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Gonzalez Auto Center
129 N Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, United States
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Al
Review №1

They tried charging me $200 for a no name brand tire the lady on the phone got my tire size incorrect when I told her the correct ones and they gave me another price when I arrived. also they told me my alignment needed a part to do it and comes to find out I do not need that part from my certified dealer these guys are crooks and they will do what they can to get you to take more money out

Eb
Review №2

I absolutely love the shop, the people, to mi gentes!!!! They always get you in, tell you what you need, give you options, and gets the job done the same day!!!!!!!

An
Review №3

I love going to gonzález,Auto i always leave with a 100% Guarantee with a piece of light great prices, always treat you like family ... Plus The most important quality for me is true Honesty and its so hard to find, Except here great people With complete Transparency.. truly the place to go

ju
Review №4

They were awesome really are great takes a while but after they finished it guarantee to work great the best

ro
Review №5

I do not like the people they are rude do not explain what they are doing and do not speak or care to Understand English....5 yrs ago they were much better.....

Ki
Review №6

A little pricey but they get the job done really good.

Ju
Review №7

Best mechanic in Homestead, Fl. We travel from Atlanta and our radiator broke down, we called every single mechanic in the area and everybody sent us to Miami but when we finally called them Gonzales’s auto shop wow they say they would take care of us they order the piece and fix it on the same day. Franky and Jose are the bosses of mechanic! Definitely recommend them!

Dr
Review №8

They took my car for an estimate previously mentioned if they where going to charge anything for AC check, after 2 hours they didn’t known for sure whats wrong but charged 50 dlls! Really bad experience.

ke
Review №9

ERIC WAS AWESOME. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Lo
Review №10

Very poor customer service. I would not recommend.

Ez
Review №11

Very fast service, customer service is great. They were able to change my starter real fast, and got me out into my car in a hour.

jo
Review №12

It was great perfect fast good customer service..A++++shop thanks very happy ...

Ed
Review №13

They are incredibly busy and they are courteous and did are reasonable with there prices and services are excellent i will highly recommend them

de
Review №14

I Have A Truck And Needed Two Tires Instead Of Putting The Correct Size Tires Or Saying We DONT Have Your Tire Size I’ll Send You to Another Tire Shop They Took My Hard Earned Money Put Two Smaller Tires And Sent Me On My Merrily Way. Not Even A Day Passed One Of The Tires That I Got From Gonzalez Shop Split Down The Middle While Driving North On The Turnpike With My Three Small Children In My Truck. Very Unprofessional I Highly Recommend Not To Trust Them With Tires Or To Go With A Male Partner Because They Will Take Advantage Of A Woman When She Is By Her Self

so
Review №15

Great customer service! They found the part I needed at a great price and did not try to gauge prices or charge for unnecessary services.

Jo
Review №16

Gonzalez has been here for a very long time they are able to get you quick cause they have plenty of mechanics at the location..Talk to Frank his a great guy

Da
Review №17

Great experience. Checked my car out right away and told me what it was.

Jo
Review №18

Always kind and considerate and knowledgeable Ill give them a 10 for outstanding service.

Je
Review №19

I can always count on them to be honest, genuine and trustworthy!!! They have never let me down and I have been doing business with them for years now with my car! Mechanics have been known to screw you over BUT NOT THEM!!! They live up to the standards of their business!!!

Va
Review №20

Fast & Great service i did my transmission and they took good care of me thanks guys! Elvis and Eric were great and very helpful thanks again!

Re
Review №21

Morality is a big deal. Empathy and compassion are key to business ownership worth supporting. This business provides subpar services.

M
Review №22

I discovered this place back in February of this year because it was recommended by a friend, and they are exceptional. Eric, and his entire staff are courteous, professional, genuine, and great Mechanics.

Hu
Review №23

Defenetly best seafood in homestead.. Wow, good michelada too. My new spot for sure. Highly recommended.

