I found a few other people that recommended this place so I gave it a shot. Here’s why I already love this place.1. It’s convenient2. It’s no frills3. Bruce is very straight forward and honest with what you do and don’t need4. He is super communicative while he is doing work and checked in with me to explain what he could do and the cost of it5. He didn’t attempt to upsell me6. I love supporting someone and their own business rather than a chain

New to the area and checked out reviews. This business was highly rated. I called and Bruce got us in the next day and was able to assess the issue and get it repaired immediately for a good price. Bruce was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend!

The plastic cover under my car had come unscrewed and half of it was hanging down making the car inoperable. These wonderful guys were able to get me in the next day and did a wonderful job fixing the problem. I am happy that I found them through Google and wouldnt consider taking my car to any other mechanic.

My jeep wrangler was overheating and was able to be fixed so quickly! Lucky it wasn’t a big issue causing the overheating but Bruce was fast and a pleasure to be around. Overall, great first experience. I’ve found my Auto repair shop now! Give them a try before going anywhere else !!!

Bruce is a caring and honest guy. I was trying to get my AC fixed for the second time after the last place did not completely fix it. Bruce made sure I understood the issue and tried his best to save my money rather than just replacing the entire part. And he did get the job done and save me money. Now my AC is finally blowing cold air again

I was looking for a new mechanic. They were very accommodating, fitting me in right away to assess the problem. Very professional, explained in detail what they planned to do, fair in price and quick service. I highly recommend!

If youre looking for an honest mechanic this is the only place to go. The owner Bruce is absolutely the best!

Bruce is amazing! I was referred to his shop several years ago by a friend, and I met only continue to use his shop for repairs I or a close friend cant manage, but i also still refer people to him. Hes an old-school mechanic; the shop is no-frills, Im fairly certain he doesnt really advertise (word-of-mouth seems to be his advertising!), and he knows his stuff. But most of all, hes honest. The first time I went to him, he was up front that he may not be the cheapest shop in town, but hes not the most expensive, either. Several times, hes let me know what repairs I absolutely needed, what could wait (especially when the budget is tight), and what I can try to tackle myself. Hes never tried to unnecessarily upsell me, and the few times he has strongly recommended OEM parts as opposed to aftermarket, he has explained why -- the choice was still mine to make, but he advised me very professionally of what issues I might run into with aftermarket.Hes also explained the how and why certain repairs are needed and often what happened to cause the issues to begin with.Just today, he saved me a lot of stress and money and got me back on the road safely; Ive worked in dealer auto service departments in the past, and Im pretty confident that most dealer shops would have just told me how much the repair would cost and that the car wouldnt be driveable without the repair, but Bruce offered a safe solution that will allow me to save up for the repairs. And because of that, I will absolutely be spending that money at his shop when I can afford to...Bruce is the kind of guy who understands that honesty builds loyalty, especially when its backed up with quality work.So, if you want/need a fantastic mechanic who will treat you with the same professionalism and care as he does your car, Bruce is your guy!

I brought my 2003 Toyota Camry here and Bruce was incredibly honest and told me that the damage on my car was extensive and that it was time to get a new one. He was nice enough to let me keep my car in the lot while I was searching for a new one (my car wasn’t driveable). Very professional and honest. I will definitely bring my future car here. Great mechanic and I highly recommend - it’s evident by the number of rave reviews on this site!!

Bruce is a stand up mechanic that treats his customers right at a fair price. Definitely appreciate his work and his dedication to quality.

I highly recommend Carrollwood Auto Repair! Our son’s break system failed; Carrollwood’s timely, major repair was key to making a College moving appt. Professional, trustworthy and fairly priced!! They get all of our work for now on!Respectfully Col (ret) Ray Wagner

Carrollwood auto repair is a small operation that is a repair shop that when you talk to them about your car you feel a sense of respect for their knowledge,and a good feeling when you pick up automobile that it is fixed right.

Fantastic service! Very honest mechanics who get the job done right~ I will be coming back for all my automotive needs.

