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Auto repair shops in Palm Bay: Prices, Policies and What Isn't Disclosed

15 auto repair shops in Palm Bay, compared on the things you'd otherwise only learn on the phone: price ranges, deposits, warranties and payment terms. Where a business hasn't told us something, we say so.

Section 1Start with these three

Three full sheet excerpts to read first. Everyone else in this report follows in the table and the list below.

Section 2What to compare before you call

Ratings tell you whether past customers were happy. These six details tell you what you're agreeing to. Under each one is how many of the 15 auto repair shops in this report told us.

Total price and what it includes

Ask whether the quote includes permits, materials, cleanup and any equipment. A low number that leaves out part of the job isn't a low number.

Disclosed by 0 of 15 auto repair shops below

Deposit at signing

Know the amount before the first meeting. In many states a large deposit comes with legal deadlines for permits and a start date.

Disclosed by 0 of 15 auto repair shops below

Payment schedule

Payments should follow finished stages of work, never get ahead of it.

Disclosed by 0 of 15 auto repair shops below

Warranty: what kind and how long

Structural, materials, equipment and workmanship warranties are different things. Check which one the number refers to.

Disclosed by 0 of 15 auto repair shops below

How changes are priced

Changes after signing are where budgets drift. Ask for the method in writing: fixed price per change, or cost plus a markup.

Disclosed by 0 of 15 auto repair shops below

Proof of insurance

Ask for a current certificate of liability and workers' compensation insurance, sent by the insurer, before work starts.

Disclosed by 0 of 15 auto repair shops below

Section 3Comparison table

All 15 auto repair shops, listed alphabetically; the order is not a ranking. A dashed Not provided cell means the business hasn't told us and we couldn't confirm it from a public record. Not offered means the business told us it doesn't offer it.

Auto repair shops in Palm Bay: information on file, October 31, 2026
BusinessRatingTypical priceDepositWarrantyEstimateFinancingInsurance cert.Change ordersFields on file
Beck's Complete Auto Repair ServiceSebastianUnclaimed 4.8 (58 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Blevins Mobile ServicePalm BayUnclaimed 4.3 (44 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Bob's Auto & Truck RepairPalm BayUnclaimed 4.5 (18 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Dolphin AutoGrantUnclaimed 4.0 (37 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Gatto's Tires & Auto ServicePalm BayUnclaimed 4.5 (165 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Malabar Auto Electric IncPalm BayUnclaimed 4.8 (45 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Oil & Lube Express Inc.Palm BayUnclaimed 4.7 (248 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Palm Bay Radiator & Air ConditioningPalm BayUnclaimed 4.6 (58) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Price's Auto CenterPalm BayUnclaimed 4.7 (24 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Reasonable Auto RepairPalm BayUnclaimed 4.7 (58 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Ridge AutomotiveSebastianUnclaimed 4.5 (37 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Southeastern HondaPalm BayUnclaimed 4.4 (1544) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Tharp's Complete Auto RepairPalm BayUnclaimed 4.1 (143 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Tires PlusPalm BayUnclaimed 4.0 (178 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Valvoline Instant Oil ChangePalm BayUnclaimed 4.3 (204 (2021)) Not provided Not providedNot providedNot providedNot provided Not providedNot provided 0 / 22
Sources: information on file for each business (checked against documents or official records where marked), public business listings and state records. Ratings as of October 31, 2026.

Scroll the table sideways to see every column. The business name stays in view.

Section 4More auto repair shops in Palm Bay

The other 12, A to Z. The squares show all 22 fields we track; dashed ones are not provided. Each name opens the full sheet. How we collect and check this

Section 5Pricing and local facts

Local facts: Brevard costs, fees and rules

What public records add to the prices on each sheet: local costs, figures and the rules every quote has to meet.

Local facts for Palm Bay
FactFigurePeriodSource
Median home value$283,200 (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Homes built before 199044.8% (22,473 of 50,147 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Households in Palm Bay45,850 (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Atlantic hurricane seasonJune 1 to November 30 (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.)1991–2020 climate periodNOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology
Median year homes were built1993 (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Owner-occupied homes79.7% (36,555 of 45,850 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).)2020–2024U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Palm Bay residents148,092 (Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).)July 1, 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates
Average summer high89.0°F (Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Melbourne International Airport (USW00012838), about 10 miles from the city center point.)1991–2020 normalsNOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Figures from public sources. Sample figures show what our live public-data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.

Read the Palm Bay cost guide for auto repair shops

Section 6Questions to ask before you sign

Each question matches a field on our sheets. If a sheet says Not provided, this is where to ask.

  1. What exactly is in the price?Get a line-by-line list: permits, materials, equipment, disposal and cleanup.
  2. How much is the deposit, and what are the payment stages?Each payment should be tied to finished work you can see.
  3. How do you price changes after I sign?Fixed written price per change, or cost plus a markup? What is the markup?
  4. Which warranty covers what, and for how long?Ask for the warranty document itself, and whether it transfers if you sell the house.
  5. Who does the work?Which parts are done by your own crew and which by subcontractors, and are the subcontractors licensed?
  6. Can I see your license and a current insurance certificate?Check the license yourself on the state's license lookup, and ask the insurer to send the certificate.
  7. What happens if I cancel?Before permits, after permits and after work starts: what do you keep, and what do you refund?
  8. When could you start, and what delays the finish?Get the start date in writing, and ask how weather and inspections are handled.

Section 7Frequently asked questions

Which auto repair shops in Palm Bay are included here?

Every active business with enough public data is listed, so you can compare them on the same fields. We compared 15 auto repair shops for Palm Bay. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Southeastern Honda, with 1544 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Which of these auto repair shops in Palm Bay has the best reviews?

Beck's Complete Auto Repair Service has a 4.8 rating from 58 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.

Are these auto repair shops licensed?

We are still checking licenses for this list. Before you hire, look the business up on the state licensing board's website.

How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Palm Bay?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

Section 8Contact businesses

Ask up to three auto repair shops for a quote, or for the details their sheets are missing. We send your request only to the businesses you tick.

Which businesses? (up to three)

We share your details only with the businesses you tick. We may be paid a fee when a request is sent; it doesn't change any sheet, order or label.

Section 9Areas and related reports

Run a auto repair shops business in Palm Bay?

Claim your free sheet and fill in what's missing. It takes about ten minutes. Supplying information is free; paying can't remove accurate negative facts or Not provided labels. Claim or update your sheet