About us
We do no use sub-contractors. All work performed is in house, never leaves our shop. We do it all from tire plugs to engine overhauls. All mechanical. We also do "In House" transmission service/rebuild. We service all makes and models - foreign and domestic. **** Check us out on FaceBook**** Royal Palm Automotive Center and Click on "LIKE" us !!!
Business highlights
42 years of experience
Services we offer
Oil changes, distributor less, ignition, fuel injection, ignition, ignition wires and cables, oil, lube and filter, spark plugs, dommenstic repairs, fleet repairs - gas, import repair, alignment, anti-lock brakes & tires. Transmission repair/rebuild.
Services we don't offer
We do not do car radios, body work or material.
Accepted Payment Methods
- Check
- Visa
- Discover
- MasterCard
Reviews
5.025 Reviews
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John B.
Jul 2019
Auto Service, Auto Tires + 1 more
Two years ago, I recommended Royal Palm Automotive Center because of their mechanical skills, cordiality, and prices. Since then and three more visits, I want to commend them for keeping my rare 14-year-old Thunderbird running like new, better than the two Ford dealers! In the waiting room of this iconic family business, I have met Stevie and Cathy's sweet pet, and their daughter and granddaughter when they stop to smile from smartphoning. Whenever it's just me in the waiting room waiting for on-the-spot repairs, between incoming business calls Cathy brings me up to date on our rural communities, shows me pictures of her incredibly flowered garden, and answers my questions about the picture of Steve on the wall driving his open-cockpit racing car. When my car is ready, Steve tells me that he checked my tire pressures when one was low, replaced a bulb that I forgot to mention, or assured me that I needed only ONE radiator hose, and not both. So I know that he has checked my car for safety, on his own, for free. And the final bill is the best part. This is like the old movies with people sitting around a coal stove in a general store and is a typical Rural social experience befitting our neighborhoods.
Fred D.
Apr 2017
Auto Service
Great! Will definitely use them again.
Nelson M.
Sep 2016
Auto Service, Oils/Lubricants
I have been coming to Cathy and Steve for more than 10 years and they are the most honest, decent and professional people I have ever met. I wish that all the service providers were this way. I would highly recommend anybody looking to get their car fixed at a reasonable price and not get ripped off to go see them.
Michael P.
Feb 2016
Auto Service
unknown
Sandra B.
Jan 2016
Auto Service
unknown
Lisa C.
Nov 2015
Auto Service
All went well. Provided an estimate prior to doing the work and completed the service in just a few hours.
Bryan M.
Oct 2015
Auto Service
They fixed the window motor on our Lexus. Price was very reasonable and repair was done quickly.
Kathleen G.
Jul 2015
Auto Service
We just moved to this area and so really relied on Angie's List to provide the name of a reputible automtive repair company. The air conditioner on our Lincoln Navigator was supposedly fixed by a repair shop in Maine. It was a tortuous dive down here to Florida. Found this company on Angie's List. Did not even call ahead, just showed up Wednesday morning. This company is great! They are very professional. took care of me right away. they are a small outfit- a husband and wife team. Other repair shops had told me that there would be a basic diagnostic test just to assess the problem for : $120.00! Even before any work is done! (That's why I went to a small shop in Maine. ) Steve at Royal Palm Auto said he would do the diagnostic for 30.00 and apply the cost to any repair that I decided to have done. The entire job was completed by 3:00pm same day! For a total of: $192.70! This was one of the best experiences I have ever had with a mechanic. He is great - honest, professional and hard working. Now that we have moved here, I will be using him for all my automotive repairs. I highly recommend them.
David F.
Jun 2015
Auto Service, Auto Tires
Finally, an honest car repair center. I am so happy. I had used the big tire stores in the past but they often tried to rip me off. Tried to sell me products I did not need.
This business was excellent. Fast, honest and not to expensive. What more could you want?
I'll be back when I need more work done on my car.
DF
This business was excellent. Fast, honest and not to expensive. What more could you want?
I'll be back when I need more work done on my car.
DF
Marc M.
Mar 2015
Auto Service
I find them to be pretty good. They are a mom and pop outfit, but they seem to be very okay. Steve and Cathy Wheeler are the owners. My car stopped doing what it was doing two days before I took it in. The mechanic looked it all over and could not find anything. They did not charge me for the time spent looking the car over. I was very happy. Steve, the owner, usually does most of the work himself. It is a small office and they are very friendly and businesslike. They seem more than fair to me. I would recommend this company to a friend.
