Norman & Tracie Klooster are the owners and operators of Gulf Coast Auto Glass Service, headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. This is a highly regarded Auto Glass Shop company in Manatee County.
Norman has over 38 years of hands on experience. Tracy has over 12 years of experience as well.
Some of the services the Gulf Coast Auto Glass Service provides include: All Automobile Glass Replacements & Repairs, including RV’s and Custom Glass, and they provide Free Mobile Service for convenience. They also service water leaks in their local shop.
When it comes to providing expert Auto Glass Shop services, nothing takes the place of experience. Norman began working in the Auto Glass business 38 years ago and started Gulf Coast Auto Glass Service in 1976.
One of Gulf Coast Auto Glass Service’s goals is to provide their Manatee and Sarasota County clients with professional, high quality, and affordable services. People often choose Gulf Coast Auto Glass Service because they are a family owned local mom & pop shop passed down from the past generation that provides genuine care for their customers and treat them like family, they are timely and efficient, and attentive which ensures excellent customer service.
The result, one of the most successful Auto Glass Shop companies in Bradenton!
What do their customers think?
David Dean – “Very fair price, quick service and nice to deal with. Had a broken back window in an old truck and they did it cheaper than another company wanted for replacing it with a used one. I don’t normally write reviews, but this company deserves our business.”
Matthew Thompson – “I had a difficult windshield to replace where other places would not touch it. Gulf coast happily did the replacement. I highly recommend.”
Having owner operated experts, like Norman & Tracie providing knowledgeable and expert care is an asset to Bradenton and Manatee County, Florida.
Business owners take risks and often work long, exhaustive hours to service their clients. There are freedoms in owning a business, but these freedoms come at a cost. Rarely acknowledged are business owners like Norman & Tracie Klooster that employ people and ensure their staff are paid continuously. Sure, people earn their wages through their time, hard work and skills, but let’s take a moment and thank Norman & Tracy for having and continuing the business ownership game that allows people an opportunity to produce and earn those wages.
Need Auto Glass Shop service? Give Gulf Coast Auto Glass Service an opportunity by visiting them at 1515 10th St W, Bradenton or by calling them at 941-748-4666.
In addition to running a successful Auto Glass Shop business, Norman & Tracie support The Palmetto Charter School. They were also featured in their local newspaper; The Bradenton Herald, when they received the 2019 People’s Choice Award.
So from the staff of Local Search Force that runs the County Advisory Board
Norman & Tracie Klooster, you are highly commended for your service to the residents of Manatee County, for having and maintaining a business that adds to the financial well-being of Florida and for your willingness to participate in social betterment activities.
Well done Norman & Tracie Klooster!
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