I bought my used car in 2006. The year of the car is 2003. The Souza's…read more Have taken care of my PT CRUISER since I Bought it. Their business is a husband and wife operation. They are kind and caring making sure all jobs are done correctly and everything is explained to the Customer. If something extra needs Work they always explain what it needs and the cost. Because of the care my car has received from the Souza's it is a car in excellent shape mechanically and also the interior still looks really good too! I don't know what the value would be from a dealership. I feel it is worth more than book value.

Do not go to jiffy lube or dealership if you're not using a local auto service like Souza…read moreperformance you are probably paying too much and not getting the services you are paying for. I have lived on central coast for 40 years and Sousa performance is by far the best auto repair/auto service in the region. Well worth the trip to Oceano

I called on 4/2/26 and while I was speaking to a guy on the phone, he hung up on me. I called back…read more7x during the day but the phone kept ringing and no one picked up. I called again the next day and left a message and no one ever called back.

Have a 97 Tacoma, 3.4. Had a problem getting her engine back together, brought her to Tony…read more A day later he's got her running and charged me way less than I thought it was going to be. And, I was so happy I asked him to quote me a new front (bearings and balls) and he honestly said he doesn't do suspension work, and recommended someone else. Honest guy, and know what he does well.

The service requested was within a reasonable amount of time. Quality work at a decent value. Staff…read moreis friendly and helpful. We will Continue to take our vehicles to them for all maintenance needs.

Best auto shop in town! Joe and his team are extremely knowledgeable and they are honest. 10/10…read morerecommend

I am most fortunate to have been introduced to Classic Auto by a friend who is also a long term…read moreclient. Curt has both exceptional hands on skills as well as a deep understanding of the nuances of specialized automotive care. Curt very clearly enjoys problem solving to a full resolution and treats the vehicle as if it was his own. Moreover, he does not limit his attention solely to the presenting problem but inspects the entire engine, suspension, electrical and frame to look for future or unrecognized issues. This level of care and at most reasonable pricing makes Classic Auto Works my go to place for peace of mind automotive care. I recommend Curt and Jimmy without reservation.

I took my 1959 Thunderbird to one of the local repair shops to get the brakes repaired, I was told…read moreby the Mechanic that there was nothing wrong with the brakes which I knew was incorrect especially if you like to stop at stop signs. my neighbor referred me to Curt at classic auto works, so I called to get an appointment and a woman named Sandy answered and seemed more knowledgeable than the mechanic at the other shop, to make a long story short Curt repaired my brake issue and now I'm enjoying driving my classic car. I highly recommend classic auto works.

I've been talking my BMW for a smog for many years now,i trust him, and he is honest!.read more

Very kind, thoughtful, and efficient married couple runs the shop. I believe some of the children…read morealso work with them. What matters is that work is done very well, and quickly. Sometimes I simply drive in to say hello because it feels good to see them. I highly recommend this shop for people who own older automobiles. Mine is 24 years old and runs beautifully thanks to Jose and his staff. My car is a 6-speed manual, and it feels so good to be able to talk on that level with Jose. Bring your car to Meraz for tender loving care and quality work.

Jack at Bob Taylors tune ups is AWESOME! Most honest and best priced mechanic around town. My…read morefamily and I have been using him for years and he's great. highly recommended.

Taylor's was recommended to me by a couple of locals...I was very impressed. Met Jack (the owner)…read moreand he was able to fix my auto problem within a few hours of evaluating. (I had the terrible "check engine light" on). I will continue to recommend his business and happy to refer anyone in automotive repair need. Great job Jack!

I have mixed, but mostly positive, opinions of this business. The staff seemed friendly, and I…read moreappreciate that they took the time to provide a thorough diagnosis of my vehicle. They confirmed that my spark plugs and wires were heavily worn by swapping the spark plug from cylinder 4 to cylinder 6, where the misfire followed the plug. That gave me confidence that the spark plug was the source of the issue. That being said, there were a few aspects of the experience that I think prospective customers should know about. First, the diagnostic fee was $180, which I felt was on the expensive side. I came in already suspecting that the issue involved the spark plugs and wires, so I wasn't expecting such an extensive diagnostic process. After discussing the repair with other mechanics, I also learned that removing and reinstalling older spark plugs can carry some risk on higher-mileage engines because aged plugs can seize or break during removal. Nothing went wrong in my case, but I would have appreciated that potential risk being explained before the diagnostic procedure was performed. Better communication would have gone a long way. I was also told, "I don't want to scare you into not driving this vehicle," while being encouraged to complete the repairs there. If there was a genuine safety concern, I appreciate hearing it, but I would have preferred a more practical conversation focused on the condition of the vehicle and my options rather than feeling pressure to make an immediate repair decision. Additionally, when I asked whether there were ways to reduce the cost, I was told the fuel system service could be postponed and completed later. That made me wish the recommendations had been presented from the beginning with a clearer distinction between what was necessary to address the misfire and what could reasonably be deferred as preventative maintenance. Ultimately, I chose to have the repairs completed elsewhere because I was able to supply my own parts and save money overall. Although Rick's labor estimate was higher ($468 compared to $200 elsewhere), the total repair cost ended up being lower because the other shop allowed me to provide my own parts. I don't believe this is a bad shop, and I think it's a friendly, family-owned business that performs thorough diagnostics. I'm simply encouraging customers to ask questions, understand the diagnostic costs and repair recommendations, and make the decision that best fits their own situation.

Not okay... They charged me a diagnostic fee and told me I…read moreneeded to order a part and pay a lot for labor... so in total it would cost $1130... I called another shop and they said they could do the job for $600 out the door. I had my car towed to the shop to find out the only problem was a dead battery. The new shop charged me $200 and I was on my way with my car still running perfectly a week later. I am so glad I went elsewhere.

We were on a road trip to Santa Barbara and our check engine light went on while on the freeway,…read morewhole car shaking. We pulled off and Tom's Auto Service was the closet shop to pull in. For us, it was a stressful situation as we were traveling with a difficult toddler. They came out and got us in and diagnosed in less than an hour. They recommended a great coffee shop where we could wait, and one of the guys worked through his lunch to get us back on the road. All the guys were kind, honest, and the work was fairly price and completed in less than three hours. Highly recommend them whether you are local or passing through and a problem arises unexpectedly. We are incredibly thankful to them and for such a great experience.

All I did was bring my Chevy 454 in with less than 39000 miles on her , recent repairs that I did…read moreon my Chevy myself was new distributor spark plugs and wires new carburetor fuel pump distributor EGR gasket and service heater hoses , they put some big guy in my RV with a flashlight who spent twenty minutes in my RV whitch is ridiculous , all he had to do was a five minute visual inspection , I could here the owner asking him does it have a vacuum leak , the ass inside my rig managed to get the engine light to come on , this is where I drew the line and threw him out . Beware people this is a dishonest shop they were trying to rip me off .