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7121 9th Ave North
St.Petersburg, FL 33710
Working Hours
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Mon 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Tue 7:30AM - 5:00PM
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Wed 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Thu 7:30AM - 5:00PM
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Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Sat Closed
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Sun Closed
AFFORDABLE AUTO AND TRUCK REPAIR > REPAIR SERVICES > IMPORT CARS & TRUCKS
727-343-4242 | 7121 9th Ave North
IMPORT and FOREIGN CAR REPAIR
IMPORT and FOREIGN CAR REPAIR, St.Petersburg, FL
Affordable Auto and Truck Repair Specializes in Import & Foreign Vehicle Service
Affordable Auto and Truck Repair is a full-service auto repair and preventative maintenance facility
specializing in import and foreign vehicle repairs. Our experts have the
knowledge and experience to service and repair the most challenging import and
foreign vehicles.
Using the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you alternatives,
we guarantee all of our work and know you will be happy with the outcome.
We perform scheduled services for import and foreign vehicles, and provide
complete repair services including tires, alignments, brakes, front ends, rear
ends, transmissions, diagnostic services, engine diagnostics and repairs,
electronics service and repair. We have factory level diagnostic equipment and
trained technicians.
Import and Foreign Vehicles Serviced at Affordable Auto and Truck Repair:
Lexus
The Lexus automobile is a machine that is well known for its performance and class. If you own a Lexus you understand that you are part of a unique family of luxurious vehicles. The service professionals at Affordable Auto and Truck Repair will work hard to make sure that your vehicle is taken care of with excellent customer service. Read More About Our Lexus Services»
For questions about your import or foreign vehicle, contact us at 727-343-4242 or
send us an email. Our experts will help determine
what needs to be done.
To learn more about our Import Car and Truck services, call us at 727-343-4242 or request a quote by clicking below:
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Wow, it's been a long time since I have encountered an honest mechanic shop. The shop is spotless. The owner is professional, polite and knowledgeable. I hope I don't have to see them again but if I do I am sure they will take care of my issues. Friendly and honest. Thanks guys!
Kim Caliendo, 10/12/2020
These guys are great! Had a couple things fixed and they were fast and gave me a great deal.
Daniel Wodzisz, 09/18/2020
Bob Ortiz and his staff have worked on 4 cars for my family. Each and every time, Affordable Auto and Truck Repair provided quality service at a reasonable price. My first experience was when my son called AAA due to a late night problem. Affordable Auto and Truck Repair arrived quickly, towed his car to their facility and secured it and repaired and returned it to him the next day. I have since taken my car for regular maintenance and new tires; my wife's car due to an electrical issue; and my daughter's car for a sensor issue. For my daughter's car, Bob recommended that we also replace her tires. He gave me a quote on a new set of tires but also informed me that for the type of tire my daughter needs, he wouldn't be able to compete with the national tire companies and suggested I shop around. At every juncture, Bob has dealt with me honestly and fairly, always kept me updated on cost and time to completion of the job, and provided quality service. By putting himself in the shoes of his customer, Bob and Affordable Auto and Truck Repair offer the highest degree of customer service. They deserve and have earned my highest recommendation.
Marc Williar, 07/16/2020
Great customer service
Steven Algor, 05/15/2020
Great customer service! No hassles, good people!
Carlie Nagy, 02/28/2020
My 07 Mustang was hurting. Lots of problems under the hood. Other shops wouldn't even touch it. But these guys took it on, diagnosed it correctly and got it done. The acceleration is back!
Troy Hayes, 02/25/2020
Took my car in for an oil change and brake lights were on dash. Bob called me to let me k own what needed to be done, worked with me on price and it was finished timely. I will definitely return for my car to be serviced. Very professional.
Myrna Walker, 12/06/2019
High recommend this car shop!
My Chevy Suburban now runs as new again!!!
Thanks Bob. :)
Habanera, 11/28/2019
Fast service and preventative repairs!
Lienda Littlejohn, 10/18/2019
Was vacationing at the Tradewinds, was at a souvenir shop when electric system on car died. Had car towed here on AAA recommendation. Had to call them next morning, Bobby was very polite, told me they had my car would check it out and get back to me. He called me , explained my alternator was bad and had ruined a cell in my battery, gave me quote on repair. Later he called to advise serpentine belt was dried out, needed replacement. Said there would be no labor charge on it. Car was ready around 4, picked it up, price as stated. He went over the warranty with me making sure I understood it and that it was good nationwide. Later received an email asking if everything was ok, and told I had a free oil change whenever I was in the area. If you live here, definitely use their service. Dependable Honest.
Dorothy M.
Highly recommend this mechanic! Took the time to diagnose my vehicle and fix it! Explained everything to me clearly so I would understand! VERY GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Melissa F.
