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Insty Tune and Lube
14783 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, United States
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Insty Tune and Lube

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vi
Review №1

Very honest straight forward shop. Trust worthy mechanics that do not take advantage. Will fix your vehicles issues without the unnecessary add-ons and bogus charges other places like to do.Highly recommend Insty Tune and Lube for all of your mechanical needs!

Kr
Review №2

Insty Lube is my #1 choice for all my auto repair needs.Top notch superior service provided by highly skilled mechanics that are ALWAYS able to quickly identify and rectify my mechanical issues at the very BEST price. Highly recommended!

Ca
Review №3

Service was wonderful. Prices are reasonable, Will go back for sure and recommend to friends and family! Super happy each time I have gone in for any work!!

Cy
Review №4

This place is awesome! They are very knowledgeable, courteous, and generous with their time explaining what needs to be fixed or what was fixed. You cant go wrong here. They shoot straight and dont take advantage of their customers. I always take my cars here and am super satisfied with my choice...you will be too!

Ja
Review №5

This location is closed on Sunday but I needed some repairs that couldnt wait. I ended taking my vehicle to a local service center. For break repairs they quoted me 1000 (500 for just 1 part). I declined and took my car to Insty Tune Monday morning. They inspected it and confirmed the issue and quoted me 600 total for both sides. After agreeing they had the repairs done by 12.These guys are professional, fair and efficient. Even if you dont know a lot about cars they do a great job explaining your situation. They will tell you what needs to be fixed and what to look out for in the future. No pressure sales. Highly recommend if your looking for a trust worthy mechanic!

Ro
Review №6

Nothing but great things to say about this shop. Service is consistently fair and consistent with not a single issue in over ten years of service on my company and personal vehicles. This is a place I send my family and friends too as well as my employees.

Ja
Review №7

Dropped my car off in the middle of the night and told Andre and his TEAM what the issue might be and they fixed it the next day. He left the key inside at my request for me to pick it up later that night. Awesome job guys!

Su
Review №8

This place is amazing…Professional, clean, knowledgeable, honest & extremely reasonable with wonderful customer service!!!

An
Review №9

Insty Tune is legit. You want a local, family owned business with high quality, honest service? This is it. Andre and John are the best in town. Just take a look at the high end collectible cars people entrust then to work on and that will tell you a lot about the attention to detail and customer service they provide. Top notch mechanics and good people.

TI
Review №10

I always use Instytune Because they are straight forward, great service, great price, and I know the work was done correctly. Their knowledge is superior than any other place I’ve ever been. They have worked on my Audi, Mercedes, volkswagon, and Denali. Love them!!!

Sh
Review №11

This is a family built business, very professional and honest. Had the best experience there!

Ia
Review №12

I would never go anywhere else. Ive been going here since I could remember for my parents and now myself. Great work and honest pricing and diagnostic. Very straight forward and up front about pricing. They also take the time to educate you on your car. 10 out of 10 would recommend Andre and John as some of the best in town at their craft.

Cl
Review №13

I went to Insty Tune and lube and the informed me that my car needed a new radiator and they said the I could pay half the total price and half once the service was completed. When I got back to pay the remaining amount they told me it was $200.00 more. They mislead people on the price. Make sure you get everything in written with the exact price you will have to pay.

Re
Review №14

Excellent service with highly qualified mechanics!! I get all my maintenance and repairs done with the staff!!

jo
Review №15

Great job and great pricing. Highly recommend!

Ju
Review №16

First of all WOW. brought my 70 c10 there for a tune and he went above and beyond to get my car running right, explained what was going on, what i can do to fix and make it run better. car runs perfectly, Andre knows his stuff. He handled my car in a couple of hours. Good honest mechanic who knows his stuff. very hard to find these days. will be back to work on my old car.

Ho
Review №17

Great customer service & honest. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Ba
Review №18

Make sure you get the written estimate before letting them work on your car because they will change the price that is originally given.

De
Review №19

What an honest shop!! I came here to replace both cv axels on my Corolla as Toyota dealership had said they were leaking and needed replacing. Turns out I did NOT need them replaced and Andre at Insty Tune and Lube called me to tell me the axels looked good. They did NOT need replacing!! Amazing that they were up front and honest versus just taking my money. I highly recommend this auto repair shop to everyone in the Tampa area. A+++++++

De
Review №20

Came here for a second opinion on my A/C. First shop said $1100 bc of a bad compressor. Stopped here for a second opinion and glad I did. Quickly diagnosed that is was a bad relay switch! In and out in 10 minutes and saved me $1100! They just earned a loyal customer! Thanks!