Great experience with a better service and great pricing. Will be using again! I would recommend to anyone in the Tampa area.

The Owner is honest and quite capable.. Ive known Bruce for 20yrs.

Bruce and his crew are a dying breed among businesses today. I am from out of state, but will drive my car to Bruce for maintenance checks because he is the only mechanic I trust. I happened upon his shop in 2011 when my radiator was punctured and another garage told me I needed to replace about everything under the hood. Bruce looked at my car and told me that only the radiator needed replacing and that by the book, the other garage was charging more hours than would it should take for the said repairs. Another time I was leaving Tampa for a holiday and something clunked while driving. I turned around and took it to Bruce. He said he could do the repair and was was kind enough to work me into the rotation THAT DAY so I wouldn’t have to leave two days later. This year I replaced my shocks with him and the car drives like a dream. Bruce is honest, very thorough—he runs recall reports on your vehicle and print them for you as standard procedure—and gives you a fair price for quality work. Whenever I leave his shop after having work done, I never worry about my car because I know Bruce treats it like he would be the one driving it and makes sure it’s safe and functional. You will never get better customer service or quality work on your car if you go to Carollwood Auto Repair.

Great quality and professional. Will be using them again.

Excellent honest service! Ive been taking my vehicles here for 18 years with Bruce and team doing a great job. Highly recommend.

Bruce is honest quick and accurate. Bruce always works with you to make sure that your car is the best it can be on the road.

My roommate had gone to Bruce a month ago for a new battery and had a great experience, so when I got a flat I decided to take my car there as well. There was some work that I had been putting off getting done, but I decided to let Bruce do it while he had my car. He was extremely communicative and always called to update me. He explained the repairs needed in terms that I could understand and was honest about what needed to be done but never pushy.Everything was finished quickly and the price that I was charged was more than fair. I will now be going to Bruce for any work on my car in the future. He really knows his stuff and runs a great business. I would recommend him to anyone in the Tampa Bay area.

Seeing as this is my only second google review, I’d say Bruce did an amazing job. I just bought my first car in NY and have been having quite the headache with crooks. If you need someone HONEST, Bruce should be your go to. Not only is he knowledgeable and understanding, he’ll get the job done at a reasonable price. I just moved to Florida from New York so i took a chance with Bruce going off these reviews and i wasn’t disappointed. Not only did he give me tips on dealing with other mechanics, he was understanding about non-business related things and understood what i was going through as a PERSON. Bruce is someone hard to come by because now a days everybody thinks about their business and making money than they do about the fact that we are all human & have struggles. Check out Carrollwood Auto Repair, they got your back & car!!! :)

10/10 would recommend. Very honest, great customer service, and quick! My car was having some issues with driving at high speed and accelerating but after my visit here, it’s running like its brand new!! So much relief to have found a permanent mechanic in my area!

Great job and great service.def recommend.

When the mechanic I had for 15 years closed his shop, I panicked! Being a single, older woman, I’m so skeptical about mechanics, but my car needed immediate attention. Honestly, I needed a new car but I was trying to hold off for a while. I asked my son to go online and find a mechanic. He suggested Carrollwood Auto Repair. He said it’s close and it has 5 stars, so I went.The owners name is Bruce. I was so impressed. He was so thorough and straightforward. Of course, he told me what I already knew, and that was that I needed a new car, but in no way, did he try to frighten or manipulate me into having more work done, like so many mechanics do.I met Bruce 6 months ago. Shortly after, I bought a preowned Prius. I didn’t know much about Prius, so I wanted Bruce to take a look at it. He said that he had owned one for about 12 years, and assured me that the car was in very good condition. I told him that I didn’t know much about Prius and he told me to call him any time I had a question. Since then, any time I see a light on the dashboard, or just have a question about the car, I call him and he either tells me what it is, or tells me to come by so he can check it. Thankfully, it’s always something minor though. But again, being single, it really feels good to know that I have someone I completely trust to work on my car. I very highly recommend Carrollwood Auto Repair if you’re in need of a mechanic.

