University Tires Plus

University Tires Plus is a family-owned and operated automotive repair shop proudly serving Sarasota, Florida, and the West Coast of Florida since 2003. We are the only independent Tires Plus in the area, offering complete automotive repair and maintenance services for all makes and models. From oil changes and brakes to diagnostics and major repairs, our experienced technicians provide reliable service at competitive prices with great discounts. We are conveniently located in Sarasota between Lockwood Ridge Road and Tuttle Avenue, behind Duffy’s, and are committed to honest work, quality repairs, and treating every customer like family.

University Tires Plus is one of the auto repair shops listed in Sarasota, Florida. The business is registered at 2975 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto air conditioning service, auto radiator repair service, brake shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Sarasota, shops are busiest on Monday mornings and before holiday weekends, so a mid-week appointment gets a car seen faster. Labor rates across Florida vary by neighborhood and by shop type, from small independents to dealership service bays, and mobile mechanics now cover many routine jobs in the driveway. Before authorizing a repair, ask for the estimate in writing, whether the shop warranties parts and labor (12 months / 12,000 miles is common, some offer more), and whether it can provide a loaner or a shuttle. Check the listing for hours, the makes the shop works on and its Google rating, then call ahead, since walk-in capacity is limited at smaller shops.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. The most common schedule is 7:30 am–6 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (941) 359-0202. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, universitytiresplus.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 621 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. Getting around Sarasota is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Florida's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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