Skip's Automotive

4.6
109 reviews
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About

Auto Repair Shop
With integrity and your safety at the core of what we do, we are here to get you and your vehicle safely on the road. We offer general automotive services as well custom builds. From brake repairs to engine swaps along with performance upgrades using an in-ground chassis dyno and custom tuning solutions. Whether you need a simple repair or want a complete overhaul of your vehicle, we are your one stop shop in Sarasota.

Location

Skip's Automotive
721 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL
34237, United States

Hours

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  • LN
    Linda Nicole
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Efficient! Good peeps. Good Work !
  • PM
    Prestige Marine
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    brought my rare, mint-condition Cadillac ATS-V ,from Miami to Skip’s Automotive for a full setup.. high-pressure fuel pump, auxiliary low-pressure pump, transmission fluid, rear diff, and oil change. These guys went above and beyond. We had a little confusion with the auxiliary pump install info, but Skip and his team were awesome about it , professional, and even worked Saturday and Sunday to make sure everything was done right. That kind of dedication is hard to find. Huge shout out to Tony for his dedication , knowledge and time.. The car runs perfect now, and after the final tune we pulled around 650 horsepower to the wheels. Couldn’t be happier with the results. Honest, knowledgeable, and stand-up people..otally worth the drive from Miami. I’ll definitely be back.
  • RR
    Ronald Rock
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    I've had trouble finding a good, honest and reliable shop to work on my 64 Ranchero. It has a 289 built up with, cam, 4 barrel, intake, headers, shift kit etc... I wanted the carburetor looked as the car had a hesitation and some spark knock. I talked to Rob and explained what was going on. He called the first day and let me know that there were some issues with the carburetor and explained them all to me along with other diagnosis for my issues. He said the carburetor was made for racing and we might have to change it to a more street friendly carb. He called the second day and told me they had dialed in the carburetor, and it was running great. He recommended a fuel pressure regulator for best results. I told him by all means order and install the regulator. While the car was there, I asked him to look at the suspension as it drove like a 65 Ranchero...lol. Rob called and found a few things while checking out the suspension and called with them. Possible leaking rack and pinion and rear brake cylinder leaking. They cleaned up the rack and pinion, no leak and I had him repair the brake cylinder. I picked the car up and it had great throttle response, best it's ever had. When getting home I noticed I lost AC in the car. I called Rob and he said bring it in tomorrow and we'll look at. It ended up having a split hose. Rob ordered a new one and I had the car back the following day. I love that I was called with updates daily by Rob and he took time to explain everything. I have finally found a shop that I can trust to work on my Ranchero and not have to worry about being cheated. Rob and his staff are very professional and honest. I would recommend them to anyone looking to work done on their vehicles. Oh I will be going back to Rob to have them install a complete coil over system on the Ranchero.
  • ME
    Mike Quinn (The Dent Eraser)
    Sep 18, 2025
    5.0
    Great guys over at skips automotive! Highly recommend!
  • JC
    Justin Carney
    Aug 30, 2025
    2.0
    I’ll just leave this here

Frequently Asked Questions About Skip's Automotive

What types of automotive services does Skip's Automotive offer?

Skip's Automotive offers general automotive services including brake repairs, engine swaps, performance upgrades, custom builds, and vehicle tuning using an in-ground chassis dyno.

Where is Skip's Automotive located?

Skip's Automotive is located at 721 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA.