HQ Auto Center
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Review highlights
"Phenomenal service and care. Above and beyond, highly recommended."
"Great service, very friendly and knowledgeable owners/mechanics!!"
"Brought my truck in to have exhaust work done good people excellent staff."
Overview
Categories
Auto repair shop, Auto air conditioning service, Brake shop
Directions
2460 17th St
Sarasota, FL, 34234
Phone number
Call: (941) 364-5964Website
N/A
Hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
We are a repair shop in Sarasota, we offer services for both Domestic and Foreign vehicles. Some the the repairs we offer are brakes, A/C repairs, Motor Mounts, Suspensions, Cooling System, Alternators, Starters, Electrical Issues, Welding Services, Exhaust repairs and modifications. Our Mission is to provide the best repairs to our customers, by providing honest work and an affordable price with quality parts. Safety is a high priority and our goal is to have every vehicle leave in the best condition so you and/or your love ones feel confident on the reliability of your vehicle to be able to be worry free on any trip to the store or even a road trip. Feel Free to count on us.
Reviews (28)
Jan 24, 2025
What a great auto shop! The guys working here are all awesome: friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. I went in for a brake job thinking I needed all four brakes done. They were honest and up front, showing me why I only needed front brakes, not back. They also showed where the wheel cylinder was leaking. My car is no longer making a rubbing sound, and the brakes work great. They are much better priced than the dealership.
Oct 07, 2024
They are very kind and professional and my car is running so much better.
Aug 07, 2024
Expensive unreasonable
May 07, 2024
Great mechanic prices are fair compared to other shops honest and reliable.
Feb 07, 2024
Be careful getting into and out of the driveway here.
Feb 07, 2024
Best shop in town. I have 2 vehicles and I trust no one else to work on them. Edgar and his Dad are hard working and honest. I worked with Edgar for a long time before he opened this shop and I can tell you he understands customer service and how to build relationships with his customers so they keep coming back. Stop in or call and see for yourself.
Feb 07, 2024
I used to frequent this repair shop for my auto repairs. The pricing was cheaper than some of their competitors.The Last time I used them my car had a small dent on the front driver side fender,which wasn't there when I dropped the car off. Originally my cost for labor was decent, but the last quote I had was for brake job labor was 120 dollars more than the repair shop I used. There is a rumor amongst their neighboring shops that they overcharged customers for labor only jobs. And they add repairs that are not required and this came from personal experience.I was told over the phone I needed all new wheel studs,that they were all stripped and given a price for the job of course I agreed but decided to go to shop and check it out myself. Needless to say non of the studs were stripped. Be careful if you use this company for your automotive needs. I would give them zero stars in the trust category.
Feb 07, 2024
I wish I could give HQ Auto Center ten stars! Mr. Perez Sr., his son and his team are truly outstanding individuals. I needed a front strut and Airmatic compressor replaced on my vehicle and they did a wonderful job and very quickly. Their customer service skills are top notch and their labor is reasonably priced. I am very pleased to give HQ Auto Center my recommendation and many thanks for fixing my Airmatic suspension.
Feb 07, 2024
Knowledgeable mechanics, Great service, Great prices- service foreign cars as well.
Feb 07, 2024
Phenomenal service and care. Above and beyond, highly recommended.
Feb 07, 2024
They fixed my car perfectly. Was a little high but they removed the gas tank. Plus the part was expensive. Very nice family business.
Feb 07, 2023
BEWARE! DONT USE THESE PEOPLE! I called on the phone they gave me a price for a service but when I showed up the next day the grumpy old man pulled a switch and bait on me!. He tried to raise the price by 60$$ for no reason at all!!. They are unhonest and not trust worthy! Go to Randy's brakes next door he was so much better and better priced!
Feb 07, 2023
Edgar Sr and Jr have always been top shelf and every single time we need them they take care of us above and beyond expectations. They’re honest and reasonably priced as well. We’ve referred friends and family and all are happy with their experience!
Feb 07, 2023
He tenido la fortuna de llevar mi carro allá y trabajan bien, rápido y sobre todo con honestidad
Feb 07, 2023
I love this place. I don’t have a thing to complain about them. Great price and they do a great job. Very friendly.
Feb 07, 2023
I took my car to HQ to have some work done because the dealer cost was almost double. They did tires, oil change, spark plugs, filters, belt tensioner, etc. not only was it more cost effective, but when I got my vehicle back I could tell they had cleaned my floor mats and my car smelled wonderful. They do it with such excellence! We will definitely be taking all of the vehicles for repair here again!
Feb 07, 2023
I was driving down by this shop and heard a horrible noise coming from underneath my car and I pulled in and these guys were so nice , they checked it out for me . And it happened to be a darn stick caught under my wheel well . They were so nice and helpful. I will definitely be back to use their services.
Feb 07, 2023
Korrekt árak, gyors és rendes munka! Nagyon jó kommunikáció.
Feb 07, 2023
Paid to install a part but didn’t bother to tell me the part didn’t work correctly. Took my money and said they did their job. That’s true but I don’t support businesses without integrity.
Feb 07, 2023
Very experienced Mechanic's
Feb 07, 2022
Always friendly and prices are reasonable
Feb 07, 2022
Great People 👍 👌
Feb 07, 2022
Great place to get car fixed
Feb 07, 2022
Great place. I took my BMW in for brakes since I've sworn off the BMW Dealership for good. The parts and labor was very fair. They gave updates as I chose to wait in their lobby. I'm going back for an oil change (priced awesome for full synthetic) and then a HPFP and injector issue(s). For this review, the brake job was done perfect. Sensors were replaced and no dash lights. Used a performance set of pads and it feels better than the stock pads I drove around on for quite a while. Definitely check them out and I'll either edit or wrote another review for my oil change and the injector/fuel issue.
Feb 07, 2022
Very professional, Edgar is always helpful and this is the only place we trust to take our vehicles.
Feb 07, 2021
My sister's mother in law was new in town and She had a light on the dash. The manager came out and asked a few questions. She did have an oil change on the way down from the North East. He said let me check a few things. He reset the oil light. Spent a few minutes checking other things. NO CHARGE!!! Her car is a 2003 Toyota Corella. He said, "It a great car and in good shape" ( Giving peace of mind to this 87 year old spry lady) He asked that we keep him and the garage in mind for any services. Would not not even take a tip. Just a kind gentleman running his business with ethical standards. It's been a few weeks since. No issues with her car. Will use this garage again and again. I have had my own oil change there, too.
Feb 07, 2021
worst place I've ever been to very misleading and dishonest had my truck there for 4 days they did nothing flon the 4th day they said they were going to do an alignment so they sent it to Tires Plus do the alignment when I went to pick up my truck is that I owe $90 I then ask to see paperwork while he was getting paperwork I called Tires Plus and Pardro who works at tires plus told me they did not do any alignment trying to get me for $90 Hector who works at HQ is very far from a mechanic very unsatisfied with there service
Feb 07, 2021
Excellent service price is fair. Good people