Need recommendations for auto repair

[Peazoup]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

[Stu from NYC]

Sumter tire on 301

[retiredguy123]

Firestone in Oxford or Michael's Automotive in Fruitland Park.

Sumter Tire is a good shop, but, if you are having expensive work done, compare prices with other shops.

[airstreamingypsy]

Wildwood Tire on 44, near 301. Reliable and never tries to cheat you.

[villagetinker]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

I agree with the above recommendations BUT if the car warranty requires this to be done by a DEALER this may not work, and I cannot recommend a dealer.

[retiredguy123]

I agree with the above recommendations BUT if the car warranty requires this to be done by a DEALER this may not work, and I cannot recommend a dealer.
I have never seen a car warranty that requires a dealer to perform regular maintenance. It is not a requirement.

[biker1]

Google the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.


I agree with the above recommendations BUT if the car warranty requires this to be done by a DEALER this may not work, and I cannot recommend a dealer.

[retiredguy123]

Wildwood Tire on 44, near 301. Reliable and never tries to cheat you.
The last time I went there a month ago, I felt cheated. They charged me $200 to recharge my AC, when I told them in advance that it did not need a charge. I wanted them to verify that it needed a new AC compressor and to give me a price. Instead, they told me that the AC was working fine and it didn't need anything. That was total hogwash, because I already knew the AC was not working. I took the vehicle to Michael's Automotive, who diagnosed a defective conpressor in 5 minutes, gave me a price, and replaced it the next day. Apparently, Wildwood Tire just didn't want to repair my vehicle.

[Topspinmo]

Any auto service can change oil. Pick, one, save the receipt and pull dip stick make sure the filled it properly.

[Rocksnap]

I agree with the above recommendations BUT if the car warranty requires this to be done by a DEALER this may not work, and I cannot recommend a dealer.
Dealers do not have to be the one to preform normal warranty service checks.
I had my Lexus routine service checks done at a reputable independent shop. They are able to look up the factory recommended services, and document the work in the industry standard web service that records vehicle records.
Now if you want free warranty work done under warranty, the dealer is your only choice.

[HawkinsGuy]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

Try Hyundai of Central Florida in Clermont. It’s next to Costco.

[ColtsFan]

We used Kraken Automotive in Wildwood: 352-234-6872 They are ranked a 5-star rating and Scott did an excellent job.

[Salty Dog]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.
What's your issue with Jenkins?

[nn0wheremann]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.
For simple work, like oil change and tire rotation and balance, Walmart on 441 in Summerfield. Steer clear of the Walmart auto shop in Oxford.

[Mrmean58]

What's your issue with Jenkins?

Not the OP but my issue with Jenkins is their inability to be honest. While finishing up the paperwork on my recent Genesis purchase, the finance guy tried to sell me a warranty for wheel damage stating the cost of a single wheel replacement was $1300 each. I promptly did an internet search and found an entire set of OEM wheels was $1400. I promptly told him he just lost his dealership the sale with his lie. Needless to say the GM stepped in with mass concessions to save the sale but I made it clear that one more lie and I'm walking.

[retiredguy123]

Not the OP but my issue with Jenkins is their inability to be honest. While finishing up the paperwork on my recent Genesis purchase, the finance guy tried to sell me a warranty for wheel damage stating the cost of a single wheel replacement was $1300 each. I promptly did an internet search and found an entire set of OEM wheels was $1400. I promptly told him he just lost his dealership the sale with his lie. Needless to say the GM stepped in with mass concessions to save the sale but I made it clear that one more lie and I'm walking.
I don't think I have ever visited a new car dealership that didn't tell lies.

[albertsonw]

I like Coggin Hyundai in Deland.

[opinionist]

Hampton's Auto in Leesburg
352 728-3334
They are honest people and draw business from all over the area

[Holpat39]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.
Need recommendation for auto repair. Hilton Automotive on 441 just north of 42. Excellent mechanics and fair pricing.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Tires Plus in Leesburg.

[bragones]

What's your issue with Jenkins?

Speaking from experience, Jenkins VW is an overpriced, upsell rip off. Told me I needed new tires when 10,000 miles later I still don't. Expect the usual upsell overpriced sales pitches for air filter replacement, cabin filter replacement, battery, sunroof rail lube, many DIY projects for a fraction of the cost. Also, vehicle sales price at Jenkins Hyundai were much higher, especially after undisclosed fees during negotiation, than places like Holler Hyundai.

[cherylncliff]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

Michaels in Fruitland Park.

[coleprice]

Hutson Auto Repair - 352-728-1454. 3201 US-441-27, Fruitland Park, FL 34731,

[pcntech]

Honest reputable shop. Discount for vets. (352) 234-6872 Located near Sparr Lumber just below 44. Appointment only.

