Westside Auto Repair

(117 reviews)

Hector and crew not going anywhere else…read morehonest, fair and timely took extra time to diagnose a random thing. 2022 Tiguan

Brought my 964 in for a few repairs (typical nonsense with old cars, AC, CEL, minor oil leaks)…read more Great communications, excellent diagnostics, finished on time. Really pleasant people. Place is full and busy with antique Porsches.

Santa Barbara Tire & Service Center II

(21 reviews)

Junior and his crew are top notch mechanics. They love what they do and it shows in the quality of…read moretheir work and the honest, friendly customer service that seems to come so naturally to them. I live in LA and got a new set of tires from them on my way through Santa Barbara. They did such a good job and because junior (the owner) was so cool - I drove back to Santa Barbara the next time I needed a tune up. Well worth the drive. No one likes spending money getting work done on their car, but if you have to, you might as well give it to an independent business that does better, more timely, more affordable work than its corporate-chain competition.

Great service. Super fast. Super great guys is working there…read more Would highly recommend!

Figueroa Street Complete Auto Care

(111 reviews)

Great work at a reasonable price. I made the appointment the day before. Hector seemed a bit gruff…read moreand bothered at first, but warmed up to become a very knowledgeable and kind Service Advisor. As promised, my wife's 4Runner was aligned correctly within 1 hour. I waited comfortably with free Wi-Fi. Our experience was so confident and well done, I will have my son's vintage Chevy Truck towed in, hoping it's not an extensive project. Highly recommend Stay tuned for an update on the old truck.

Figueroa Automotive Got me in n out for my free brake inspection . Look for Hector he was…read moreinformative and made this experience one of kind .A genuine person helping his customers.

Oren's Automotive

4.7

(110 reviews)

Truly cannot recommend this place enough!! Recently had my car here and they were kind,…read moreprofessional, and transparent! My car was in the best hands and I am so grateful to everyone at Oren's for their time and professionalism. It's clear they take pride in their work and care about their customers. I highly recommend Oren's Automotive to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy service. I'll definitely be coming back for any future maintenance or repairs!

To make it clear, I did not receive any service from this place. My oil change guys recommended…read moreOren's. My papa told me my uncle's car (simlar to mine) had issues with the EGR and I should get mine check to see if it needed an EGR cleaning. Oren's shop asked me some questions and informed me for the price and year of my car, they didn't recommend getting it cleaned yet. I appreciate the honesty and know if I need an honest car shop, this is a place to go.

Kiwi's Auto Repair

4.4

(110 reviews)

This was my first time having my 2008 Subaru Outback XT serviced at Kiwi…read more The past 3 years I put very few miles on the car and knew it needed some TLC, not the least of which a new A/C belt and main belt. I had a feeling the front axles were going to need replacing and that the brakes were about ready for new pads. Also wanted the oil changed. All the work was well done in a timely manner, and the price was fair for the work done. I used to sell Subarus so I knew what the dealer would charge. They're more reasonable than the dealer. Didn't have the brakes done yet because the pads are back ordered and I was still okay, but I'll be returning for that work. They also caught a bit of power steering fluid seeping from around a seal, and the hose is original. They added a little dye to the fluid and after I drove it for a few days I took the car back in and they took a look, and sure enough, it's getting close to needing that fixed. I try to keep the car in top working order so I'm having that done shortly also. Not everyone is skilled at working on Subarus, but they came highly recommended, and it was a good referral.

I highly recommend Kiwi for excellent auto repair service…read more Bob accommodated my requests for scheduling and was very clear and transparent on estimate. Whole experience was smooth and professional. I'll go back again. R. Kane

AK Auto Repair

(11 reviews)

Straight forward process and a friendly staff! A couple of days ago I got my coolant changed, tires…read morerotated and my tires realigned. Jee, the service advisor, was great at answering my calls and any questions I had before bringing in my car. After the car repairs my mechanic, Chris, explained to me what he did and answered any questions I had about the work done and the overall condition of my car.

Akauto does great work, they work quickly and honestly. Jee and Arsen are super helpful!read more

EZ Automotive

(95 reviews)

1000% YES Honest Knowledge and Fair pricing! I was referred to come here and I see why…read moreThey took care of exactly what I needed did it quickly and without an appointment too! Car issues are gonna happen we know that I'm feel blessed to have found this shop! So Thankful to ALL the staff here from the receptionist to the guy who fixed my car!! Thank you for getting me back to my day and on the road again quickly and without beating up my pocket book!

EZ Automotive is the shop you've been looking for!…read more I've been bringing my 2011 Hyundai Elantra to John and his incredible team at EZ Automotive for years, and I wouldn't trust my car with anyone else. When I was first searching for a mechanic, I combed through reviews looking for honesty, skill, and real customer care. When I found John, I immediately felt I was in the right place, and every visit since then has confirmed it. John is the kind of mechanic everyone hopes to find: honest, thorough, and patient. He always takes the time to explain what's going on in clear terms, and he works with me to prioritize the most critical repairs while being sensitive to my budget. That level of respect and transparency is rare. On my most recent visit, I thought something might be wrong with my car. The team called me in quickly, and when I couldn't make it, they even followed up a week later to remind me. They test drove my car, checked everything thoroughly, and added a fuel cleaner at no charge just to make sure things were running smoothly. Whenever something doesn't feel right, they go above and beyond to identify, diagnose, and resolve the issue. It's not just John. Tiara in the front office is always professional, kind, and makes scheduling simple. She makes you feel welcome the second you walk through the door. Together, they've created a shop where you know you're in good hands and that they genuinely care about their customers. What really stands out to me is that John and Tiara feel like family. You can tell just by talking to them that they both have strong family values, and that means a great deal to me. It says so much about the kind of people they are, and it shows in the way they treat their customers. If you want a shop that combines honesty, expertise, and genuine customer care, look no further. EZ Automotive has given me complete peace of mind about my car, and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a mechanic they can trust for the long haul.

The Garage Santa Barbara

(34 reviews)

Bert was conscientious and thorough and funny, a pleasure watching a master engrossed in his craft…read moreand not the bottom line. One of my all time favorite mechanics -- German trained -- and we are now working more complicated engines so I appreciate that the spirit was still kind and skillful.

The Garage is a great place to take your car for maintenance! I took my car there for a second…read moreopinion after getting a long list of critical repairs at my usual oil change location. John was able to let me know what was really critical and what still had plenty of miles to go before it will need attention. I trusted him to do the work and he did an amazing job! I will definitely be going here for all my car needs going forward.

Kennedy's Automotive Center

(146 reviews)

Fidel and his team are amazing. I've been going to Kennedy's for over 6 years. I'm a service…read moreadvisor at Top Shop Automotive, and whenever someone asks me for a referral in Santa Barbara, I always recommend Kennedy's. They are trustworthy mechanics with a great atmosphere, and Fidel's knowledge is exceptional.

Ángela and the rest of the crew are phenomenal! we only take our cars here and are always so well…read moretaken care of! I highly highly recommend these folks! thank you angela and team for always being so on top of it and super supportive

Econo Auto Center

(30 reviews)

I had a water coolant leak under my dash. Since I live in Santa Barbara I don't need a heater. So…read moreto fix the problem I just needed a bypass from my heating system inside the passenger side of the car. They were honest and reasonable. Total cost was very reasonable. I like these guys.

Great team and great value. Rudy kept me updated throughout the whole process and was completely…read moretransparent and honest. Will always take my cars here from now on.

Alphonso's Transmission

4.6

(28 reviews)

This place was so helpful for me in my time of need! I went to another auto repair in town that…read moretold me I had a bad transmission, but they were slightly pushy. I came here after hearing about the possible transmission issue, and they gave my car a test drive. They found that transmission was not the issue and then had my car lifted up and tried to narrow down the issue. They then recommended I go to the nearby Independent Honda repair place down the street. All this took around 30 minutes, and they did it all with no charge to me!

less than 40'000 on alphonso's rebuilt transmission . alphonso said, it had been to long for any…read moreguarantee. i thought he might work with me on a descent cost for him to rebuild it again . he told me it would be $3,500 . i did not expect that ! i was bummed !

