Great place for smog checks, very reasonable prices, and ALWAYS able to find parking. Waits are short even if there is a line. One of the best bargains in Santa Cruz. :-) :-) read more

Called and they were able to take me on arrival to patch a tire with a screw in it. Michael got to work and in no time I was on my way. Paying the $20 repair bill added to my relief that I wasn't ripped for a bigger charge. So, straightforward, no nonsense and reasonable. :) read more

I had Mission Auto Care, 823 Mission St, Santa Cruz, perform a routine Smog Check on my vehicle today. They charged me $80.00. When I returned home, I looked up California law. A Smog Check service cannot charge over $50.00 for a routine Smog Check, however they are allowed to charge more for the certificate, like around $10. Mission Auto Care will rip you off if they think you are distracted or uninformed. Unfortunately I was both when I brought them my car. read more

We called the morning of a Wednesday when my husband realized our oil was low and they were able to take our car in right away! The oil change only took about 30 or so minutes and was reasonably priced. Michael was very nice and efficient. Happy to have a great place nearby! read more

Went in for a smog check. According to the mechanic on duty, the machine was not working. Inconvenient. read more

I continue returning to Michal and Toni because they experience is always positive one. They are fast and get the work done right on time. No need for appointments either. Although they didn't seem to know it they actually do accept Apple Pay. The little CC machine they have in the garage successfully charged my card using my Apple Watch Here's an example of what it might cost to get an oil change and filter change: Engine Oil 4.5*8. $36 Oil Filter 2876. $5 Tax. $3.75 Oil Disposal. $1.25 Labor. $20 Total. = $65 read more

I called the night before and Mission Auto Care got me in right away the next morning for a smog and oil change. Great value, friendly staff, pretty painless time at the mechanics. I felt they are honest and hardworking people, I will be coming back. read more

Had my 1997 Toyota Tacoma Smog Checked here a while ago and they were fast and friendly (no appointment needed). Just called to have a different vehicle Smog Checked and wanted to use the "coupon" listed on the Yelp page but was told that they do not honor the coupons. I suggest that the coupons showing here be removed to avoid confusion and complaints. FYI, the cost for a Smog and certificate is $70, NOT $49.99 as stated on the listed "coupon". read more

Just went for a smog check, but friendly staff got me in right away. Process could not have been smoother.

These guys re built my engine on my 2007 Subaru Forester. They hooked me up with a good price and texted me updates the whole time . They explained the problems they were fixing really clearly and kept the old parts in a box so I could see what they replaced . They even suggested I go get a second opinion from another mechanic before they did the work. Really good guys I 100% suggest going here they'll take good care of you. read more

Fast, efficient, friendly and reasonable Will be coming here again for a smog test as well as trying them out for other auto services that they offer. read more

Awesome service, always quick, affordable for auto care, and goes the extra mile! I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix, did some research with a few auto shops to replace my brakes and it was most affordable here. read more

I think it is not a right place for consumer to do their auto repair.They did such a poor job with fix my car. They brake my cars lug nut of wheel，and I spend extra money to fix this issue when replace new tire. read more

I got my Toyota Tundra smogged here. I dropped by, thinking that I'd have to schedule an appointment or at least leave it for a couple hours, but these guys did it while I waited. They were fast, friendly, and very reasonable. I'm looking forward to giving them more business. read more

Exemplary service and reliable staff. Couldn't ask for a better job. When we are back in Santa Cruz, we are for sure coming here!

Fast, honest, inexpensive. The dealership for my Subaru told me I needed about $1500 worth of work. These guys said I didn't need most of the work (axle, boot) and did my brakes 50% cheaper than the dealer. They did it in 20 minutes too. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

Tony & his uncle will take care of you. I came to Tony feeling stung & hopeless. It took Tony less time and coat ALOT less money to set things right. I wish I would have come to Tony first. Mission Auto roocks!!! (I was along way from my trusty mechanic back home. I came to Mission Auto AFTER first going to another shop in Santa Cruz more popular, with good reviews. However, after the "other" shop in Santa Cruz charged me ALOT of money, & multiple return trips, the problem with my car wasn't fixed. Mission Auto has restored my faith in good SC mechanic's. ) read more

I like these guys despite their limited English and strong accents makes it a little challenging to communicate. They have been doing my smog check and oil change work for a few years now. They always try to fit me in right away, and the work gets done fast. My repair mechanic is all the way over on the East Side so I bring my car to these guys for anything small. I haven't had any repair work done here so I don't know if the mechanics are good, but it's a great place for maintenance. read more

