Palatka Automotive

Family owned and operated since 1916, this collection of car dealerships can skillfully service all horseless carriages. The veins of Duval Dealers' certified technicians run thick with motor oil and hydraulic fluid, giving them an innate understanding of a car's aches and pains. During the standard oil and filter change (a $19.99–$32.99 value), they'll install a new oil filter, refill up to five quarts of motor oil, and give the auto a multipoint inspection to make sure all the I's are crossed and the T's are exed. This Groupon does not cover additional or synthetic oil.

Owner and 26-year veteran of mechanical maintenance, John Fahey, cut his metal teeth fixing sand-chewed helicopters during the first Gulf War. He and his staff of friendly, Automotive Service Excellence–certified technicians know what it takes to get your steel steed purring again. After they pour in a fresh batch of delicious oil, the staff will check your vehicle's 17 most commonly vulnerable pressure points, not only explaining your car's needs and motivations, but also anticipating potential problems that could occur down the road. Finally, they'll cap everything with a tire rotation so your rubber donuts wear evenly, heading off dangerous blowouts and embarrassingly saggy tires that make your car look older than it actually is.

The automotive professionals at Honest-1 Auto Care repair vehicles with a commitment to eco-friendly standards and practices. Technicians Dave and Shawn tackle every square foot of vehicles with an extensive battery of services while educating owners on the unique needs of their roadsters. Customers can lounge in a thoughtfully tiled waiting room equipped with TVs, an Internet café, free drinks, and free oxygen. There’s a free shuttle available as well, and the shop also offers a complimentary pickup and drop off service.

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.

Spanos Motors' precision-minded technicians bolster the curve-hugging performance of imported and luxury makes such as Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and Audi with expert maintenance. Founders and brothers Vic and Alex Spanos preside over a fleet of preowned chariots that includes Audi roadsters, BMW convertibles, and Mercedes-Benz Cabriolets. In the service shop, mechanics smooth auto bodies with paintless dent removal, repair wobbling wheels, and protect vulnerable auto underbellies with protective coating. Techs also protect cars' interiors and exteriors with Resist-All Protection and lavish rides with a full spectrum of detailing services, which imbue rides with enough swagger to arm-wrestle a forklift.

Working from two locations in Jacksonville, Gunner Tire's certified technicians help cars reach their maximum mileage with a range of maintenance and repair services. After performing free safety inspections, the team draws from a stockroom of top-brand tires by Michelin, Falken, and Cooper to outfit cars with the best spinners in every size. They confiscate dirty oil and replace it with standard or Mobile 1 premium fluids, and toss away dingy filters wrought with engine-clogging debris. While cars receive service, customers can lounge in shop's diner-like atmosphere, where black-and-white checkerboard floors and vintage red walls box in a coffee bar and fresh air saturated with complimentary WiFi.