Professional service and good communication. Highly recommend.
Tonya T.
My Volvo was making a rattling sound that I needed looked at. I hadn't gone to a mechanic in years and knew I didn't want to pay dealership prices. I figured I would try this shop I pass daily and near my home. Small little garage. I loved that I was dealing with one mechanic and the manager and not some chain. The mechanic had experience and clearly knew what he was doing. He quickly diagnosed the problem and showed me the wear and tear on the motor mount that needed replacing. Quick service. Price wise, I think it was in the appropriate price range and I loved the follow up to make sure we were happy. Will definitely be taking our cars back.
marley croy, 09/23/2019
I totally and completely trust the guys at Peterson Auto and Truck. I have taken my truck to other places in the past and they do not even compare to the knowledge and expertise these guys have. I highly recommend Peterson Auto and Truck, If you want an honest mechanic you want Peterson!!
John Thomas, 08/29/2012
When you need it fixed right, and honesty is important, then this is where you need to go. I Had to find that out the hard way, now I use Peterson Auto for every maintenance and repair issue.
Larry Powers, 03/21/2013
I hate auto repair places...that is until I brought my car into Mike. I just brought it in for an oil change. Just happened to mention to Mike that the AC has not worked for years. Several other garages had looked at it and not been able to repair, so when he said he would just take a look at it I just said sure go ahead. Mike identified the issue and quoted me a very reasonable price (other quotes I received were always higher and they were never sure that what they proposed would resolve the issue). And to top it all off he re installed my glove compartment which had previously been taken apart and never put back together...at no charge. Thanks Mike and team
Terri Michaud, 04/09/2013
Ever since this garage changed management I have seen remarkable improvement in service quality. Mike really works toward helping his customers with both alternate service and financing options. I've had extensive work done on my vehicles here and I have always been quoted a price that was well below my expectations. The crew works quickly and the repairs are always complete and efficient when I pick the car up. A reliable, trustworthy mechanic is a great find for someone with older cars and I cannot recommend this place enough.
Jason Heitkamper, 05/25/2013
great service.... great prices.... great mechanics.... went above and beyond what i paid them to do and also fixed some other problems i had free of charge.... also very time effective and i was in and out in no time. recommended to n e one looking for a great deal.... thanks
Tommy Reeves, 07/16/2013
At a time when customer service is almost extinct, I was very impressed with this shop and the excellent treatment I received. They replaced a faulty fuel pump that they had installed in Jan, '13 at no charge and it took a mechanic all afternoon to do it. Great place! I highly recommend them! God bless!
James Robbins, 10/01/2013
I can't say enough about the service I received. I had some concerns about a few issues and called the next day they took my car in immediately and went above and beyond to be sure that I was satisfied extra care was given that was not addressed and it was all part of the service. I definitely will recommend Peterson's to any person who needs service without hesitation. Thank you all!
Eileen LeBrun, 10/23/2013
Easy in and out. No pressure or haggle, friendly service. Very knowledgeable. Great prices, will definitely be back.
Doug Siegesmund, 11/21/2013
the best experience changing my oil they even helped me with a couple more problems that no other auto repair place has the generosity to do, the best and most reasonably priced mom and pops shop of the auto repair industry, mike and the crew treated me like family truly. thank you guys again
Kamer Rama, 01/31/2014
These guys are honest, affordable, and friendly. I am extremely happy with my experience at Peterson Auto, and I plan on referring many of my friends and family. This is definitely now my go-to auto shop.
Cara Malasto, 10/24/2014
The work was professional and on time. A full inspection was done. They bled and replaced our transmission fluid, and did a courtesy check on all other mechanics. Super friendly service. We definitely recommend.
Dustin Orndorff, 04/01/2015
Car troubles are never fun, especially when your car has issues during a vacation out of state. After driving to St. Pete with a slow leak in my radiator, I needed to get the repair done before driving back to North Carolina. I've had issues with car service recently, so I'm very cautious when it comes to finding places to trust my car with. I'm glad I trusted all of the positive reviews on Google. Mike was great and had a new radiator installed in my car the same day. Unlike some other reviewers, I found the cost to be in line with other local shops and much less than you would spend at a dealer. I would definitely recommend this shop.
Joshua Joseph, 12/01/2015
These guys were awesome! They fixed my starter same day, for a fair price, and when my friend dropped me back off to pick up my car, they even helped tighten the battery terminals on his car for free! The manager Mike is a super personable and knowledgeable guy. I recently moved to the area for law school and had no clue where to take my car when it started giving me trouble. I saw this place had good google reviews so I gambled on it and it really paid off. I highly recommend these guys!