Bruce is great, and very helpful!

I couldnt ask for a better mechanic. They went above and beyond to help me get back up and running. If anyone has any form of auto issues I highly recommend visiting here. You will get a level of service unmatched by any competitor. They will tell you exactly what your problem is and get it fixed as fast as possible with high quality service and fair pricing. Absolutely amazing! 10/10 if my car decides to hand grenade on me again I know where Im going!

Bruce and the team were so helpful and polite. This will be my new #1 mechanic shop. Very affordable and good quality work.

Truly Incredible Shop! These guys KNOW what they are doing. Very straight forward...no up selling. Work is DONE correctly at fair prices.Great place to bring any car or truck. Dont think twice!!!

Took my car to several places for a noise it was making. No one could figure out the cause. I found Carrollwood Auto Repair on Google and gave them a try since they had great reviews. So happy that I did....Wonderful customer service, they took their time to find the problem and guess what?? They fixed it! :D I will definitely bring my car here from now on. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

I brought a 2005 Honda CRV in for repairs and was very pleased with the process of working with his shop and the repairs they did on my car. Bruce suggested a few additional repairs that I wasnt anticipating but I felt that he was clear with me as to what he was suggesting and why, what my options were and I am very happy with the results. He even followed up with me afterwards regarding a specific issue and how it has been driving following those repairs. In the end, he seems to have solved an issue that had been ongoing/unresolved for >5 years and looked at by numerous other shops. Highly recommend!

Bruce has always taken care of me. Hes always acted in good faith. I believe hes a rare find in the field of mechanics.

Replaced front brakes and starter on my 2010 honda crv within a few hours. Very reasonably priced over what dealer wanted. Appears job well done.

VERY NICE GUYS EVERYTHING WAS STRAIGHT FORWARD AND NO B.S. YOU WONT LEAVE FEELING LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF💪🏾💯✌🏾

Professional, courteous, prompt, and reasonably priced service is all I have experienced from Carrollwood Auto Repair. Bruce is thorough in explaining your specific car issue and honest in telling you what is required to fix it. Furthermore, Bruce provides unmatched assurancewith his communication by phone as he works on your vehicle and his plethora of experience with the cars he works with. My only regret is that I did not find Bruce and his team sooner. A visit to this establishment is a must for anyone in need of outstanding car repair service!

Ive been going to Bruce for over a year. He always does great work and is very honest. I would highly recommend him.

Bruce is the man! Great Service and affordable prices!

Carrollwood Auto Repair has been amazing every time I have had my car worked on there. Bruce and his staff have amazing customer service and do top notch work! 5 STARS!!!

Bruce is an excellent mechanic. I went there with a problem in my car and he did a free evaluation. He was knowledgeable and very courteous and professional. He seems honest and straightforward which is so hard to find nowadays in this industry. I would recommend him to anybody.

Bruce is the real deal. I had an issue where there was a noise coming from my suspension and the first thing he did was drive the car with me to figure it out. Ive NEVER had that level of service before. He will not overcharge you like the dealerships or upsell you stuff you dont need like the chain auto shops. FINALLY a mechanic I can trust!

I am so thankful to have found this place. They are very thorough and let you know all the details before the service is complete. The honesty and quality service is unbeatable. Thanks so much Bruce!...11/21/18...and just had another great experience at this place. Bruce was knowledgeable, patient, and explained in detail everything he would be doing to my car, giving me exact price ahead of time. Can’t find this customer service and dedication anywhere else!

Bruce was a huge help, took care of me and my mother on our Cadillac CTS, we were worried about the process but he took us in with open arms and explained everything that was going to happen from start to finish and made sure that we understood what was going on, overall great experience, I had gone to a Cadillac dealership and they were charging an arm and a leg went to Bruce and the cost was significantly lower, Awesome guy and super trust worthy, Highly would recommend !!!

Had my clutch replaced. The shop gave the best quote, and was easy and straight forward to work with. Work was finished within the time frame given and the final cost matched the quote.

Bruce is always honest and wont try to cheat you out of your money. If your car needs something done on it hell tell you, if it doesnt, he wont push unnecessary work or repairs.

Excellent service, affordable and they were so nice and easy to work with; I feel lucky to have found them!

Came across something hard to find. Finding a GREAT and HONEST mechanic. Bruce is excellent at what he does. Very honest and does great work. If you need auto work done, this is the place to go.

The owner was polite and proffesional. The price and amount of time to perform the work needed were both very reasonable. I will use this mechanic again and will also refer him to friends and family.I needed the front wheel speed sensor replaced on my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. All good now.

We have been going to Bruce for several years after a long search for an auto repair expert we could trust. Bruce is honest and knowledgeable.Weve always had wonderful service and honest advice with some v e r y old vehicles. We can recommend Carrollwood Auto Repair without reservation!!

Bruce has been nothing short of heaven sent. I wish I would have met him a long time ago. Bruce takes the time to show and tell you what the problem is if youre interested. Hes been working on my car for the last couple months now and this is the first time Ive ever been satisfied and pleased with a mechanic and truly feel like I can trust him to tell me what to do with my car. If hes not your favorite mechanic already, I would absolutely recommend Bruce and Carrollwood Auto Repair. Hes my go to guy for my transportation companys needs.

Wish I have found this place earlier, Bruce and Mike are detail oriented .Got my senior citizen vehicle repair at their shop and is running beautifully.I have found my cars doctors .

Fantastic experience.The undercover (???) plastic piece beneath my engine had fallen and was dragging on the ground, attached by the bumper. Of course, once it was pointed out to me I freaked out, because how long has that been there?! Will it ruin my car?? Im not a car genius so I wasnt sure, but I found this place on Yelp and called just to see how early they could fit me in.Bruce had me come in the next day, and I went early because I was worried about not having a car for my interview (which was a solid 6+ hours later, but in my experience good mechanics can get backed up with work really quickly!). I asked him how long he estimated it would take because of that, and he assured me itd be done in a couple of hours, plenty of time to hit my interview. Then he said hed call me to let me know the cost.Now, I was prepared for a fight. My limited mechanic experiences were largely with Jiffy Lube and other such quick places, so I had the mentality of needing to brutally shut down unnecessary additions to my vehicles service. I thought Id have to say, No, I dont want a brand new piece, no, I dont need an engine flush, no no no please just fix the one thing I need.Didnt happen. Bruce called me up about half an hour later to let me know the charge would be about $15 bucks. Startled that I didnt have to fight it down, I quickly agreed and he said itd be ready in another half hour (only an hour or so after I brought it in!).Came back and they didnt charge me at all, decided to fully credit it, since the solution was just to re-attach the piece with a zip-tie.I am still blown away by the service and experience. It was quick, honest, reliable, and so generous of them to decide not to charge me anything when their time is so valuable. Ill be heading back in on Monday with donuts for the crew, because I cant let this kind of generosity slide on my watch!I asked if they did oil changes, too (THEY DO) and Jiffy Lube is officially out of my vocabulary forever.Thanks so much, Bruce + everyone at Carrollwood Auto Repair.

Bruce was great. Explained everything I said I needed, and then figured out the much less expensive solution.

I went to Carrollwood Auto Repair today to get my brake pads checked and to get a tire rotation/balance/oil change. Bruce asked me questions beforehand to get an idea of what to look for, and he called me earlier than expected saying that there was no need for brakes and that I was in good shape. He did the rest of the work for a fair price, and conducted business in a friendly, professional, and non-demeaning way which I highly appreciate. I will be returning to this place even for small checkups just because he is an honest man who does quality work. Anywhere else would have charged me for something that was not necessary. Highly recommended, but make an appointment!

