Lowes Automotive Service, Inc
Automotive
5720 Pinkney Avenue
Sarasota,
FL
34233
(941) 924-8597
Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
We are a full service mechanical repair facility. Oil changes to major repairs, air conditioning, tires, alignments, computer diagnostics, etc.
Services
- Alternators and Starters
- Batteries
- Brake Repair
- Brake System Repair
- Computer Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Flush
- Domestic Repair
- Drivetrain Service and Repair
- Electric Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair
- Engine Performance and Tune-up
- European Repair
- Foreign Repair
- Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Repair
- General Repair (Aftermarket)
- Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Ignition Systems
- Import Repair
- Japanese Repair
- Muffler & Exhaust Repair
- New Tire Replacement
- Oil Change Facility
- Oil Changes
- Radiator Repair
- Scheduled Factory Maintenance
- Service Department
- Shock and Strut Replacement
- Steering and Suspension
- Timing Belt Service
- Tire & Brake Repair
- Transmission & Clutch Repair
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Truck Repair
- Used Car Evaluations
- Wheel Alignment
Languages
- English
Insurance
- Any
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Traveler's Check
- Visa
Staff
Mike Lowe
ASA-ASE 2003 Tech of the Year
ASE Master Tech L1
Certifications & Memberships
2 stars AVA W Featured review
I am a woman. I know nothing about cars. So I have to trust my car service dealer to be honest with me and recommend only what is necessary. Lowes lost me as a customer when they lied to me about "state law" requiring the placement of new tires in the rear.
I bought 2 new tires and they were put on the back. My husband questioned why they weren't put on the front, as the car is a front wheel drive. I called Lowes and asked why and they said it was a Florida state law that new tires had to be put on the rear.
I may be ignorant about cars but I'm not stupid. I called the FL Highway Vehicle Dept. and was told there was no such law. In fact, the new tires should have been put on the front and the front tires moved to the rear. I guess Lowes wanted to take the easy way out by only removing 2 tires instead of 4.
So...Lowes lost me as a customer. They have a nice waiting room. The people there are pleasant enough. But I will not patronize them again. I found a service dealer I can trust. Shame on you!
Sorry about the misunderstanding. There is no law, but the tire installer association requires if only two tires are replaced, they are put on the rear. This is because new tires grip the road much better than old tires. If the front tires grip better than the rear, there is the possibility of the rear tires breaking traction in a curve and causing the vehicle to "spin out of control". It is much safer if the front breaks loose first, no spin! Tire shops have been sued for putting the new tires on the front! I am trying to keep everyone safe! Mike Lowe
1 stars JEN C Verified customer
Mr. Lowe called me back. His employee Pat thought it was OK to text my wife 20 messages..About her nice tan ect. Absolu ... Read More
4 stars JOSH Z Verified customer
This is my second time using Lowe's, which is a recommendation unto itself. The redid the front underbody, stabilizing i ... Read More
1 stars PAM M Verified customer
Great service and personnel
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
As usual, Lowe's provided timely service , including addressing unscheduled tire replacement . Lowe's Excellent service ... Read More
5 stars HOWARD H Verified customer
Our 2000 Pleasureway RV was in need of a check up before taking a trip. We had an oil change, checked fluids, belts, ti ... Read More
5 stars SANDRA S Verified customer
Great Service.
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5 stars STEVE O Verified customer
As always, Lowes delivered quality and affordable service. Shop Manager Pete went above and beyond to track down the pr ... Read More
5 stars ROBYN H Verified customer
I will not go to anyone else for work done on my car! I've been going to Mike since 1989 and have no plans to look elsew ... Read More
5 stars GENE F Verified customer
Very professional service, very good crew. I have alway's thought I was treated fairly and have had no issues with any r ... Read More
5 stars BOB T Verified customer
well done.