PHI DELT BSD, 01/18/2016
I was down on vacation and started hearing a noise. I looked up auto repair and they had a great review. So I had them look at my 2010 dodge Grand Caravan and determined the issue here told me the price and had parts that day. Very happy with their service and very knowledgeable definitely would go back
Brent Smith, 02/19/2016
Every time I go here I can trust that my car is in good hands. Peterson A&T genuinely cares for the people who come here, who start to feel like family from the first visit. I dealt with Mike a lot during the years and had the pleasant experience of dealing with Vince today who did what he could to ensure I got my car back as soon as possible, as well as making the situation as stress free as he could. Thanks Vince and team
Marilyn Mellick, 02/23/2016
Great service! Dropped of our Santa Fe for alternator replacement. I usually do my own maintenance, but today's cars are not designed for easy maintenance. Spoke with Vince at the St Pete shop and he arranged for us to drop off Sunday night. Work was done at a fair price and car ready Monday at 11 Am. Cars is running Great! Thanks Vince....We will be back again for all our auto service needs....Randy
Randy Kras, 03/08/2016
I had an amazing experience with the guys there. Kept me well informed every step with great advise. Car is 100% better. Never felt pressure to spend unnecessary money. Will be back for future needs.
Tim Streyle, 03/28/2016
Went in for an issue that was most like not good , but they made the best out of it and saved me over $1000 if I would have went somewhere else! Great shop and people highly recommend.
Grind Rout, 04/21/2016
The Manager Vince "Knows" how to deal with People specially Repeat Customers! I always need 100% information on everything and that is what I get!!
Vincent Hill, 04/29/2016
I am new to the area and didn't know where to take my car. I googled this place and am so happy I went with them! My car broke down and they towed my car and got everything done in the same day. Vince was extremely helpful and informative. He explained in great detail what was going on with my car. I also got my oil changed. It is not extremely close to where I live, but I will travel the distance again. I won't go anywhere else from now on!
Kimberly Keough, 06/16/2016
Great customer service, reasonable prices, straight forward and a pleasure to work with!
Tala Wolf, 07/06/2016
I love Peterson Auto and Truck. Vince at the front desk is very honest and straightforward with you, even if that means sending business somewhere else because it's in your best interest. I will continue coming back due to the integrity of Vince along with the owner of the store who does an excellent job making sure his establishment is run to extremely high standards.
Joshua Boulware, 07/08/2016
Very trustworthy. I was looking for a home grown auto shop in St. Petersburg and I am so glad I found this place. They did a great job on the repairs, were prompt at getting me in to the shop and contacting me and they respected my budget. They told me what absolutely needed to be done and what could wait. The service was great, and left me regretting ever going to more commercial auto shops in the past. Wish I had found them sooner. Also the service was friendly and everyone I talked to was helpful.
Janell Dowling, 07/21/2016
Friendly and efficient customer service and fair, appropriate prices. Bob is the master of multi-tasking without making the customer wait. Having so much business in a such hidden neighborhood is a sure sign that they have many happy repeat customers. They will NOT do repairs on your car that aren't needed, but they WILL give you a no-pressure assessment of what your vehicle will need in the foreseeable future. Glad they are so close by.
M.H. L., 07/29/2016
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Not only were they open for business on the day of the storm (9-1-16) they were able to look at my car, diagnose the problem, and fix it in the same day. They kept me updated throughout the day with what they found, cost, etc... To top everything off they even came to pick me up so I could get my car before they closed keeping me from having to walk there in a hurricane! Big thanks to Dave and Bob!
Bryan N.
Bryan Nash, 09/04/2016
New to town and needed to find a shop to get the old subaru checked out. Found these guys and have nothing but nice things to say. This is a trustworthy garage and that's tough to find.
Noah Ginsberg, 10/17/2016
all repairs were explained very well. Had my vehicle back in less than 24 hours!!! Bob was GREAT!!!
Cathy Carey, 01/23/2017
Great experience from start to finish.
Scott Ordway, 02/20/2017
Great place the owner is very hilarious and the mechanic definitely knows his stuff and won't rip you off! overall great customer service definitely will be back!
sylvia claxton, 03/29/2017
Very friendly and great service. I would recommend these guys to anyone I know. You leave their shop with a good feeling not worrying about whether or not you have been taken advantage of. Will be using them in the future for all of my vehicle repairs and maintenance. Great customer service.
Jerry Sousa, 05/03/2017
Great service and trustworthy employees...I would definitely take my car there again.
Blake Miller, 06/16/2017
Very customer oriented staff, had our first visit recently and it went well. Plan to return soon.
Sandra Dixon, 07/24/2017
Great customer service.
Bust A Load, 10/06/2017
I was out in St Pete doing a photo shoot and my car broke down out of nowhere. The mechanics at Peterson went above and beyond to help me get back on the road and on my way. I have never seen such great customer service. I wish there were more mechanics shops like them closer to where I live! Family friendly, kind, understanding. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would.
