Guide · Auto repair shops · Lakeland
Hiring Auto repair shops in Lakeland: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Polk in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- Median home value$249,400Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
- Homes built before 199062.8%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 34,476 of 54,896 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
- Households in Lakeland47,816Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.
- Atlantic hurricane seasonJune 1 to November 30Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period · An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
- Median year homes were built1983Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).
- Owner-occupied homes56.4%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 26,956 of 47,816 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
- Lakeland residents125,520Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates · July 1, 2025 · Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).
- Average summer high91.9°FSource: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals · Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), about 6 miles from the city center point.
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Lakeland
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67.9Local Score
Mavis Tires & Brakes
No review trend yet
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67.9Local Score
Tunes-N-Tint
No review trend yet
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65.9Local Score
Tire Kingdom
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Fields BMW LakelandLakeland · ★ 4.7 · 3,655 reviews66.0–no trend yet
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Mavis Tires & BrakesLakeland · ★ 4.7 · 1,669 reviews65.9–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 10 ranking of auto repair shops in Lakeland calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 100 auto repair shops for Lakeland. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these auto repair shops in Lakeland has the best reviews?
First Choice Auto Solutions has a 5.0 rating from 95 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?
Fields BMW Lakeland, with 3655 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these auto repair shops licensed?
10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Lakeland?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.