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Ahrens Auto Inc

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(150 Reviews)
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If you’re looking for auto repair in Gainesville, FL, you’ve found us. Here at Ahrens Auto Inc we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Gainesville car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.

Here at Ahrens Auto Inc we understand what makes customer
If you’re looking for auto repair in Gainesville, FL, you’ve found us. Here at Ahrens Auto Inc we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Gainesville car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.

Here at Ahrens Auto Inc we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Gainesville offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
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Categories
Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Oil Change
Contact
(352) 378-5710

Business Hours

Mon
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tue
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wed
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thu
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fri
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat
closed
Sun
closed
* America/Adak
604 SE 2nd St Gainesville, FL 32601
Ahrens Auto Inc's Reviews
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(150 Reviews)

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Katie M.
Washington, DC
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04/02/2025
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Deceptive business practice and lack of honesty in prices
I would not recommend Ahren's-- especially to university students-- based off of my experience with their team and their extreme upcharging of parts. Their pricing is not honest at all.

I took my car in with serpentine belt issues. For my make and model, this part generally costs $30-$50. Ahren's priced this part at $80. Their diagnostic examine also found belt tensioner issues. For the serpentine and belt tensioner replacement combined, they quoted me $512 of repairs. This is extremely high and gives me the inclination that this is another mechanic in town that is trying to take advantage of college students who are not as informed on car repairs.

I do not think the presented quote is fair by any means so thanked them and let them know I would not be having service done their. I was presented with an $85 fee for a half-hour diagnostic look. This fee was not disclosed beforehand at all, was not mentioned verbally, and I did not sign anything agreeing to this fee.

Take your car elsewhere. I took my vehicle here just out of convenience of location, but have previously had much better service at the Firestone off of Archer and with Billy's Auto Repair & Towing.

UPDATE: I went in to pick up my car and wish I could leave a negative review. If you take your car here and leave without even having any work done, you will be charged an $85 minimum. I asked why I wasn't informed of this in anyway (no signatures, no verbal inform) beforehand and the woman working the front desk had the owner come out.

He raised his voice and started asking why I hadn't taken my car to Billy's or somewhere else. In his rant he referenced other reviews that I have left on Gainesville for miscellaneous places which was unsettling. He lied and said he listened to my phone conversation, saying that I was informed of all fees beforehand-- I certainly was not and he wouldn't play the recording. I have lived in Gainesville for many years and can say assuredly that this is one of the shadier places in town. They use deceptive business practices and their prices are anything but honest.

Verified Customer
Gainesville, FL
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01/23/2021
verified customerVerified Customer
Repair and service on Corvette
The work was done well on my car. I was looking for some one who would use the parts I purchased on line and do the installation of the parts. A lot of shops do not want to do that type of work. Athens did not object. It took a few days to get it all done, but I just wanted the work done and to have it done well. They installed new headlight motors on my older model Corvette and did a full service for all fluids.
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Trvis H.
Florida
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01/07/2021
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Trvis said they are good.
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CINDY H.
Gainesville, FL
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01/06/2021
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New Year, Old Customer
As usual, I made a last minute appointment, got in and out quickly. Friendly, competent and COVID compliant, all important to me.
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Herb E.
Gainesville, FL
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12/22/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Herb said the business did a really good job.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 12/28/2020 05:17 AM

Thank you for your review. Don


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DALE P.
Gainesville, FL
Nissan 280ZX
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/16/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Great Service
Great personal service, attention to detail and got it fixed right, every time.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 12/16/2020 05:39 AM

Thank you for your review, I have enjoeyed maintaining this car since the early 90's


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Willie J.
Florida
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12/16/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Willie said they are very accommodating.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 12/17/2020 05:08 AM

Thank you Willie for your business and review. Don Ahrens


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Corey K.
Gainesville, FL
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/11/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Corey said they are not over priced and staff is very trustworthy.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 12/17/2020 05:21 AM

It isn't cheep to maintain vehicles these day's. It is still cheeper to keep them in shape. Quality is our 1st priority, but we stay very competetive in cost. Don Ahrens


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David S.
Gainesville, FL
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12/10/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
David said the staff always does a good job.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 12/17/2020 05:19 AM

Thank you for your review.


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Mac M.
Gainesville, FL
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11/18/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Mac said the service was real good.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 11/19/2020 04:59 AM

Thank you for your review. Don Ahrens


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MELISSA W.
Gainesville, FL
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11/09/2020
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Caden F.
Gainesville, FL
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11/05/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Caden said the business was fast.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 11/09/2020 05:06 AM

Thank you for your review. Don Ahrens


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Martin P.
Naples, FL
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/03/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Martin said everything went very smoothly, they were very friendly and courteous.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 11/06/2020 05:29 AM

Thats how we do business. Don


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Joe C.
Jasper, FL
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10/23/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Category: Service
Joe said the guys did it quickly.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 10/29/2020 07:34 AM

We do our best to evaluate what we need on hand before appointment. This allows us to do most repairs in one day when ever possible. Don


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STEVE B.
Gainesville, FL
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/21/2020
verified customerVerified Customer
Great shop
Consistent and reliable service every time.
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Joey, Pres from Ahrens Auto Inc responded on 10/21/2020 05:27 AM

Thank you for being a long term customer. Don Ahrens

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