I cannot say enough positive things about this establishment and their staff. What a class act…read moregroup of people, truly. My story is long and rather unfortunate, but the team at Olivera's helped make a bad situation a little more tolerable. Let me explain. I was on a joy ride from San Diego, where I live, all the way up to San Francisco to visit a buddy of mine who I never got to see. I own a 2014 Mini Cooper S Convertible, and it was a beautiful day for a long drive up the coast with the top down. But while passing through the cute little city of Buellton, my car suffered a catastrophic engine failure. I initially thought the alternator died, but that wasn't the case. After inspection at Olivera's, it turned out to be much worse. They (correctly) determined the coolant was somehow pouring directly into the engine and mixing with the oil. The dipstick looked like it had been dipped into a milkshake. Not good. But the car is secondary to the *actual* service I received from the staff at Olivera's. Cars can be fixed. This review is about hospitality. That said, I would fully trust these guys with my car. They've been doing this for many years and clearly know what they're talking about. All car owners worry about being lied to by their mechanic. At Olivera's, I do not see that ever being the case. These are genuinely nice people, and trust goes a long way here. I arrived just shy of closing time on a Friday evening, around 4:40 p.m. Seeing me come off of a tow truck, they immediately broke the tension with, "So, how's YOUR day going?" It put a little smile on my face. I explained the situation and that I would likely be stuck in Buellton for the weekend while the car was repaired. They immediately offered suggestions on where to stay and where to eat. No pressure, no rushing since it was closing time, no macho car talk. They simply heard my story and felt my pain. Bob, one of their mechanics, even offered me a ride to the Motel 6 down the road. That was Green Flag #1. I chose it based on their recommendation. Yes, it's a simple motel, but for my needs it was spot-on. They placed me in the least expensive and most centrally located place in town, with restaurants, parks, and a grocery store nearby, and still only about half a mile from the shop. That ended up being a huge deal because I would ultimately be stuck in Buellton for an entire week. On Monday when they inspected the car, Emmet, the owner, invited me down to see the diagnosis in person. I could immediately see the concern in his eyes and from the mechanic working on the car. They knew the news was bad and delivered it with genuine empathy. They were incredibly gentle with me, which meant a lot. Over the following days I had several phone calls with them and made a few visits to the shop. Each time felt more like visiting family than dealing with a repair shop. Mark, who has been there for years, was always great to chat with. Matt, the future owner, was a really good guy. Chu (I believe that's his name) was always supportive. None of them felt like "staff." This clearly felt like a family operation. Emmet has been an unbelievable support through the entire experience. Even as we shook hands goodbye, he offered to keep my car safely parked in his lot while I figured out transportation back to San Diego. I am writing this review from San Diego while my car still sits in his lot in Buellton. It's unsettling being five hours away from a dead car, but I feel completely safe knowing that it's in their hands. Let this review serve as a huge thank you to Olivera's, Emmet, and the entire staff. Everyone there was exceptional. And from watching other customers come in, it is clear that this is how they treat all people. They treat people like people, not numbers. It truly feels like a family. If you are anywhere near Buellton, I would not take my car anywhere else. EASY 5 stars from me. Not even a question.

Most of the regulars who would go to Steve's Wheels and Tires (Now BUELTON GARAGE) has shifted to…read morehere because the original workers back at Steve's came here. Chu and the others have always gave it their all. Always providing top tier services back to back! Olivera's are lucky to have these dudes on their team.

I brought my 30 year old sedan to Buellton Garage for a diagnostic inspection after the engine…read morenoise and vibrations had increased to unbearable levels. I was ready to let the car go after 3 decades of reliable use. After they (BG) diagnosed several issues, I approved repairs and parts replacement. MY CAR IS DRIVING AGAIN AS IF IT IS CLOSE TO BRAND NEW. My wife is astonished, so am I. 95% of the vibrations are gone. Big thank you to Brandon who coordinated the entire process and to technician Christian who did most of the repair work. Toby also provided detailed information of many of the car's issues. I particularly like that BG provides photo and video documentation with the initial diagnosis and after new parts are replaced. Excellent use of technology! Yes, I highly recommend Buellton Garage.

I had a great experience here! Above and beyond customer service and a thorough explanation of…read moreeverything on the inspection report. I even got to bring home a stuffed bear for my little guy

I called Two Amigos after I had called 2 other automotive repair shops that could not take me. My…read morefamily and I were traveling and needed the car repaired last minute secondary to rodent damage chewing through some wires. Victor, the owner, was so gracious and took my car in and stayed later to have it ready for us same day. He explained and showed us what the issue was and was so honest. We truly appreciated him helping us on a whim. He shared with us he has 25 yrs of experience! I told him we could appreciate a Victor back at home where we live . Extremely pleased with his service.

Back for a transmission service. Wonderful job. Reasonable price. I can always count on Victor…read moreand Gill to do it right.

We were stuck on the side of the road on Memorial Day with a blowout…read more Not only did Diaz Automotive stay open late for us, they gave us a great deal!! So fast!! So kind and professional!!

Refused to take a tire back. Paid 600 for a tire and drove 50 miles and would even give us a 200…read morecredit. It was the wrong tire and he was. Wry adamant about never returning or even a credit. Ugh.

