I had my daughter's 2000 Chevy Tahoe and was returning home from a local tire shop. Seeing that…read moreAdrian still had a customer in the bay and that it was past 5 PM, I figured I would ask him for a quote for a SMOG on the Tahoe. Adrian finished with this customer and gave me an estimate. Not only that, but he also said he could do the SMOG check now (past 5 PM!) as the current customer was leaving! Within a few minutes, Adrian had finished the required State mandated checks, the Tahoe passed, and I was back on the road! Excellent, prompt service provided, for a very reasonable price too! Thank you Adrian! :)

I never had an issue with my car until he did smog test , I had to take to mechanic to fix what he…read moredid . I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE . Owner it's very rude with customers

I found P & L on recommendation from friends. From how easy it was to schedule (online), to the…read moreconfirmation text, and the kind, professional service, I highly recommend them! I was in and out in no time and their waiting area was clean with good music.

I simply took my car in to get it transmission leak fixed two months later my car is burning…read moremelting on fire with the same part that they fixed they wanna double charge me. I try to get a hold of somebody to talk to their management or somebody that can help me above whoever works there because nobody knows anything there. Nobody can ever give me a phone number to a manager to a owner to anybody above them. They wanna charge me again for the same exact part that they fixed and then he lied on my paperwork stated that my battery was leaking when it's not even true. I have all the recordings of his lies and everything that he was telling me and I need proof of my battery being you or they won't fix my car that they want to fix the same part that they fix before and charge me again if I can get anybody to give me the owner's number or anything because they won't help me there

Adorable and reliable. Very good service. I highly recommend them. We were in and out very quickly.read more

New ownership! These guys are GREAT. Easy in and out for a smog or major repair. Completely honest…read moreand such reasonable prices. I sent my truck in and they figured out my problems and communicated with me beautifully. Excellent service. I'm completely happy with my visit for repairs. A+

A Shop With A Heart & Quality Work If you're on vacation,…read moretraveling through the Santa Maria area, a local resident with an unexpected car drivability problem, or just plain looking for an honest, down-to-earth shop that provides quality work, don't fret! There is such a shop that you can trust without hesitation! For the past three years, the repairs and services on my 2012 Ford Escape and 2012 VW Turbo S Coupe have been handled solely at Rick's Car Care, without a worry or hesitation on my part about their qualifications to do the work right the first time. Needless but necessary to state, the estimate and cost of the work to be done are reasonable, not inflated. What makes Rick's Car Care stand out above other family-owned independent automotive repair and service shops? To begin with, it is founded on old-school customer service, honesty, and quality work. Something that is becoming extinct when deep-pocket corporations purchase shops from retiring owners. However, a bright light shines on the answer to this dark auto repair and service scenario: Rick's Car Care! A family-owned independent shop owned by Erick Enright and his wife, Amanda, that remains steadfast in providing great customer service and the highest-quality repairs and services to its clientele. If you are seeking honest, friendly shops that provide quality work, I highly recommend this shop not just as a John Q. Public customer, but also as a former sole proprietor and automotive technician at a local shop.

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.

Had issues with my truck a few years ago. Took it here and they did excellent work at a decent…read moreprice. Talked you through everything they wanted to do and explained how they would do it. Good work here

This place was a great place to accidentally stumble across. Yesterday my car started overheating…read moreas I was driving. I pulled over on 7th street not wanting to drive too far. I noticed online they had an auto repair shop on the next street over. I pulled up and the owner came out, looked at my vehicle and diagnosed it right away. Mind you it's 2:30 in the afternoon. He tells me he has to order the part and he will get it around 430. I get a quoted price which was very reasonable! I also did not have to pay for the diagnostic maybe because the issue was obvious but either way I was happy. I got a call this morning letting me know my car was done. I didn't have a ride downtown so they offered to pick me up. All and all I am just happy to find an honest place that was an affordable option for me. I will be going to them from here on out.

Receptionist is so nice! She's so helpful and they don't over charge you for your service. I got an…read moreoil change and the prices are right.

We just recently heard about Auto Professionals from a trusted neighbor…read more I brought my wife's Toyota in for an engine light. I found the staff to be extremely friendly, personable, and patient. They diagnosed our vehicle quickly and gave us a fair estimate, without attempts to upsell us at all. The repairs were done in a very timely manner and we are very satisfied. We will be bringing all of our car repair needs to them if and when needed.

Took my vehicle in to get a smog inspection and had a fantastic experience. They also had the…read morecheapest smog in town after calling around. $50 is a great deal! Bruce took me right in and had it done in 15-20min. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend for smog.

We've been having quite a few issues with our van, and usually we would go to Santa Maria to get it…read morefixed but our van was not in the best condition to drive to SM so a friend of ours recommended this place and, oh my goodness, it was worth it. We got skeptical as we met Jose as he started naming off so many issues but he wasn't just saying what was wrong, but rather he showed us every single thing wrong with the car. I was very impressed and happy, he had us go under the car and look at the issues, he had diagrams to show how the car works, and he did his best to make sure we were not spending so much money. He was so kind, considerate and very funny. My mom and I were very pleased, unfortunately our van was more of a lost cause, but he had gave us very helpful alternatives to keep our van still going so that we're not spending so much money on a brand new engine. Jose is amazing, he listens, and does his best not to scam customers. Definitely would recommend going to him if your car is having issues, he's thorough and very understanding.

Owner was great! Impressed with price. Highly recommend it. Car went in with a check engine and the…read moremechanic kept it over the weekend to diagnose it. He called us within a day to let us know what it may need and estima on price. It was done quickly.

Finally an honest mechanic. If you want your car repaired by someone who still takes pride in what…read morethey do, take your car to Chris. He won't try to upsell you something you don't need, it's just him and one other guy (Ryan) so no passing the buck, and he also offers other helpful resources such as towing and Uhaul rentals.