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Hitchcock Automotive Repair
- Operating status
Strengths
- Rated 4.9 from 511 reviews
Trade-offs
- No free estimate listed
- Price level not published yet
Sarasota auto repair shops · 4 compared
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Reviews | 511 | 1,247 | 1,282 | 207 (2021) |
| Years operating | Not known | Not known | Not known | Not known |
| Services | Not listed yet | Not listed yet | Not listed yet | Not listed yet |
| Price | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free estimate | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Based in | SarasotaBased here | SarasotaBased here | SarasotaBased here | SarasotaBased here |
| Verified | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 |
| Best for | Best overall | A strong all-round choice | Most reviewed | A strong all-round choice |
Ratings and reviews from public review sites, checked October 31, 2026.Bars compare the four with each other.Spot a mistake?
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Hitchcock Automotive Repair
The strongest overall score of the four: rating, review volume, recent activity, years in business and the checks we could confirm, taken together.
- 511 reviews, rated 4.9
- 1 records checked
- Choose instead if you want another strong optionAudi Sarasota
- Choose instead if you want the most-reviewed optionSunset Kia of Sarasota
- Choose instead if you want another strong optionSarasota Mechanics Techs
The four, up close
Key facts, strengths and trade-offs for each, so you know what you’re getting.
Strong all-rounder
Audi Sarasota
- Operating status
Strengths
- Rated 4.7 from 1,247 reviews
Trade-offs
- Lowest rating of the four (4.7), still above our bar
- No free estimate listed
Most reviewed
Sunset Kia of Sarasota
- Operating status
Strengths
- Most reviews of the four (1,282)
Trade-offs
- Lowest rating of the four (4.7), still above our bar
- No free estimate listed
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How we picked these four
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- 104Sarasota auto repair shops passed our basic checks
- 3,247public reviews behind the four we picked
- 4picked, each with a different strength
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Local facts: Sarasota
Public data behind this comparison.
- $463,000Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 69.8%Homes built before 1990: 22,551 of 32,324 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 25,751Households in Sarasota: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.Public recordNOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period
- 1976Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 57.5%Owner-occupied homes: 14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Figures from public sources, checked October 31, 2026.
More auto repair shops in Sarasota
The other 100 companies that passed our basic checks.
| Company | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettel AcuraSarasota | 4.7 | 2,286 | – |
| Ed Howard LincolnSarasota | 4.7 | 804 | – |
| INFINITI of SarasotaSarasota | 4.7 | 765 | – |
| Encore Motorcars of SarasotaSarasota | 4.7 | 660 | – |
| Beiler's Auto RepairSarasota | 4.9 | 185 (2021) | – |
| Jim Dowell TransmissionSarasota | 5.0 | 107 (2021) | – |
| Mercedes-Benz of SarasotaSarasota | 4.6 | 4,367 | – |
| Randy's Brake RepairSarasota | 4.9 | 157 (2021) | – |
| Sarasota SubaruSarasota | 4.6 | 1,445 | – |
| Tom Dion's Automotive RepairSarasota | 4.9 | 157 (2021) | – |
| Automotive Service GarageSarasota | 5.0 | 87 (2021) | – |
| University Tires PlusSarasota | 4.6 | 635 | – |
| Sarasota Automotive LLCSarasota | 5.0 | 66 (2021) | – |
| Jesse's Garage European Auto RepairSarasota | 4.8 | 138 (2021) | – |
| Dave's Auto RepairSarasota | 4.8 | 127 (2021) | – |
| Nott's AutomotiveSarasota | 4.9 | 78 (2021) | – |
| A-Z Auto RepairSarasota | 4.8 | 108 (2021) | – |
| SCOTTI'S AUTO SALES SARASOTA~ PRE-OWNED~USED CARSSarasota | 4.5 | 655 | – |
| Zippy LubeSarasota | 4.7 | 176 (2021) | – |
| D & R AutomotiveSarasota | 4.8 | 96 (2021) | – |
| Renn Haus of SarasotaSarasota | 4.8 | 98 (2021) | – |
| Ashton Auto CenterSarasota | 4.9 | 54 (2021) | – |
| Gettel NissanSarasota | 4.4 | 3,338 | – |
| Main Street AutomotiveSarasota | 4.8 | 82 | – |
| Sherman's Auto RepairSarasota | 4.9 | 53 (2021) | – |
| Freedom Auto RepairSarasota | 5.0 | 37 (2021) | – |
| Jim's Auto Repair & TowingSarasota | 4.8 | 76 (2021) | – |
| Graybeal's AutomotiveSarasota | 4.9 | 48 (2021) | – |
| STS TransmissionsSarasota | 4.9 | 48 (2021) | – |
| Jon Wayne Diesel PerformanceSarasota | 4.8 | 68 (2021) | – |
| United Diesel RepairSarasota | 5.0 | 34 (2021) | – |
| Jay And Dean's Auto RepairSarasota | 4.9 | 45 (2021) | – |
