Great place - I've been here a few times. I appreciate their honest assessment of what needs to be…read moredone and what doesn't. Very competent mechanics. They did my brakes which was comparably priced with better parts so overall better value. I came back for engine issues with my daughter's older car which they diagnosed and then fixed. When other issues appeared later (no fault of theirs), they replaced the part at minimal cost waiving most of the cost. Would recommend to anyone.

Amazing service, honest investigative inspections, reasonable prices and friendly smiles. Eric is…read moreto owner, (I believe) and has suggested upon bringing my Ford F-150 in for the 100K service that we change belts and spark plugs. He said he would be doing a differential oil change too. Upon inspection he said that they took out a spark plug and it looked fairly new, then took out another one to make sure it wasn't just one plug changed. He said it appears all the plugs were changed recently and we didn't need to spend money redoing that. The differential oil was changed recently too. He could easily have changed both of these, and charged me to increase his revenue, but chose honesty. It's a rare find to know that a mechanic company stands behind their reputation of honesty. I highly recommend Fairview Motors if you are wanting peace of mind knowing you are dealing with an honest company.

Great place! Eddie is such a kind man and explaining everything to me. I went here to get my AC…read moreflushed and sunroof plug cleared and everything was great! As a woman who doesn't know much about cars he did a great job and keeping me in the loop with what he did. The woman at the desk was also very kind! Would recommend and great pricing!

Eddie, the owner of Simply Automotive is such an honorable man. I was at jiffy lube for an oil…read morechange and I was told I had leaks, and my breaks where needing to be replaced and that my air filters needed replacing. Out of curiosity I came to eddie because I've had great experiences here, jiffy lube is just convenient and so close to home. Eddie laughed and said my breaks were perfect. Then he said the easiest way to tell if you have a leak, he asked do you have assigned parking? Is there any fluid in your parking spit when you leave? I said no. He laughed and said YOU DONT HAVE ANY LEAKS!!! What a great man.

Excellent and honest service took care of my daughter in college and she was able to travel back…read morehome in a breeze

~1/15/2026~ Highly recommended Javier's Old Town Garage to…read moreanyone who is looking for great,reliable,affordable & great quality work.. I've been to a handful of mechanics and I have to admit that Javier's shop is by far the best. Javier him self is amazing and super down to earth, thank you for your service. My 91 GMC truck is back on the road and running great

I can't recommend Robert enough. He's beyond reasonably priced, efficient, and does incredible…read morework. Will take my Honda to him forever. There's no better place to go for a Honda or Acura than Dimauro's

I don't live in SB county anymore but Robert is/was the most honest, knowledgeable, reliable…read moremechanic I've ever dealt with!

Justin and his team are the most honest, reliable, and proficient set of mechanics/technicians that…read moreI've ever dealt with in Santa Barbara County, hands down! Highly recommended if you want great service with the best price. Tom Cantella

We have a big panel van--a Ram Promaster--and had a one-vehicle accident in Montecito while on our…read moreway from San Diego to the SF Bay Area. This happened around 5pm. I looked for local mechanics and Airport Motors was highly rated so we managed to get there despite stuff hanging down below the front bumper. Justin the owner was there, about to close up, but he was willing to help. A lot of shops just want to work on smaller vehicles than our 9 1/2 ft. tall RV, and they only want to pop & swap defective parts for new ones, but what we needed was help jury-rigging our damaged front end so we could get home 300 miles north of them. We have a second alternator for running the RV part of our van that hangs sort of below the front bumper, with a plastic shroud protecting it a bit. Justin was able to put things together with zip ties enough for us to get home, and was conscientious about making sure the jury rig would be sturdy enough to get us home. It was. And his price was more than reasonable. Overall we had a great experience with Airport Motors. It's close to the Santa Barbara Airport and 101.

I cannot recommend Manny highly enough…read more My daughter was near UCSB when her car started having issues, and as a parent, that's always a stressful situation -- especially when you're not physically there to help. Manny immediately took her car in and got to work diagnosing it right away. That alone meant so much. What truly stood out was his honesty and transparency. He was fair with pricing, extremely thorough, and took the time to fully explain everything that needed to be done. He even provided photos and videos so we could clearly see what was going on. There was no pressure, no upselling -- just straightforward, professional guidance. In a time when genuine care and integrity can feel rare -- especially in the automotive world -- Manny went above and beyond. He treated my daughter with respect, took extra care to make sure she understood everything, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. If you're anywhere near UCSB and need a mechanic you can truly trust, Manny is the one to call. Thank you again for your honesty, professionalism, and kindness. It does not go unnoticed.

Emmanuel is a champion, and a real dad, and he makes you feel like he's your dad because he makes…read moreyou feel that you can rely on him. (A positive compliment here btw). For a curious individual like me, he's willing to explain to me everything that he is fixing, the characteristics of each diagnosis, and when you can LEARN what he did on your car by him showing you that this is his thought process, you know he only hits you with facts and "experimental data". My car turned off its ignition on its own because the computer detected something was off, he topped off the car for me to save my engine, and charged me practically nothing. Then, my rear wheel's brake failed catastrophically on a Friday night right after I got off work. I texted him if he could fix the car for me on Saturday since I had to go to work on Sunday, and he did. I brought him my car on *Saturday* at 9:15 am, and 12 hours later it was completed. Car is moving steadily, no problem whatsoever! Later he billed me x amount. I felt like he deserved a great tips so I tipped him, and asked if I could get a receipt, and only by looking at the receipt did I realize he gave me a 20%+ discount. Not only am I getting quality service out of it, I also got educated on what the indicators are in car problems! Earlier today I brought my car in for a quick checkup, and he gave me another awesome lecture and taught me how to identify certain leaks, and basically had me identify it, so that I learn to do it myself! Manny is a GEM!

1000% YES Honest Knowledge and Fair pricing! I was referred to come here and I see why…read moreThey took care of exactly what I needed did it quickly and without an appointment too! Car issues are gonna happen we know that I'm feel blessed to have found this shop! So Thankful to ALL the staff here from the receptionist to the guy who fixed my car!! Thank you for getting me back to my day and on the road again quickly and without beating up my pocket book!

EZ Automotive is the shop you've been looking for!…read more I've been bringing my 2011 Hyundai Elantra to John and his incredible team at EZ Automotive for years, and I wouldn't trust my car with anyone else. When I was first searching for a mechanic, I combed through reviews looking for honesty, skill, and real customer care. When I found John, I immediately felt I was in the right place, and every visit since then has confirmed it. John is the kind of mechanic everyone hopes to find: honest, thorough, and patient. He always takes the time to explain what's going on in clear terms, and he works with me to prioritize the most critical repairs while being sensitive to my budget. That level of respect and transparency is rare. On my most recent visit, I thought something might be wrong with my car. The team called me in quickly, and when I couldn't make it, they even followed up a week later to remind me. They test drove my car, checked everything thoroughly, and added a fuel cleaner at no charge just to make sure things were running smoothly. Whenever something doesn't feel right, they go above and beyond to identify, diagnose, and resolve the issue. It's not just John. Tiara in the front office is always professional, kind, and makes scheduling simple. She makes you feel welcome the second you walk through the door. Together, they've created a shop where you know you're in good hands and that they genuinely care about their customers. What really stands out to me is that John and Tiara feel like family. You can tell just by talking to them that they both have strong family values, and that means a great deal to me. It says so much about the kind of people they are, and it shows in the way they treat their customers. If you want a shop that combines honesty, expertise, and genuine customer care, look no further. EZ Automotive has given me complete peace of mind about my car, and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a mechanic they can trust for the long haul.

Great service at a great value, always kept my Tundra in perfect shape. Will return and refer.read more

Ken's Automotive has saved my car yet again! When no one else could tell me what was wrong, or…read morewhen the dealership wants to charge over $2000 for a simple repair, Ken's Automotive has had my back again and again. This last time they helped me diagnose an issue, and helped me find the most cost effective way to get the job done. Truly appreciate their kindness and service every time!