Bottom line: the shop you're hoping to find I came here to get a simple repair on the rear end of our truck and met with David. He is a real pro, and got right to the heart of the problem and fixed it within just a few days. A big plus for us, is that this is right near where we live and we are certainly planning to go to the shop for more work that we will need in the future If you have an issue, definitely give these guys a call, they are pros! read more

David and everyone here at Westcoast are so nice and helpful! I have been here a few times but most recently I called the day before Christmas Eve and asked for a last minute oil change before I left out of town and they took me the next morning! They even found a nail in my tire I didn't know about and patched it up for me too! I always feel taken care of and feel safe driving away from this place! They are trustworthy and professional and I would definitely recommend! read more

Nothing says family holiday like breaking down with a car full of people and camping gear. Left San Diego at 4:00am to blow past LA and the crowded part of SB early... only for the coolant reservoir to crack right as were in the home stretch. The worst... but David and his team got us in on no notice and worked tirelessly on a car you don't see everyday to find a solution to get us through the trip. So stoked he got us to our destination before sundown, and the car made it back to SD in one piece. Highly recommended. read more

David and his crew are incredible! We took our car into Westcoast knowing was going to be a "fixer upper" situation. We had to have it towed to the shop over the weekend and they were very understanding despite being super busy that week and let us dump a non-running car on them. They took their time looking into the situation and even called to ask a few questions before they gave us the worst case scenario assessment. Totally and old car that had been neglected but none the less the guys were really frank with me and gave us some advice about what to do and some potential options. We decided to just get rid of the car considering how much work needed to be done. This all sounds awful, I know, but David was great and was so flexible as we made arrangements to move the car. Additionally, since they knew we were getting rid of it and taking a loss, David didn't even charge us for the assessment!!! I am a fan of this shop and though our situation wasn't totally positive, WC helped ease the pain by being patient, understanding and generous in a stressful situation. Thanks guys! read more

Called in morning to get my oil pan replaced got it done in the same day. Would definitely recommend this place. Great service

It's difficult finding a good mechanic. I'm always cautious. Noticed a couple of good reviews, it was near by and open, so I decided to call. Unfortunately, I received their "out of office hours" voicemail but decided to stop by anyway. I'm glad I did. David was friendly, informative, honest and the price was very fair. I originally went in for just a oil change for a F250 7.3L, as that is my trial run service, before I commit to any other services. David, did a good job, knew about the engine and what it was going to take. You'd be surprised how many mechanics fail to realize how many quarts go into that oil change and the procedure and quoted me the best price in and near SB. He offered to put his lunch off and get it done, as I came in at 12:30 but I came back a couple hours instead. When I returned to pick up the truck, he informed me of two other services that needed done, which I knew, did indeed need to be addressed ASAP, but had been putting it off. He quoted me the best price, not only for labor but also parts, against all of the other places I had called before. Then said he could get it done in 20 mins. 20 minutes later, he rang me up and talked shop with me for 5 more. He gets my repeat service and a good review, both of which I don't give easily. read more

David and Able were helpful, professional, and clear communicators. They were able to take my car in and have it ready the next day. I had some idea that my car's issues were related to suspension an/or mounting problems and they confirmed those suspicions in their initial inspection. They called me to discuss the issue and the price before moving forward. I would recommend this mechanic to others. read more

Best price I could find to replace transmission in a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. Great work in a timely manner. Thank you David.

Took my Mercedes 99 Mercedes ML320 in since it was leaking coolant. David attended to my car right away and diagnosed the problem. I've had the same repair done on the car at another shop and his price was right on par with the previous work. He had the work done right on schedule too. I very much enjoyed my experience here and will be returning if any other issues come up. read more

I was here in Goleta for a business trip when my own car suddenly stopped on the corner of Hollister and Aero Camino. First time my car has ever broke down. However, I was very lucky to have stopped near a yellow sign with Westcoast Automotive on it. The staff is fantastic, informative, and pleasant to work with. They were so kind to drop me off at work after I dropped off my car. An hour later, I get a call getting an update on what they're doing and what they're going to do next. Another hour later, a solution was made and was ready to get picked up. I'm always wary of car repair shops, but I felt confident in leaving my car there. Definitely two thumbs up! Too bad they're not down in the OC/LA area. read more

