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Sparks Computerized Car Care

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Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(2,587 Reviews)
92

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ReScore Reviews

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Original Review
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
4
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2.3
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92
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Since 1987, Sparks Computerized Car Care has provided motorists in the Bradenton, FL 34205 area with comprehensive auto repair services that include 4x4 Services, AC Repair, Alignment, Brakes, Car & Truck Care, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, and Engine Maintenance. Our goal is to Since 1987, Sparks Computerized Car Care has provided motorists in the Bradenton, FL 34205 area with comprehensive auto repair services that include 4x4 Services, AC Repair, Alignment, Brakes, Car & Truck Care, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, and Engine Maintenance. Our goal is to offer the best services available at affordable prices to get you back on the road in no time. ...more

Categories
Auto Maintenance, Auto Repair, Car Maintenance
Contact
(941) 746-7763

Business Hours

Mon
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun
closed
* Eastern Time (Us & Canada)
1310 39th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205
Sparks Computerized Car Care's Reviews
Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5Overall Rating 4.9/5
4.9
(2,587 Reviews)

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Dave T.
Bradenton, FL
Dodge Pickup
ReScore Review™
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/09/2026
verified customerVerified Customer
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overcharged for work done
Shop replaced a single battery cable for over $1170.00 and vehicle still doesn't run. Full Diagnostic that was supposed to be $169.00 before work began wasn't done. Shop wanted to just keep installing parts and inflating the bill all the while not effectively diagnosing the problem. shop tried to inflate the bill again to $1,700.00+ with no end of charges in sight. ( I opted out) All I get when I contact shop is a blizzard of computer spaghetti. No way I'm accepting a $1,170.00+ bill for a single battery cable that didn't even require the removal of major parts to install. Vehicle still doesn't run. I'm entitled to a substantial refund of a sizeable portion of my bill. I'll take responsibility for tow bill to the shop and the installation of the cable and the cost of the part, but beyond that the rest needs to be refunded to me. There's no shop on earth that can justify over a $1,170.00 bill to install just one simple to install battery cable. Sorry folks, but I'm not that stupid.

Original Review
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
09/05/2026
0
Would like to speak with business owner
I called Sparks regarding my truck which wouldn't start. I agreed to a tow to the shop for a $105.00 and a full diagnostic for a $169.00. Couple or so hours later shop contacted me saying it would be a little over $900.00 to repair so I consented for the shop to start work. Well, not long after that shop contacted me saying it would now be over $1,700+ to fix and they still didn't know all that was wrong with the vehicle. So I opted out of anymore work and had the vehicle towed back home for another $105.00. I received a new battery cable and 2 cheap fuses no full diagnostic for a final bill of $1,170.29. I feel I'm entitled to a refund of a substantial part of my bill. A thousand bucks + for a battery cable ? Don't think so. Owner please contact me concerning this. Dave Taylor
Patrick B., Owner from Sparks Computerized Car Care responded on 09/09/2026 07:09 AM

Confirmed Time Rate Description Tech Name Qty Extended Sale Price List Part No Mfg Code Added From Category Cost Est. Parts Size Purchased From
TOWING TO SPARKS <None> $95.00 $95.00 Miscellaneous $55.00
Over Mileage Charge @ $6.00 Per Mile inv# 240530 <None> $15.00 $15.00 Miscellaneous $10.00
1.00 $169.95 ENGINE - ANALYZE [B] Teele, James $169.95 $169.95 Diagnostic $0.00
Additional Diagnosis, Parts, Or Repairs May Be Required. <None>
CONCERN; crank no start     DIAGNOSIS; Found someone cut positive cable to alternator , hooked it to negative post of battery then hooked alternator positive post to positive make shift body ground.  good chance it burned up some or all modules. need to correct wiring and recheck system . replaced both cables and found needs engine computer to get started and recheck     RECOMMENDATIONS; REPLACE COMPUTER THEN RE CHECK <None>
CUSTOMER CALLED BACK AT 8-31 AND STATED CAR WAS INVOLVED IN LIGHTENING STRIKE AND HE DID THE WIRING. THEN HUNG UP ON ME. MADE COMMENT <None>
0.00 $169.95 45 Point Safety Inspection Teele, James $0.00 $0.00 Maintenance $0.00
2.31 $169.95 Wire trace- Teele, James $499.95 $499.95 Electrical $0.00
+FuseTeele, James1.00$17.48$17.48$17.48$11.85PAL2140BPLITO`Reilly Auto PartsElectrical$6.99$0.00
+ Hansor Multi-Purpose Fuse Teele, James 1.00 $10.20 $10.20 $10.20 $8.16 7825378 B30K PARTSTECH - NAPA Auto Parts Electrical $4.08 $0.00 Napa Auto Parts - NAPA Auto Parts
+AZB DW460B - Duralast Duralast Battery Cable DW460BTeele, James1.00$67.16$67.16$67.16$59.44DW460BAZBAutoZoneElectrical$33.58$0.00
TOWING TO SPARKS - towed back to customers house - 6001 Promenade Ct - invoice # 240719 <None> $95.00 $95.00 Miscellaneous $65.00
Over Mileage Charge @ $6.00 Per Mile <None> $15.00 $15.00 Miscellaneous $0.00
Sir you Created a problem by wiring your Truck which resulted in multiple problems,We put the wiring back to factory that you hooked powers To Grounds and that took time!!! This is your Service order and all notations. Im sorry there will be no refund as we spent about 6hrs repairing your wiring and tracing what parts were effected. The computer is shorted, we can only diagnose what you bring!!! Thanks for Patronage!

Patrick Brinker
Owner/Gen manager
941-746-7763
Patrick B., Owner from Sparks Computerized Car Care responded on 09/10/2026 07:28 AM

We had to put back everything you screwed up when you did the Wiring !!! You Positive Battery To Body Grounds!!! And had the back of the alternator Grounded!!! You could have shorted every module in the Truck!!! Worse you could burnt your comlpete Truck up!! Thank God the fuses blew!! You have no body to blame but yourself!!!

Patrick Brinker
Owner/Gen manager
941-746-7763
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