About Us

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Our Bradenton Auto Repair Shops’ Story


For over 50 years, Begley Auto Repair has been proud to serve Bradenton, Florida, and the surrounding communities. As a family-owned and operated business, we’ve built our reputation on trust, quality, and exceptional customer service. 


Tony Begley got his start as a teenager, working alongside his father at what was then Al Smith Shell (now Begley Auto Repair Manatee Shell) while attending Manatee High School. Back then, he never imagined he would carry on the family legacy. But today, Begley Auto Repair operates two full-service locations on Manatee Avenue, serving drivers throughout Bradenton and nearby areas.


Over the decades, we’ve grown into a business that can meet the needs of every customer, whether you’re new to the area or a long-standing client. We focus on the details that matter, delivering precise diagnostics, quality repairs, and reliable maintenance, while also giving back to the community that has supported us for generations. From sponsoring local youth sports and Little League teams to supporting charities and local initiatives, the Begley family and the team are committed to helping Bradenton thrive.


Having weathered everything from the gas shortages of the 1970s to today’s changing automotive landscape, we remain deeply rooted in our community. At Begley Auto Repair, we treat your vehicle like it’s part of our family. When you bring your car to either location, you can trust that it will receive the care, attention, and professional expertise it deserves.


Our Vision


Begley Auto Repair has a vision to be the leading auto repair shop in our local community. We believe in building strong relationships with our customers and earning their trust. Our goal is to always provide our customers with accurate diagnostics, quality repairs, and unbeatable value. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for your vehicle, just as we would for our own family.

The Team

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The Begleys


Tony Begley is the proud owner of our two Begley Auto Repair locations on Manatee Avenue in Bradenton, FL along with three gas and retail stations. His son, Adam, heads up our retail operations. We have and always will be a family run business serving this great community we call home. In addition, we are committed to treating our customers just like one our own family members. Drop in and say hello as we love to hear from customers and members of the community!

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Jason, General Manager


Jason has been in the business 30 plus years. He has been married to his wife, Adrienne, 16 years. They have one son, Jason, who is 29 yrs old. Jason started his career as a technician at Begley Auto Repair working his way up to service manager and now serves as our GM. In his free time he likes to go fishing, work on building projects and spend time with his wife. He also enjoys going to the race track and watching Florida State football.

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Nikki, Service Manager, Westway Shell


Nikki has been with the Begley Auto Repair team for 4 years now. She takes care of the customers and is known for going above and beyond to help anyone when needed. Nikki does our Facebook Social Media to keep everyone updated on what's new. In her free time, she likes to visit different places and try new things. She enjoys hanging out with friends, going to the beach, and going to the Bradenton Motorsports Track. She loves old school cars and mostly when it's football time she likes to watch her Dallas Cowboys play! But, most of all, she loves being a mother and spending time with her boys.

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Cece, Service Advisor, Manatee Shell


I have three kids - enjoy hanging out with my kids and bf on the weekends making memories. Going to car events or exploring new places. Originally from MD but have lived in Florida almost 15 years. I used to race dirt bikes and love anything with wheels. I currently drive my dream car, my Mustang. Classic muscle cars are my favorite.

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