Best Auto Mechanic Schools In Tampa Ranked For 2026

Classes run 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays during the 12-month program.

Students must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license.

Instructors are ASE Master Certified. Students take exams covering engines, brakes, electrical systems, suspension/steering, and basic maintenance and safety.

After successful program completion, students entering an Automotive Service Management Technology AS program are eligible for 19 articulated credits.

Training is listed at the main campus on North Tampa Street; the separate North Campus listing remains subject to accreditor approval.

The day program takes about 16 months for 1,800 hours. The part-time evening program runs approximately 18 months for 1,050 hours.

Day classes run weekdays, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with August and January starts. Evening classes run Monday through Thursday, 6–10 p.m., starting in August.

Daytime training lists ASE areas A1–A8; the evening option lists A1, A4, A5 and A6, covering engine repair, steering, brakes and electrical systems.

Manatee lists total program estimates of $7,950 for the day option and $4,732 for evenings, including the itemized supplies and required expenses.

Both options require a state background check within 20 days of the program start. The basic skills assessment is due within six weeks unless exempt.

Technology 2 requires 750 hours. Enrollment requires completion of the 1,050-hour Technology 1 program or demonstrated mastery of its outcomes.

Students must own the hand tools used in these ASE-based programs.

The 300-hour engine performance course uses compression and cylinder leakage testers, engine analyzers with oscilloscopes, and four-gas analyzers in vehicle diagnosis.

The 150-hour automatic transmission course includes disassembly and inspection on training aids, plus diagnosis, repair or overhaul projects on late-model vehicles.

The program lists minimum satisfactory academic progress of 70% and a minimum attendance requirement of 90%.

The light repair route requires 600 hours and serves dual-enrolled high school and postsecondary students. Technology 1 is 1,050 hours, followed by Technology 2 at 750 hours.

Traviss classes meet Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m., at 3225 Winter Lake Road.

The Traviss section lists Florida resident costs of $2,420 for light repair, $3,868 for Technology 1 and $2,903 for Technology 2.

The automotive page describes first-come admission for adult applicants aged 16 or older, following any required CASAS assessment and a counselor interview at Traviss.

Completion of Technology 1 is required before entering Technology 2, whose course plan covers engine performance, transmissions, drivetrains and air conditioning.

The postsecondary vocational certificate is listed at 1,800 clock hours and approximately 16 months.

Program costs cover tuition, lab fees, materials, tools, a toolbox, books, and an ASE certification test.

All students sit for at least one ASE test before graduation; passing the test is not a graduation condition.

The Nissan Technician Training Academy provides factory-specific instruction and apprenticeship opportunities for students pursuing Nissan or INFINITI technician work.

The college states that NTTA participants can apply the vocational certificate toward an Industrial Management Technology AS degree.

The program page lists January 2027 as the next start and marks the application window open.

The program runs 1,800 clock hours over 20 months, normally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; summer hours may change.

Students must be at least 18 and hold a valid Florida driver’s license.

Training uses a computer-managed laboratory and hands-on work; the page identifies the program and its instructors as ASE Master Certified.

CASAS scores of 239 in reading and 241 in math are required before graduation unless a listed exemption applies.

Technology 1 contains 1,050 hours across service assisting, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems and engine repair.

A separate 150-hour heating and air-conditioning course can be added to the certificate hours and allows students to test for HVAC 609 certification.

The 2026–27 schedule describes a ten-month, full-time program with weekday hours of 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

The fee sheet updated August 3, 2026 estimates $6,878.55 for Florida residents, including $5,008.55 in tuition and school fees and $1,870 in additional expenses.

Additional expenses include a $1,760 tool kit. Uniforms are priced individually, with three to five recommended.

The 750-hour Technology 2 program accepts students who have completed Technology 1 or can demonstrate mastery of its outcomes.

Students practice ring-and-pinion replacement and setup, alongside disassembly, inspection and reassembly of late-model drivetrain components.

The August 2026 supply list includes an injector harness noid test set, ignition tester, compression set and fuel-injection pressure gauge set. Prices shown are based on Snap-on student pricing.

The August 6, 2026 sheet estimates $4,645.69, including $2,190 tuition, $1,290 lab fees and $1,053.19 in supplies, uniforms and tools; items are subject to tax.

A statewide agreement connects the program with Automotive Service Management Technology A.A.S./A.S. study.

Instruction covers parts and service lookup, invoice completion, and maintenance procedures as well as vehicle diagnosis and repair.

Students supply basic hand tools, at least two work-shirt-and-jeans uniforms, safety glasses, and leather work shoes with nonskid, oil-resistant soles.

Program fees include ASE registration and one certification test per year; students can purchase additional tests.

Completers may receive articulated credit toward aligned certificates, AAS degrees, or AS degrees at participating Tampa Bay Career Pathways Consortium institutions.

The faculty listing includes ASE Master Certified technicians and an instructor with 30 years of GM dealership experience.

The course runs 600 hours, or approximately nine months, and focuses on automotive maintenance and light repair.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 4:30–9 p.m., at Plant City Adult School, 1 Raider Place.

Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid driver’s license.

Training prepares students for the ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair G1 exam and covers electrical accessories, alignment, and heating/cooling systems.

The program page states that registration is open for the fall 2027 Automotive Light Repair class.

The 1,050-hour program is listed as three semesters, or 1.5 years, at 20 hours per week.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 4–9 p.m., at 17050 Spring Hill Drive in Brooksville.

Students wear work pants or suitable shorts, a shop top, oil- and slip-resistant closed-toe shoes, and clear safety glasses.

The stated basic skills requirements are grade level 10 in math and level 9 in reading and language, to be met before program completion.

The college identifies Automotive Service Technology 1 as approved through the ASE Education Foundation.