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"Auto-Air" Brake & Muffler Specialists
2307 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, United States
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Ju
Review №1

Honestly the best place to go for breaks. BETWEEN Joe and his father there is over 70+ years of experience and Joe has 40+. The best known hidden secret of Tampa Bay. An HONEST MECHANIC. This is the best auto air break and muffler shop in all of Tampa Bay because finding a honest mechanic is priceless and the hardest thing to find. I wouldnt go any other place then to Joe. Hes truly a blessing and always gives the best advice. I would recommend this place to all your friends and family. Be well and take care everyone.

Le
Review №2

It’s hard to find an honest and reliable mechanic, so I’m glad I found this place. No price gouging, no services you don’t need, no nonsense. I got great service at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs a good mechanic.

Ir
Review №3

Great place Great mechanics Outstanding service. I would recommend to anyone and I do to everyone..

Ma
Review №4

I highly recommend this place, especially for brake repair. I spent over a month with a brake issue, brought it to 2 other shops that didnt know what the problem was or replaced parts but it didnt seem to resolve the issue. Found this place down the street and they were able to find the problem and fix in in a day. I appreciated the constant communication on updates of the repair and the knowledge shared to explain everything they did, even returning the replaced part so I could send it back. Their years of experience shows. Great Service

Ta
Review №5

Joe them will do their best.,to care for your vehicle. Which in turn takes care of you. Thanks to all you guys for your years of service.

Pl
Review №6

Wow! Honest, competent and nice. The best folks I have ever done business with. Joe, the owner, is a straight shooter with an amazing work ethic; can we clone these guys - kidding! I was getting ripped off by all the other shops - essentially pikers.. Not only was the price reasonable so was the service. Never ever I am going to another shop.

Jo
Review №7

Joe is an excellent mechanic. I have come to him many times for service on my F-150 and his work has been excellent. Although I live far I prefer to come to him knowing that the job is going to be done the first time. Again I repeat he is excellent. I highly recomend him.

Al
Review №8

Very professional, fast, affordable and honest. Most definitely will refer anyone who have any issues with A/C.

Ke
Review №9

Joe and his team are very professional and knowledgeable about their craft. Ive used their services a few times now and its been a pleasant experience each time, not to mention their pricing is very reasonable and affordable. I highly recommend this business to anyone in need of a mechanic.

Ma
Review №10

Joe and his Father are the best very professional fast and efficient service!

Wh
Review №11

Joe and Bob are THE BEST! They are hard-working, honest, genuine guys who shoot straight and give you a very fair price. Never overcharged me. Ive brought 2 of my cars here so far and I lean heavy on their expertise and advice. I recommend this place highly!

Am
Review №12

These fellas have been awesome. I found my vehicle through them and have also gotten it serviced since. They are efficient, very patient and effective in service and price. Worth the trip or the tow if need be! Thanks Joe and Dad and all your workers!

Ma
Review №13

Very knowledgeable, reasonable, they will tell you exactly whats wrong with your vehicle, then you can either have them fix it or fit it yourself

Jo
Review №14

I was referred to Joe at Auto-Air Brake. I went by and met Joe and Bob did a diagnosis of my cars ac system. I needed a compressor, dryer and other parts. Joe gave me a great price but more importantly after talking with him I knew Joe and Bob are very skilled, knowledgeable and experienced mechanics and would do a great job. I set an appointment. I called the day before my appointment to confirm with them that I would be there and Joe told me my parts were already at his shop. I also had my drivers side low & high beam headlight out, my right blinker and my right fog lamp out and asked if they could replace the bulbs if I got the bulbs....sure no problem we can do it. To replace the bulbs in my car is no easy task a lot of parts removal to get to the bulbs to remove and then replace bulbs and re-assemble parts. I come to pick up my car and ask how much I owe and Joe is only charging me for ac system and I say what about the charge for replacing the bulbs and he refused to charge me and I even offered Bob some money for a good lunch he refused to take it. They both said if your happy bring you car back for any service or repairs needed in future and tell my friends about them. Im very happy and will refer my friends for sure. I highly recommend Joe & Bob.

