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Gainesville Auto repair shops Updated Oct 31, 2026

# Auto repair shops in Gainesville: the 5 with the most proof of work

Ranked by what the records show, not by what the businesses say: permits pulled, reviews coming in over time, and public record checks.

- **63** on file
- **31,553** public reviews counted
- **63** with records matched

## Top 3 auto repair shops in Gainesville

Order follows a published score: records and permits 30%, review volume 25%, recent reviews 20%, complete profile 15%, years 5%, rating 5%. Nobody pays to be here.

1.

### 1. [Continental Imports](https://thelocalproof.com/business/continental-imports-gainesville/)

Gainesville · 4.8 average rating

Evidence **1,158** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/continental-imports-gainesville/)[Call +1 352-377-6604](tel:+13523776604)[Website](https://continentalimports.com/)

2.

### 2. [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://thelocalproof.com/business/jiffy-lube-oil-change-gainesville/)

Gainesville · 4.7 average rating

Evidence **1,274** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/jiffy-lube-oil-change-gainesville/)[Call +1 352-336-9308](tel:+13523369308)[Website](https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/fl/gainesville/1905)

3.

### 3. [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://thelocalproof.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-gainesville/)

Gainesville · 4.7 average rating

Evidence **2,269** reviews1 record matched

Request a quote [See the evidence](https://thelocalproof.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-gainesville/)[Call +1 352-477-8002](tel:+13524778002)[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/gainesville-university-ave-fl?stnum=810)

### More auto repair shops in Gainesville

1.

 4. [Audi Gainesville](https://thelocalproof.com/business/audi-gainesville-gainesville/)

Gainesville · 4.8 average rating

Evidence **1,505** reviews1 record matched

2.

 5. [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-880e42658861f8d6/)

Gainesville · 4.8 average rating

Evidence **1,833** reviews1 record matched

### Proven or claimed

- Proven A public record backs it. Source and date shown.
- Claimed The business says so, or sent the document itself.
- Not matched yet No matching record found yet. Not a finding against anyone.

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## Also on file in Gainesville

58 more auto repair shops, by name. No permit records matched for these yet. Less on record usually means less has been published, not a problem with the business.

Other auto repair shops in Gainesville, data as of October 31, 2026

| Business | Reviews | Records matched |
|---|---|---|
| AAMAC Auto Electric Gainesville | 95 | 1 |
| [Advanced Auto Care Center](https://thelocalproof.com/business/advanced-auto-care-center-gainesville/) Gainesville | 1,124 | 1 |
| Advanced Tire Service Gainesville | 37 | 1 |
| Aersi Gainesville | 44 | 1 |
| Ahrens Auto Inc. Gainesville | 78 | 1 |
| Alignment Guy Gainesville | 126 | 1 |
| Almond's Automotive Gainesville | 78 | 1 |
| [Auto ER](https://thelocalproof.com/business/auto-er-gainesville/) Gainesville | 848 | 1 |
| Auto ER Gainesville | 85 | 1 |
| Best Motor Works and Sports Gainesville | 44 | 1 |
| BMW of Gainesville Gainesville | 1,121 | 1 |
| Broadway Auto Upholstery Gainesville | 74 | 1 |
| Buchholz Paint & Autobody, Inc Gainesville | 308 | 1 |
| Chuck Bush Auto Repair Gainesville | 38 | 1 |
| [City Auto Repair](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-3d30de786028f079/) Gainesville | 244 | 1 |
| Computa Tune Complete Auto Repair Gainesville | 68 | 1 |
| CRIS CRAWFORD'S CLYDE'S TIRE & BRAKE Gainesville | 117 | 1 |
| Dad's Auto Repair Gainesville | 38 | 1 |
| Dan Kays Auto Repair Gainesville | 48 | 1 |
| Dave Mays Automotive Gainesville | 78 | 1 |
| [Discount Tire](https://thelocalproof.com/business/discount-tire-gainesville/) Gainesville | 1,169 | 1 |
| Eddie Davis Automotive & 4x4 Gainesville | 18 | 1 |
| [Fisher's Auto Repair, Inc.](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-d7127caf4607caa5/) Gainesville | 116 | 1 |
| Funkhouser's Tires Batteries & Things Alachua | 88 | 1 |
| Gator Auto Customs Gainesville | 47 | 1 |
| Gator Muffler and Complete Car Care Alachua | 98 | 1 |
| Gettel Toyota Gainesville Gainesville | 5,422 | 1 |
| Goodyear Auto Service Gainesville | 176 | 1 |
| Hoffmann Auto Inc Gainesville | 26 | 1 |
| Holton Automotive Gainesville | 114 | 1 |
| Hurricane Alternator & Starter Gainesville | 38 | 1 |
| Jahny Automotive LLC Gainesville | 26 | 1 |
| Jenkins Kia of Gainesville Gainesville | 2,063 | 1 |
| Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair Gainesville | 668 | 1 |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change Gainesville | 1,526 | 1 |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change Gainesville | 267 | 1 |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change Gainesville | 136 | 1 |
| LKQ Self Service - Gainesville Gainesville | 258 | 1 |
| Low Budget Muffler Gainesville | 35 | 1 |
| Mends & Blends Llc Gainesville | 33 | 1 |
| Newberry Road Imports Gainesville | 48 | 1 |
| Parks Ford of Gainesville Gainesville | 3,312 | 1 |
| Parks Hyundai of Gainesville Gainesville | 1,808 | 1 |
| Perfection Auto Repair Gainesville | 113 | 1 |
| Performance Transmission and A/C Auto Repair Gainesville | 128 | 1 |
| Smitty's Auto Service Gainesville | 98 | 1 |
| Star Import Service Gainesville | 18 | 1 |
| Terry's Automotive and Qwik Lube Gainesville | 84 | 1 |
| [Tires Plus](https://thelocalproof.com/business/g-12730db70ad9c6b5/) Gainesville | 253 | 1 |
| Tires Plus Gainesville | 148 | 1 |
| Tires Plus Gainesville | 108 | 1 |
| Tires Plus Gainesville | 68 | 1 |
| Tommy's Autoworks Gainesville | 58 | 1 |
| Town Tire Auto Service Center - Downtown Gainesville | 58 | 1 |
| Trans America Services LLC Gainesville | 15 | 1 |
| Transmission Doctor and Auto Care Alachua | 78 | 1 |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Newberry | 78 | 1 |
| Werkshop49 Gainesville | 24 | 1 |

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Public record · Gainesville

## What the public record says about Gainesville

Median home value

$247,500 Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024

Homes built before 1990

 63.0% 41,653 of 66,114 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024

Households in Gainesville

59,816 Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024

Atlantic hurricane season

June 1 to November 30 An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.

[NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period

Median year homes were built

1983 Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024

Owner-occupied homes

 37.7% 22,575 of 59,816 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).

[U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024

Questions

## Questions about auto repair shops in Gainesville

How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Gainesville 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 63 auto repair shops for Gainesville. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these auto repair shops in Gainesville has the best reviews?

Jiffy Lube Oil Change has a 4.8 rating from 1833 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Mavis Tires & Brakes, with 2269 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these auto repair shops licensed?

5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Gainesville?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

## More in Gainesville

### Check it yourself

- [Auto repair shops in Gainesville: costs and proof to ask for](https://thelocalproof.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-gainesville/)

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