Had an absolutely great experience buying my truck at this dealership, i called couple of days…read morebefore going since it was about a two hour drive for me. I spoke with daisy and she was great, she has a great attitude answered all the questions i had and was very transparent. even offered to send me an out the door price if i was interested. When i got to the dealership everything went smooth, there was no markup price , no extra fees and did not feel any type of pressure that i had to buy the truck. Over all i had a great experience, i would highly recommend this dealership and ask for daisy if you want an easy no pressure truck buying experience. Overall 10/10

Exceptional Experience Defined by Trust and Professionalism…read more I recently purchased a Chevrolet Silverado from Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton, and the experience was truly exceptional. I have always found the car-buying process to be stressful and unpleasant; however, this was the first time it was efficient, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable. My sales representative, Marcia, was outstanding. She demonstrated a high level of professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness throughout the entire process. Communication was clear and timely, expectations were set accurately, and there were no surprises. The level of trust and transparency she provided made the entire transaction straightforward and stress-free. I also utilized the dealership's complimentary vehicle delivery service, which was handled flawlessly. The process was well-organized, punctual, and reflected a strong commitment to customer convenience and operational excellence. From start to finish, this experience set a new standard for how car buying should be done. Rio Vista Chevrolet operates with efficiency, honesty, and professionalism that is rare in this industry. Without hesitation, my next planned vehicle purchase--scheduled for about a year from now--will be with this dealership. 10 out of 10 stars. Highly recommended.

This rental spot is so convenient for small town Buellton. They've got a great selection of U-Haul…read morechoices! We recently rented a truck and trailer without any issue! It was easy to pick up the truck and return it after hours. Their computer system inside was running pretty slow upon pick-up, but we were able to get what we needed.

July 10, 2025 We got a punctured tire a bit north of…read moreBuelton, Turned out to be the metal handle of a bucket. We limped into 101 Auto Shop since it was the first auto repair we saw. Cesar put our car on the lift and started making calls re the correct new tire we needed. We had plans to have breakfast at Ellie's , and figured we could walk. But Cesar, incredibly, told us to use his car and to enjoy the Danish pancakes. After breakfast we went back to his shop, paid a reasonable price and were on our way. Nowadays, you don't find this kind of service or such a trusting person. Thank you Cesar!

For warrantee and service work we have, over the years, taken our 2012 Ford E-350 Super Duty…read moreEconoline based camper van to our local Buellton Ford dealer, Vreeland Ford, to accomplish. Recently the driver side rear wheel would get "too hot to touch" after driving at 65 mile per hour. We took the van to our local "go to" Ford fixer dealer. On 12 May 2022 the Service Department accepted our van; for them to find the reason for the problem and put the cost of that toward the actual repair. Since the van was there, we added an engine oil change and their multipoint inspection to the service order. After two days of not hearing anything, we called the Service Department and find that they decided that they could not work on our van because it was a camper; with tanks and things hanging off the bottom of the van. Nothing had been done. Not even the oil change. Words that we never expected to hear from our "can do" Ford dealer. As mentioned, this same van has had warrantee work and service performed over the past years at the local Vreeland Ford dealer and there was not word one about it being a camper; and that being a problem for them. And it was the same camper van that we brought to our local Vreeland Ford dealer to fix this time. This was a lonely feeling; Ford could not fix our Ford van. Fortunately, a local auto repair shop could. Valley Automotive, 1.3 road miles from Vreeland Ford, took apart our vehicle's suspect parts without any whining and gave us great explanations about what they found. They repaired our Econoline Van without one word about it being a camper; or that being a camper was a problem. It looks like Ford Service told us an untruth about the camper being a problem; or they did not know how to fix our Ford. Thank You Very Much Jim, Mark, and Paul - Chuck & Vickie Sorensen

Friendly service, great pricing - no upselling or overcharging. I enjoyed my experience with this…read moreshop. Thanks much Valley Automotive!

Friendly, reliable and courteous staff with appointments available. They don't try to upsell you on…read moreadditional services but advise you on what services should be done at the time of the manufacturers schedule.

I cannot say enough about Advanced Automotive, and the entire team that works there! John Lopez is,…read morein my opinion, thee best mechanic in the valley! He knows cars, he's honest, and he is extremely kind. As a single older female who knows nothing about cars, I need a mechanic I can truly trust. I can assure you that he is completely trustworthy, and an incredible mechanic. And I might add, his entire staff is unbelievably kind and helpful! I have had a variety of services over the years. From the basic oil change to a rat chewing the wires in my engine. Dead batteries, another rat chewing holes in my air filter. The list goes on. But, I have always known that whatever problem presented itself, John and his team would fix the problem in a timely manner, at a fair price, and with a knowledge that if the problem was not fixed, he would make it right. I cannot say enough about the service I have received there. You will not be disappointed!!!

My Tesla had major issues on a trip to Solvang... and I had to rent a car to get home... It was so…read moreconvenient. Had a car in less than an hour... and when I drove back a week later to get my repaired Tesla, they drove me the 30+ miles to Santa Barbara.. in one of their amazing Electric Vehicles. What a nice Team of people. Highly Recommend for rentals and car purchases!! JOAN

Dan Vreeland at Jim Vreeland won't allow me to return a leased vehicle to his store because he…read morestates there is no room & i should take it to a different dealership when I live less than a mile from this one. According to Ford you can return a leased vehicle to any dealership. I've purchased two vehicles from this store and had nothing but good things to say. I will no longer patronized this store nor tell anyone in the valley to patronize. Filing a direct complaint with Ford customer relations as well.

Owner rich was very helpful in helping solve my 6.0 ford diesel issues, he knowledgeable in all…read moreford diesel trucks. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to service or beef up their current diesel truck.

I requested an oil change and brake work. Mechanics Nick and Andy do incredible consistent work…read more Previous work changing out shocks, installing a 60-gallon tank, fixing some other mechanic's work done with cheap Chinese parts, all professional, fast, and reasonable price. Andy did a special favor solving brake dust on my rims that accumulated over the years that I could not remove (see picture). Rich has a great shop! I highly recommend them especially for my diesel truck.