Paul L.
Oct 2014
Auto Service, Auto Tires
It was the best experience I've had with a mechanic in a long time. In no way did I feel like I was getting ripped off or pressured into doing anything. From now on I won't go anywhere else.
Michael K.
May 2014
Auto Service
After finding this shop on Angies list, I've been to this shop twice for the above listed repairs, and I really like this shop and trust them. Steve does all the work himself. His labor rate is very reasonable and so are his estimated repair times. He is a very seasoned mechanic and knows exactly what he is doing. What else would you want in a mechanic? Oh yeah, honesty, and Steve has this.
My car has almost 150k miles on it and is getting on in life but still runs good. Steve was very upfront with me discussing if I should invest the money into the car. I'm an aerospace engineer and know a bit about cars as well. I knew before hand that my decision could go either way, and Steve did not push me either way. I just felt good about having him fix it, knowing that even if something else went in 6 months, I have an honest and reasonable place to get it fixed. Not once did he try to upsell me on other services or try to BS me by inflating the list of things to fix.
This is a great little shop.
Response from Royal Palm Automotive Center
"Thanks for the great review. Steve and I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. :-)"
Sandra B.
May 2014
Auto Service, Auto Tires + 4 more
He was prompt and it was so fast. I was pleased.
Response from Royal Palm Automotive Center
"Thanks [member name removed] for taking the time to write us a review, we really appreciate it."
Todd R.
Jan 2014
Auto Service
The performance of Royal Palm Automotive could not have been better. They did exactly what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, and charged exactly the amount of the estimate given before any work was done. I feel confident they did all the work needed in the situation I presented and only the work needed. I had a problem with my car when I went to them (it was running poorly) when I left a few hours later the problem was 100% gone at the agreed upon price. They provided the solution to my problem and that is what I want to see in my contractors. Good Job!
Response from Royal Palm Automotive Center
"Thanks for the wonderful review. :-)"
Robin O.
Jan 2014
Auto Service
How often do you leave an auto repair shop and you, the car, and your wallet are all happy? Well that's what happened at Steve and Cathy's shop. The actuator in the door lock on my Explorer is hinkey. I thought it was broken, but after examination Steve gave me options (just like an old school mechanic). He could replace the actuator (a $100 part plus labor) or put the pin that was slipping out back in place and buy some time - (the slipped pin was the part of my actuator that was locking me out of the car). I opted to put the pin in and put off the bigger fix until after Christmas. Steve's fix worked beautifully and I greatly appreciated being informed of the repair options. Not only was I happy with the work but Steve and his wife Cathy were a pleasure to be around. I'm happy, happy, happy Steve's my mechanic!
Today I called the shop to make an appointment to have the actuator replaced and remembered I forgot to write this review back in December. Steve remembered me as if I were an old customer (that was nice) and I'll be seeing him tomorrow :-)
Today I called the shop to make an appointment to have the actuator replaced and remembered I forgot to write this review back in December. Steve remembered me as if I were an old customer (that was nice) and I'll be seeing him tomorrow :-)
Response from Royal Palm Automotive Center
"Hello [member name removed], Thank You for the great review. Steve and I very much appreciate your time in writing it."
Frederick K.
Oct 2013
Auto Service
It went very well actually, Cathy was very entertaining, while her husband worked on my truck. He took his time and corrected the problem(s). I have driven the car for a few weeks now, and I am happy with the work and price....
Response from Royal Palm Automotive Center
"Hi (removed member name), First let me Thank You for turning me onto Angie's List. And I'm happy that you are pleased with our Services - Steve's and Mine. ;-) Hopefully I made your time go by faster, while waiting for your car to be completed. Smile and make someone's day !!! Cathy"
Linda M.
Aug 2013
Auto Service, Oils/Lubricants
I called to make an appointment and was told they could do it right away. I took my car in and they were friendly, professional and started the job right away. I walked to a restaurant about a block away and had lunch. When I got back my car was ready. It was a very pleasant experience. They gave me the cost up front and there were no surprises.
Response from Royal Palm Automotive Center
"Thanks (removed member name) for leaving a wonderful comment. Just wanted you to know that we appreciate you and our other great customers. Thanks again for bringing your vehicle to Royal Palm Auto."
Lisa L.
