Gainesville Automotive

President Jack Hanania and his sales and service staff manage and maintain an inventory of brand new 2012 and 2011 Acura models and pre-owned vehicles. The factory-fresh sedans, SUVs, and wagons flaunt their prowess in the showroom and their agile handling during test-drives, and pre-owned vehicles honk with glee after passing in-depth quality inspections that validate their healthy vitals and robust parts. Staffed by certified technicians, the service department doles out oil changes and system services, administers repairs backed by OEM parts, and outfits cars with sleek new tint-films that prevent the sun from darkening the hides of interior armrests and canine passengers.

The self-described "compulsive" technicians at Pamper Your Auto Detailing Spa pour their obsession into beautifying every detail on the cars, trucks, boats, and motorcycles that roll into their Gainesville and Newberry shops. They perform hand washes dried with soft chamois cloth to kick off exterior auto detail services, adding extra indulgences such as leather conditioners, clay-bar treatments, and protective Teflon sprays tougher than Ronald Reagan's handshake. Their paintless techniques free doors from dings, and their intensive buffing treatments free boats from rust patches posing as barnacles.

At Sal's Automotive, ASE-certified technicians diagnose and cure ailing vehicles of all makes, models, and origins with contemporary equipment and top-shelf parts. Services range from preventive oil changes to towing from roadside spots or the bottom of a YMCA pool. Each repair is backed by the Napa AutoCare Peace of Mind Warranty, which covers auto services for 12 months or 12,000 miles.

The shop's technicians swiftly tackle even the most complicated issues, sometimes completely reworking what's under the hood using Jasper engines and transmissions. Bonus services include after-hours drop off and pre-trip inspections.

VIP Park & Ride, Inc's sprawling lot space welcomes up to 500 vehicles at a time for short staycations as owners head to Jacksonville International Airport or Jaxport cruise terminal by way of complimentary shuttle. In addition to keeping a close eye on visiting horseless carriages, VIP's seasoned team of mechanics can also fine-tune cars while their owners are gone, changing oil, rotating tires, and swapping out damaged wiper blades. Six different detailing services thoroughly primp and polish vehicles by swabbing their exteriors in hard wax and dabbing their interiors with vinyl dressing and air deodorizer. Automotive experts can also tint windows a shade darker to block out the sun or views of obscene full moons. Guests are welcome to call ahead or make drop-off reservations online.