Ch
Review №24

I think, the owner is confused. Is this business an Auto repair shop or a bounty hunter business? Either way, I believe Gonzalez lacks empathy and compassion. I wouldnt trust them with my car.

Br
Review №25

Very unprofessional place, wanted to charge me a arm and a leg just to look at my AC. And then after they looked it told me the wrong thing was wrong with it.

Gi
Review №26

The best

Az
Review №27

Just left Gonzalezs auto repair I have been dealing with this family over 30years and know everyone and today elvis fix my lower control arms on my Chrysler 300 and he knows his craft and when I arrive my wait never be long and I always referred new customers to them and they always treats me with respect and dignity I love them

jo
Review №28

The owner frank did my car alignment he was very nice and humble he did an amazing job on my car wit no problem...I highly recommend this place...

Am
Review №29

I came in this morning with a water pump problem and Mr Frank was very eager and willing to help and get the job done immediately. Awesome customer service, receptionist is super nice and hard working, as all the mechanics and personnel. I tried another shop close by here and I prefer this shop than the one I used before. I saw a huge difference. This auto shop loves to take care of their customers.Everyone is always smiling, and never just sitting down not doing nothing. I will always return to this shop, prices are very reasonable and fast service, they get you in and out fast. Same day service. I told them to go ahead and do oil change, filters. and change out a tire for me. They added those services and I was still in and out fast. This was on a Ford F-350 diésel heavy duty. I drove by Lorenzo Ford before coming here and the customer service I received from service tech was very unprofessional, we drove up to the service drive and the man finally came out, looked at us and never came up to us, he made us get out if our truck then asked me what I wanted, explained and he said he didn’t know if he had the part needed, then because I didn’t speak to him he passed the buck, then I was told they couldn’t help me today. The worst customer service I received from Ford.

IL
Review №30

Took my car two time and they never finish fixing my car

Re
Review №31

Went to get the AC in my car checked, first time visiting there, was referred to by a co-worker and the server was great... Tony was very attentive. Thanks much..

Gi
Review №32

Very good prices, excellent service......!!

Jo
Review №33

Outstanding service and very polite employees.

Ta
Review №34

This is the best auto shop I’ve ever been to. Frank took care of me and had my tire plugged in a matter of minutes. Where other body shops just wanted to see how much money they could get out of me. I appreciate it Frank, if I’m ever passing through and need any work done I’ll be stopping by.

Da
Review №35

The BEST auto shop in Homestead. Period. A place that has done right by me and my family for many years, a place you always feel welcomed! They always try their best to fix whatever problem you have accurately and correctly! A special shout out to Tony, a man that has a passion for working with cars and people!

Al
Review №36

Great service very satisfied.

Sk
Review №37

Some dude here told me to speak English because it was the law of America. He said nobody here can understand me and that I wasn’t welcome here and to go back to where I came from. Eventually the cops were called. I tried to tell them everything that happened to no avail. You see, I’m deaf and I use sign language to communicate. But I don’t speak and apparently it’s my fault and unamerican. Now I’m in this detention center.

Do
Review №38

My van was towed there. Gonzalez has always fixed our donated cans for my animal rescue. This time my 25 yr old van broke down. It was the pulley and belts. After they fixed it,there was a loud squealing sound. I was afraid to drive it all the way to homestead. I took it to midas near ne. They said they pulley was not replaced. So I shelled out another$371.2 days ago, Eric, who is the taking over the business when his father and uncle retire, called me to genuinely apologize. He gave me a full refund of the $371!!!It is very rare to find honest repairmen much less another human being with such INTEGRITY!!!

Ju
Review №39

They do good work but boy do you have to wait

ka
Review №40

From my understanding, the employees of this shop tried to help the girl who escaped a detention center! It was an ANONYMOUS TIP which called the police on her! Please stop hurting employees who were actually doing good!

Tr
Review №41

Are you a parent? Look at your child. Beautiful, right? If they went to a stranger for help escaping near torture, youd want that stranger to help them, right? Not send them back to the concentration camps? Right?

ma
Review №42

Great mechanics great price great people all the way around super satisfied kudos to them.

Ca
Review №43

Owner turned in a sobbing 15 year old girl who had escaped an immigration detention facilty. The same facilities where 5 children have died so far. The same facilities that are privately contracted and are not open to the public. Even a congressman or senator arent allowed to visit. One has to wonder what they could be hiding? I think we all know what theyre hiding. Dont support people like Gonzalez, he clearly has no problem turning on his fellow man. We all said never again after the holocaust, lets actually mean it.

Si
Review №44

Super polite, the communication was great and the problem was solved immediately within hours. Definitely my place to go now.

Am
Review №45

These guys were great! We were headed to the Keys in our RV when we started having brake issues. We called them from a rest area and were told bring it right over. They worked quick and efficiently and did not try to sell us anything but what we were there for. Thanks again!

bj
Review №46

Family feel for anyone that is in need of help. Kind, honest gentleman is what youll find here. This location is part of the reason i decided to move to homestead. Yes! Theyre that good!

Th
Review №47

I have come here a number of times and I never feel pressured. I always feel like they are honest and they do good work. I highly recommend this place. I never go to the dealership anymore. You will not be disappointed.

Pa
Review №48

Ive been having work done for years.Does good work.

Da
Review №49

The best i have taken all my cars to gonzalez.the owners son even gave my a ride home one time before uber

Na
Review №50

On the way home from vacation in Geiger Key, the driver window in our motorhome wouldnt roll completely up. After calling about 10 places along the way on a Saturday and being told were too busy or we cant help you with that, we thought we were out of luck. I found this auto shop on Google, and when I called he welcomed us to come by without a problem. They were very nice and helpful when we arrived, and even though they appeared busy, a mechanic fixed our window right away! Very efficient, very fair and a great company that has been around for 35 years. Highly recommended!

An
Review №51

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!! I give them 1 star ONLY so that I can actually post this, otherwise I would give them none!So a couple of years ago I wrote this review: Awesome service. Knowledgeable staff and fair prices.This is NOT the case with this place any longer. Today, my husband took the car in to have the ignition switch replaced on our car but upon pick up, he discovered the horror performed on our car which by the way, had a recent dashboard replaced as well and they were told to be careful; these mechanics left the interior as nasty as they could had and the dashboard was not properly attached, so much so that the radio is exposed. Now we have a dashboard that has to be worked on again, not to mention we have to clean the crazy glue globs they left EVERYWHERE!They say they are not liable for the damages but we will take this complaint up with the Dept of consumer services.

Ry
Review №52

Great employees! I’m so sorry people are being ignorant and giving you low ratings based on misinformation. Thank you for helping the girl, and shame on the anonymous caller who reported her.

Da
Review №53

Completely disgusted by the lack of basic human decency for turning in a 15yr old Child.l who was simply searching for safety. Id egg this guys house if were in my neighborhood

Ra
Review №54

They said $85 for an Altima idle relearn. Got home, research and did it myself for free. Still good people.

ON
Review №55

Gonzalez Brothers do a great job! They are courteous and always professional, Thank you!

Fa
Review №56

Ive been going to these guys for almost two years now and I wouldnt recommend anywhere else, they make you feel extremely welcome for starters (like youre one of their family members), they let you know right away what the issue is and dont bs you when it comes to prices and what the ET is going to be (great attribute!) most places haggle you and beat around the bush, the Gonzalez guys have never done that with me, which is greatly appreciated! Whether its a simple oil change or replacing a coil, theyre the shop to go too :)

Ja
Review №57

Ask for Tony. Hell take care of you. 3 stars since the first time I went was an unpleasant experience until the 2nd time where Tony took care of me.

Lu
Review №58

This guy turned a frightened 15 year old girl in back to the literal child camps that keep children in cages where at least 5 children have died already. Don’t waste your money

ma
Review №59

Turned in a 15 year old girl to a detention center where children arent given toothbrushes, medication, or showers. absolutely wretched. dont support nazis.

