 258 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Goodyear Auto Service** ★ 4.0 · 176 (2021) reviews · Gainesville - **Newberry Road Imports** ★ 4.0 · 48 (2021) reviews · Gainesville Free quotes ## Ask the favorites for a quote Free, no account. Only the businesses you tick get your details. Send my request to Only the businesses you tick receive your details. - - - - - Some businesses pay us a fee for requests; it never affects a label. [How we make money](https://thecityfavorites.com/how-we-make-money/) Before you sign ## Four things to check with any business 1. **Check the license** with your state's licensing board. 2. **Get three itemised quotes** so you compare like with like. 3. **Confirm who pulls the permit** : it should be in the business's name. 4. **Tie payments to stages** and get the warranty in writing. [What it costs in Gainesville: the auto repair shops cost guide](https://thecityfavorites.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-gainesville/) Local facts ## Gainesville, by the numbers Official figures behind the list. - $247,500 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=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024 - 63.0% Homes built before 1990 (41,653 of 66,114 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=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024 - 59,816 Households in Gainesville (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=160XX00US1225175) · 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 - 1983 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=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024 - 37.7% Owner-occupied homes (22,575 of 59,816 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=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024 Questions ## Auto repair shops in Gainesville: common questions How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Gainesville 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 63 auto repair shops for Gainesville. Paid placements never change the order. Which of these auto repair shops in Gainesville has the best reviews? Jiffy Lube Oil Change has a 4.8 rating from 1833 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Mavis Tires & Brakes, with 2269 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 Gainesville? Get at least three. 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