| Tire Choice Auto Service CentersSarasota | 4.6 | 198 (2021) | – |
| Fruitville Muffler ShopSarasota | 4.9 | 68 (2021) | – |
| The Trailer GuySarasota | 4.9 | 34 (2021) | – |
| Gettel Hyundai of SarasotaSarasota | 4.3 | 2,856 | – |
| J. Burg's GarageSarasota | 5.0 | 24 (2021) | – |
| Troyers Automotive Inc.Sarasota | 4.9 | 30 (2021) | – |
| Goodyear Auto ServiceSarasota | 4.5 | 195 (2021) | – |
| A-1 Stacey's Custom MufflerSarasota | 4.8 | 66 (2021) | – |
| German Cars of SarasotaSarasota | 4.6 | 98 (2021) | – |
| JSN Auto Repair-SarasotaSarasota | 4.5 | 185 (2021) | – |
| Master Tech SRQSarasota | 4.9 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Jiffy LubeSarasota | 4.5 | 165 (2021) | – |
| Accurate Automotive Repair of SarasotaSarasota | 4.9 | 25 (2021) | – |
| Keene Automotive Repair LLCSarasota | 4.8 | 58 (2021) | – |
| Jesse's GarageSarasota | 4.8 | 33 (2021) | – |
| Lowe's Automotive ServiceSarasota | 4.6 | 76 (2021) | – |
| Quick Lane Tire & Auto CenterSarasota | 4.6 | 76 (2021) | – |
| Swift Auto RepairSarasota | 4.6 | 65 (2021) | – |
| Albrecht ServiceSarasota | 4.7 | 38 (2021) | – |
| Gulf Coast Auto PaintingSarasota | 5.0 | 24 (2021) | – |
| HQ Auto CenterSarasota | 4.6 | 56 (2021) | – |
| Quality DrivenSarasota | 5.0 | 15 (2021) | – |
| AAMCO TransmissionsSarasota | 4.4 | 178 (2021) | – |
| F&s Auto & Truck ServicesSarasota | 4.6 | 48 (2021) | – |
| Sam's Auto Repair ServiceSarasota | 4.4 | 168 (2021) | – |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service CenterSarasota | 4.4 | 164 (2021) | – |
| Gasoline Alley GarageSarasota | 4.9 | 27 (2021) | – |
| Mobiletech Auto RepairSarasota | 4.6 | 45 (2021) | – |
| Tires PlusSarasota | 4.4 | 158 (2021) | – |
| Lanning Tire Sales - Cooper TireSarasota | 4.6 | 88 (2021) | – |
| Action Auto CenterSarasota | 4.6 | 42 (2021) | – |
| Car Care Connection Inc.Sarasota | 4.5 | 68 (2021) | – |
| Walt's Marine ServiceSarasota | 4.7 | 26 (2021) | – |
| Coblentz Auto RepairSarasota | 4.9 | 24 (2021) | – |
| Manny's Automatic TransmissionSarasota | 4.9 | 24 (2021) | – |
| Brian's Auto Repair, IncSarasota | 4.5 | 58 (2021) | – |
| C and S CorvettesSarasota | 4.6 | 33 (2021) | – |
| 21st Century Automotive IncSarasota | 4.9 | 13 (2021) | – |
| Ata Transmission CenterSarasota | 4.8 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Sarasota Radiator Service IncSarasota | 4.8 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Tom Wilson Auto RepairSarasota | 4.6 | 56 (2021) | – |
| Jiffy LubeSarasota | 4.3 | 176 (2021) | – |
| Jiffy LubeSarasota | 4.3 | 172 (2021) | – |
| Jiffy LubeSarasota | 4.3 | 175 (2021) | – |
| German Automotive ServicesSarasota | 4.4 | 78 (2021) | – |
| Sunshine Green Enzyme DetailingSarasota | 5.0 | 15 (2021) | – |
| Goodyear Auto ServiceSarasota | 4.3 | 128 (2021) | – |
| Jim Taylor AutomotiveSarasota | 4.4 | 57 (2021) | – |
| Tire KingdomSarasota | 4.3 | 124 (2021) | – |
| Certified Fleet ServicesSarasota | 4.3 | 114 (2021) | – |
| MidasSarasota | 4.3 | 117 (2021) | – |
| Girouard's Precision Auto BodySarasota | 4.6 | 18 (2021) | – |
| Ab's Auto Inc.Sarasota | 4.8 | 18 (2021) | – |
| John's Automotive And Tires, LlcSarasota | 4.6 | 34 (2021) | – |
| Swanson's Automotive ServiceSarasota | 4.4 | 46 (2021) | – |
| Goodyear Auto ServiceSarasota | 4.3 | 88 (2021) | – |
| Gary's Auto Repair ServiceSarasota | 4.4 | 37 (2021) | – |
| Car Tune Up - SarasotaSarasota | 4.6 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Herpan Auto Care And RepairSarasota | 4.5 | 18 (2021) | – |
| Integrity Transmission & Auto Service CenterSarasota | 4.5 | 18 (2021) | – |
| Renaissance Motor CarsSarasota | 4.5 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSarasota | 4.1 | 165 (2021) | – |
| Pep Boys Auto Service & TiresSarasota | 4.1 | 148 (2021) | – |
| C & Z Auto RepairSarasota | 4.5 | 18 (2021) | – |
| American European AutosSarasota | 4.1 | 98 (2021) | – |
| Majestic Motors - Automotive Service CenterSarasota | 4.3 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Tire KingdomSarasota | 4.0 | 138 (2021) | – |
| Tires PlusSarasota | 4.0 | 98 (2021) | – |
FAQ: auto repair shops in Sarasota
How is the top 4 ranking of auto repair shops in Sarasota calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 104 auto repair shops for Sarasota. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these auto repair shops in Sarasota has the best reviews?
Sarasota Mechanics Techs has a 5.0 rating from 207 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Sunset Kia of Sarasota, with 1282 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these auto repair shops licensed?
4 of the 4 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
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