Ki
Review №60

Dont support people who promote the neglect and murder of children. By the looks of things his business was already horrible and disliked before he sent an innocent girl back to her abusive captors.

Ma
Review №61

Anyone who is comfortable enforcing such human cruelty does not deserve the comfort and tolerance of the modern era

An
Review №62

Would give 0 if possible. Good to know the owner wouldve turned a jew in to the nazis.

Pr
Review №63

Very helpful staff! Honest and reliable work!

Bi
Review №64

Terrible business with a terrible owner. Not only is the shop quality abhorrent, but also the owner turned in a 15 year old girl who escaped from the horrible conditions at a detention facility rather than help save her. Dont ever visit this place and support this business please.

Ma
Review №65

Reading the terrible reviews for this place gives me life. Hope youre down to 1 star soon, you get what you deserve~! :)

Ra
Review №66

Owner turned in a crying child to the police so she would go back to her concentration camp. Would give 0 stars if able.

Ke
Review №67

Ive been good friends with Frank & Joe Gonzalez since 1987

Ma
Review №68

Was actively searching for a shop after poor service from what is now called Keith Pierson Chevy. Found this place. As soon as I parked owner was on it asap. Mechanic test drove my car had it on a lift and showed me the problem to which was exactly I described. Had all this done with qoute and parts immediately ordered within minutes. Everything was completed with repairs in under 2 hours. I was extremely suprised. I am use to poor service from dealership. Family owned business to the max. They know their regulars on a first name basis. This place has left a lasting impression on me. And will be seeing me for all my vehicle needs.

Je
Review №69

Second visit and still very satisfied. Quality work and friendly staff.

Mi
Review №70

The owner turned in a young girl who escaped from Trump’s horrible detention facility. Do not support him or his business. Don’t be on the wrong side of history.

Sa
Review №71

Today 12/30/17 is been my first time. Coming to this place. And i was in shock. The service are great. Thr staff are very polite people and they are friendly and honest. I recomend this place 💪💪💪

Ma
Review №72

My AC went bad on my jeep, at the dealer they wanted to charge me $850.00, i took it to Gonzalez and he charged me $80.00, fixed it up really fast. I was worried because I am a girl and honestly dont know to much about Cars and Pricing, but he didnt take advantage of me. I recommend all my family and friends, and hes always very reasonable with his pricing! Treats you as a client and doesnt rip you off! My husbands truck just starting acting up and we took it to him, immediately he called us let us know what the problem was and again, very good pricing!

An
Review №73

Terrible service. Owner will screw you over and the mechanics jack prices for basic fixes

Je
Review №74

Price are ok and decent

Su
Review №75

I wonder how these people sleep at night.

Ca
Review №76

I goggle for a mechanic shop and this was closer to my place. Unfortunally!!! I went for a oil leak and after the shop checked my car they say it was my oil pan And quote me for $200 i say fine, just for later that they forgot that do to the oil pan seal fix i needed to do my oil and filter too. Well the final bill went up to $400 since i do full synthetic. The car never stop leaking it just got worse i took back and they say that now it was my valve covers, which i then ask why would they started sealing the bottom when the valve covers are at the top. It makes sense to me that u start sealing the top and work your self down on a oil leak. Which they agreed, but it didnt meant nothing cause i now had to pay for the valve covers. I decided to get the valve covers leak fix, they charge $500 labor i supplied the cover. Again the leak didnt stop!! I took it back and they say that i had 4 other leaks. WTF now my car got leaks everywhere!! But yet the oil pan that they seal was still leaking and so the valve covers, they where pointing at other leaks!! what a crooks!! After taking my car back over and over and over again to this shop to fix what they work on they always kept pointing at other supposubly leaks . I finally gave up on this shop, two different mechanics worked on my car one on the oil pan and the other on the valve covers, Both did a poor job in fact they didnt even clean anything of the old oil that was in my car after they worked on it. Lazy mechanics so after $1200 that i spend in this shop and going back many times my car leaks were worse that when i took it to them originally. I dont normally do reviews but believe me this guys either they want to rip u off or they dont know what there doing! And yes the owner is very desrespecfull!!

