Carrollwood Auto Repair, Tampa FL

Bruce and his staff were great! They were able to get us in and fixed same day! Reasonably priced and did a great job! Would highly recommend!

Bruce is an honest person and took my concern seriously. I would take my vehicle to him any time. Thank you, Bruce.

Bruce was helpful, insightful, clear, and efficient. The quality of work and care taken was obvious and the pricing is more than fair. Thank you so much!

I have been taking my automobiles to Carrollwood Auto Repair for several years now based on the recommendation of my best friend, who has taken all of her cars to Bruce for several years as well. Bruce is trustworthy and repair services are fairly priced. I have on occasion, been informed that my car needed repairs and when taken to Bruce for a second opinion, was informed it was not the case. I highly recommend Carrollwood Auto Repair for all car repair needs!

Such wonderful people here. Fixed my grandsons car very quickly and reasonable. Great people!

Bruce fixed my busted shifter cable for a quarter of the price that Pepboys quoted me and he had it done in a day.

Bruce is a rare find in the world of auto mechanics! He is HONEST and only does work that your vehicle actually needs. Prices are fair and he took the time to explain the issues with my car to me, without me having to ask. He wanted to make sure I understood what was going on and what was needed. I 100% recommend Bruce and Carrollwood Auto Repair to anyone looking for honest, exceptional service. As a female with little knowledge about cars and how they work, it can be very difficult to find an honest company to do work on my vehicle. I went in believing I had an oil leak and ended up spending less than $50.00 to fix the issue. This is a trustworthy company and you won’t be disappointed giving them your business.

Mr. Bruce & his team are AMAZING! From the time that I spoke with him over the phone to picking up my vehicle he was kind, direct and extremely helpful. The level of detail & care that Mr. Bruce & his team provides far exceeds anything I've ever gotten at a dealership, but their prices do not. Yes you read that correct, their prices are much more reasonable and affordable than the dealer. I had such a great first experience and I've found a mechanic for life! Thank you Mr. Bruce & team!

I woke up with a problem in the rear lights of my car and Bruce has been able to solve my situation, I am very grateful and I want to invite you to visit this CARROLWOOD AUTO REPAIR (CAR) workshop where they provide excellent service and are very professional ️️️️️

I woke up with a problem with the rear lights of my car and Bruce has been able to solve my situation, I am very grateful and I want to invite you to visit this CARROLWOOD AUTO REPAIR (CAR) workshop where they provide excellent service and are very professional️️ ️️️

Bruce and team have been awesome. Always kept me informed of what was going on, any additional costs, etc. More professional than the "big guys" are.

Excellent service. They were fast and very helpful. I will definitely go back if I have other issues. Highly recommend!

Owner Bruce does not maintain any fancy signage or marketing for his auto repair shop but he and his team are likely the best and most professional in the area. Super reliable auto repair service by experienced mechanics who know how to fix cars professionally and at a very fair price. One of the most trustworthy business I have ever used.

Update August 2023: Still absolutely in love with this mechanic! He's honest, fair, and has competitive pricing. I'm about to buy a car an hour and a half away, and you can betcha I'm making the trek there back to get it checked out before purchase.

He's let me come in with questions, no charge (obviously, I call beforehand). And they've also squeezed me in shortly before close for a quick tire repair. They care, and they're good. Just do yourself a favor and come here!:)

Posted Oct 2021: Definitely my new mechanic! I recently moved here and was sad to say "goodbye" to my guys up North because they were always so good and honest with me.

I'm a young lady, so I find a lot of places try to take advantage. But I do a lot of research and had several mechanics in the area inspect my car so I could compare what they were saying and quoting.

I was definitely most impressed with Bruce!

- He was very thorough- he even checked my spare tire (it has 5 lbs of air in it when it needed 60!).
- He didn't tell me I needed ANY of the thousands of dollars the dealership was trying push.
- Pretty much charged me cost for a good air filter.
- Taught me how to top off the liquids I needed I wanted to do myself, as well as understand the maintenance codes for my car.
- Got my first inspection free since I found him on Yelp.
- And he even caught that I needed 2 new back tires- even though the tread was fine. He said average replacement is 5 years and mine are 9 years old. And sure enough, when I went to check- there was a lot of fracturing on the back 2.

The *only* downsides are that he's super busy so you'll need to book in advance. And it's a tiny 2 man operation so there's no waiting room. But he was nice enough to give me a chair to do my work out by the trees- so no problems there for me, at least!

But overall, amazing business! I'm half an hour away from his shop, but the commute is absolutely worth the drive. So if you're looking for someone new, I'd definitely check this place out:)

I was looking for an honest, knowledgeable, reliable mechanic shop in the area and it's safe to say I've found it!

I brought in our '04 Lexus with squeaking and metal noises on one of the wheels. Bruce did a complimentary road test and diagnosed the issues quickly. Him and his partner completed the work in a timely manner even when a difficult and time-consuming problem arose.

When Bruce explained the problems and the lengths at which he went to resolve them, I was beyond impressed. They were willing to spend the time to find the problem without throwing money/parts at the issue as guesses. It’s rare that anyone nowadays will do this.

Although the problem took hours of extra time, I was not charged extra due to the unexpected circumstances. As a new client, I could not have asked for more. I will be going here for any future work and will be recommending this shop to all my friends and family. Bruce is your guy!

Bruce is legitimately the only mechanic I trust in Tampa. Absolutely 0 BS, doesn’t upsell and is very honest. I’ve never gotten anything than the best work and best prices possible from this shop. Cannot recommend enough

Bruce was great! Fixed my car same day and reasonable price. Would recommend him to anyone!

We went to Carrollwood Auto Repair to have them fix my Stop Light Switch Cushion, which I have never heard of before. Once they fixed the cushion they also pointed out to me that my recent battery purchase was the wrong battery for my car. I took it back to the auto parts store and asked them about it and they said they had given us the wrong battery. Now with the new battery all the digital info on the dash is all working properly now. These guys are fantastic and I recommend them to all wanting honest auto repair!

As a woman, it is hard enough to find a trustworthy, honest, and professional mechanic who is not going to take advantage of your novice understanding of car mechanics. I have been bringing my car here for about a year now, after having a bad experience at a dealership and I couldn't be happier.

The gentlemen who own, run, and operate this shop are two of the most honest and hard working people I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. They take the time to explain what is and is not necessary, how much time I have to do certain maintenance, and are transparent about cost and time.

If you are looking for someone to trust your car with, this is the place. I will not bring my car anywhere else and love supporting this small business. I would give ten stars if I could - highly recommend.

BTW - Bruce may seem abrasive but he is of a different generation and is just a no nonsense kind of guy. He is actually very kind and has helped me every time I went in.