Bruce fixed my 01 Malibu quickly after my check engine light came on and also gave it a thorough exam. Another mechanic told me I needed a wheel bearing replaced. Bruce said it was okay for now and should be fine. He also replaced a broken power searing fluid cap and didnt charge me for it. He did all this for a very reasonable price. He definitely does not try to rip you off and is always 100% honest. He is also accurate at diagnosing the problem. My car has been fine since bringing it to Bruce just before Christmas. I was able to drive out to Orlando to see family for the holiday thanks to Bruce!

Very rude on the phone as if I was bothering the guy about fixing my car. sour attitude and I will never do business with this place and I will tell future friends and family to stay far and clear of this nasty place

Very hard to find an honest Mechanic that you can trust! Bruce is awesome and honest and was SO helpful - All at a great price. Honda dealership told me it would be over $600 to fix my car (including things they told me I “needed”). Bruce did it for $280 (not including unnecessary things). He was upfront about what was wrong with it and exactly what needed to be done. I would trust him with my car any day!

Bruce was amazing he fixed my car so fast and was open and honest with me about the pricing. I wont take my car anywhere else.

Found my go to automotive repair shop. Fast, friendly, knowledgeable and fair priced.

The automatic window on my car broke. I contacted Carrollwood Auto Repair through Yelp and received a quick response from Bruce. I took my car in the next day, which was a Saturday (!), he diagnosed the problem, gave me a good quote over the phone and repaired my car the same day. Excellent service! When I went to pick up my car they even knocked $20 off the quoted price as they managed to get the part at a lower than expected price. I highly recommend using this business.

Took my van in here for the first time have to say it was probably the best experience Ive ever had at an auto shop.Super respectful and honest staff, great communication, vehicle is running beautifully, turnover was quick, and on top of all that the pricing was fair. Cant believe Ive actually found a good mechanic!

We were stranded in Tampa on a Sunday and Auto Zone recommended Carroll wood Auto Repair. We found a hotel 1.5 miles away and left or Truck there. We were able to walk and meet with Bruce first thing in the morning. He was so nice and was super honest with us about our situation. With no where to go we walked back to our hotel. He called us about 2hrs later and our truck was fixed! He even checked a few extra things to make sure we got home okay. Being broke in unfamiliar territory was not great, however Bruce delivered the best customer service. Auto repair places get a bad rap cause there are some sketchy places out there. Carroll wood Auto Repair was honest and reasonable with their prices. I only wish they were near where I live, cause I would definitely be a regular. I would recommend them to my friends and family! Thank you for fixing our truck!

I shopped around for a good, honest shop to do some repairs on my 2001 F-150. After getting a couple estimates from shops, and feeling the estimates were too high, I took it to Bruce at Carrollwood Auto Repair, and his estimate was in the same price range, but he included additional work the other shops had not. While Bruce was doing the work, he keep me informed, explained his diagnosis procedure, and fixed things the correct way. I left my truck with him and had him do additional work, now my truck runs like the day I bought it and I have a mechanic for as long as I live here. You will not be disappointed with this shop, and Bruce is as good as any mechanic out there, very honest and a pleasure to work with.

We were in Tampa to celebrate our anniversary and the first day the car gave us problems. We were in desperate need of immediate help. We went to this shop because of the good reviews and let me tell you Bruce didn’t disappoint. He was very professional and honest with us, he was able to fix our car even though we just walked in. We are forever grateful for his professional service with the car and us.

My car was dying one day on my way home from work. I called Carrollwood Auto Repair and drop my car off the next morning. They did an awesome job getting my car fixed as quickly as possible turning it around in one day. Carrollwood Auto Repair will definitely be getting my business from here on out. Thanks guys for your awesome job on my car and wanting to help people, its truly appreciated.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARROLLWOOD AUTO REPAIR! They worked with me to get in fairly quickly, then very understanding when I had to unexpectedly reschedule. (Its best to make arrangements to leave vehicle for bigger jobs since there is not a waiting room... I was unable to leave my vehicle and was content to sit on the ground in the shade and read a book instead of going to Starbucks around the corner, when he went above and beyond to kindly bring out a chair for me to be a little more comfortable in the FL heat). Quality service, fair price, knowledgeable, considerate, and HONEST!! Thank you so much!

