Central Florida Auto Repair

I’ve been coming here for over two decades and wouldn’t trust anyone else with my car. I once went elsewhere for a flat and was told my car suddenly wouldn’t start, along with a huge repair quote. I took it to Central Florida Auto Repair instead and they fixed it for half the cost. Amazing service, honest work, and always fair pricing. It’s a family-owned and operated shop that truly stands behind what they do.

I just had the most amazing interaction with Mr. Frank at CF auto repair. I live in Pensacola FL and my daughter lives in apopka, My daughter said she was pulled over and told me someone stole her license plate tag lights... Long story short i found CF auto repair on google and placed a call and Mr Frank was very pleasant to speak to and have my daughter run down there to see if she could be helped. Not even an hour later she calls me and says everything is fixed and the lights weren't stolen and they were removed but weren't reinstalled. Mr. Frank took the time out of his busy day to help my daughter, who is about 500 miles away from me, and also help me with the piece of mind that she wont be pulled over again over for something like a light bulb. I would give more stars if I i could!

I scheduled a pre‑purchase inspection with Central Florida Auto Repair. I was extremely impressed with the level of honesty, detail, and pride they put into their work. They walked me through every finding with clarity and professionalism. Their transparency gave me a clear understanding of the vehicle’s true condition and helped me make an informed decision before moving forward. What stood out most was how much they genuinely care about protecting the customer. There was no pressure, no upselling — just straightforward, knowledgeable guidance from people who take real pride in what they do. If you’re considering a used car in the area, I highly recommend getting your PPI done here. Their honesty and thoroughness are exactly what you want when making a major purchase decision.

This auto repair shop is a god send! I’m a young woman with a BMW and previously when I’ve taken my car into other shops, they’ve come back with a laundry list of unnecessary repairs and I’d never left a repair shop without spending an exorbitant amount of money until I went to Central Florida Auto Repair. Brian and his team are a breath of fresh air, they’ve helped me twice now in emergency situations where my car wasn’t starting and they have been completely honest and transparent about what needed to be done, how long it would take, and the cost. I can’t recommend this shop enough or pay them high enough praises and I plan on getting all my future repairs done here. Thank you Brian!!!

I took my car to this shop based on a recommendation, and Brian always attended to me. At first, everything seemed fine—they did a check and I asked them not to do anything until I was called for approval. Brian kindly told me the water pump needed to be replaced and a turbo hose was leaking oil. I approved, thinking the problem would be fixed. A week passed and they didn’t call, so my husband went to check. Brian said everything was fixed, and my husband paid around $700 for parts, labor, taxes, and fees. At first, I was happy, but as soon as we drove out of the shop, the car started smoking. I contacted Brian, and my husband checked: the car was still leaking oil. The water pump was fixed and working, but the turbo line was still leaking. They said they would recheck it. Weeks went by, and they kept saying the car was fine and not leaking, even though it clearly was. Each time we returned, they checked again but nothing changed. Eventually, Brian said the leak was now coming from the turbo and quoted $1,500 for parts and labor. I was frustrated because the car had been in their shop for nearly a month. From the beginning, they did not diagnose properly and charged me for a repair that never actually fixed the leak. The only thing that was properly fixed was the water pump. The car remained parked outside during all visits, and the oil was never properly cleaned or replaced. I am not writing this to complain but to warn others: be very careful who you trust with your car. After paying a significant amount, my car was returned to me still damaged, leaking oil, and smoking. Brian and Central Florida Auto Repair were dishonest, did not call to update me, and left me without a usable car. I wish them well, but I hope others do better research and make safer choices. You trust people with your car, and you should not be lied to or overcharged. I don't recommend this business!