Clarke Automotive

09/18/2026

★★★★★
"Very kind and welcoming. Clear on what everything was when I had questions and fairly priced."
- L. K.

09/17/2026

Ever feel like oncoming traffic is beaming straight-up stadium lights into your retinas? You're not imagining it! A recent report digs into the worst headlight glare offenders and explains why blinding LED headlights are getting harder to avoid on roads. From tall trucks and SUVs sitting higher at eye level to misaimed aftermarket bulbs, nighttime driving can feel like a gauntlet. Read the full breakdown to see why headlight glare isn't going away anytime soon.

If your own headlights look a little misaligned, hazy, or dim, bring your ride by the shop. We'll make sure you can see clearly without blinding everyone else!

Pickups and luxury SUVs top the list of worst headlight glare offenders — one exceeds the IIHS safe limit by over 600%. Here's the full ranking.

09/16/2026

★★★★★
"This is not our first time to Clarke, yet the first time with my 2023 Mazda CX5. All I’ve had to do so far is oil changes and air filter changes for maintenance.

I was told by Ferman Mazda Brandon that my vehicle needed $3800 in repairs ASAP; that it wasn’t safe to drive because of a suspension “gasket” than was worn. What?! A gasket or bushing doesn’t last even 50k miles!? The dealership also wanted $500 to water test my vehicle. There was a funky smell like mold/mildew with NOthing wet inside my car. Sunroof drain tubes worked perfectly. So dang frustrating!! I didn’t have faith in them.

Becky with Clarke Automotive is my new bestie! We’d talked several times about my husband’s vehicle. She personally checked for the smell several times as well as the mechanic. We decided to sanitize the a/c condenser. That helped.
Nothing the dealership said was necessary was. Not one thing.

All this to say, Clarke Automotive and their entire staff are exceptional!! Becky and Billie Jo are excellent front people for the company. They are personable, knowledgeable and honest as well as appreciate and honor the owners of the company. Go to Clarke Automotive in Brandon. You’ll be glad you did and so will your bank account."
- C. Y.

09/15/2026

Here’s a little secret about your car battery: extreme summer heat actually causes the damage, but the first cold autumn morning is what finally knocks it out! Most batteries last around 3 to 5 years. A battery test from our team checks your battery's health percentage so you can swap an aging battery on your schedule (not on the side of the road)!

09/14/2026

★★★★★
"I recommend Clarke to anyone and everyone who asks. I've been a customer for over a decade. They are honest and don't try to upsell or anything like that. And they stand by their work. Thanks Matt and Team for all you do!"
- A. D.

09/13/2026

The First Day of Fall is right around the corner! What is your absolute favorite thing about driving in autumn?

A) Cruising down scenic roads to look at the fall foliage
B) Cracking the window for that cool, crisp breeze
C) Apple c***r & pumpkin patch runs
D) Finally turning off the blasting A/C!

Whatever your fall plans are, make sure your brakes, tires, and wipers are ready with the help of our team! 🚘✨

09/12/2026

★★★★★
"They do a great job and are efficient. Becky was great too."
- M. S.

09/10/2026

Did you know resting your left foot on the clutch pedal while cruising is one of the fastest ways to kill your transmission? Even the light weight of your foot can disengage the pressure plate just enough to cause microscopic friction and massive heat buildup. Over time, this glazed friction material ruins your clutch disc! This is a friendly reminder to keep that left foot on the dead pedal until it's time to shift!

09/10/2026

★★★★★
"First time using Clarke. I needed standard 75k mileage services and the dealer rates were shocking, even for a dealer. AI (Gemini) recommended I try Clarke. They got me in immediately, did quick work, and charged me at least 1/3 less than the dealer. Very prompt and courteous. Their automated system kept me updated with texts throughout the repair process. Upon check out, they provided a list of future services which I told them I likely needed, and those costs were about 1/2 of the dealer rates. Very good First impression."
- S. G.

09/08/2026

Besides your registration and insurance card, what is the ONE thing permanently living in your glove box? 👇

Whatever you keep in there, make sure your car's owner manual is handy for fuses and fluid specs!