Tr
Review №15

Joe and Bob are THEE BEST MECHANICS IN THE Tampa BAY AREA.I have been going to his shop since 2008 when Joe and his brother were in charge AND WHEN I SAY I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH HIS WORK. I NEVERI WOULD GIVE HIM 10 stars if I could.And best prices Ive ever known.

er
Review №16

Honest and fair. They actually advised against doing a $1,500 repair that Courtesy Toyota said was necessary and urgent. Repairs are always done right and at half the cost of the dealerships.

Mi
Review №17

The best! Stopped by without an appointment to simply get a quote on fixing my ac. AC has been on/off again...lacking cold air. Went to 2 other places, who quoted me at least $800-1k.Joe and Bob, took a look, replaced a small part and it was good-to-go. Took them a total of 10 minutes or less. As for the cost...let’s just say these guys are honest, and they have officially become my go-to car shop. Note: They also refused to take any money for time or labor.

Co
Review №18

I was in a rush because it was hot and my a/c died. With about an hour notice they were able to find time for me to come by. Thankfully it was a quick fix. These guys have earned my trust and a returning customer for sure!

Je
Review №19

Joe and Bob take great care of our family vehicles. The work is always done right and won’t break the bank. They are honest and will not do you wrong.

As
Review №20

Price-wise, best Ive ran into. I got quotes from different auto shops around the area, these guys were the best. Let alone their great service and big smile. Its a family owned business, Im not surprised.

Sh
Review №21

Excellent guys to deal with. Very honest, knowledgeable and excellent pricing and quick service. Highly recommend for auto repairs they work with. Thank you so much!

An
Review №22

I have been trusting Joe and Bob with my vehicles for years. I recommend them to everyone I know.

KI
Review №23

This place was referred to me by my mechanic! They are AMAZING!!! SO friendly, honest, efficient and the price was great! Thank you so much Joe! It was a PLEASURE meeting you and your staff!

Ti
Review №24

A truly wonderful experience this place is. I had my muffler replaced and it was way cheaper than anything the bigger companies like Midas would charge. Plus it was super fast, and really cool to get to see work done on my car. But by far my favorite part, was the old school customer service. You just dont get this kind of customer service anymore. I felt more like family or a friend than an income source. The bigger companies could take a cue from these guys. Being as this is a mom and pop type of business and its wonderful customer service, they have earned a customer for life. Highly recommend this place to anyone!

Re
Review №25

These guys are excellent people with prices that are beyond reasonable. Joe immediately diagnosed a problem as soon as he took my wheel off, and was patient, professional and thorough in his work and explanations. I actually tried to give him a little extra money when I paid for the work he did, but he refused it, stating my business with him was more important - how many people do you know that are like this these days!? My car is braking better than before; this shop will be my go-to in the future

An
Review №26

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!They are ALWAYS willing to help me out whenever Im having any car issues. They dont beat around the bush when it comes to things that need to be repaired. Most of all they are fair with their pricing and do not charge an arm and a leg for repairs. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is looking for a new mechanic that they can actually TRUST!

Na
Review №27

I have to say that these guys are the best mechanics I have ever done business with. They are very funny, friendly, honest, and reasonable in price. I have had my car worked on by them several times and they always go above and beyond. I have never had such wonderful experiences with any other mechanics and I am truly thankful that I found them. I highly recommend Auto-Air Brake and Muffler Specialists to anyone in need of a car repair. Thanks again Jon and Joe! You guys truly are the best!

Ca
Review №28

Absolutely fantastic. I really feel like Im getting honest service when I go there. I would highly recommend going here if you need quality work done honestly and at a fair price.

Sc
Review №29

Was referred over to these guys this week and would highly recommend them. They got my car in and out quickly for a new AC compressor and had the best price around. Long term established local company! Give them a try!!

ro
Review №30

I bought my truck in as the check engine light was on and it had a rough idle. They replaced a hose and told me to drive it for a week to make sure it was ok and come back in. One week later and the check engine light stayed off and it worked fine. I stopped back today to pay them and Joe would not accept any payment. This was my first time there and I will now always go back for any repairs and refer to friends. This shop is a true blessing!