Ja
Review №21

Always great service and high quality repairs, my family has been working with Andre for years and will continue to take our business to him, because of the consistently high quality work the insty tune team does. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Cu
Review №22

Great customer service, and great work on my vehicle.

de
Review №23

They act like they really have time or really didnt feel like helping me out with the question I have

Gl
Review №24

Great car shows the second Sat of each month

Ki
Review №25

My AC in my car is not working. I took it to them and they looked at it for me asap for free when everybody else was trying to charge me. They found the problem, told me how much it would cost to fix. They are so nice, honest and fast! The most honest mechanics in town!

Mi
Review №26

Locally owned so I support it

re
Review №27

1st of many upgrades we will be doing here.

Co
Review №28

Great people, good customer service and very fair prices. Highly recommend.

De
Review №29

They are always so professional, polite and honest. Their work is AAA+

Fe
Review №30

Amazing 1st experience with a crew that’s fast knowledgeable and trusting I definitely found a place I feel comfortable sending my own mother too!

La
Review №31

They can do it all. They know what theyre doing and priced right.👍

Jo
Review №32

I’ve been going here for many years I moved out of the area went to tire Kingdom and they quoted me high. I came to Insty tune and lube got a second opinion, they saved me $400. Thank you very much. Amazing shop

La
Review №33

They can fix anything here! Oil changes & lube jobs are just a small part of what they do. Cost is reasonable. If Gramas walker needs a bearing or your dragsters engine needs a new supercharger, go there!

Ma
Review №34

Never going back. Very unorganized and non-competent mechanics. Went there for a clacking sound on front drivers side. I told them it was prob my idler arm and even brought the part with me. The front office guy even went on a drive with me and confirmed the noise. Dropped truck off and they called saying it was something else and they would fix it. I said fine and would come pick up later. I get there later and pay. As soon as I start to drive out of parking lot - there was same sound. I drop it off again next day. They gave no reason as to why they charged me the day before for other thing (which was not making noise) and ended up replacing my idler arm. Imagine that!!! I asked for receipts and the receipts had ‘Oil Change’ on there. I asked and he said he just typed something in. Grrrrrrr.They offered no discounts or anything. I was out time, gas, money because of their incompetence. Never again. Don’t go here. Fair warning.

El
Review №35

Andre took care of my 93 year old mothers car. He went above and beyond the original problems to make sure the car was in its best condition. He was a professional and a gentleman. Highly recommended.

Pa
Review №36

If you own a Corvette Insty Tune is the only garage for repairs, advice, anything. They will treat you like family and your vehicle like it’s their own. They have a pit to get the finest access and unlike most dealership or chain repair shops they make an effort to repair your drive if possible and not steer you toward need for an expensive new piece. I’m sure you can bring any make/model of your drive to them and it would be the same. Fairly priced to boot!

Jo
Review №37

Great service to replace alternator and battery..fast, courteous and fair prices.I’ve been coming here for years for oil changes and repairs and they are honest and they have my complete trust.Highly recommend!

Ry
Review №38

I didn’t want to leave a poor review. Good work but I wish their communication w me was better. Walked out paying a little more than what I thought I should have. I called around after the fact (hour to hour and half labor tops, ignition coil-$70-100, ignition module 100-150. Also did work without permission. Just called and said it was fixed. No estimate.

Jo
Review №39

An honest, hardworking, and affordable auto-care shop is nearly impossible to find. After searching for one in the Tampa area and being terrified of the horror stories others have reviewed for other shops, I found Insty with positive reviews and tested them out with an oil change. Easy enough, good price, great inspection. I was a happy customer, so when I needed my belts changed after 100k miles, got quotes from 2 other places previously for $1500+ and was ready to bite the bullet. Asked Insty how much they charge, quoted me half that price. I was shocked and super happy to save a ton. Dropped my car off, they finished in a few hours and even did extra work that they noticed needed done, at no extra cost. People deserve to know great car shops are out there! Needless to say these guys are great, will be honest about what you need to keep you safe on the road, will offer you extra services you may not necessarily need at the time, but its nice to know they offer them, and wont make you get work done that you dont need. No pressure sales, true to their word, not looking to screw over their customers, just giving them quality work at honest prices. I go here first when I need work done, and it gets done fast.

Ru
Review №40

Very trustworthy. You get what you pay for!! We have been using them for several years, with excellent results each time. Its nice to find a place where you see the same technicians around over time, and are treated fairly.

Ka
Review №41

Been coming here for years! There is no place better to take your car. Andreh and team are amazing, personable and by far the best customer service!

Ch
Review №42

Local garage with first class service

je
Review №43

They are CROOKS!!! quoted one price Charged another! Not legit. Would not recommend !! NOT TRUST WORTHY!!

b
Review №44

I’ve been bringing my vehicle here for years! These guys are honest, helpful and kind. Never do I feel as they are selling me something unnecessary or trying to upgrade the sale. Not often you find honesty in a mechanic shop! Thanks for looking out for your customers. My husband now brings his car here too!

Ma
Review №45

Originally over priced my oil change until I went back for my refund. Said it was due to a glitch which Id doubt. Paid back in cash, so got no accurate receipt of service... Then to top it off, my washer fluid was half filled when I paid extra for it to have been filled.Service was fast.

Da
Review №46

Had my oil change and fluids topped off. Chris and Andre were very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Great and fast service.

Az
Review №47

Ive been bringing my car here since I got it in 2010. Theyre honest, they care about their customers, and Ive even had them go to bat for me when a shop that I got my tires from tried to screw me over. The staff is warm and inviting and ALWAYS polite and really I wouldnt trust my vehicle to ANY place else. Kudos!!!!

Br
Review №48

I wont be going anywhere else in Tampa. Whether its repairs or an oil change these guys are the best around. They diagnosed and replaced the sway bars on my truck in under an hour and explained how it happened and how to avoid other suspension issues later on. Awesome customer service as well.

Wi
Review №49

Professional, efficient & courteous. Even after calling them late from South Tampa and arriving to their shop, in rush hour traffic, I was in & out in a very timely manner. Their proce was fair and I would visit their shop again. Windells Livery Services, LLC.

NN
Review №50

This is the only place in Tampa that I trust will not over charge me and will not mess my car up even more. MANY times they have done small things for FREE!!! They always are fair, I recommend this auti shop especially for women out there whom are intimidated by these things. This place puts you right at ease! Staff is super friendly, family environment.

Da
Review №51

I have gone here for years, and these guys are the most helpful, ethical car mechanics I have ever known. When dealerships and other service places have recommended repairs, I always wait to have this shop do it, and several times theyve turned down work because the recommendations were bogus. Its a family-run place, and I wouldnt hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

by
Review №52

I have been going to insty tune for the last 24 years. The owners John and Andre are very knowledgeable, professional and have reasonable prices. I have recommended them to everyone

Fr
Review №53

Excellent service!! Thank you guys!!

Da
Review №54

Very knowledgeable guys. Andrea is awesome

Ta
Review №55

John, Andreh, and the entire staff are awesome. These are really knowledgeable guys who treat everyone with respect and honesty. I would never use anyone else. I think I can speak for most females that we often get taken advantage of by car dealers/mechanics because we arent familiar with the way cars work or the lingo - I refer every female I know to Insty Tune. They will make sure you understand, give you an estimate before the work begins, their pricing is fair, and they guarantee their work.

Sc
Review №56

Always professional and timely....pricing is good and always honest.

Br
Review №57

Best service I have ever had at a auto repair facility. They are friendly and professional every time I take any of my cars there. I like the fact that my wife feels secure and not taken advantaged of if Im not around. Its hard to find people that take pride in their work now and days, so you know the job is done right! I will be back for all my car needs!(2021)Years later and I still love this place!! Best prices and service around. People I send to them are amazed how great of business it is.

M.
Review №58

Anything car related tends to stress me out, but the staff here is always so caring, knowledge and genuine. After ANOTHER COMPANY blew my engine two years ago, I will only trust Insytune with my vehicle. The fact that I always see classic cars there speaks loudly as well, it’s apparent that they’re widely trusted and respected. Thank you guys!

To
Review №59

Its the only place I take my vehicles. The one I have trusted for 8 years now. They never disappoint.

Jo
Review №60

These guys are honest, very nice, know their stuff! Explain things clearly and they are Not patronizing to women, but real and professional.

Jo
Review №61

Ive been coming here for the past few years, and have NEVER had a bad experience. This is the only shop that I trust, so I travel from St. Pete without hesitation. They service all of my vehicles; including older high mileage and late model sports. 10 out of 10

Ta
Review №62

I am consistently impressed with the consistency in service, respect, and value I receive from the gentlemen at InstyTune. I send everyone I know, especially women who are intimidated by auto repair situations, to InstyTune because I know they’ll leave comfortable with their experience. My family and I will be lifelong customers. Thank you John, Andre, and Chris for always being top-notch.

He
Review №63

My wife and I had been taking her 2007 Volkswagen Beatle to the dealer for service for years and we were paying a lot of money for oil changes, tire rotation, etc. etc. Someone told us that they were taking their cars to this garage for service and were really impressed by their work and prices. We switched to them for regular service and when the car went in for the 30,000 miles service and inspection they checked the car over from front to back as they always do, cables, fluids, etc. and etc. providing us with a computer print-out of what was done. The cost was almost half of what we would have paid at the dealership and the attitude of the people working on the car was terrific. We have recommend them to all our friends no matter what make of car they drive and recommend that you also give them a try.

Da
Review №64

I brought my wifes car here for oil on ladies day and asked for the discount (wifes car). They said I looked like I had enough estrogen to get the deal. Good times. Since then they have done brakes on both our cars and been good to do biz with. No problems.

