Gulf Shores Automotive

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  Penny Luker
3 years ago
We have a 1969 Chevelle that the cooling fans stopped working. We figured we would have to have it shipped back to Ft. Worth. Decided to call around first thing in the morning to see if someone could check it out. After being blown off by GSBP Automotive & D J's Auto when we told them what kind of car we had we found Gulf Shores Automotive. What a lifesaver! I explained the problem & that we were from Ft. Worth & Dwayne said go ahead & bring it in & we'll see what we can do. They got it working the same day! Saved us a ton of time, money & trouble!

  Busa Bee
2 years ago
Dwayne and his crew fixed me right up. I was on vacation and realized that I needed brakes. The excellent reviews is what brought me to the shop. He was very honest about what was needed and got the job done for a great price. He offered me a ride, but I decided to hang out instead....great company and a friendly crew! Was in and out in about an hour and a half.

  Will Moore
2 years ago
While on vacation in Gulf Shores I noticed fluid leaking from the real axle of my F150. I called the nearest Ford dealership and they told me they couldn't get me into service for a week. Keep in mind this is a 2019 F150 so everything is under warranty. So I called Dwayne Akins at Gulf Shores Automotive and he told me to swing on by the next day! After giving me a tour of his shop, which has several amazing classic cars in it, he put my truck on the lift and checked the leak. I am so grateful to Dwayne, David, and Chris for helping me on such short notice. These guys are extremely nice, honest, and fun to talk to - lots of stories! 5 Stars all around.

  Kellie Fellows
2 years ago
I went to them right before Christmas because I had to have my brakes checked. My brakes suddenly started sticking and were locking up on me, and became practically undrivable.I had called multiple garages around the area ranging from Gulf Shores to Foley. All of them were already quoting me prices on a full brake service (hundreds of dollars) before even seeing my vehicle versus just what I needed (just a pad and rotor).Not only did I get my car serviced by the them at a fair price, but they also got to me the day I called, and right before Christmas too. Incredibly honest and friendly people here.Fair and honest mechanics are hard to come by highly recommended!! Thank you so much for your help.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes

  MEGHAN MCKISSACK
6 years ago
I purchased my car on 09/28/17.1) Check Engine light came on 10/01/17.2) Driver side window motor is dead.3) Passenger headlight does not work.4) The convertible top needs to be replaced.5) Needs an oil change.6) The brakes are bad.7) Radio does not work.8) They would not come down on the price.9) Charged me an extra $200 for a document prep fee.10) Car never starts on the first crank.Not happy at all. I worked hard for my money and they took it. They knew they sold me a lemon. I would expect this from a buy here, pay here. I feel like I would've been better off shopping elsewhere. I will never refer them. The worst experience I have had in Gulf Shores so far.

  Bob Garland
4 years ago
Took my Grandson's car in to have a headlight replaced and to check the connectors to made sure they were not corroded or bad. Did not ask the guy for a price as I had been told they were very reasonable and they were very friendly and helpful. However if I need any other repairs I most likely will not go back or a least get a quote up front as I felt $100 for replacing bulbs and checking the connection was rather high. Post script. Owner called and explained there were 2 bulbs that were bad and they are $30 each. We had gotten bad pricing info from NAPA and was thinking they were $15 and only one bulb. All is well and I do appreciate him taking the time to call and explain.

  Samuel McKerall
6 years ago
The negative review from 9 years ago is addressed the time when this shop was leased out. A few years back the original owner took it back over and has been running it ever since. My experience has been the exact opposite to that of the negative poster. The present management has good mechanics and they have always been extremely honest and fair with me. On one occasion they charged me a very small amount to fix a problem I had thought would be expensive. The City of Gulf Shores has them work on their police cars from time to time. These are good 'people. They will not cheat you, and if they can't handle a job they'll say so and send you somewhere else.

  Tyler Harrison
3 years ago
The shop is a little old but the gentleman that works there was helpful and gave us a very great price on a repair to a starter on a 2010 Toyota times V8. That's about a 1500 dollar job and we got it done for just under 400. It took a while to get it done in the emergency situation we were in. But if you need work done this mean will do it for a right fair price.

  Jenny Maldonado
2 years ago
I really can t thank these guys enough. I had to evacuate during Hurricane Ida, my car was not having it, and they made me a priority and got my car back in working order. During a stressful time, they were one of the things that went right. I hope they know how much their service helped.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance

  Jacquie Damgaard
a year ago
Couldn t help us because stacked up with work. We were on a trip and desperately needing help. The owner did make a recommendation of another place to try.

  N C
6 years ago
Anytime I need service on my truck they do a great job and are reasonable.

  Cajun Badazz
a year ago
Gave me the wrong answers to some repair question I am supposed to be looking for a motor and call me back when they found one no call back yet 3 months ago