This station for decades has always had a pretty good reputation for service and smogs. Knowing it…read morehad been sold in recent time I still did not hesitate to take my car here for the bi annual smog. Welp, my car didn't even make it that far as a check engine light came on and I was told there was no point in doing the smog as it would not pass until the death red light was extinguished. The guys here were very helpful and knowledgeable. Lorenzo explained by physically showing me under the hood what needed to done, how long it would take and how much of my life savings would be drained to complete this. While the dollar amount is high, for not having my car ever seriously serviced, I understood why. The decision to leave my car was easy , as Lorenzo's effort and time to educate me and explain in detail what needed to be done was comforting, I was confident my car was in great hands. While they had my car, Lorenzo called and said he noticed I would need an oil change soon and asked if I wanted him to do it as he had the car opened up already. I was hesitant at first, but just had him do it as I did not want to make another appointment in a couple of weeks for oil. Finally, a couple of days later and I was picking up my car. Lorenzo went over what he did. Took the time to show me what he changed out. Compared my parts to the new ones he put in , and it was like night and day, or clogged to unclogged. Let me know how my MPg's should show a difference and let me know of a couple of other things I should get done for safety reasons or looked at without any pressure of them doing it. I checked out with the cashier, paying exactly what I was quoted and the owner was so nice in giving g me a discount on my after the fact oil change. As I was leaving the owner, Gus came out and thanked me personally for trusting them with my car and for my business. That was awesome and memorable as now days, it's rare anyone says thank you or shows gratitude, and maybe even more rarer that it would be the owner of an establishment. Finding a service station that is trustworthy, knowledgeable, transparent , has integrity and fair in pricing is just as rare. But here it is. If your car is in need of any type of service or needs to be looked at, come see the guys at Old Orcutt Kwik Stop first. If they cannot fix it , they will advise you on who can , and at the very least, you will leave a little more knowledgeable about your car then when you first drove in. And as an added bonus, you might have a great chance of meeting the new owner Gus, guaranteed, he will make you smile.

Came in with a super annoying alarm sensor issue, and Chris not only was immediately attentive, but…read morehe solved the problem within 10 minutes. So grateful that I didn't have to go spend my afternoon at a car dealership to have a fraction of the help. Highly recommend supporting our small-town mechanic shop!

We were on a road trip to Santa Barbara and our check engine light went on while on the freeway,…read morewhole car shaking. We pulled off and Tom's Auto Service was the closet shop to pull in. For us, it was a stressful situation as we were traveling with a difficult toddler. They came out and got us in and diagnosed in less than an hour. They recommended a great coffee shop where we could wait, and one of the guys worked through his lunch to get us back on the road. All the guys were kind, honest, and the work was fairly price and completed in less than three hours. Highly recommend them whether you are local or passing through and a problem arises unexpectedly. We are incredibly thankful to them and for such a great experience.

Great prices very happy with the work and attention to details. I had a smog done and had a great…read moreexperience with the shop

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!

I went to Jaeckels Automotive after my daughter getting some outlandish diagnosis from a…read moredealership. They said brakes were dangerously in need of replacement and catalytic converter was 'trending down' and would need replacement. Jaeckels inspected the vehicle and reported that the brakes had at 20k before they even needed to be looked at and, as I suspected, the catalytic converter was fine and you can't test them to rate as trending down. I appreciated the honesty and the integrity to give the facts when we would have been accepting of brake jobs and been unaware they were not needed now. The dealership put my daughter in a state of fear because they said the brakes were so bad they were unsafe. She even postponed a trip until we could get them taken care of. Jaeckels has earned my future business and my respect for their business practice. I recommend Jaeckels without hesitation.

After searching all over Santa Maria for someone to install running boards on my 2024 Toyota…read moreTacoma, I called 3 Carnales Automotive and am I ever glad I did. Without hesitation Roberto told me to bring in my truck and they would install the boards. It took him just under 2 hours to install and he was the cheapest in town also. Would I recommend them to my friends and family, ABSOLUTLY. Friendly and professional.

On July 22nd my Astro van broke down and both Tony and Roberto jumped on it quickly to get me back…read moreon the road. They confirmed the work done and ordered the correct belt and even did a multi-point inspection to ensure no more issues on my way home. Thanks guys!!

Amazing quality! The Owners are very kind and professional all the way through and their pricing is…read morevery competitive! They are very attentive to detail and are able to accommodate your every need! Even found out they service motorcycles too! Everything you need in one place! I will definitely be back! Thank you guys!

Although I have a good repair shop just down the hill from me, living by myself akes a drop &…read morepickup a pain. My 2017 Subaru 3.6R Outback Touring had an issue that would have required towing thru my Auto Club membership but I decided to give a mobile mechanic a try. George was very responsive and got to y car quickly. He was courteous and very knowledgeable. No hype, very professional. I highly recommend him and will definitely be using him for the three cars I own.

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.

I called and asked Cesar if he could do a smog check on my Toyota 4Runner. He said be there in 30…read moreminutes. I showed up on time and he was done with the smog check in 8 minutes. Excellent timely service. He was nice and recommended other maintenance and even a window repair guy for the crack I have. The smog check was $10 cheaper than the other popular smog stations in town and way better customer service.

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!

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.

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.

Not okay... They charged me a diagnostic fee and told me I…read moreneeded to order a part and pay a lot for labor... so in total it would cost $1130... I called another shop and they said they could do the job for $600 out the door. I had my car towed to the shop to find out the only problem was a dead battery. The new shop charged me $200 and I was on my way with my car still running perfectly a week later. I am so glad I went elsewhere.

Drove all the way from Santa Maria b/c of their 4.9 stars &152 reviews on Yelp! After faithfully…read moregiving my business to a local dealership for years, being charged for things I didn't need & poor craftmanship - I took the leap & researched independent car repair companies. Greatly appreciated Brian and Christopher for getting me an early appointment which allowed me to drive safely to San Diego for my dad's VA Doctor's appointments. They were kind, personable, honest, efficient, and reasonable. I'll be back! Mil gracias.

Just passing through town and check engine light came on. Super helpful and friendly staff checked…read moreit for me despite being fully booked. I can see why they have such great reviews