Doug Hardy, Owner/Operator

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Lucky for customers, Doug is an overachiever, and is not only ASE Certified, but is also an ASE Masters Technician! What that means to you is that your vehicle is in good hands, literally.  Doug has 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in all aspects, and is also a parts expert.  Additionally, Doug is a Nissan Platinum Master which requires not only an ASE Masters certification but an additional five years of continuous training!   Doug enjoys working on both domestic and Asian vehicles and uses his expertise to beat the prices of specialty shops while delivering excellent value.  His goal is to consistently be the best in the industry and he takes great pride in providing complete auto care that far exceeds industry standards.  Doug knows how important it is to be accessible to his clients in order to answer all of their questions.  He also maintains convenient shop hours and affordable prices.  Doug has recently accepted the position of President for the Business Connections of Clearwater BNI Chapter, further serving the needs of our local community.

Chris Barreto, ASE Certified Mechanic

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Not only is Chris naturally gifted with mechanical ability, but he has applied himself to the rigorous pursuit of 2 years of formal mechanical training, in addition to achieving ASE certification, specializing in suspension and steering as well as brakes.  Add all this to his many years of experience and his work consistently exceeds industry standards.  Chris is also bi-lingual and is able to help all of our Spanish speaking customers.

Listen to What Our Customers Say About Us

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Pinellas Automotive came highly recommended.  I trust them with my car because of their community standing and industry expertise.  I always get excellent service and information that no other mechanic would give me.  - K. Allen, Clearwater

I know Doug's character and mechanic skills are both first rate.  I trust him to be conservative in his repair estimates, an important consideration especially with budgets so tight right now.  - L. Hillery, Clearwater