Alex is super helpful. Great service. I highly recommend him and his crew. I found them very…read moreprofessional and honest

Needed new tires for my car, but as a single mom was on a budget! I went to three different places…read moreand was quoted about $1300 to replace all 4 tires. Someone recommended I go here. When I arrived I explained that I was looking for something economical. They were happy to help and ordered me 4 new tires that came in the next day for $580! They also stored my car overnight and completed the work before noon! I was pleased from beginning to end with the service I received! I will definitely be a loyal customer as long as I live in SM!

Excellent service! Great work!! I highly recommend to anyone…read more Having cars service! Great People!

Came here for a same day smog check. When I arrived they didn't know who I was or what I needed but…read morethey guided me and told me where to park. When I rolled down the window I was greeted and asked what services I needed. They invited me inside, asked for the keys, and got to work. Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about what they were doing. I was impressed. I paid far less than what I was quoted at other locations and for the level of service I received I felt like I should've paid more. Very happy with the outcome and time spent at their shop. While in the waiting room I heard someone paying for new brakes, another customer paying for an oil change, and another asking about their AC being serviced. They do it all! I highly recommend this location for anything you might need done to your car.

This was one of my worst experiences try to smog my diesel cruz. I have never had a person be so…read morenon communicative. He would ask questions i did not understand, he did not explain himself. I was completely confused. I should have left when my gut told me to. My car didn't pass he charged me 60 dollars and then proceeded to say he will charge 30 more dollars when I brought it back. In all my years I have never had a smog place do this. I felt he was trying to play a scam on me. Taking advantage of a woman. I will never use this place again. I took it to another place and it passed. Imagine that

WORST decision we've made coming to this shop…read more All we needed was a diagnostic on our AC for any leaks. The mechanic said they'd have it looked at within an hour...we check in an hour later and still nothing. We call 30mins before they close, and still no update. We finally talk to the manager of the shop and he agrees to have it done within an hour. The shop told us there wasn't any leaks and they refilled the freon, cost us $450. TWO DAYS LATER, the AC stops working. We took our truck in to the dealership (should've just done this in the first place) and we had a huge leak, needed to replace the condenser, and a freon refill bc of the leak. Dealership was accommodating with the price based on our prior trip to this useless place. I asked the shop for a refund since they DID NOT do their job. The shop gave us back a lousy $150 and kept $300 for "labor". What labor?!! They did nothing, wasted our money for a half ass job. Please do not go there. They obviously don't value their customers.

These guys are incredible. Not only did they go above and beyond to help me diagnose my mini cooper…read more(when they don't even work on minis!) they stored the car for me for over two weeks as I tried to get it sold from afar because I live two hours away. They are beyond helpful, kind, honest, and straightforward- they are genuinely good people. Danny was so understanding and knowledgeable and chill. These are the guys to see

I trust their work and their experience. I know they aren't learning on the job. For any serious…read morework or basic oils changes i absolutely feel comfortable giving it to them. You get what you pay for, if you want to go to some please that charges nothing don't be surprised if it's a rookie working on your car because the tenured or experienced workers left for better pay. 5/5 would recommend it to my friends or mom knowing they don't lie or charge bs fees.

BEWARE, BAIT AND SWITCH! Went today to their location. We received a coupon in the mail for an oil…read morechange for 59.00 dollars which includes a oil filter. We were told we needed another filter and the total would be 109!!! Dollars and we could not JUST get what was on The coupon! Total bait and switch!! Cheats and thieves not honoring the coupon they sent out!!! Save yourself the headache and go somewhere else. What a waste of time!

The good. By appearance the shop looked clean & the staff were kind. I asked what it would cost me…read morefor a mechanic to look at my suspension on my Chevy impala as I suspected it may need some work. I was quoted an inspection would cost me $375. !Needles to say I was surprised at the excessive cost so I left. I then went to another established shop who charged me $80. For the inspection. I doubt that I'll return to Pats again.

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.

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..

Great service very friendly, smog check quick and fast, in and out. I would recommend them to…read moreeveryone, thanks guys :)

Quick and easy smog check for a very reasonable price! Very friendly workers. Definitely recommendread more