Kristy Rumpf, 12/13/2017
Great auto repair shop! Recommend this place for all your auto repairs.
Liz Ortiz, 01/08/2018
Great service. Fair prices. Would recommend this garage.
margo plaeger, 02/23/2018
Bob and his crew cannot be recommended enough! I have a weird schedule and a kid, and they are more than accommodating! Fast service, checks up to see how everything is going, super friendly and affordable! Will definitely be recommending the shop to my friends, and will be going back there with any of my future car issues!
Jennifer Jackson, 07/19/2018
Very competent and knowledgeable . Keep you informed. Can handle engines and very complex repairs..
Bob Safransky, 03/14/2019
The best place to go! Totally recomend this car shop is fast and accurate service. Very very honest, awsome, kind and the honor has a lots of integrity. They do all kind of repair in all kind of cars. Also has Low prices .
Dahiana Abdallah, 03/26/2019
Very solid customer service and solid work for any oil change. The staff are informative and pleasant. Overall, a fair job with good service.
C, 05/31/2019
Was vacationing at the Tradewinds, was at a souvenir shop when electric system on car died. Had car towed here on AAA recommendation. Had to call them next morning, Bobby was very polite, told me they had my car would check it out and get back to me. He called me , explained my alternator was bad and had ruined a cell in my battery, gave me quote on repair. Later he called to advise serpentine belt was dried out, needed replacement. Said there would be no labor charge on it. Car was ready around 4, picked it up, price as stated. He went over the warranty with me making sure I understood it and that it was good nationwide. Later received an email asking if everything was ok, and told I had a free oil change whenever I was in the area. If you live here, definitely use their service. Dependable Honest.
Dorothy Moore, 07/20/2019
Highly recommend this mechanic! Took the time to diagnose my vehicle and fix it! Explained everything to me clearly so I would understand! VERY GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thank you Bob and David
Melissa French, 07/22/2019
These guys are close to my house and I finally took my 1988 F150 over for some issues. They diagnosed it and walked me through exactly what was going on and gave me a quote before starting. They were very friendly and checked in with me the next day to make sure everything was good! I would highly recommend especially if you're in the area!
The Lovely Lyss, 08/01/2019
Professional service and good communication. Highly recommend.
Tonya Tolan, 09/16/2019
Great service. Fair prices. Would recommend this garage.
Margo P.
Very friendly and great service. I would recommend these guys to anyone I know. You leave their shop with a good feeling not worrying about whether or not you have been taken advantage of. Will be using them in the future for all of my vehicle repairs and maintenance. Great customer service.
Jerry S.
I was out in St Pete doing a photo shoot and my car broke down out of nowhere. The mechanics at Peterson went above and beyond to help me get back on the road and on my way. I have never seen such great customer service. I wish there were more mechanics shops like them closer to where I live! Family friendly, kind, understanding. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would.
Kristy R.
My husband is their mechanic and he is one of the best around!
Heather M.
Very competent and knowledgeable . Keep you informed. Can handle engines and very complex repairs.
Bob S.
Bob and his crew cannot be recommended enough! I have a weird schedule and a kid, and they are more than accommodating! Fast service, checks up to see how everything is going, super friendly and affordable! Will definitely be recommending the shop to my friends, and will be going back there with any of my future car issues!
Jennifer J.
The best place to go! Totally recomend this car shop is fast and accurate service. Very very honest, awsome, kind and the honor has a lots of integrity. They do all kind of repair in all kind of cars. Also has Low prices .
Dahiana A.
Very solid customer service and solid work for any oil change. The staff are informative and pleasant. Overall, a fair job with good service.
C.
Was vacationing at the Tradewinds, was at a souvenir shop when electric system on car died. Had car towed here on AAA recommendation. Had to call them next morning, Bobby was very polite, told me they had my car would check it out and get back to me. He called me , explained my alternator was bad and had ruined a cell in my battery, gave me quote on repair. Later he called to advise serpentine belt was dried out, needed replacement. Said there would be no labor charge on it. Car was ready around 4, picked it up, price as stated. He went over the warranty with me making sure I understood it and that it was good nationwide. Later received an email asking if everything was ok, and told I had a free oil change whenever I was in the area. If you live here, definitely use their service. Dependable Honest.
Dorothy M.
Highly recommend this mechanic! Took the time to diagnose my vehicle and fix it! Explained everything to me clearly so I would understand! VERY GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thank you Bob and David
Melissa F.
These guys are close to my house and I finally took my 1988 F150 over for some issues. They diagnosed it and walked me through exactly what was going on and gave me a quote before starting. They were very friendly and checked in with me the next day to make sure everything was good! I would highly recommend especially if you're in the area!
Lovely L.