Et
Review №31

I jumped in my car one day and was presented with a message on my screen notifying me that my brake fluid was low. I immediately searched for a car repair business nearby via Google Maps. I came across Auto-Air Brake & Muffler Specialists and called them. A gentleman named Joe presented me on the phone. I first asked Joe if they had any open availabilities today to have my car serviced; he said no. I secondly asked him if it was safe to drive with low brake fluid. His response was to swing by for him to check it out real quick. I went by, and he quickly checked my car. Joe added brake fluid to my car, and the issue ceased to exist. I tried to pay him, but he wouldnt accept payment. This establishment gets a grade A from me. Anyone who is going to care genuinely for an individual and help them out in todays society is great. Thanks, Joe!

Wa
Review №32

Previous mechanic put on fan belt wrong fix the problem didnt charge me anything five stars thank you very much

Mi
Review №33

Please remove the muffler part of your name. I went there to get my exhaust fixed and they don’t do exhaust anymore the guy retired. Also a little rude as well.

De
Review №34

Joe and Bob were very helpful. They replaced rotors and brakes reasonably. They have knowledge and skills to work on any make, model or year. No fancy garage, friendly, neighborly, hard worker ethics.

La
Review №35

Joe is THE BEST! He has years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles and he is honest and does his best to save you money. I have dropped off my car and seen people from Valrico driving all the way over to him because hes such a good mechanic. Highly recommend!!

Ri
Review №36

These people here are Awesome! We had some A.C. issues and they resolved it. We called around a couple of places and they all wanted an arm and leg, not here. God Bless them.

Je
Review №37

I bring my vehicle here any time it needs work. They do excellent and HONEST work. I will definitely continue bringing our vehicles here as well as spread good words on their services.

To
Review №38

This place took a VW car that had a flat tire & put the spare on w/out charging a dime. All while having other cars that were being worked on & stopped just to quickly change the tire. A place doing something like this totally wins my business. Based on the other reviews, their prices & service seem excellent!

Ti
Review №39

Joel and his crew do excellent work and make very fast repairs. I pulled up with an issue, he diagnosed the problem accurately, ordered the part and had it delivered. I was back on the road within the hour.

To
Review №40

I called Bob in the morning to see how busy they were. Bob asked me to come on in and took care of my oil change right away. He did a great job!

Re
Review №41

Discovered this place about a year ago. Great service, great prices, honest, and they know what theyre doing. Doesnt get any better!

Ni
Review №42

I took my car in on 8/28/15 because my air wasnt functioning properly on my 2013 Nissan Altima; come to find out it was the compressor. Joe was extremely helpful and instead of telling me I had to get it fixed right away, he mentioned trying to speak with the dealer for assistance because it should not have gone out so quickly. Even though it was out of warranty, I figured I would try because it wouldnt hurt, right? Well after getting the run around from the local Nissan dealer and then their Corporate office, I got no where. They couldnt explain why it happened or how to prevent it from occurring again. I was simply told Its a case by case basis and its out of warranty Needless to say I will not be getting it fixed by Nissan and I will get it done at Joes shop. He truly cares about his customers and would like for them to save money when they can. I will definitely refer his shop to others. Its rare to find this kind of honesty and compassion.

Sh
Review №43

The best I have ever used. Got my car fixed fast and less then half of what the dealer ship charges. Thanks Joe Shelli from s&w

Se
Review №44

I have been using their auto repair service for almost 20 years now. Everything is done fast and I have never had to take it back to get it repaired twice. These guys are the best and the most honest mechanics I have ever met.

Jo
Review №45

These guys have been taking care of my A/C problems since I was a young driver. You cant go wrong here. Always upfront, fair and will actually fix your A/C when others want to replace the system and charge you $$$$.

Ma
Review №46

Second time that I use their service.I brought my Chrysler 300 for brakes and rotors. And I had a problem with my stearing wheel (was very hard to drive and to turn). The Chrysler dealer had asked me $3,000....they said I needed to change the electronic stearing wheel box.Joe fixed with $15. Very honest man, to incredible job!I highly recommend this place!

De
Review №47

This is the best place ever! Honest, friendly, reliable, helpful and skilled. I recommend it to all my friends and family. Been going here for years.

