These guys were a total lifesaver for us when our minivan overheated in the mountains on our way through Santa Barbara. They were more than reasonable with pricing, extremely upfront and honest, and super accommodating! I don't plan on having a car break down in the area again any time soon but I'd recommend this place to everyone. read more

Mechanic Glen was awesome. He quickly diagnosed & repaired a problem other mechanics in town wanted to charge much more for. He did what needed to be done & didn't charge us any extra. Great service! read more

Brought my sons car in for an AC problem after being referred by Ian's Tire. Made an appt and dropped the vehicle off They found the issue and fixed the problem. Rates were reasonable and Glen was upfront on rates, service, and time frame. Will use again. read more

These guys are both honest and experienced mechanics. I love to work on old cars but find that they are just so good and fast it just makes no sense. Thank you! read more

My boyfriends car started making some unusual sounds on our road trip, one of the cylinders was misfiring. Since we were planning to drive to Joshua tree and back to the bay we needed to be seen immediately. We called Glenn the morning they opened and explained our situation. He was kind enough to squeeze us in and fix the problem in just a few short hours. The car has never been better! We immensely appreciated the help and would highly recommend their services! read more

These guys helped me out when I was in a real pinch, my truck broke down on the way to work and I had nowhere to go. The fact that they we were already pretty booked up and still managed to make room to fix the clutch on my truck was a blessing, they even managed to fix my truck in time to make my flight even though they didn't have to. Then to make things even better they even picked up lunch while I waited for my truck to be fixed. Their prices are great and the service is better. read more

I have used C & S for several years -- as my car has gotten older, there are inevitable problems that have arisen. C & S has done my clutch (twice), transmission (replacement), and various exhaust services for my import (rattling heat shields, catalytic converter). They have a pretty quick turn-around time, are pleasant on the phone and in person, and have reasonable prices for the quality of service provided. If you have an import, I would highly recommend C & S for auto repair. Ask for Glenn, he's a really helpful guy! read more

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Awesome service. So kind and so efficient. Highly recommend. Mark especially was a pleasure to work with.

Worst attitude by the service writer. Couldn't answer any of my questions. Didn't get my car back as promised. I believe his name was Glenn he has no people skills. And I felt like I was be robbed read more

I had a bit of an emergency & am from out of town. Got caught with a screw in my tire & needed a quick fix to get me back on the road. I stopped four places on the same road here in SB without luck. Was giving up & heading back to the highway when I saw the C&S sign out front. Was a little tricky finding them way back behind the front building, but Mark & Glenn were so wonderfully sweet & even though I interrupted a break time, Mark got up to take care of my car immediately with his black lab by his side. They offered to do the fix free of charge & I couldn't leave without paying. If you need something done I can say these guys are honest, helpful & pleasant to work with. It's just like dads shop back home. read more

The team at C & S Automotive have given great service to my cars for the last 10 years. I recommend them often to friends and family who are always grateful to for the professional, honest treatment they receive. read more

I've been going here for years (along with my entire family pretty much), and we always appreciate the quick and friendly service. Very knowledgeable mechanics, especially when it comes to my diesel. Thanks for the service! ps. Note to newcomers: Yes the shop is down at the end of the long driveway. Once you get down the drive you can't miss it. read more

Brought my car here to get some work done. Glen was kind of a dick. I felt like I was bothering him by giving him my business. When I came back a day later to pick up my car, the repair bill for pretty basic mechanical work was really high. Way to high! I couldn't believe it! I will never go to C&S again and have found a better shop right in downtown SB. I do not recommend this place to anyone unless you like to pay high prices for mediocre work! BOO. read more

I first started coming in to get my Toyota fixed and they seemed pretty good. Not anymore. Got my brakes replaced ($800+) and they are already warped in front two years later. I've never had this problem before in any vehicle I've driven. I had gotten my timing belt replaced (not cheap but had to be done) and when I got home, found a part that was not put back. Sent a picture to Glen and he said to come back right away. I drove back and had to wait about an hour and a half while the dipshit mechanic disassembled the front of my engine again. Didn't give me any discount or really apologize for that matter. So, if you need a mechanic, I highly DO NOT recommend these clowns. read more

I have been going to C & S for years and are practically like family now!! These guys are top notch and know how to make their customers feel taken care of and communicated with. Great prices and just altogether awesome. They are honest and always explain everything clearly. Thanks for being awesome guys!!! read more

We were out of town and our cars brakes went out. Not only were we concerned about price but we didn't want to spend our entire time in SB dealing with car trouble. Glen and his team assessed the problem and had our car back to us in less than 2 hours with a reasonable rate. We are glad we went in!! read more

I have been taking my cars to C&S Auto for close to 10 years. My cars vary in age from 3 - 30 years in age. Mark and his team have been excellent in maintaining my older cars and taking careful care of my new vehicles as well. In all those years C&S has been supportive of financial considerations and give very thoughtful recommendations with respect to repairs and maintenance particularly of my older cars. I spite of mileage beyond 200,000 I have never had a car break down on me while driving - thank you C&S Automotive. Truly excellent choice! read more

While standing on the sidewalk waiting for a friend, I decided to call C&S to check on a repair I needed. When I hung up, I spontaneously blurted, "Wow it is so nice to have a mechanic you trust and know is going to take good care of your car!" And so I knew it was time to get around to writing a yelp. This shop as been taking care of our vehicles for almost 10 years. Whether it's our work van, prius or vintage Mercedes convertible (read really old and in need of a lot of tlc) - they always do a fabulous job and stand behind their work. Even with all that their prices are quite reasonable. Glen has even taken the time to really search out the best possible price for hard to find mercedes parts. I really appreciate this team and I highly recommend them! read more

Mark, Josh and Glen are the very best! They have turned my 77'Int'l Scout into a dream machine with care and always fair. When they feel I need extra help, they gladly give the best connections/ recommendations. They take care of my sons Jeep, always responsive, always best quality. Truly a 5 star recommendation!! read more