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.

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.

Super nice people always getting the job done.! If you want reliable and friendly service go here…read morecouldn't tell you another shop in Santa Maria that compares!

We have trusted Kevin Jaekels and Kevin Pule for many years for our cars. Always great service,…read morehonest diagnosis and recommendations. Great local shop

I've been coming here for years!! Fast, friendly, and excellent service! I did not have an…read moreappointment but within 10 minutes of opening, my car's SMOG check was already being taken care of. The value is great, and they have signs posted with their prices so there are no hidden fees. I will continue coming here every time! Cesar's team is gr, and I know if You communicate with them, they will do their best to help.

Went in for a smog check. Passed no issues. A few things recommended but wasnt the point of taking…read moreit in. Next day driving passenger noticed water coming into the floor of the passenger side. As the day progressed more was visible. Took it to BMW. Paid for diagnostic. They found that they AC evaporative drain was plugged with a tire lug nut. They stated is was malicious, as this doesnt happen by itself. Indicated if in shop within a day or so likely the cause. Only shop it was in over the last 4 months was Cesar's..

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.

Came here after German auto works screwed me over multiple times on my Audi and you guys got me all…read moreset up! Amazing customer service!

Thank you all the way from San Diego, CA - The Rizzoli Team of Santa Maria taking care of business…read more We are a shop located in San Marcos Ca. The North part of San Diego. One of a clients was in need of some help with some repair that our shop initially did. Since Centric Auto Repair had a Nation wide warranty - Rizzoli and there mechanics we able to diagnose and repair the issue all in one day . It was on a Friday. Generally shops are fighting to finish mechanical repairs from the begging of the week, so I though it was going to be tough to find a place to help. out now mutual customer lives in Santa Maria area, I hope she finds her new auto repair shop with Rizzoli Automotive. Thank you for kindly working on her Volkswagen Passat. God bless your team!

Kelly is just great. He has helped us with our business vehicles, when we had no idea what was…read morewrong. He diagnosed the problem and even helped source the parts (older cars, needed to look at junk yards). He is timely and very fair for the price. The fact that he rolls up with his entire garage in his mobile trailer is so helpful....especially when you don't think you should be driving the vehicle until it is fixed. I would HIGHLY recommend.

Super knowledgeable and honest. He comes to your front door with a HUGE mobile workshop which is…read moreamazing when you have kids or no extra car!