Bruce is a magician and I have been going to him for over a year and half now. I love how he is a straight shooter doesn’t sugar coat anything and goes the extra mile to take care of his customers. If you have any issues big or small, Bruce is your man.

Honest and reliable shop!! I had a nail in my tire and brought it in, thinking it would require a patch or new tire but Bruce let me know the nail didnt go through my tire and there was no charge.

Absolutely amazing! Bruce was in contact with me non-stop and was up front and honest about all the work and possible scenarios. Price was great for the amount of work they did to my Jeep. Highly recommend!

Being new to the area I relied on google reviews to find a good mechanic. Bruce really lived up to and exceeded my expectations! I am so thankful to have a mechanic I can trust in the area. Michael also works there and was really understanding of my car issues when I was talking to him. I will definitely be back with any of my car needs.

Bruce is the man. I was nervous going to him because I have only ever gone to my dealer but my husband (aero engineer and son of of an A&P mechanic) checked this place out and trusted Bruce after only going there once and when I went in with my car I found out why. He is incredibly knowledgeable and forthright. I went in for a transmission flush and to get both sets of brakes done because this is what my dealer told me I needed done but I was putting it off. Well I put off one set too long but fortunately my front brakes were still good for quite come time (dealer lied to me) but Bruce didnt and he could have taken advantage of my ignorance of cars like my dealer did. He is a bit of a perfectionist and kind. I had a mascara stain on my roof and he didnt note it before and thought he had made the mark with grease so he cleaned it off with upholstery cleaner. Looks great now!! He did a number of other services for us that day that my husband and I authorized because I hadnt had maintenance on my car for some time and I and my husband trust him. I would go out of my way to take my car back to him if needed. Excellent service and efficiency. Nice guy.

The owner has been the most helpful mechanic Ive ever done business with. I definitely didnt feel like I was gouged on the price of the repair I had him complete. He even fixed a simple air conditioning hose issue I had for free. In my experience, the typical dealer charges you for practically walking in the door, so my interactions with him have been a welcome relief.

After dealing with Bruce at Carrollwood Auto Repair, I would most certainly recommend ! His honesty regarding my sons car and the repairs will have me (and ANY friend who is need of repairs) a lifelong client. He has earned my trust! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I do not have enough positive things to say about this business. I went to another shop, that rhymes with shmires plus, that indicated that I had quite a few things wrong with my car, air filter, oil, etc... I got the oil changed, but I did the air filter and wipers on my own. Got back and my car was leaking oil. Its an old car, but all of a sudden, out of nowhere, after 16 years, my car starts leaking oil? Looked around for some places with good reviews, and I came upon Carrollwood Auto Repair.Just asked for an inspection, not indicating anything was wrong, just wanted him to look it over, see what he could find. Well, it turns out, that a different oil plug had been used on my oil tank, so he switched it out for the right one. He also asked if somebody had done work on the air filter because the sensor was disconnected. He told me hes seen that scam before, they unplug the sensor, charge you to fix the problem and then just plug the sensor back in.In short, went to another place that seemed to have intentionally messed with my car, he identified and fixed all the problems with little help from me.... Oh, he also didnt charge me for any of it. I insisted I pay at least for the oil he topped off.This was all over a year ago, but I have not taken my car to any other place since. I have done other repairs with Bruce, and he always comes in under price, doesnt use refurbished parts if possible, and will stay longer if he has to to get the job done (One Saturday, he spent an extra 3 hours there because the break pad he ordered for my car had a crack in it, and he refused to install a damaged part. He ordered another one, waited for the part, and didnt leave till the job was done).10 (out of 5) stars for an honest business man with both experience and skill. To say I recommend this place is an understatement of the vastest proportions.

