Reeves Auto Repair
“While the prognosis with the car was not great, I received sound advice and the shop even reduced the quoted charge for the inspection which was a welcome and appreciated surprise.”
Best Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA
18 professionals listed · all 18 in San Luis Obispo · 2 open weekends · all 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
J C Automotive
“They fixed it by the next day end and seemed honest and had good intent.”
Continental Motor Works
“I feel perfectly comfortable taking my car in and saying "Do what you need to do", knowing they are honest and do good work.”
Absolute Auto Tech
“Brian and his staff are very much interested in how your car runs and how to fix it.”
Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
“I've been a few times now for basic car services (SMOG, Oil change, key battery swap) and the Wrona's team has been extremely helpful, timely, and always upfront with repair costs/quotes.”
The Tire Store
“Had me in and out with a new tire within 20-30 minutes.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Luis Obispo, CA, these 18 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Luis Obispo, CA
All 18 professionals we list here are in San Luis Obispo itself. We have 22 professionals in San Luis Obispo on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 6,843 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are transmission service (3), brake service (2), computer diagnostics (2), oil changes (2) and preventative maintenance (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 18 of the professionals on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
16 of the 18 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Scott's Shop LLC
“A small problem with a previous repair was fixed quickly and professionally.”
Rizzoli's Automotive
“I greatly appreciated that they inspected my car and pointed out various services that had not been performed in a timely manner that needed attention.”
DG Tires and Service
“One of them got punctured unexpectedly early, and Tony was great in helping me get a replacement for the tire.”
CCM Offroad & Performance Inc.
“If anyone seeing this is looking for a shop to do off-road work, this is the place.”
Complete Automotive
“I read one review that said that they are the best most honest mechanic they've ever met and I believe it.”
German Auto
“Tucker was very patient explaining everything to me and made a usually trying experience painless.”
Morin Brothers Automotive
“Always do a good job with our cars, great front office too.”
Villa Automotive & Autobody
“Dealing with a flat, a tow truck, and 2 young kids is enough to ruin anyone's day but AJ and the team at Villas helped get us back on the road.”
Dave's Automotive
“I recently checked the cost of back brake pads and Dave's was 1/2 the quoted price of a tire store I usually go to.”
Lighty's Independent VW Repair
“He has been willing to help me with my car even after I moved out of state, giving me expert guidance on how to best deal with my vehicle issues, Thanks Scott”
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The Stable
“Great work as always, these guys are the only place for your P car maintenance on the central coast.”
Pokrajac Automotive
“They are good at diagnosis and gave pointers for extending the life of your vehicle.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in San Luis Obispo
- “They scheduled my appointment quickly, pleasantly answered my questions, and immediately gave me an estimate for my tire balancing alignment.” — customer of Villa Automotive & Autobody
- “They identified the problem and provided a reasonable estimate to repair the issue.” — customer of Rizzoli's Automotive
- “Service my truck on schedule and did not exceed initial cost estimate.” — customer of Reeves Auto Repair
- “Erik and Jessie have helped diagnose tricky problems w several cars and our work truck, delivered right when they said they would and matched the estimates given.” — customer of Morin Brothers Automotive
- “I appreciated Scott's transparency throughout the process - from cost estimates to explaining issues without being condescending.” — customer of Scott's Shop LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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