I had a really good experience with The Shop. I brought my car in for a diagnostic and repair…read moreservice, and they were straightforward, friendly, and easy to talk to from the beginning. They explained what needed to be done in a clear way and did not make me feel pressured into extra work. The quality of the service was solid, the price felt fair, and the car was ready in good shape. What I appreciated most was the honesty and value it felt like a local shop that actually cares about doing the job right. I would definitely come back here again for future auto repair needs.

The Shop and Curtis deserve every 5 star review they've been given. I have been going to The Shop…read morefor over a year now and have had an unlucky amount of car troubles. Every time I need my car looked at, Curtis is always there to take a look. I have brought my car to him when it felt wobbly, when it needed an oil change/tire rotation, and even to diagnose mystery noises. He dealt with each situation efficiently and effectively. He is an honest and kind business owner and his services are extremely reasonably priced. I trust Curtis completely and that is so rare especially as a young woman bringing her car to a mechanic. I highly recommend The Shop for all of your car's needs.

Great service, Great people,…read more Finished work ahead of schedule. Gave me a ride home. Would have picked me up. Quality of work? It's the first time I have used CenCal, so, time will tell.

My daughter's modified car had to have a its suspension replaced and Cen Cal gave me different…read moreoptions and quotes. Their communication was great and they explained everything along the way. I live in the Bay Area and my daughter goes to school in Santa Cruz so I was nervous about having someone work on it so far away but I felt assured that they were honest and trustworthy. The car is running smoothly and she is very happy with it.

Juan was great at giving me a full understanding of what my Subaru was in need of, what was urgent,…read moreand all the particulars. Good decisions were made and I am road trip ready, with full confidence. I felt it was a respectful and honest service and I give Juan at Rick's the highest of recommendations. Thank you!

Rick's has changed hands and I had no doubt the Rick and Shelley would find the perfect new…read moreoperator/owner. Juan is indeed holding up the stellar reputation that Rick and Shelly cultivated. Integrity, honest expert advice and work. Really happy to be able to take my Subaru to Juan and have full confidence in the outcome. Highly recommended.

My 2008 Audi A3 2.0 has had an intermittent AC issue for as long as I've had it. I'd evacuated the…read moresystem, and refilled it. Had replaced the pressure sensor switch. My next step was going to be replacing the compressor control valve. Finally pulled the trigger on a proper diagnosis and confirmed what I had, long feared, to be the problem--a failing compressor. Even though this wasn't the news I wanted to hear, I was glad to finally have a definitive diagnosis. Hayes had it repaired in less than three hours. They were even willing to negotiate on the price of the part. These guys are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Downright class acts! My car has many other small issues that, if I can't diagnose on my own, will be placed confidently in the capable hands of these automotive magicians :)

I love this shop! They do great work, communication is prompt and easy, the business is well…read moreorganized, prices are reasonable for the high quality, and they will nerd out with me about diesel performance. I recently purchased older VW and their TDI knowledge is on point. Highly recommend!

Did some very bad work on my car. When I asked the owner…read moreabout it, he made several excuses for his mechanic. A few of my friends also had some bad experiences here. Be careful with this place. Very poor service

The mechanic service here is very poor, and the owner is less than honest with his customers…read more If you don't know much about cars, be especially cautious about bringing your car here.

I've been taking my cars to Glenn's Auto Repair for years, and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Glenn…read moreis an incredible mechanic, knowledgeable, honest, and someone you can truly trust. That kind of integrity is hard to find. The entire team is always helpful and accommodating with my schedule, which makes everything so easy. They take great care of not just my car, but my whole family, and that peace of mind means everything to me. I honestly can't say enough about their service or the quality of their work. Highly, highly recommend.

Friendly, honest people who have always taken care of my vehicle. Good for regular maintenance, oil…read morechanges, tire rotations, and more. They are dog friendly too.

Our Volkswagen Tiguan's tire pressure sensor went off while driving towards a family vacation in…read moreSanta Cruz for Memorial Day weekend. I called and set up an appointment with their AI receptionist. The first time I've done such a thing and it was surprisingly easy. I showed up in person and went over the problem. They checked the tire pressure, filled air in the rear tire. They tested the tires, found no leak, and I was able to go on my way after only $25. No hard upsells, just straight forward service. I only lost an hour and a half of vacation time and was able to join the family at the pool. Incredibly thankful for the team here.

Had them do smog check on my 2000 Nissan, took the tech about 15 minutes which was great but they…read morecharged me over $100 for the check. I have been going to them for years but not any more. They clearly overcharged me. Called them up about the overcharge but the person wasn't interested in my complaint.

I chose "SC All Star Body Works" because the owner Sergio Gonzales immediately responded to my…read moreletter (in which I requested an appointment for an evaluation) and caught my attention with his professionalism. I brought the car (Ford Windstar 1998!) on Monday, March 30, 2026... for painting. The rust, especially the roof, was quite advanced. The evaluation was detailed... the price was explained clearly, we negotiated and accepted. Today, April 4, the car was ready! I am very satisfied. Especially, that in addition to the disappearance of all the rusty spots/areas... other small irregularities were also repaired. I was amazed by the meticulous way the owner documented (on company's computer) all the phases of the painting process. A favor for the client. Working myself for many years in an electronics company (design/production), I know well how much work (and love for what you do) it takes! I wholeheartedly recommend the services of the "Santa Cruz All Star Body Works" auto body shop. Thank you, Sergio Gonzales and team. Despina G. S. Aptos

Had the best service in this shop. Sergio and Luis were very knowledgeable and were able to…read moreidentify what was wrong and fixed it super fast!! They are super friendly and helpful in explaining to me about the car issues for someone who is not really familiar with cars. Thank you!!