Nov 2012
Auto Service, Auto Tires
My friend has been having a hard time lately. So I decided to help her out so that her life would seem a little less overwhelming. I knew she was having trouble with her car. I lent her a car for the day and decided to take hers to find out exactly what needed to be fixed.
When I explained to the owner of the shop that the car wasn't mine but a friend's who I was just trying to help out. He looked over the whole car, fixed a problem with the master cylinder and slave cylinder. He also checked her tires, topped off all her fluids, put new wipers on the car, and checked the brakes. He was so blown away that I would do this for my friend, he only charged me $30!!
I have brought my car to this shop since 2003. They are always honest and very friendly. Steve and Cathy fix what's wrong, tell you if they have any concerns, but they never try and sell you more services than you need. I always recommend this shop to my friends and family!
When I explained to the owner of the shop that the car wasn't mine but a friend's who I was just trying to help out. He looked over the whole car, fixed a problem with the master cylinder and slave cylinder. He also checked her tires, topped off all her fluids, put new wipers on the car, and checked the brakes. He was so blown away that I would do this for my friend, he only charged me $30!!
I have brought my car to this shop since 2003. They are always honest and very friendly. Steve and Cathy fix what's wrong, tell you if they have any concerns, but they never try and sell you more services than you need. I always recommend this shop to my friends and family!
Steve B.
Oct 2012
Auto Service
See above
Leesa P.
Feb 2012
Auto Service
Great
Todd R.
Oct 2011
Auto Service
After diagnosis I was quoted a price of $145 to replace my faulty seat switch. THat was for parts and labor and assumed he would have to remove the front seat to do the job. After Steve did some research he found he could complete the job without seat removal and the labor charge would be just .5 hour instead of 1 full hour with seat removal. The bill was $108 and I did not have to ask for the lowered amount, he just charged me for the labor time involved.
I am very satisfied with all aspects of this job and will be a repeat customer. So many mechanics here in South florida want to build up the bill each time you come in. I feel here the point is to solve your problem and charge you a fair amount for doing that. I will be back again for sure!
I am very satisfied with all aspects of this job and will be a repeat customer. So many mechanics here in South florida want to build up the bill each time you come in. I feel here the point is to solve your problem and charge you a fair amount for doing that. I will be back again for sure!
Gail H.
Jun 2011
Auto Service
I have used Royal Palm Auto for about 3 or 4 years now and I like them very much. My work van was overheating really badly and I had to have it towed home from North Florida. I didn't even call this time, I just dropped off my van and they called me back about an hour later with the estimate. It was $315.00 total. That seemed reasonable so I then asked them to check my breaks which I knew were having problems. They checked them and I was not surprised when she told me I needed new breaks and a rotor. They completed all the work by the end of the day. I know that they will not rip me off and they are upfront about everything. They stand by their work. I actually do trust them and they are nice to deal with. It's so good to have an auto repair place that I can count on.
Ericka L.
Mar 2011
Auto Service
I had used them for other work in February. It went very well and my door works. They have friendly service. It is kind of like going to a parent or cousin's shop; it's like family. I don't feel like I am in a business shop; it is family oriented. They are awesome and I don't plan to take my vehicle anywhere else. Their prices are very cheap compared to other places that I've gone to. They are very professional.
Richard P.
Feb 2011
Auto Service
They are our favorite mechanic. There was something that needed to be changed eventually that they showed us. Instead of changing it, they didn't even charge us for checking it. They are conservative about spending your money. They are family-owned, and we like to help the local people. We have been out here for 20 years, and they have probably been around for as long. It has always been the same people. We trust them.
Ericka L.
Feb 2011
Auto Service, Auto Tires + 4 more
Will definately recomend to all I meet and know.
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FAQ
Royal Palm Automotive Center is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Royal Palm Automotive Center accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
No, Royal Palm Automotive Center does not offer free project estimates.
No, Royal Palm Automotive Center does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Royal Palm Automotive Center does not offer a senior discount.
No, Royal Palm Automotive Center does not offer emergency services.
No, Royal Palm Automotive Center does not offer warranties.
Royal Palm Automotive Center offers the following services: Oil changes, distributor less, ignition, fuel injection, ignition, ignition wires and cables, oil, lube and filter, spark plugs, dommenstic repairs, fleet repairs - gas, import repair, alignment, anti-lock brakes & tires. Transmission repair/rebuild.
We do not do car radios, body work or material.