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Smitty's Auto Service is a full-service auto repair business serving Gainesville, FL and nearby communities including Alachua, Newberry, Williston, Micanopy, Waldo, and Melrose. Smitty's Auto Service provides core services such as brake repairs, oil changes, and tire services. The business also offers specialized services including suspension repair, A/C service, and transmission repair. The business features experienced mechanics and supports vehicle maintenance with service diagnostics and repairs to keep vehicles road-ready.
After having my car towed to a Tires Plus for my engine having seized in my VW Jetta, my mom searched for auto services in Gainesville, Florida that specialized in foreign vehicles so I could gain a second opinion. Upon taking it to Tires Plus, they deemed it a spark plug issue, but upon further evaluation my car needed a new engine. Smitty’s determined that I did in fact need a new engine, but continued to inform me that the spark plugs in my car did not belong to my car. Turns out Tires Plus removed my VW stock spark plugs and replaced them with knock-offs that weren’t even compatible with my vehicle. Taking into consideration how expensive...After having my car towed to a Tires Plus for my engine having seized in my VW Jetta, my mom searched for auto services in Gainesville, Florida that specialized in foreign vehicles so I could gain a second opinion. Upon taking it to Tires Plus, they deemed it a spark plug issue, but upon further evaluation my car needed a new engine. Smitty’s determined that I did in fact need a new engine, but continued to inform me that the spark plugs in my car did not belong to my car. Turns out Tires Plus removed my VW stock spark plugs and replaced them with knock-offs that weren’t even compatible with my vehicle. Taking into consideration how expensive cars and parts are these days, I wasn’t too taken aback by the price to have the engine replaced; it would’ve been more expensive to purchase a new-used car, that was older and had more miles than my current vehicle. After getting my car back, I did have an issue with overheating, but upon calling I was able to bring it back in immediately and have it fixed promptly, for no cost. I appreciated that I was educated by those at Smitty’s and not treated as an idiot, as many auto shops unfortunately do, as a young woman. I will be returning to Smitty’s for my oil changes and any other issues that ever arise. I will never go back to a VW dealership (as their diagnosis of my vehicle years prior and instructions for me is what ultimately led to my engine seizing) or any other auto shop again.
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Pamela M
Jun 17, 2024
★★★★★5.0
I have taken my VW to Smitty’s since 2007. He was my first choice as a mechanic and the reviews are CORRECT - totally awesome shop. IT is a small shop but they can tackle any vehicle make or model. Currently they work on my Ford Escape. Zach (Smitty’s co owner) repaired my vehicle in record time and at a great value. Dump the dealers and over priced import shops. If you are fair - these men are fair. Appreciate them and don’t bother with anyone else - and you may know the dealer I refer to.
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Melissa Lily
May 4, 2025
★★★★★5.0
My car is driving better than ever after going to Smitty’s. I initially took it to the dealership and was told my transmission was faulty and that I either needed a new one for $13k or new car. I took it to Smitty’s for a second opinion, and they determined that nothing was wrong with my transmission and that my brake connector had been *very obviously* cracked. I have been mentioning concerns about my brakes for about a year and was consistently told by the dealership that nothing was wrong with them. I live in Inverness and will be willing to drive over an hour to go to Smitty’s in Gainesville for any future car needs.
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