About Shores Automotive

Shores Automotive is a European and exotic repair specialist in Central Boca Raton. We work exclusively on the vehicles that demand it most: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, MINI, Maserati, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, and Alfa Romeo.


Our focus is accurate diagnostics, honest communication, and repairs done right the first time. You know the full cost before we start. You leave with a warranty. And you deal with people who actually know your car.


Drivers across Palm Beach County trust us because they know the difference between a shop that handles European vehicles and one that specializes in them.

Entrepreneurship runs in the Craven family.


Craven’s dad, Bill Craven, saw a need in Bull Run, Virginia and opened an Esso Service Center in 1953 complete with gas pumps and convenience store. It was a modern marvel at the time, targeting people traveling the nearby highway. They could stop, gas up, and get a snack all at one place. Mr. Craven was also busy wholesaling and retailing tires, which soon led to an opportunity in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia. In 1959, he united with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to become one of the first independent Goodyear shops in the area.


For many years, business was booming, and the Bailey’s store was a top producer for Goodyear. After Mr. Craven’s passing in 1980 at just 60 years old, the family desired to continue Bill’s dream of multiple locations and banded together to run the company, which grew to four stores by 1987. Craven Tire & Auto shops were located in Bailey’s Crossroads, Arlington, Merrifield and Tysons Corner, Virginia and Billy served as Vice-President and Regional Manager.

Billy Craven, Jr. Moves South: Having spent many years visiting Florida, Billy had his own dream to extend Craven Tire & Auto to South Florida. In 1996, Billy and his wife, Cindy (who grew up in Pompano Beach), departed to Florida and the warmer climate of Boca Raton. In 1998, Billy purchased his first shop in East Boca and renamed it Craven Tire & Auto. In 2012, he purchased Shores Automotive.


A True Family Business: Over the years, each of Billy and Cindy’s three children worked at Shores and today it is managed by their son, Will, and son-in-law, Chayce (married to Tori). Tori, their oldest daughter, was an integral part of the business for many years until having children and still assists the company on a remote basis. Billy and Cindy’s youngest daughter, Sarah Jane, is also a part of the team and a true car enthusiast.

Billy Craven has been part of the Boca automotive landscape since 1998. His family's history in the business goes back to 1953. That kind of background does not just mean experience. It means a standard of care that gets passed down.


Billy built Shores Automotive around one principle: find what is actually wrong, tell the customer honestly, and fix it right. He has applied that across six shops over four decades, and it is the same standard the team works to every day. Accurate diagnostics, transparent estimates, and the kind of guidance you would expect from someone who has seen everything.


If you own a European or exotic vehicle and you want straight answers from someone who knows these cars, this is where you bring it.

Billy credits Shores' reputation to finding technicians who share the same foundation: honesty, integrity, hard work, attention to detail, and genuine kindness. 

Conrad, the lead technician and shop manager, has been part of the Shores family since the beginning.


The team uses the finest diagnostic software and equipment to service European and exotic vehicles, and they hold themselves to a standard that shows in every repair.

Four steps. No surprises. Every time.

Free Diagnostic Inspection

We find the root cause, not just the symptom.

Get Clear, Honest Estimate

You know the full cost before we start.

Authorized Repairs by European Specialists

Quality parts, built for your make and model.

Drive A way with a Warranty

Every repair is backed by our 3-Year / 36,000-Mile nationwide warranty.

Features That Distinguish Us

Free rental car with extensive repairs

Cutting-edge alignment machine

Superior diagnostic equipment

Complimentary check engine light assessments

A reservoir of automotive industry wisdom spanning decades

Continual advanced training for all technical experts

Accommodating 6-month financial plan

3-Year / 36,000-Mile nationwide warranty on covered repairs

Complimentary Uber services for utmost convenience

BMW, MINI, and Mercedes-Benz specialists with factory software and support

Factory software & support

Our esteemed establishment is more than just an auto repair shop; it’s the nexus for automotive connoisseurs in Boca Raton. Although we have unparalleled proficiency in BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Audi, Jaguar, Porsche or Mercedes vehicles, we graciously welcome all brands with the same dedication and expertise. With our reassuring 3-Year / 36,000-Mile nationwide warranty, your peace of mind is our utmost priority.



It is our pleasure to collaborate with you, crafting an impeccable service plan tailored to your unique needs and your vehicle’s specifications. For any queries or to experience our esteemed services, please reach out via our user-friendly online scheduling platform.

Our shop is connected with respected industry networks, tire brands, and local business organizations that support the way we serve Boca drivers.

Don't take our word for it. Shores Automotive has 329 reviews on Google at a 4.9 rating. Read what Palm Beach County drivers are saying.

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“I’ve trusted Shores Automotive in Boca Raton for over 10 years, and they consistently deliver top-quality, honest work. They’re not the cheapest shop in town, but they are far more cost-effective than a dealership because they don’t upsell unnecessary repairs.”

Mark L
Mark L
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“Everyone at Shores was great to deal with starting with my initial phone call to schedule service. The staff is professional, polite, and take the time to answer any questions and explain the work they propose. I had an unexpected issue that was not the fault of Shores and they followed up until everything was resolved to my satisfaction and always with a great attitude.”

Michael Novick
Michael Novick
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Shore auto is the most caring repair company and servicing for any foreign car. These guys are kind, reasonably priced and just the best. I never take my Mercedes to the dealer even though I have a warranty. Just to Shore.”

Stacey Englander
Stacey Englander

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Shores Automotive is based in Central Boca and serves European and exotic vehicle owners across the region. Our clients come to us from Delray, Lighthouse Point, Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano, and Boynton Beach, along with drivers throughout the A1A and Federal Highway corridor. If you own a vehicle worth caring for, we are close, and we are the right shop.