1st Choice Auto Glass

(365 reviews)

If you are needing to get a windshield for your vehicle replaced I'd highly recommend going with…read more1st Choice Auto Glass. It was an A+ experience from start to finish and while I hope I won't need any windows replaced again in the future, at least I now know who to call! I stumbled upon this place thanks to a recommendation from a friend who got her window replaced here and when she told me the cost I was shook (because it was so low compared to quotes I had been getting from other places). I messaged them on yelp and got an immediate reply. The communication was amazing and consistent. They answered my questions, looked up my vehicle information with my VIN and gave me a quote. Imagine my surprise when they were THE BEST deal out of every place I contacted. And not only were they a great deal - they were literally 3x cheaper then what the dealer quoted me (I know I know - never get repairs at the dealership but still - that's an insane difference). I immediately booked with them. The whole process was seamless and professional. I dropped off my car in the morning, got a ride home and within three hours my car was ready for pickup. You really can't get this kind of price, quality, and timeliness anywhere else that I researched. Everyone was super nice too. Shoutout to Holly who handled the messages and was working the desk for check in and check out. I've found a new local small owned business that id definitely come to again and will recommend to my friends and family.

Speedy contact was appreciated to quell nerves and get a plan on the books. Thank you very much!read more

AK Auto Repair

(11 reviews)

Straight forward process and a friendly staff! A couple of days ago I got my coolant changed, tires…read morerotated and my tires realigned. Jee, the service advisor, was great at answering my calls and any questions I had before bringing in my car. After the car repairs my mechanic, Chris, explained to me what he did and answered any questions I had about the work done and the overall condition of my car.

Akauto does great work, they work quickly and honestly. Jee and Arsen are super helpful!read more

Santa Barbara Tire & Service Center II

(21 reviews)

Junior and his crew are top notch mechanics. They love what they do and it shows in the quality of…read moretheir work and the honest, friendly customer service that seems to come so naturally to them. I live in LA and got a new set of tires from them on my way through Santa Barbara. They did such a good job and because junior (the owner) was so cool - I drove back to Santa Barbara the next time I needed a tune up. Well worth the drive. No one likes spending money getting work done on their car, but if you have to, you might as well give it to an independent business that does better, more timely, more affordable work than its corporate-chain competition.

Great service. Super fast. Super great guys is working there…read more Would highly recommend!

Big Brand Tire & Service

(714 reviews)

I had an unbelievable experience at the North Milpas location. I had a sudden flat tire, needing to…read moreget to a meeting in Glendale, CA that morning. I called and spoke to Delip who was professional and quick to get me in so I can head back down south. They greeted me with a smile, did a quick inspection of the car, and was able to be on my way in 30-min! Definitley getting the rest of my tires replaced here. Highly recommend this place if you want fast, good pricing, and good quality service on your car

Professional, timely and affordable! They helped patch a…read morehole in my tires from a nail in 30 min (didn't have an apt) and it was free.

The Point Market at Mesa Fuel Depot

3.3

(41 reviews)

Easy in. Easy out but. The prices have recently increased…read moreto $16 for the Works but still worth it for the convenience. The dryer is not amazing so be prepared to dry off your ride or drip down the street. If you go in and buy a pack of washes you get one free! Stay clean my friends

For anyone dealing with a very dirty exterior on their car, I highly recommend the BEST service:…read more"THE WORK " You'll be amazed at how shiny and super clean your car will look afterward. -- David Segovia Gutierrez, Elk Grove, CA

Goleta Transmission

4.3

(24 reviews)

I only ever feel called to write a review when somebody goes above and beyond what they need/ or…read morehave to do. Thomas was knowledgeable and friendly and fair. He didnt try to sell me on anything i didnt immediately need. In a world where mechanics sometimes get a bad reputation, Thomas is not one of them. When my old Toyota finally does need some work, ill definitely be taking it back here.

I called and spoke with Thomas told him the issue with my son's vehicle and he said bring it right…read morein. When I arrived, he was very nice and had one of his mechanics, take a test drive with us to hear the problem. When we returned, they took the car in and said they would call us. We received a phone call less than a half an hour and to come pick up the car. There was something loose and Thomas and his mechanic fixed it and didn't charge us for it. I highly recommend Goleta transmission and my son who lives in Goleta will use Thomas's services in the future.