Shady garage. Don't take your car there. I stopped by to get a smog, the guys working there seemed nice. But then they talked in their own language behind my back. Felt odd and uncomfortable. They then proceeded to smog test my car. Their computer failed to communicate with my truck, it came back saying invalid data from the ODB. I had no check engine light and the truck runs excellent. They ran the test a couple more times, hooking odd things to the car battery, bringing other ODB2 readers over that showed my car had no error codes. They then said they can't test my vehicle. They said if I want to pay $90 they can run a diagnostics on the car. I said, that's a possibility. I then said is it ok if I drive around and come back and re-test. I also wanted to pull the battery, reset the computer on my car, and drive the car to try and help the test. They said that was ok and to come back later in the day. I then drove home, checked my ground connection on my battery and made that better. Seemed a little loose. I also found online at the CA Smog board that my particular vehicle was known to have issues with the smog machines, that they are to just ensure that the check engine light works on the car and it does not stay on after the engine is running. So with that I brought my computer and car back to Mission Auto Care to have it retested. I talked to them and said that my vehicle is identified in the CA Smog bulletin as a known vehicle that has issues with connecting successfully to the smog test computer and to just follow the CA Smog Board's recommendation of checking the check engine light and going from there. They said they did, and that was where it was having the problem. I questioned that since the light illuminates with key on and goes off after the car runs, showing that its working. No codes are given when the computer is read, so I questioned this. I said could you please re-run the test, I made the grounds better and feel It might go through and run this time. They then said they will have to charge me now, and made up some BS saying that each time they fire up the machine they get charged for it which is total BS! There is a screen that says upload the results, I've had other shops test until the issue is resolved. Some say these machines update often and won't work on cars that they use to. In my case the CA Smog Board noted my vehicle was not ODBII compliment with their tests hence the errata that they wanted the inspector to move on to the check engine light / check engine "bulb test". Anyways I've just taken my truck to another garage who are competent with cars. I discussed what happened, showed them the online errata from the CA Smog Board talking about my vehicle having issues, he said he has dealt with these types of issues / cars before and knows how to run the test correctly. With that I would question Mission Auto Care's expertise with working on your car. It appears they can not operate a simple smog machine that has prompts to follow, nor to follow up on simple erratas released to professionals to do their job properly. Mission Auto Car also wasted my time. | Beware. read more

I live nearby and it's a convenient place to stop by without an appointment to get an oil change or smog check. Normally I get my car back in 30-60min. The workers are friendly, yes they're multilingual and will probably speak their native tongue around you so try not to take it so personally. read more

*1 YEAR UPDATE* owner contacted me in attempt to scare me into removing this review. He claims that they performed services on my car for FREE when I have the receipts to prove it was not. He also said I was compensated more than my car's worth (which is a lie) so I should take the review down. Is this the type of mechanic you want to entrust your car with? I KNOW I WOULDNT!!! NEVER AGAIN. DO NOT USE THIS SHOP!! MY CAR WAS STOLEN WHILE BEING REPAIRED AT THIS SHOP ON DECEMBER 15TH 2016!! Let me let you all know that I am an avid yelper! The yelp reviews were what initially drew me to this shop but where do I even begin. Well to start, my car had a check engine light problem along with an overheating problem. I took it into this shop and paid $222 to fix the issue. I tried to drive the car when the repair was done and it was still overheating! So I took it back to Mission Auto and then the next day, I get a call from the owner saying that my vehicle was stolen! The mechanics left my keys in the ignition and due to their negligence, a thief was able to run right into the car and drive off! The car hood was still open and all. I don't believe for a second that they were watching my car carefully otherwise this would not have been able to happen. The car was stolen in BROAD DAYLIGHT (around 12 in the afternoon) and this repair shop is on a busy street!! INCREDIBLY CARELESS MECHANICS. Their insurance is also a pain to deal with! To top it off, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED EVENT. I had a friend who's car was ALSO STOLEN FROM THE SAME SHOP! PLEASE reconsider and use a different auto shop! read more

Needed a mechanic to fix the my Honda CR-V door lock actuator. The Honda dealership gave me a quote for $200-250 to fix it so I decided to try out a local mechanic. They were very reliable and had competitive pricing. I usually have a hard time finding a good mechanic that I trust but I went here on a recommendation from a friend and I'm glad I did! read more

I enjoy coming here b/c the mechanics are always kind, patient, and thorough when servicing my car. I feel like they also provide feedback without trying to get more money out of you... but that might just be me! I've had 3 oil changes here & have had no complaints. Although Yelp says they're open at 8:30AM, they're actually not open until 9AM Monday to Saturday & encourage customers to call their number if service is needed on Sundays. read more

Got a smog here and it was SUPER fast and easy. In and out in 15 min. Will be coming back here again.

I was on my way to head back home from santa cruz and my car was over heated. Luckily i can find this place right off the corner. They told me the problem is the radiator and tell me to come back in 2hrs. So i walked to the beach and come back in 2hrs. Didnt that they did it so fast, they even cleaned my engine a little too, because it was so dirty :). Best thx to the Mission Auto Care team. I dont live there but would highly recommend anyone to come there. read more

Tony the owner and Peter, my technician are awesome. This family business will take care of you and go the extra mile for service. Super convenient location. 10/10 read more

10 minutes from start to finish on 98 Toyota Camry. Called first to see if it was a good time to bring it in; they answered "yes, bring it in." On arriving they immediately started on the check. Best service I have every had on smog checks. This company is also known as "Smog Check Santa Cruz." Will be sure to come back because of no need to drop car off and come back later. read more

thank you so much to mission auto care! they repaired our tires twice when we had run over screws. not only did they save our vacation (we were on our way out for a road trip immediately after), but also they did the repair within five minutes each time for a very reasonable rate. very impressed by the service here and very grateful. read more