To
Review №77

The owner treats people who arent paying customers like the dirt on his floor. Couldnt be bothered to help an immigrant find safety. Called the police she fled from.

Br
Review №78

People always said they would have hidden the Jewish during the holocaust and then do this kind of thing. Supporting his business is supporting a fascist. What a terrible person.

Da
Review №79

Amazing experience! Highly recommended!! Your one and only stop for auto repair! My AC is working now thank you so much!!!

Ro
Review №80

Good services. Prices a little bit high but serious mechanic.

An
Review №81

I wouldnt spit on this place if it were on fire.The owner turned a sobbing 15 year old girl in to border authorities after she escaped from an immigrant detention center last July. Screw this place and the owner.

Ci
Review №82

Horrid place. Full of hate. Highly do NOT recommend.

Jo
Review №83

Fast and service and customer satisfaction

Ma
Review №84

Got my brakes replaced here not too long ago and it was working fine until I heard some grinding on the car. The grinding disappeared, but I wasnt sure if thats good thing or not. Besides that, my car works like a charm.

Ff
Review №85

This place sucks big balls.. dont ever take anything to get fixed here.. mechanics suck.. fix one thing and break another so you can come back.. this place blows. And not the goodkind

Uw
Review №86

If i could give this place 0 stars i would. service sucks and the man who runs it turned in a poor sobbing girl back to the hands of her abusers.

Ma
Review №87

If I could leave 0 stars as a review, I would. Dont waste your time or money here. Owner is rude and the work is garbage.

Ka
Review №88

The owner supports trumps disgusting immigration policies and turned in a young Honduran girl to a detention center instead of helping her get out of that place. I hope he goes out of business.

Ma
Review №89

Nice hometown place to get your car worked on. Noce honest people.

ti
Review №90

This mechanic shop is a horrible mechanic shop everyone that is posting good reviews is most likely employees I called them up charge me tow there and back told me my engine was seized 2200 bucks for a new engine then offered to buy my truck for 300 bucks they said they couldnt move my engine I shot a video of me moving my engine by hand to find out it was my flywheel the shop is a bunch of crooks if you think I am making this up I have proof of my truck running brought it to the shop showed them refunding $ $300 for the diagnostic and I told them they still owe me $50 for the tow if they would have fixed it I wouldnt have to have paid the tow and no they kep fighting and they was not nice at all to the working hard looking guy

An
Review №91

Awful service and awful places. Never felt so disrespected as a customer and as a woman. Don’t go here.

Al
Review №92

Great mechanics. If no one else can figure it out they can.

Li
Review №93

Does good work. Excellent employees.

Yo
Review №94

Good on you to help the girl who came to you, and sorry that so many people downvoted without looking into the facts.

De
Review №95

Worst experience of my life, never going for car troubles again

Ca
Review №96

Ive taken my cards here for over 20 years this is a family-run business they are unbelievably knowledgeable . I would not take a vehicle anywhere else but to these guys they actually care and they do quality work

Re
Review №97

The owner was incredibly rude and unhelpful. Id rather trust a name brand next time.

en
Review №98

The owner is a trump supporter that turned in a young and crying girl who escaped from the immigration detention facility. its disgusting. dont support him or his store.

Lo
Review №99

Love this auto shop super fast always get the job done

Re
Review №100

Prices are fair but overall great staff and the customer service was on point!

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2.5 Rating
  • Address:129 N Flagler Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, United States
  • Site:http://gonzalezautocenter.net/
  • Phone:+1 305-248-5117
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto air conditioning service
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Car repair and maintenance
  • Mechanic
  • Oil change service
  • Tire shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5:30pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5:30pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5:30pm
  • Thursday:8am–2pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8am–5:30pm
  • Sunday:8am–5:30pm
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
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