Running Great

Jan 31, 2025

**Update** This was clear racial profiling -- company reply here is more dishonesty & deceit trying to mask. They instantly changed their tune when I arrived after great phone coordination & planning..Of course it wasn't based on my golf shirt...duhhh! It was my unexpected dark skin which they translated as not a legit paying customer -- aka doubted I could afford to pay for what was planned. This explains why the owner was suddenly unavailable despite being in plain sight on my arrival. Instead he sent an underling out to give 55 ridiculous reasons why they couldn't (wouldn't) do my car...suddenly what was easy to do, was now impossible; the shop that proudly advertises restoration suddenly didn't do restorations -- even though this "restoration" only meant REPAINTING A CAR WITH ZERO BODY DAMAGE! Their excuses were utterly ridiculous, like sanding (normal paint prep) was too much "body work". The reality was as soon as they saw my skin color, it was "get rid of this guy mode" b/c I was not their "kind"of customer. Once I understood this backwards thinking, I wouldn't have given them my business at any price, Shortly after this terrible experience, my car was repainted fantastically by professional company. I recommend you also take your $$$ elsewhere -- don't support these kind of passive- aggressive bigots. Original review: DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME...Terrible customer service.just getting an estimate!!! $10k budget to repaint Mustang (1 of my 5 cars). Apparently, I didn't LOOK like a good customer to them...& I'm sure it wasn't my golf outfit 😉. Never known a good business that decides IF they want to service you based on their subjective judgement of your worthiness. No drama from this place...just condescending & insulting. Background: After calling a week before to be sure their owner/restoration expert was available, owner didn't bother & rep. refused to give a simple paint estimate on my 94 Mustang with NO body work needed -- Rep was focused from start on any getting rid of me with one negative statement after another about problems with painting a car!!! Seriously! I had to stop the negative flow can you paint the car or not ..Then he had the nerve to say "we wouldn't taie you in"..lol...couldnt wait to end this bad experience & I wouldn't leave my car with them if THEY paid me. Again don't waste your time!

Jan 31, 2025

They were fast,friendly and way cheaper than my last place. Definitely recommend👍🏼👍🏼

Jan 07, 2025

I have always had a great experience with Running Great. Been using them for years. Friendly staff and above all honest and reasonable. I’ll never take my truck anywhere else.

Dec 07, 2024

Great family owned shop doing awesome work for a very honest price. They will now exclusively be the only shop to touch my car.

Oct 07, 2024

As a client of Running Great for over 20 years I can attest it is the best, most honest, and most courteous shop in Tampa. Glenn and his staff are rockstars.

Oct 07, 2024

It's an excellent shop. I've brought my vehicles here for years. My son too. They recently changed out all my brake lines as well as taking care of some other brake issues on my quite old truck (1996). Running Great always does a great job at a reasonable price. If ever something isn't right they'll address it and make it so. I highly recommend them.

Oct 07, 2024

Nothing but great reviews. Fixed my old schools in a timely manner and prices are good.

Oct 07, 2024

This place is just wonderful. They treat you like family, they're honest about what the car actually needs, and they don't try to sell you things the car doesn't require. They took care of my car for me while I was out of town for summer as a student and it was being goofy. I was terribly stressed since I couldn't be there to deal with it all but they were very understanding and helpful. Go to them, you won't regret it!

Sep 07, 2024

Thank you David!!!

Aug 07, 2024

Have been going here for years, they are honest above all else, prices are fair and the communication was as it should be.

Aug 07, 2024

I've been bringing my cars here for almost 10 years, and I wouldn't bring it anywhere else! Everything from routine oil changes to larger repairs and body work, they have always treated me like family and do great work. It's such a relief having folks you can trust to do great work at a fair price.

Aug 07, 2024

True Automotive Excellence

Jul 07, 2024

Been using Running Great since 2001, they are the most honest and trustworthy and reasonable mechanics in Tampa. I highly recommend them.

Jul 07, 2024

Buen trato y seriedad en todo el trabajo que realizan, envié a mi hijo para una revisión y se comportaron como todo unos profesionales. Gracias

Jul 07, 2024

Great shop, been coming here for years. Take my wife’s newer (2020) Honda pilot, my 04’ Tacoma, & my 68’ Camaro here. They do great body & mechanical work, both classic & new. The owner Glen, son Danny, John (front desk), Ed (classic car mechanic), & so on… All treat you like family, give you an honest break down, & very fair price. They’re usually busy with a lot of customers, but that’s to be expected when you run a superb shop. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommend. Thanks fellas!

Jul 07, 2024

Great staff, unbelievable prices and speedy services. I love this place!!

Jul 07, 2024

Outstanding operation have been coming here for over 15 years. Professional part of Better business bureau and reliable & the only company's trust in the Tampa Bay Area to bring my own car, loved ones and family. Defiantly come here 5/5 stars

Jun 07, 2024

Amazing experience, Danny was very helpful and informative with getting my estimate and my car was finished in two days! Highly recommend this shop.

Jun 07, 2024

Friendly and professional, I had front end work done on my truck, so far it's doing great.

Jun 07, 2024

I never usually write reviews but I wanted to share what a great experience I had here. The staff were so kind and really took the time to explain any questions or concerns I had about my car. I would highly recommend them for any car need, this is the first place as a woman I feel like I would not get scammed. Great work done, fast timely manner, and great staff. Thank you guys!

May 07, 2024

Good work, fair prices

May 07, 2024

Great pricing and work! Highly recommend!

May 07, 2024

My car broke down on the side of the road and I had to call a tow truck. Not a great experience. I had to find a shop that could repair my car and it was just before a holiday weekend. Having called multiple places they all told me the same, because of the holiday they were short of their mechanics and will not be able to address my car until monday. Not a good sign. One shop recommended Running Great because they had more technicians than other local shops. When I called, they could not guarantee that they could but will try. Glad I had my car towed over there. After they took a look, they were able to address the problem which happened to be a missing Bolt that should have had Loctite on it. They repaired for a very reasonable rate of half hour work and the missing bolt. If a shop was Shady, this would have been an opportunity for a shop to screw over a customer. But this shop kept it honest and very fair. Would highly recommend for their honesty and great service. Will come back. Thanks again!

May 07, 2024

So far so good!! They diagnosed my vehicle and repaired it. 2 other shops couldn't find what was wrong with my vehicle. Thank you.

Apr 07, 2024

Always have a great experience with Running Great Auto. They've serviced 2 cars for Me; oil changes, wheel alignment and exhaust.

Apr 07, 2024

Danny and crew are fantastic. Very fair pricing and great service. John at the counter is attentive and keeps things on track while communicating status. I would highly recommend. No appointments -- so get here when they open. For things like Oil Changes--you can stop by anytime and they are pretty quick.

Apr 07, 2024

Excellent service at The body shop had some paint work done on my vehicle some dents repaired headlights restored excellent work. Running great has very nice staff

Apr 07, 2024

Honest people. That's all I need to say.

Apr 07, 2024

Los recomiendo mucho tienen para solucionar muchos problemas diferentes ya sea mecánico,aire, linte para las ventanas... Todo en un solo lugar. En mi caso lleve mi carro porque tenía un ruido hace días y me lo diagnosticaron gratis. Los precios en general son bastante aceptables comparados con otros mecánicos

Apr 07, 2024

Running great is the best place to bring your car. Honest, reliable technicians will provide service at incredibly low prices.

Apr 07, 2024

This place is TERRIBLE 😞 DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY