Automotive in Lake City

As Super-Lube's name suggests, its signature service is the oil change. Technicians at its more than 50 locations lubricate engines with up to five quarts of premium oil. The comprehensive service, which requires no appointment, also comes with a 20-point maintenance check, and a free fluid top-off between changes. The technicians' handiwork extend beyond oil changes, too—they can change radiator fluid, swap out fuel filters, and replace broken windshield wiper blades.

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.

Chevron not only gasses up grownup go-karts, but also buffs out and shines up fuel-injected four wheelers with the Ryko FoamBrite car-wash system. Customers can bring in their mucky motorcar for a deluxe wash ($5) that includes the FoamBrite wash and foam bath, giving the auto a lively spray down that disintegrates dirt and grime and erases the clever limericks left in dusty verse on the rear windshield. Next, a spot-free rinse and drive-thru dry eradicate blemishes and leave customers' cars glistening, like a freshly lacquered sunbeam. With the premium wash ($7), road huggers receive the same treatment, plus an underbelly scrub and poly sealant. The Works wash ($9) adds a prewash and triple-foam shampoo to the foamy fusion, bringing out the true richness and luster of the auto's epidermis. Additionally, wheels are rubbed to a glossy sheen before road warriors are released to prowl the asphalt jungle.

Michael Husky's Automotive Detailing spruces up cars with an expansive menu of cleaning services. As dashboard bobbleheads nod with approval, skilled technicians lift grime from deep within vehicle carpets and meticulously wipe down upholstery to an eye-pleasing sheen. As with a movie review from an utterly inconsiderate friend, no spoiler is left behind. The team hand washes car exteriors, buffs panels, and cleans windows to total transparency. Husky's also offers home pressure-washing services to remove mud from driveways and dirty magnetic poetry from refrigerator doors.

The team at Abstract Bodyworks designs 15-minute workouts in the hopes of helping clients live like they’re 15 years younger. Though short, the one-on-one sessions introduce the body to proper exercise, which helps build lean muscle, boost bone density, and increase metabolism with the proper diet. They design their sessions to protect against issues such as osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and fat gain.

Led by owner J.W. McNeal, who has more than 25 years of car-care experience, the ASE–certified technicians at Tuffy Auto Service Center of Jonesville revamp vehicles during maintenance and repair services. The techs showcase their ardor for autos by touting membership to the Automotive Service Association and eagerly peeking under hoods to swap oil filters, replace batteries, and diagnose engines with gingivitis. Stationed in the facility's three garage bays, they wave all vehicle makes and models in for service on a slew of parts, including mufflers, brakes, and tires.

While their cars are with the mechanics, auto owners can nab complimentary snacks, coffee, and cold drinks in a waiting area that boasts black leather chairs, WiFi, a kids' play table, and glass display cases lined with model cars that thwart dust with miniature wiper blades. The community-oriented shop strives to be a neighborhood garage and has donated to the Gainesville Fisher House Foundation in an effort to help military families.