Billy's Auto Repair & Towing
Billy's Auto Repair & Towing is a family owned, full-service auto repair shop on S.W. 29th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, and it has served the Gainesville area since 1964. The shop's ASE-certified mechanics work on all makes and models, foreign and domestic, and the service list runs from engine and transmission repair through brakes, auto air conditioning, alternators, starters, batteries, belts and hoses, power steering, suspension, shocks, front end work, exhaust and mufflers, radiators, water pumps, timing belts, fuel injection cleaning, tune-ups, tires and oil, lube and filter service. Computer diagnostics and check engine light diagnostic testing let the team read the codes and trace a fault to its root cause rather than guessing at it. Billy's also runs a 24/7 towing operation with a fleet of trucks, including a flatbed for vehicles of any make, model or size, and it offers lock-out service for drivers stranded outside their own car. Two customer-friendly policies sit alongside the repair work: free towing with all major repairs, and free pick-up and delivery service for car repairs. The shop offers discounted rates on oil changes and free safety inspections, and it describes itself as known for fair dealings and reasonable prices. Shop hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, while towing is available around the clock.
Services
Engine repair
Repair or replacement of essential engine parts in foreign and domestic vehicles, including rebuilds where repairing the engine makes more sense than replacing the car.
Transmission repair
Automatic and manual transmission repair, plus transmission flushes and clutch work.
Brake repair
Brake inspection and repair covering rotors, pads and the wider braking system.
Auto air conditioning repair
Vehicle air conditioning repair, along with heater service, cooling system service, radiators and water pumps.
Alternator repair
Alternator, starter and battery work to keep the charging and starting system reliable.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
4515 SW 29th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
FAQs
How long has Billy's Auto Repair & Towing been in business?
Billy's Auto Repair & Towing has provided quality auto repair services to the Gainesville, FL area since 1964. The shop is family owned, and its team describes more than five decades of experience in the auto repair industry.
Do you work on foreign vehicles as well as domestic ones?
Yes. Whether you have a foreign or domestic vehicle, Billy's Auto Repair & Towing works on all makes and models. The service list covers engine repair, transmission repair, brakes, auto air conditioning, alternators, starters, batteries, suspension, exhaust, tires and routine maintenance.
Is towing really available 24 hours a day?
Yes. The shop's towing services are available 24/7 throughout the Gainesville, FL area, and a separate 24-hour towing line is listed on the company website. A breakdown never happens at a convenient time, so the team aims to reach you quickly no matter the hour.
What does the towing service cost, and is any of it free?
Billy's offers free towing with all major repairs, and free pick-up and delivery service for car repairs. For other tows the shop describes its emergency towing as available at an affordable rate, so call for a quote on your specific situation.
Can you tow my vehicle on a flatbed?
Yes. The fleet includes a flatbed truck, and the team is able to tow vehicles of any make, model or size. Flatbed towing is generally better for your vehicle because it does not create uneven wear during transport. Lock-out service is offered too if you are simply locked out of your car.
What information should I have ready when I call for a tow?
Have your location including any cross streets or nearby landmarks, your vehicle information such as make, model, color and license plate number along with a description of what is wrong, and your contact information. Many insurance companies will reimburse you for towing, so keep the receipt.
Do you diagnose a check engine light?
Yes. The shop can complete a thorough check engine light diagnostic test, reading the codes so the mechanics can find the root of the issue and repair it properly. Computer diagnostics are part of the standard service list.
What are the shop hours?
Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Towing services run separately and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.