If I could give this place more stars, I would. Bruce is a fantastic and honest mechanic! If youre shopping around for a place to get your car fixed, you can end your search because youve found the best place here!

Knowledgeable, helpful, trustworthy, and amazing in every way. Ive taken my car to Bruce for almost 8 years now and every repair work or maintenance service has been nothing but perfect. Ive referred friends and family to Bruce over the years and they all agree with me that he is simply the best mechanic in the Tampa Bay. If youre having car trouble, I encourage you to call Bruce.

I found Carrollwood Auto by Googles reviews. I thought 5 stars huh, let me try it can not be worse than what I have experienced. Well Bruce definitely lives up to his rating. If you want to find an honest mechanic, who diagnoses the problem the first time and dosnt over charge you, and even calls you to check in, then search no more.However, if you like having your car misdiagnosed, and being ripped off all the while sipping a nice cappuccino while you wait in a fancy waiting room then do not go to Bruce.

This people here are the best. My car broke down I call them up. They took care of my car quick and easy. Very good mechanics. I will see them again so I could fix my brakes.

Quality work at fair prices. I can trust this place to identify and resolve issues rather than try to get the most amount of money out of me. They get repeat business out of honesty and quality rather than returning for the same issue.

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I would recommend Carrollwood Auto Repair to anyone who needs an honest garage to go to with their car. Dealing with a repair shop requires a leap of faith. Im so happy I leaped with Carrollwood Auto Repair.My vehicles odometer gauge broke and signal light stopped working within the same week. It was no problem for them. I got my car back in the exact time frame. And the cost was a lot lower than I expected. My car has been working perfectly! You guys really went the extra mile. Thanks guys!

Tampas Most Honest Repair Shop!Carrollwoods #1 Mechanic!For the last year, Ive watched my partner desperately search for a reliable mechanic. I wont even waste your time - just know the experiences we had before meeting Bruce were enough to make anyone consider bicycling.Bruce is the old school wise man mechanic that says wax on, wax off... okay not really, but I wouldnt be surprised if he did. The way he approaches problems with confidence and know-how makes you feel comfortable leaving your baby in his hands.I recommend you take your car to Bruce no matter the issue. Hes affordable as well, and he has referred us elsewhere when he knows it will be cheaper for us (tires, parts, etc.).Get your second opinion from him without giving him the other places diagnosis, hell do you one better and show you what they missed. Its unreal how professional and knowledgable this man is.Usually I write scathingly detailed reviews about businesses but I had to take the time to tell you guys about the legend that is Bruce.In the day and age of low quality cars and shotty work, Bruce hands down falls into a league of his own. Thank you for all you do for the community and for bringing a smile to all who drive off. If Bruce cant fix it, its a lemon.

Ive been taking my personal and work vehicles to Carrollwood Auto for years. Bruce is exactly what I think most people want; an honest mechanic. Theres no free coffee, wi-fi, or even a waiting area, but I trust the work they do and believe the pricing is more than fair. Last week I got my free lifetime alignment, rotation and balancing service at Tires Plus. I got a great deal on the tires and like the lifetime option. After this service, the Tires Plus guy said I needed rear brake pads, and possibly rotors immediately. I had 2 mm left and could damage the vehicle if I didnt do it as soon as possible. I thanked him and thought, gee, last time I had my car serviced, Bruce said I had 50% left on the rear brakes. It didnt seem that long ago, but I took the car to Carrollwood Auto. Bruce looked the car over and let me know that I still had about 50% of the brake pads left. NO CHARGE. Bruce always gives me his honest opinion and has never pressured me to do a job. Its just Bruce and his assistant, so sometimes I have to wait a couple of days, but Carrollwood Auto is the best mechanic Ive used during the 16 years Ive lived in Tampa.

Very trustworthy and knowledgeable. I have been a customer for over a year now for typical maintenance and have had several random issues with my Honda Pilot. Bruce and his team have helped solve the problems and I feel the price is more than fair.