Jiffy Lube

3.6

(197 reviews)

I had such a wonderful experience stopping by for the complimentary top-off Jiffy Lube offers…read morebetween oil changes. The staff is always warm, friendly, and check in with you quickly, even on a busy afternoon. Davian was especially helpful. He attended to the oil, window fluid, and coolant, and he brought to my attention a repair that will be needed soon and showed me exactly what issues the worn out valve is causing. The team at this store have consistently been knowledgeable and supportive when determining what is urgent, and what can be managed until I can save to pay for the repairs. Despite it being near closing, and many services still underway, Davian was present and focused when caring for my car, and really made my day with his kindness! I'm so grateful for this shop and how they take the stress out of car maintenance every single time!

Christin went above and beyond in servicing my car car at and even started late after the shop…read moreclosed to help me with my vehicles tire issue on Sunday July 12th at 5pm. Thank you to the service team!

Ally Detail

(252 reviews)

Excellent service. Able to make appt next day to wax my truck. They came to my home and did a top…read morenotch job. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This place is a rip off ! A guy came an hour late . He cleaned the interior of my car , missing…read morespots on the hatchback . Then $190 later , not a drop of water used , he left . We were told we had to specify that we wanted exterior . Never had to do that before with other detailers . Suffice to say , steer clear of this business .

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Kathryn D.

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6 years ago

I highly recommend these guys! Very honest and clear when explaining the details of the car issues. I took the car in and they gave me the diagnostic. I decided to wait to repair because I am deciding if I want to sell the car or put more $ into it. The owner was out -so I paid the diagnostic fee to the assistant. The owner called me back and refunded me the diagnostic fee because "they didn't feel like it was worth the fee". So kind! I really appreciate their honesty and helpfulness. I will send all my friends and family here. read more

Inga F.

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6 years ago

A friend recommended Westside Auto. I called and described my problem over the phone. They correctly diagnosed the problem as a catalytic converter and sent me to a muffler shop. They could easily have just had me come in for an expensive diagnosis. I was so grateful for their honest help. read more

Lupe M.

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7 years ago

Been a customer of Westside Auto for years. Totally trust their service on my car & they have never let me down. Andrew, Ivan & staff have always been so kind n courteous. I am a female senior citizen on a limited resources and have total confidence with their service. read more

Eugene M.

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12 years ago

Westside is the best!! My wife brought her vehicle to this location on the recommendation of a friend. The team at Westside diagnosed and performed the needed repairs at a reasonable price. Westside has earned our trust with their great service. read more

Wrong W.

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6 years ago

They are best and fixing cars and they're very inexpensive and work with make our vehicle is fox the frost time

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I reached out to Powell Garage because I suspected a gas leak. Paul said they were backloaded this…read moreweek but that I could bring it by to confirm the suspected leak. He took a look, confirmed the leak, and let me keep the vehicle at the front of the driveway while I waited for a tow truck to come take the car to the dealership in Oxnard. Echoing the reviews on here that say this is a stand-up establishment. This garage will be my go-to from here on out. Thank you Paul and team, I appreciate your help.

I went to Powell Garage with my 2012 Kia Optima because the engine was making a weird knocking…read morenoise. I called them to see if they had room for me to inspect my vehicle. They had me drop my car the same day and come back in a couple hours later. Before doing any work they informed me that I had multiple recalls on my car and one of the recalls should require Kia to fix the issue for me. They did not charge me and offered me the information I needed to go to Kia. Fast forward Kia had a recall that was causing hundreds of thousands of car engines to blow up. Kia had to replace my engine at no cost besides new fitting parts. Thank you Powell Garage for your honesty and transparency into what you would recommend without charging me for things I may not need. They did not even charging me for this diagnostic, which after reading other reviews on mechanics in SB they most certainly would have. I will be a long time customer of Powell Garage and recommending anyone who needs a mechanic to go to Powell Garage.

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4.3

(70 reviews)

I've brought my Toyota Camry here twice when I had car trouble, and I was beyond impressed with the…read moreservice I received. The team quickly diagnosed the problem and kept me informed. Rob and Alex both offered exceptional customer service and made a stressful day much easier. Parts arrived the next morning, and my car was returned later in the afternoon. Both times, my car ran smoothly after repair with no further issues. The pricing was incredibly reasonable. I feel so grateful to have found this store, I know I'm always in great hands with them.

I've been going to Eric for over 15 years with multiple vehicles, and always have had a positive…read moreexperience. It's difficult to find an honest mechanic in this town. Eric has never ripped me off or tried to sell me something I didn't need.

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(117 reviews)

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