Dad's Auto Repair

Cosette Brown

★★★★★

5 years ago

This review is long over-due, but for anyone in the Gainesville Area (especially college students) I HIGHLY recommend Dad’s. I’ve been on 3 separate occasions, the first time because my car was overheating, the second for a window motor malfunction, and the third for a check engine light diagnostic. My first time there I brought my car in not knowing how long my car would be there, and I had class later in the day. The repair was taking some time so one of the workers gave me a ride back to campus so I could make it to class on time (like, how considerate is that??). He told me he had a daughter around my age and treated his clients like he’d want someone to treat his daughter. The prices were very reasonable (and that’s a lot coming from a college student); at the dealership I was going to be charged 600+ for parts and labor, Dad’s only charged me 200. The other visits were equally as great and the staff truly cares about its customers. It’s so comforting knowing I have a reliable mechanic for while I’m temporarily in Gainesville during these years, and I would recommend anyone looking for an honest, hardworking mechanic to visit Dad’s (not a paid advertisement haha, I just love this place!)

Q.

★★★★★

3 years ago

I have been changing oil in Dad's Auto Repair for a little more than 1 year. The shop have been honest about my car's condition and does not try to scam me. The receipnist is always very friendly and responsive to my questions. Recently the car dealer told me the brake fluid looked bad and wanted to charge my a lot for it. I brough my car here to check if I really need it. Dad's mechanic checked it and told me the fluid look clean. I really appreaciate their honest and will definitly come back.

Gordon Yoder

★★★★★

5 years ago

I lucked up and had my truck towed to Dad's Auto 4 years ago right after I moved to Gainesville as a college student. They treated me fair, were not over-priced, got it working quickly, and were very friendly. Ever since then, I've had the same experience. It's like the small-town mechanic I was used to back home.

Luna

★★★★★

3 years ago

My husband and I had some bad luck with cars over the past week...Words can't even express my appreciation for Mike and his team. They got the truck in within a day, got the problem diagnosed and fixed. I even asked for some extra work (oops, sorry) and they graciously agreed. Just want to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Todd Yochim

★☆☆☆☆

2 years ago

HORRIBLE Auto Mechanics! Joshua D Martin and Michael D Martin Jr. are dishonest, unethical low life's. Brought my vehicle in for a simple radiator and fan replacement. They said I needed a new battery too, so I brought them a brand new Interstate battery. They installed the battery, but did NOT do a simple DC test that would have told them the alternator wasn't charging the battery. So they said the vehicle was fixed, I paid them and 10 minutes down 39th Ave my vehicle dies in the middle of the road. I called their tow truck to have it towed back and then was informed by them that somehow this was my fault and I had to pay a $200 tow bill. Then they said they were going to charge $1000 for storage fees. Also, witnessed their controlling, abusive behavior as Josh gaslighted his niece (Mike's daughter) who works there too. These guys are a NIGHTMARE!!

Dave

★★★★★

5 years ago

I accidentally put gas in my Diesel at BP and I was far from home. I only wanted a tow from this company but Jason the driver said that his shop could take care of it right away, quoted me a price and it was a great price which never happens in this situation. All the staff were very friendly and they got me back on the road fast. Thank you so much to all of you for everything you did for me that day, my 1100 mile trip home went flawless thanks to you!

Jonathan Ellis

★★★★★

2 years ago

These guys are the best. They’re honest, patient, accommodating, educational, fair, fairly priced, and very transparent throughout the process. The only thing I’m not in love with is their location; they’re a bit out of the way for me, but geez, it’s such a small price to pay, and I’m happy to pay it. I won’t bring my car anywhere else for general maintenance/repair.

Eliz Monroe

★★★★★

2 years ago

Shout out to Nick, my mechanic, who assessed what the issue was with my car, then executed the repair, all in a timely fashion. Thank you Nick! I appreciate you ensuring that we get a better performing car (the car is more gas efficient now) and is reliable. Shout out to the young lady at the front office. I appreciate her maturity, customer service, and her professional demeanor.

Maggie Mockery

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

I brought my car to you and I told you it was the wheel bearings and you told me I needed to change the bearings in my transmission. You didn’t deal with rebuilding transmissions you just wanted to replace it so I took it to a place that would rebuild the transmission and it turns out the transmission is fine and I just need new wheel bearings. I took your advice and I took it to somebody who took my transmission apart and paid a lot of money and it was what I thought it was from the beginning. It’s not that difficult to hear wheel bearings if you drove the car further than the 100 feet from front door to lift and honestly, you could have just taken my word for it.

Drew Thorngren

★★★★★

2 years ago

This business was fantastic to work with. We were here visiting in Gainesville for a football game and our engine seized. Our vehicle was towed here and they were so kind to store our vehicle at their location and provided us great feedback on what happened. Great customer service and extremely helpful!

RF Gator

★★★★★

2 years ago

The service Josh and his team at Dad’s Auto Repair is nothing short of exemplary. They are fair, honest and reasonably priced. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs their vehicle repaired. It’s worth noting they do an excellent job working on classic cars. I’ll definitely be a repeat customer!

Brad O'Hara

★★★★★

a year ago

I have an Explorer that was jerking on acceleration. Before taking to Dad’s I had 2 mechanics and two Ford dealerships. None of them could fix it. One suggested $6,000 transmission. My brother-in-law said go see his guy who has kept his Explorer running for nearly 500,000 miles. Well long story short he diagnosed the problem and my vehicle is running like a top! I have a new mechanic. They were very honest and saved me a ton of money.

John Ward

★☆☆☆☆

Edited a year ago

gave Dad's a 5 star but I gonna have to reduce it to a one because what I thought was fixed is not. called several times and the person answering the phone kept telling me that he was very busy and the parts were hard to find for my truck(1986).I ended up ordering the part and installed it my self. don't guess I'll be recommending them to anyone because it was just a simple fix and my windshield wippers still doesn't work right.

Nancy Boyd

★★★★★

a year ago

Fantastic shop! Took great care of us, did everything we asked, but didn't find surprise "problems" to rack up the price. Very friendly - highly recommend!

Cody Hiebler

★☆☆☆☆

9 months ago

They weren't even open when my car broke down, in front of their business, and I needed a tow. Then got salty at the Tow truck driver Geico arranged to tow me. Not my fault you guys opened up in between when I made my road side assistance call and when it showed up.

James Pickett

★★★★★

3 months ago

Excellent customer service. Great pricing and Efficient turnaround time.

Angelina Boudy

★★★★★

7 months ago

Went to Dad’s auto repair a couple of weeks ago to fix my car after the battery unexpectedly went bad. AAA had told me that my car’s alternator needed replacement too and the two parts and labor would have cost me close to $1000. When I brought my car to Dad’s, they ran tests multiple times to confirm only the battery needed replacing, saving me hundreds of dollars. Everyone at the shop was super nice and they were able to fix my car in one day!