PriceMyFix tracks verified prices at 73 auto repair shops in St. Petersburg, FL across 17 services— oil changes, brakes, tires, alignments and more. Every price is date-stamped from the shop's own website or verified receipt, so you can see what's current before you call. Pick a service below to compare all St. Petersburg shops side-by-side.
73 shops · 155 verified prices · updated June 2026
St. Petersburg, FL is a Tampa Bay community with 73 auto repair shops actively tracked by PriceMyFix — dealerships, chains, and independent garages mixed. Central Florida's humid subtropical climate means hot summers and the occasional winter freeze. St. Petersburg shops see seasonal volume on A/C service through summer and battery + tire checks heading into winter. Oil change prices in and around St. Petersburg currently range from $10 to $80, with synthetic-blend specials typically clustered around the lower end and full-synthetic jobs at the upper. Tampa Bay independents often undercut chain oil-change prices by 15-30% but require an appointment; drive-through chain specials are convenient but skew higher. Every St. Petersburg price below is date-stamped and sourced from the shop's own website or a verified customer receipt, so you compare real numbers, not estimates.
Oil Change
$15.00 – $79.99
43 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Brake Pad Replacement
$149.95 – $279.99
32 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Tire Alignment
$50.00 – $119.99
24 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Tire Rotation
$19.95 – $29.95
14 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Air Filter Replacement
$24.95 – $35.00
6 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Cabin Air Filter Replacement
$39.95 – $49.99
6 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Wiper Blade Replacement
$19.99 – $39.95
5 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Coolant Flush
$119.95 – $129.99
3 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Battery Replacement
$129.99 – $149.99
3 St. Petersburg shops priced
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AC Service
$89.95 – $129.95
3 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Headlight Restoration
$75.00 – $79.99
3 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Transmission Fluid Change
$179.99 – $199.95
3 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Brake Flush
$119.95 – $119.99
2 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Power Steering Flush
$109.99 – $119.95
2 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Spark Plug Replacement
$149.95 – $159.99
2 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Fuel System Cleaning
$79.95 – $119.95
2 St. Petersburg shops priced
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Engine Diagnostic
$79.95 – $85.00
2 St. Petersburg shops priced
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58th and Central Automotive
independent · St. Petersburg
A and A Tires and Repairs
independent · St. Petersburg
Action Imports Repair, Inc.
independent · St. Petersburg
Alens used cars llc
dealership · St. Petersburg
Andy's Automotive, Inc.
independent · St. Petersburg
AutoNation Ford St. Petersburg
dealership · St. Petersburg
AutoNation Ford St. Petersburg
dealership · St. Petersburg
AutoNation Ford St. Petersburg Service Center
independent · St. Petersburg
Bert Smith Automotive
dealership · St. Petersburg
Big John's Brake & Alignment Service
independent · St. Petersburg
BILL TIRES LLC
independent · St. Petersburg
Bob Lee's Tire Pros
independent · St. Petersburg
Brewer's Garage
independent · St. Petersburg
Cao Tires & Rims
independent · St. Petersburg
Crown Acura
dealership · St. Petersburg
Crown Buick GMC
dealership · St. Petersburg
Crown Cars
dealership · St. Petersburg
Crown INFINITI
dealership · St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg drivers have access to roughly 73 auto repair shops within the city limits and surrounding 25 miles. That density means most owners can find a qualified independent shop within a short drive, and the competitive pressure keeps quoted prices in a tighter band than smaller markets.
Independent shops in St. Petersburg typically charge $110 to $140 per labor hour. Franchise shops sit slightly higher at $120 to $150. Dealerships run $150 to $200. Across all 17 services we track, the median price difference between the cheapest and most expensive shop in the same city is roughly 30 to 50 percent on identical work, so shopping around pays.
Florida and Georgia heat shortens battery life. Most batteries installed in St. Petersburg fail after three to four years, compared to four to six years in milder climates. Brake-pad wear is also accelerated by stop-and-go traffic, with city commuters seeing pads at the lower end of the 30,000 to 70,000 mile interval. Coastal humidity adds corrosion to brake hardware and exhaust components after about five years of ownership.
The cheapest shop on a price comparison page is not always the right pick. Five checks separate the shops worth your time from the rest.
Routine maintenance in St. Petersburg runs $30 to $130 for an oil change, $150 to $300 for brake pads, $80 to $130 for an alignment, and $25 to $45 for a tire rotation. Larger jobs like coolant flushes and battery replacements typically cost $100 to $200. Quotes vary widely by shop type: independent shops are usually cheapest, then franchise chains, with dealerships charging the most for non-warranty work.
Yes, by a wide margin for non-warranty work. Independent shops typically quote 20 to 40 percent below dealer pricing on identical services. The price comparison on this page lets you see exactly how each shop type prices the same service. Dealers retain an advantage for in-warranty repairs, recall work, and procedures that require manufacturer-specific scan tools.
Every price carries a Last Verified date taken from the shop's own website coupon page or a customer-submitted receipt. Most shops update their published pricing monthly. We re-scrape verified shops weekly and surface the most recent verification date next to each quote so you can confirm the price is current before you call.
Most quick-service jobs (oil change, tire rotation, battery test) accept walk-ins at chains like Take 5, Jiffy Lube, and Mavis. Brake work, alignment, and any repair over an hour of labor usually requires an appointment, especially at independent shops with limited bay capacity. Call ahead during peak Friday and Saturday hours.
Not automatically. The lowest price is a starting point, not a decision. Cross-check the shop name on Google reviews before you book and read the one-star reviews specifically. A shop $30 cheaper that does shoddy brake work costs you more in the long run. The safest play is picking the lowest price among shops with a 4.0-plus Google rating and 50 or more reviews.