Bruce is a great, honest mechanic! Had my alternator replaced within 4 hours after first initially giving a call to see if I could bring in my car to get it done the same day. Very honest and will let you know if he recommends anything else to get done, but only if its truly necessary. Will be coming back for any other future maintenance on my car.

Probably the most honest mechanic in Florida. Great customer service.

Very satisfied with the service! Called the shop early this morning and they had my jeep out of the shop by noon. I went into it thinkin I was going to spend over $400 and they new I was prepared to part with that amount of cash. All together it cost me 25 bucks. Very honest people. I will be returning in the future.

Quick honest service with reasonable rates. Im pleased with the work and explanation of what caused the problem. I would highly recommend.

Honest, affordable, and timely service. Very busy, I suggest making an appointment if possible, although Bruce fit me in and fixed my A/C in a day. I will return!

I usually take my car to the dealership for oil/filter change. At my last visit, they told me the steering wheel fluids is leaking from under the car and it will cost me about $1500 to fix since it can only be fixed by replacing the part. I didn’t let them do it.I looked for other places to take my car to have another look at it. Came across this place, I called earlier in the day Bruce answered and told me to bring the car later so he can take a look. I took to him and he told me the leaking isn’t that bad. The car can be drivable up to a year depends on how bad it gets with time. He told me to keep an eye on it and just replace it whenever it gets worse. He didn’t charge me.Bruce seemed an honest guy, and definitely looks like someone you can trust if you don’t have that much experience with cars.

Bruce came through again! I found him on the internet while trying to help my wife and daughter in a stranded situation near Carrollwood. Summers Mustang wouldnt start due to a faulty wire near the brake pedal. Bruce knew exactly what the problem was. After AAA towed the car to Carrollwood Auto Repair, Bruce stayed after hours to complete the repair. They also spotted a nail in one of the tires that needed attention. Wife and daughter where on their way in about the fastest time possible. It was a great relief to me all the way up in Atlanta to have a trusted friend in the Tampa area. I would highly recommend this trustworthy company to anyone seeking an honest mechanic!

I was able to be taken care of the same day. I got and oil change and some adjustments performed.Bruce was very knowledgeable and honest about what my car neeed to have repaired. I have all of my services performed at this repair shop. I would highly recommend this shop for efficiency and reliability.

I was visiting from Chicago when my AC drain got clogged. I called Bruce and he was able to unclog it quickly. If Im ever back in Tampa and need a trustworthy mechanic I would definitely go back to him.

We have been going to Bruce for several decades. Hes fair, honest and takes great care of our two cars. I have a 2003 Ford Focus Station Wagon that is still running, as is my husbands 2008 Ford Focus Sedan. Hes the best!

Bruce was amazing. came in to check my car ended up being my battery. replaced it in about 20 minutes. fair prices!! i highly recommend this shop if you need a great mechanic!

Top notch service and quality customer care. My go-to auto care professionals in Tampa. The service was fast and effective, the mechanics were knowledgeable and approachable.

Excellent customer service! If you are looking for a good mechanic, this is the right place. They deliver quality and service, no surprises, no secrets, and they use hight quality parts.

I have known Bruce at Carrollwood Autorepair for nearly 2 decades. I always bring both me and my wife’s car in for repairs. Never once do I have to return it for the same issue, the work and atmosphere is spot on accurate and professional with complete transparency. I highly recommend this service garage for all your domestic and foregin car needs.

Everyone wants someone for auto repair that can be trusted. Bruce does that with quality and for a fair price.

This place is awesome. He has the patience to tell me whats wrong with my car. Its the best place Ive ever met.

Best mechanic and auto repair center I have ever been to. Fair pricing and honest! Cant get any better!!

Absolutely the best mechanic Ive ever had! Bruce is honest and fair, 2 things hard to find in the auto repair industry. He even makes follow - up calls to check on how things are going with your vehicle! Youve got a customer for life, Bruce!