Wonderful service! I brought my car in after it started making a terrible noise. They were able to help me the same day, running a diagnostic and quickly figuring out the problem. They called me throughout the day to update me which I really appreciated. The car was done within a few hours even though it needed a lot of work. Wonderful people, I will definitely go back! read more

Love this place! Very kind staff and very reasonable prices. Usually quick turnaround too. Able to walk home if I need to, which is a great convenience. T read more

Don't let the exterior detour you - it's a mechanic shop :) Helped within 5 minutes by two friendly employees. Within 5 minutes my car was plugged in and being tested. My daughter and I say in the car while he performed the test. Price is competitive at 59.99 plus certificate fee. Definitely coming back for my next smog. read more

Mission Auto Care is awesome!! The guys here are great mechanics and provide top notch service. I just brought my Audi in for a smog check at 4:30pm on a Friday (after being turned away from another place because it was "too late") and luckily these guys were happy to help me out. Super grateful to find this hidden gem of an auto shop on the Westside (conveniently located right on Mission, just a few mins from downtown, attached to a gas station). And another lady came in after me to get her oil changed, and when she realized they were closing in less than 30 minutes, she said that she might be able to keep her car there overnight so they could work on it in the morning- but they said "don't worry, we'll do it for you right now!" which I thought was super cool and nice of them. And back to the smog check- it couldn't have gone smoother or been any easier! They hooked up the Audi as soon as I arrived, Tony ran the tests, and I was done in about 20 mins- for $58, an extremely fair price, especially considering the convenience of being able to go in on a Friday afternoon right after I called them and then walking out with a smog certificate, all within less than a half hour time span. I'll be coming back here for all my oil changes and repair services for sure! Thank you Tony and the rest of the Mission Auto Care crew- you guys rock!! read more

One of the most important people in your life besides your parents, friends, children, and so forth is your mechanic. Mission Auto Care can provide you with great mechanics. I have been bringing my vehicle to Tony and the other mechanics for over a year now. They provide wonderful, fast service and are affordable and trustworthy. I would recommend anyone to Mission Auto Care in Santa Cruz especially if they want quality service and honest mechanics. read more

The gentlemen that work at this place are the tops! They are so kind, patient and respectful, but best of all they are really knowledgeable. They worked hard to get my old car to pass the smog tests over the years. Many years ago, they advised me to get certain items fixed (inexpensively) but of course I ignored their advice. It cost me a lot more money at another shop and I believe the repairs would have been done better at Mission Auto Center. I will always use it for to smog my car and recommend that everyone uses Mission Auto Center. Thank You!! read more

I went to this auto repair shop when the previous owner was there. It was great then and it's great now. I had my oil changed and it only cost me $25. Since then I have gone several times, the mechanics have freely given their time to diagnose problems with my car and they did not charge me anything. read more

Tony and the crew are honest, hard-working people that do excellent work. They have been serving both of our Hondas and know exactly what to do. Hate to let out the secret of such a great place. They are modest, honest and trustworthy. Reasonable prices. read more

So thankful we happened upon this shop! On a road trip to the beach, my car broke down in the intersection right next to the shop. Without hesitation (even with a ton of traffic nearby and as the shop was closing, forcing them to stay late!) one of the mechanics helped us push my car into the station. We are so lucky we broke down here because they allowed us to keep my car (and our kayaks on the rack on top) in their garage for safe keeping overnight. The diagnosed and fixed the problem promptly the next day. Tony was the mechanic who worked on the car and took a lot of time to explain the problem and how he fixed it when we picked it up. They are all so helpful and nice and charged very reasonably. Will recommend to anyone! read more

I've been going to these guys for a couple of years now and they're the best. Always upfront, honest, and offer good prices. I took an Audi and a Ford to them regularly and they were great with both. read more

Mission Auto Care is the best! I am young and female and I always feel like they treat me with respect, answer my questions, are open and honest about everything, AND give very reasonable prices. Can't beat it.. read more

Went to these guys because of their good Yelp reviews, but they ended up wasting three days of my time. They were completely taking shots in the dark and were replacing parts for my car that didn't need to be replaced. They told me to come test drive my car and when I showed up and my van was completely dismantled and when I asked for some communication about what's going on with the car the mechanic flat out told me "don't worry about it". Also, they all around are terrible at communicating with you. Found out from the younger worker that it's under new ownership now. Must be why the Yelp reviews are misleading all speaking of mechanics that are no longer working there. They even tried to send me off with a car that still had problems and tried to blame my driving rather than the engine (my car was stalling while driving). THREE days of work and I ended up having them put all my parts back into my car so I could go to a new shop, they were at least cool about giving me a full refund. Went to another shop and had it fixed in 5 hours and I was on my way home after being stuck in Santa Cruz 4 days longer than planned. read more