Worst repair shop ever!! They don't know what there doing and don't even know how to repair what I took my car in for. This place is a joke and obviously not doing well since they made false charges and didn't even fix what I took it in for. It still had the same issue when I got home called the shop to let them know they didn't do it right. Guess what there answer was we didn't know what it was exactly but we charged you anyway. And we will charge you again when you bring it in to fix it!!! They have no warranty with thererwpaira which means they don't trust there own work to warranty it. I paid over $1400 to them to have nothing fixed. Not honest and don't know what there doing.. Don't take your car here If you care about it and want it to be diagnosed and fixed right. Horrible and to not even make it right after paying all that money is even a worse feeling. Took it to a real mechanic and found out the issues I had paid for weren't even done!!! I'm reporting them to BBB and the city. So much for supporting local businesses I took my car to Ventura to have a real mechanic fix the same problem I took it to this mechanic for to have nothing done. They are Not busy at all and I can see why now! And now know they just make up stuff to pay the shop rent. I should have took notice to them not being busy that says a lot about the business. No mechanics work here just guys who play around on some old broken down cars on there lot. read more

My car's engine was misfiring so I brought in my car to Westcoast a little before closing and they had it ready for me by 3PM today! They also did maintenance and let me know which parts need to be repaired/replaced soon and which parts need to be replaced in a few months. When I told them I will be getting a new car in a few months, they told me which parts will last until then. I appreciated how honest they were with me, rathering than trying to bill more hours in labor. They have very reasonable pricing and great customer service. Definitely will be coming back, thank you! read more

Don't take your car here for routine maintenance. We made an appointment for 8:30AM-9:00AM. It was 10:00AM before they even looked at the car. Car was ready at about 11:55AM. The price on oil change + tire rotation seemed on the high side. I politely let David know that I was disappointed, and that I expected it to take less time when we went to the trouble to make an appointment. He was polite but unsympathetic, and said "this shop isn't for everyone." That didn't stop him from taking our business though... it would have been nice to know that before we made the appointment, hence this review. read more

My car was making a horrible noise in the right front tire and I knew something was wrong. I had called a few other well rated places and they were booked for the day, but I needed the issue resolved fast. So I called west coast auto and they told me to bring it in right away. I had it towed there and within an hour or so the owner, David, had diagnosed the issue: a bolt in my breaks had ruined the pads. He replaced the break pads and had my car good as new within the next 2 hours. I couldn't have been more happy with the quality and speediness of the work, the reasonable price, and the great customer service. I'm relatively new to the area and I think I've found my favorite area mechanic. Even though they only worked on the breaks, I swear the whole car seems to be running better. read more

These guys were awesome! I would definitely recommend them over any other shop in the area. Great prices, great customer service, and great job performed on my car. read more

I took my VW to have David fix a coolant leak, and had the best experience! David is friendly, professional, and honest. He went above and beyond, and I did not feel like I was being taken advantage of. I will be bringing my VW here for my mechanic needs :) read more

David has been working on my daily drivers and race cars for years. No job is too small or too large for Westcoast. His mechanical intuition and honesty are uncommon in this day in age. I refer everyone I know to him. He easily gets 5 stars. read more

I myself am usually a DIY kind of guy but in this instance I didn't have the time or resources to complete the job. So I read some reviews online and made a choice. What an awesome shop they quoted me on the phone in less than 2 minutes and then got the job done for less! I would highly recommend to my friends and family. I handled everything through David who was very professional and very honest. read more

Really great service! A definite go-to in Santa Barbara. Great prices, great customer service, and great mechanics.

