Auto Repair in Palm Bay

Many young men follow in their father's footsteps, including Paradise Tire & Service’s mechanic Anthony. Inspired by his father Joe—an industry vet with nearly 50 years under his belt—Anthony became a mechanic himself. Now, with a seasoned service manager overseeing the garage and another ASE-certified mechanic on staff, the father-son duo repairs rides and maintains them with services such as oil changes, brake inspections, computerized engine analyses, and tire rotations. As the team works, guests can use the shop’s loaner cars, which, at midnight, turn back into pumpkins until the next mechanical service is needed.

From lubing diesel and gas engines to repairing the clutch on a car or truck, the technicians at Auto Mechanic Shop wield the knowledge and equipment necessary to address vehicular problems of all kinds. Using computer diagnostics, the savvy techs can evaluate engine performance across a wide range of makes and models or help prospective car owners to inspect a vehicle before they purchase it. The shop also offers towing services throughout Central Florida, should cars break down on the road or refuse to leave the Denny’s parking lot.

GS Auto Center is a full-service garage and auto-sales center that handles all manner of mechanical and cosmetic problems. On the sales side, a diverse stock of preowned imported and domestic vehicles sings a horsepower-charged siren song with a slew of sedans and SUVs, which have been examined with a fine-tooth comb to ensure quality and viability. Back at the garage, ASE-certified mechanics keep cars healthy with oil changes and 23-point inspections. When more than maintenance is required, the techs repair damage to brakes, electrical systems, and overheated dashboard hula dancers with expertise and an ample stock of auto parts. A crew of detailers, body-work pros, and paint-repair experts stands by the tools needed to reverse the signs of age and weather damage. For customers whose cars are taking a sabbatical to regain their powers, the center's fleet of tow trucks and shuttles lend an extra dash of convenience.

Since 1988, Auto Care Super Saver has been helping car owners save cash with maintenance punch cards redeemable at local auto shops throughout the course of a full year. These cards come loaded with all kinds of prepaid services, including at least three full-service oil changes with up to 5 quarts of oil, lube, and a new filter. Depending on the location, punch cards may also feature tire rotations, brake inspections, engine-light readings, air-conditioning performance tests, and other repairs and inspections essential to a car's well-being. Customers can transfer the punch card's benefits to any ride, ranging from station wagons to sports cars to feral merry-go-round mounts.

Growing up in New York City, Vinny Rodriguez spent a lot of time jetting down the streets of Spanish Harlem on his dirt bike and ATV—joy rides that would foreshadow his future profession. Vinny eventually channeled his love of riding into a profession by completing his motorcycle mechanic's certification and opening Vinny's Garage. To this day it doesn't feel like a job to him. "This garage is more of my lifestyle than it is a business," he says, evincing an ethos that prioritizes making new riding buddies over making a quick buck.

Touch Up Pros' car experts travel to owners' houses to repair scratches, dents, chips, and other cosmetic blemishes on cars and motorcycles of all shapes and sizes. Boasting more than 16 years of experience, owner and operator Jon Gargano got his start making over cars at local dealerships before starting his own business. Jon takes pride in his ability to find the perfect paint match for every vehicle and make rusted out Chevys look like natural blondes. Focusing on one-on-one interactions and clear lines of communication, he and his staff can coo the anxiety out of cars and car owners alike, and he's so proud of his work that he's posted a gallery of it online.