An
Review №48

You won’t find a more honest shop around, excellent guys

An
Review №49

This is an excellent shop. I drove up today with no appointment, had not been there before, with something loose underneath my car. These guys hoisted my car up immediately, fixed it right there in front of me (including removing some old rusted exhaust piping, which wasnt causing the problem, and then replacing it with new piping and welding it on the spot). They then did not charge me anything. I couldnt believe it. They insisted I pay nothing and just keep them in mind next time I need some service. I 100% recommend this place. They didnt hesitate for a second, they clearly know what theyre doing, and they have been there over 20 years.

J
Review №50

They do good work at reasonable prices.

Ma
Review №51

I needed a new catalytic converter for my older van. I do not like large chains where the price has to support everyone from the top manager all the way down to the actual mechanic doing the work. So I went Friday to one of the nearest independent muffler shops, talked to John at Auto-Air, Brake & Muffler Specialists. I figured Id have to sign over my first born but was pleasantly surprised that the quote he gave me included parts and labor, and was still less than the part costs at various auto parts stores.Hand shake, he ordered converter and told me to show up Tuesday around 8am.Got there at 8, van goes on lift, John himself goes to work and barely 40 minutes later Im back on the road with a new catalytic converter.Cant have a more pleasant experience. I highly recommend this place.

Ne
Review №52

Love these guys! Honest and fair, always. Thank you!

Ka
Review №53

I had some pretty severe grinding on my brakes and originally, I took my Jeep to the dealership to have it looked at. The dealership told me they were too busy to fit me in and I would have to come back sometime next week during normal business hours. (Not an option as I work normal business hours too.) Well, their loss because the guys at Auto-Air were FANTASTIC and I will NEVER GO ANYWHERE ELSE FOR MY VEHICLE NEEDS!As a female, Im always apprehensive about taking my vehicle anywhere because, generally speaking, mechanics assume I dont know a windshield wiper from a tailpipe, and then try to sell me on some garbage I dont need. THESE GUYS DONT DO THAT! They were honest, did NOT over charge me a penny, and did a great job on fixing my car.I highly recommend!

Mo
Review №54

Honest mechanics. Joe is the best. I recommend him to everyone I know.

La
Review №55

My whole family goes to Joe n Ken very honest and upright mechanics (ladies can especially appreciate this) thanks Joe)!

Li
Review №56

These guys are amazing, I’ve been here a couple times I only allow them to take a look at my car and fix it because since the first dayJoe always showed he cared about his customers and I never had a problem with the part he installed in my car & his Dad recently changed my starter and it’s working great he got it all done on the same day . Their prices are great and affordable too I wouldn’t trade my machanic for anyone else ! I recommend this place to anyone & if I could give 10 Stars I would ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ou
Review №57

I came in here not knowing what was wrong with my car they figured it out on the spot gave me extremely helpful advice and told me to drop it off in the morning it was done in a few hours and they even did a bunch of extra stuff for no cost and unbelievably reasonable prices. They are very nice and honest guys and would recommend them in a heartbeat!

Se
Review №58

I had a magnaflow muffler installed on my 2012 tacoma by John. Most professional operation and installation I have seen. The price was more than reasonable and both brothers are great. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing exhaust work done. THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN TAMPA!

Ch
Review №59

Great service for an affordable price.

el
Review №60

Nice guys, did a great job on my AC fast and much cheaper then the first place I tried.Thanks Joe.

Ma
Review №61

I will be bringing everyone I know to do business here. Top notch service, honest and fast.

Ja
Review №62

Good prices family oriented and honest people Ive known Joe his brother and his father for more than 20 years and have always been treated respectively with fair pricing

Co
Review №63

Best prices around and a very friendly staff

Se
Review №64

Always super helpful, honest, and fair pricing.

So
Review №65

My 18 year old son needed his exhaust fixed and I had to be at work so he went by himself. They made him leave his car so he had to find a ride to work and a ride from work and all that for him to show up and not receive a call and they tell him he needed a catalytic converter which he did not need. The exhaust just needed to be fixed is all. They wanted to charge him 250. He ended up going to Mad hatter and they fixed it in less than an hour and only charged him $75.

Je
Review №66

Couldn’t answer simple estimate 🤷🏿‍♂️

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:2307 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, United States
  • Phone:+1 813-221-5890
Categories
  • Brake shop
  • Auto parts store
  • Auto repair shop
  • Muffler shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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