RI Automotive

RI Automotive is a locally owned auto repair shop serving Tampa, Florida and nearby communities including Lutz, Temple Terrace, and Seminole Heights since 2000. Our experienced technicians provide dependable maintenance and repair including A/C service, brake repair, suspension work, tire service, and diagnostics, with a focus on efficient problem-solving and clear communication. Drivers trust RI Automotive for honest recommendations and service designed to keep vehicles safe and running smoothly. If you’re searching for “auto repair near me,” visit RI Automotive or schedule your service online—we’re here to take care of your vehicle with professionalism and care.

Located at 9713 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, RI Automotive operates as an auto repair shop serving Tampa in Florida. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto air conditioning service, brake shop, car repair and maintenance service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. The most common schedule is 7:30 am–5:30 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (813) 592-4150. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is riautomotive.net, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 646 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in Tampa.

Tampa 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 Tampa 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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