Mon–Fri 8:00–5:30  ·  St. Augustine, FL
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St. Augustine, FL · Since 1985

Honest auto repair from three generations of Oldhams.

Family-owned and family-run. We do engine, transmission, brakes, diagnostics, and the everyday work that keeps your vehicle on the road — done the right way, explained straight.

40+
Years in Business
3
Generations
5★
Google Reviews
ASE
Certified Work
What We Do

Mechanical repair — top to bottom, bumper to bumper.

From a rough idle to a rebuilt engine, we handle the mechanical side of your vehicle. Our specialties are brakes, suspension, and tires — but we do it all. No collision or paint — just real repair work done by real mechanics.

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Brakes, Suspension & Tires

Our specialty. Pads, rotors, lines, struts, shocks, alignments, and tire sales & service — safe steering, stopping, and rolling.

E

Engine Repair

Diagnosis, timing, gaskets, rebuilds, and everything in between — gas and diesel.

T

Transmission & Drivetrain

Fluid service, clutch work, diffs, axles, and full transmission replacements.

D

Diagnostics

Check engine lights, charging issues, electrical gremlins — we chase them down and tell you what's actually wrong.

A

AC & Heating

Florida heat is no joke. Recharges, compressors, blend doors — get cold air back.

M

Maintenance & Tune-Ups

Oil changes, fluids, belts, hoses, plugs — the stuff that keeps it going.

Please note: we do not offer collision repair, auto body, or paint services. We refer body work to local shops we trust.

What To Expect

Built around how you actually use a shop.

No games. Drop it off when it works for you, pick it up when it's ready, and know it was in good hands the whole time.

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24-Hour Drop-Off

Bring it by after hours — keys in the drop box, lot is secured overnight. We'll take a look first thing in the morning.

ASE

Certified Technicians

ASE-certified work from mechanics trained on modern vehicles and modern diagnostics — not guesswork with a scan tool.

24/24 Parts Warranty

Parts we install are backed by a 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty — whichever comes first. Real coverage, not fine print.

Family Owned · Three Generations

A shop built on a handshake and kept on reputation.

Chuck Oldham opened the doors in 1985. His son Johnny grew up in the shop and still stops in most days. Shafer — Johnny's son and the current owner — keeps it running with the same values the family started with: tell folks the truth, do the work right, and charge a fair price.

  • Straight answers — we explain what's wrong and what it'll cost before we start.
  • Quality parts — NAPA, ACDelco, Jasper, and other suppliers we've worked with for years.
  • Work done once — warrantied labor and a 24-month / 24,000-mile parts warranty.
  • Local and loyal — most of our customers have been with us for decades.
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What Folks Say

Three generations of customers, too.

★★★★★

"Been taking my trucks to Oldham's since Johnny was behind the counter. Shafer kept the place exactly how it ought to be — honest work, fair prices."

— Placeholder Customer, St. Augustine
★★★★★

"Diagnosed a problem two other shops couldn't figure out. Fixed it the first time. That's all I want from a mechanic."

— Placeholder Customer, Anastasia Island
★★★★★

"Family shop feel. They tell you what needs doing now and what can wait. I don't trust my cars with anyone else."

— Placeholder Customer, Crescent Beach
Now Hiring

Are you a mechanic? We want to talk.

Good mechanics are getting harder to find — the trade has shifted, and not many folks are coming up through it the way they used to. If you've got the skills and you're looking for a steady spot in a family-run shop (not a high-turnover chain), come work with us.

Fair pay, real work, and people who'll have your back. Drop by, give us a call, or send a note — ask for Shafer.

  • Looking for experienced mechanics — brakes, engine, transmission, diagnostics.
  • Open to apprentices who are serious about learning the trade the right way.
  • ASE-certified shop — we'll support continued training and certifications.
  • Steady, year-round work in a family-owned shop that's been here since 1985.
Request Service

Tell us what's going on — we'll get back to you.

Fill out the form and Shafer or one of the guys will call you back, usually the same day. No online booking games — just a real conversation about your vehicle.

Talk to us.

Call during shop hours, or send this form any time. We read everything that comes in.

Address322 State Road 16
St. Augustine, FL 32084
HoursMon–Fri 8:00a–5:30p
Sat by appointment

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