Da
Review №65

Went there to get my ac fixed because I had overcharged my system. They removed all of my freon then refilled my system but during the refill they over charged the ac system and I was getting nothing but pure hot air out of my vents. The wanted $600 for the fix. Ended up going to another shop who put the freon at the correct charge and charged me zero dollars. Please stay away from this place.

Mi
Review №66

Ive been using Insty Tune since the early 90s. Same car, and it runs great because of these guys! Always fair and trustworthy. Last Saturday a warning appeared: LOW OIL PRESSURE - STOP ENGINE. Although they were swamped and short handed, the squeezed me in and within 45 minutes of diagnosing the problem, my car was fixed and I was out the door. These guys ROCK! Highly recommended shop!

Mi
Review №67

Quite honestly the only place I have trusted to touch my car for the past 15 years. The greatest service and a friendly staff - like family. You wont be disappointed, I would trust Andreh with my life when it comes to my car.

Ju
Review №68

When I asked for something more expensive then they suggested, they told me that I didnt need it! They were really nice and it was very quick. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Jo
Review №69

They are the best... Very quick and knowledgeable!

PE
Review №70

Always get a fair and honest estimate. Great work and they stand behind their repairs.

Da
Review №71

Fast service with a smile. Everything done as expected. Would recommend.

Rc
Review №72

Guess they can see a chump like me from a mile away. They most likely have a target market if you make below that dont expect much here. Recomended for the wealthy.

Do
Review №73

I previously used another shop to service my vette and while I have no complaints about the other place, the service at Insty hands down surpassed every shop Ive ever frequented outside of my own family (not driving 8 hours to have family work on my cars...sorry)!These guys know their vettes and can diagnose issues in minutes and perform repairs well below what I would have expected to pay elsewhere! It wont matter to me in the future what type of vehicle I own...they will be my shop of choice!

Ar
Review №74

Did a great job on my 2001 Z06 Corvette. Ask for John.

N
Review №75

I finally found a mechanic in Tampa that I trust. Their customer service was outstanding and they replaced my air condition same as the dealership was going to do minus the dealership run-around and price gouging. I highly recommend.

br
Review №76

Excellent staff and quality work at a fair price

Br
Review №77

I am a single female and very leary of any mechanic shop. My fear was they were going to take advantage of me. That is definetly Not the case at Insty Lube. They treated me with respect and I got Excellent service. I will not take my car anywhere else. Thank you John and Scotty for your integrity.

An
Review №78

Their customer service is amazing... From the minute my car arrived the entire team were on it to figure out the problem.

K
Review №79

Have been going here for years now and will never go anywhere else! Most amazing and honest people you will ever find :)

co
Review №80

Great mechanics and if they screw up they fix it for no charge

Mi
Review №81

I had a good experience here. You have to go way around the back around the Tire Kingdom. DO NOT ask them for a tire deal; they are not associated with the Tire Kingdom, but are frequently confused with the tire guys. Insty Lube will rotate your tires, but doesnt sell any.

Do
Review №82

No wait / fast service / friendly staff. They do not accept competitor coupons. Their oil change prices might be higher than non-quick service places, but Im ok paying a little extra to sit around 15 minutes instead of 2 hours. Im going to visit them again next time I need an oil change!

In
Review №83

An awesome place with great staff and they really know there stuff.

Sc
Review №84

Prompt service great. Customer service. Great prices

Er
Review №85

I went there today for an oil change and recieved really bad service. The staff was very rude and unproffesional.

Wa
Review №86

Ive been going here for over 20 years. Learned a lot about cars here.

Je
Review №87

Affordable oil changes.

Te
Review №88

If you own a corvette, this is where you want to take it!!

Eh
Review №89

I didnt get service done, I came in for a product, and this guy just dropped everything to give me tips and help, so very friendly and it seemed like he was that way with his waiting customers too.

Ca
Review №90

Super fast, super friendly!!!

Ho
Review №91

I called and stopped by to get my car worked on. They tell me just to drop it off when I can and no need to schedule an appointment. I go to drop off the car and they look at me like Im an idiot and tell me I need to schedule an appointment and that theyre busy for the next 3 days. Big waste of time.

Jo
Review №92

Awesome service !!

Ch
Review №93

Staff are awesome!

Ka
Review №94

Efficiency and speed. I do my oil change there. They are kind. Professional people

Az
Review №95

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  • Address:14783 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, United States
  • Phone:+1 813-960-3908
Categories
  • Auto electrical service
  • Air conditioning repair service
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto restoration service
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Oil change service
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–6pm
  • Tuesday:8am–6pm
  • Wednesday:8am–6pm
  • Thursday:8am–6pm
  • Friday:8am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
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