[OhioBuckeye]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

Sounds like something happened at Jenkins! Is it because everything is going up in price so they have to raise they’re prices to make money, go figure!

[dougawhite]

Jenkins Hyundai in Ocala always wants to do thousands of dollars of maintenance when I go in for an oil change. I tried Jenkins Hyundai in Fruitland Park and they were much less annoying.

[Lisanp@aol.com]

That should be a complementary scheduled maintenance on a Hyundai, so why would you go anyplace other then a dealership and pay money for what you could get for free? Definitely go to Hyundai of Central Florida in Claremont! They are great! The Jenkins Jokers, not so much!

[sborlove]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

Read your warranty.....if you do not use a Hyundai dealership and get the service intervals on time, you jeopardize the warranty on your vehicle. Hyundai is very strict about this. They do NOT advertise that part about their vehicles.

[biker1]

That would be a violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please post the language you are referring to.


Read your warranty.....if you do not use a Hyundai dealership and get the service intervals on time, you jeopardize the warranty on your vehicle. Hyundai is very strict about this. They do NOT advertise that part about their vehicles.

[Nusch]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

I bought my 23 Hyundai Santa FeHybrid ta Hyundai o CentralFlorida who I have found so far to be extremely reputable and friendly. Rt 50 clermont off and right from the turnpike at 2 miles next to Costco

[drrichard]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.

Gregg Smith Automotive in Belleview. Been going there for 19 years!

[dlebuis]

I have a problem with Jenkins with them telling me I need around $800 worth of services every time I go when I only need oil change. Oil change generally takes two hours even with a 8 o’clock appt because they say they have to check everything else out. I can get free oil changes there but because of the hassles I pay Wildwood Tire to do it. In and out in 1/2 hour.

[retiredguy123]

Read your warranty.....if you do not use a Hyundai dealership and get the service intervals on time, you jeopardize the warranty on your vehicle. Hyundai is very strict about this. They do NOT advertise that part about their vehicles.
You do not need to have maintenance work done by a dealer to maintain your Hyundai warranty. It is true that you could "jeopardize" the warranty if it is not properly maintained, but it does not need to be maintained by a dealer. From Hyundai:

"You are allowed to service your vehicle yourself if you have the training. It won’t void the vehicle warranty. But you should log each service, including the mileage, type of service and products used."

It would be illegal to require that a vehicle be serviced by a dealer.

[LionBarb]

Fruitland Park Automotive: Honest, great service.

[HORNET]

Fruitland Park Auto, talk to Harry . 353-315-0303

[mrf6969]

I'm almost ready for the 22,500 mile service on my 2020 Hyundai Tuscon. I will not go back to Jenkins. Can anyone recommend an honest, reputable garage? TIA.
If it is like our Toyota SUV there is not much to do except full synthetic oil change and rotate the tires. That should run under $100.00.

[Jimmy Lee]

When I was shopping for my Tuscon I went to Jenkins in Leesburg and got an extremely aggressive hard sell. Then I went to Hyndai of Central Florida in Clermont they were much nicer and offered me a significantly lower price, so I bought my Tuscon from them. They gave me free regular maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever came first, so I got my regular maintenance done there and they seemed to do a good job. It's been over 3 years so I'll have to pay for my next routine maintenance but I'll go back. My Hyundai runs perfectly.

[cahvillage]

Sumter Tire and Auto on Rt. 301 in Wildwood. Family business and they are very honest.

[Peazoup]

Speaking from experience, Jenkins VW is an overpriced, upsell rip off. Told me I needed new tires when 10,000 miles later I still don't. Expect the usual upsell overpriced sales pitches for air filter replacement, cabin filter replacement, battery, sunroof rail lube, many DIY projects for a fraction of the cost. Also, vehicle sales price at Jenkins Hyundai were much higher, especially after undisclosed fees during negotiation, than places like Holler Hyundai.
Jenkins also ripped me off.

[tedquick]

Sumter tire on 301

I *strongly* second this post!!

[Topspinmo]

I have a problem with Jenkins with them telling me I need around $800 worth of services every time I go when I only need oil change. Oil change generally takes two hours even with a 8 o’clock appt because they say they have to check everything else out. I can get free oil changes there but because of the hassles I pay Wildwood Tire to do it. In and out in 1/2 hour.

I would really follow up on free oil changes. In pass (not in Florida) some dealers didn’t change oil, most people don’t keep vehicle 3 years or know if they did it or done it right. Always wise to follow up on any routine work at dealerships or anywhere else make sure getting want stated free or paid for. I highly doubt is was free anyway? Somewhere there was charge to cover it IMO.

[Topspinmo]

Jenkins also ripped me off.

Every time I brought new vehicle I had felling I got ripped off. IMO they won’t trade if they don’t get what they want.