This man said he would fix my car that had a broken coolant line and oil mix got into the radiator and transmission. He had the car for a week and he could not completely clean out the oil mix that got into the engine. However, he still charged me $1000+ for something he did not know how to do. I took the car from him and a few days later my transmission gave out. This happened because the oil mix he did not properly clean got into the transmission through the coolant lines. What a waste of my time and my hard earned money. This is not a mechanic he's a clown. Please don't give this man your money he is not worth it. This review deserves ZERO stars. read more

Our sons truck broke down while visiting a friend at UC Santa Barbara. We are not from the area and we weren't with our son. What to do? The tow truck driver gave our son a few options and he chose Westcoast Automotive since it was the closest. Unfortunately his truck had several problems that needed to be fixed. We put our trust in David's hands. He did not let us down. He kept us informed as the repairs progressed. They did a fabulous job! Our son travels back and forth from cal poly to home in Tulare County and it has been running great with all the repairs David and his staff made! Can't thank them enough and you can't go wrong getting your vehicle serviced here. They made a very stressful situation end up with a happy outcome!! Highly recommend them!!! read more

Great experience. Westcoast dealt with my car right away and for a very reasonable price. Did not try to inflate the bill, as I've had happen elsewhere. read more

My mom and I were from out of town and we were driving home from LA, when our car started having problems. We had no idea what was wrong and our "Check engine" light came on. We desperately looked for a mechanic and were really pleased to find the Westcoast guys. It was really close to closing time, but they didn't push us out the door they kindly helped us and really analyzed the car to see what the problem was. (apparently 2 of our 6 cylinders weren't working properly). And in about an hour they got our car fixed and running. My mom and I were so thankful and appreciative. The gentleman that helped us was professional and kind. We would recommend them to anyone that is in the area! read more

From the moment I met David at West Coast Automotive, I got the impression that he was absolutely on top of what was going on and knew what he was doing. He and his staff are extremely courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. My wife was impressed as well. (No easy task, impressing HER....). Never knowing what you are going to get when you take your car to a shop you have never done business with can be a daunting task for even an old shade-tree mechanic like myself. It must be downright intimidating for some that are non-mechanically inclined. This place will put you at ease. I found their service top-notch. I made a phone call, towed the truck, (he told me their rates to tow and they are probably better than anyone else in town.), and about three hours after the phone call, I had the truck back and running good. He even got a heckuva deal on life-time parts and passed it on to me! I highly recommend this shop and no, this is not a paid advertisement! Thanks David! . read more

This was a great recommendation from a super cool driver from Bob Holzer. David is the Real Deal - a first rate mechanic that takes pride in his work. I brought my '77 Chevy Van to WestCoast last week, was given a realistic, honest & thorough diagnosis/estimate within four hours. I was kept up-to-date on the progress - exactly on schedule - and had it back two days earlier (and $400 less) than expected. I've lived in Santa Barbara for 40 years & have always had older vehicles - the parts are usually difficult to find, and most local mechanics have no problem giving customers "the run-around" - not WestCoast. I've never had a better experience & five stars isn't a high enough rating. Do yourself a favor & visit WestCoast Automotive. They seriously take pride in their work & treat their customers with respect. read more

I was visiting from out of town when one of my warning lights popped up on my dashboard. Needed a shop to look at and I didn't want to go to one of the local dealers nearby so I took it to westcoast. Even though there were a couple of cars ahead of me my car was in and out really quick. They have amazing customer service and needless to say if I lived here they would be my go to mechanic. Easy 5 stars read more

David was really helpful and knowledgeable! I brought my Honda in because it had been making a weird noise, and while I was at work he took it all apart and didn't see anything wrong. Didn't try to charge me for anything I didn't need and didn't even want to accept my offer to pay for his time. Will be returning if the weird noise comes back :) read more

If I could give Westcoast Auto 6 stars, I would. I've been going to David's shop for 5 years and am sad to be moving out of state and have to find a new shop now. I'm a young female with zero knowledge of cars, and have always felt wary getting car repairs because I had no idea if I was getting ripped off (it's happened several times in the past). But as soon as I started working with David, I recognized that he is a very honest, reliable, and skilled mechanic. When I told him that I was moving away, he even gave me my final car servicing for free because I'm a regular customer. He's a mechanic I trust and adore! read more

Great, one of the few places open on Saturday. Very friendly and knowledgeable, very reasonable prices.

I took my car there for an inspection before going on a cross-country road trip, and they were amazing. They squeezed me in first-thing that day, and had some minor servicing (A/C and brake cleaning), but didn't charge me at all. They were so friendly and helpful, 100% recommended!! read more