Elite Auto & Tire

Formerly known as Sam’s Auto Repair, now known as Elite Auto & Tire- Lockwood Ridge, offering the same trusted service with a renewed focus on efficiency, affordability, and quality in auto care and repair. We never compromise on quality. Your peace of mind is our top priority, and that’s why we take pride in every job we do. Our skilled technicians deliver superior service, using only the best tools and parts in the industry. Whether you’re looking for expert vehicle maintenance or reasonably priced repairs, our expert team in Sarasota is here to help.

Located at 1717 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234, Elite Auto & Tire operates as an auto repair shop serving Sarasota in Florida. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto air conditioning service, brake shop, car repair and maintenance service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 7:30 am–5 pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Elite Auto & Tire at (941) 953-7999; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, eliteautotireusa.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 284 reviews, which is a strong result for an auto repair shop in Sarasota and suggests consistent service.

Sarasota is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Sarasota follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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