Guide · Brake repair shops · St. Petersburg
Hiring Brake repair shops in St. Petersburg: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
Pinellas in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- Median home value$371,100Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
- Homes built before 199080.0%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 113,181 of 141,508 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
- Households in St. Petersburg119,244Source: 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 built1969Source: 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 homes62.8%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 74,915 of 119,244 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
- St. Petersburg residents264,033Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates · July 1, 2025 · Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).
- Average summer high89.4°FSource: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals · Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station St. Petersburg Airport (USW00092806), about 1 mile 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 St. Petersburg
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65.6Local Score
J.C. Auto
No review trend yet
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64.0Local Score
Mavis Tires & Brakes
No review trend yet
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64.0Local Score
Tire Kingdom
No review trend yet
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Mavis Tires & BrakesSt. Petersburg · ★ 4.8 · 2,194 reviews67.9–no trend yet
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Tire Choice Auto Service CentersSt. Petersburg · ★ 4.7 · 1,008 reviews65.9–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 10 ranking of brake repair shops in St. Petersburg 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 20 brake repair shops for St. Petersburg. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these brake repair shops in St. Petersburg has the best reviews?
Professional Auto Repair has a 4.9 rating from 68 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?
Mavis Tires & Brakes, with 2220 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these brake 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 brake repair shops in St. Petersburg?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.