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Reeves Auto Repair
“The waiting room is actually not only comfortable and clean, but a pleasant place to hang out with lots of little bits of aesthetic 20th century local Americana and memorabilia.”
Best Auto Repair in San Luis Obispo, CA
24 professionals listed · 22 in San Luis Obispo · 6 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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J C Automotive
- Price
- Check
- Efficient
“Notices the little things and echo effects that have occurred tangentially to your major issue and suggests how to address them before they grow into their own big issues as well.”
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Continental Motor Works
“They were professional, accommodating , and punctual.”
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Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
- Price
- Oil
- Smog
“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.”
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Scott's Shop LLC
- Work
- Communication
- Vehicles
“Recently I had them swap out the transmission, all suspension/steering components, switch to disk brakes, and a number of additional minor things along the way on my 1968 El Camino.”
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Absolute Auto Tech
“I had my last car for far longer than most people ever own a car and not only did the team at Absolute keep it running, and running well, they also helped me figure out what items could wait vs the urgent matters, since money was often tight when I w...”
Listed for drivers in and around San Luis Obispo, CA, these 24 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
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 22 are in San Luis Obispo itself and 2 come from Morro Bay (12 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,311 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), punctuality (78%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 6 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 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
20 of the 24 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.
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DG Tires and Service
- Work
- Patched
- Team
“I took my car to Big Brand three times and they kept telling me there was nothing wrong even though my tire pressure kept going down, took it to DG and they immediately found the problem, patched it up and I was good to go!”
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The Tire Store
“Tire and wheel purchase can be confusing and complicated especially for off-road vehicles but Joe walked me through all the options and the pricing was very fair because of the great efficiency of the operation, which is apparent.”
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German Auto
- Diagnosed
- Oil
- Team
“If you are only having a oil change, or a minor repair that only takes an hour or so, they are located 5 minutes to down town, and if you want a quick sandwich they are located across the street from a great sandwich shop, and a 2 minute walk to a co...”
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Rizzoli's Automotive
- Job
- Estimate
- Communication
“At 80, I don't process as quickly as I used to; they have been very helpful in solving my issues; Both are very knowledgeable and I'm happy to see a female there.”
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Complete Automotive
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Diagnose
“These guys were able to get me in super quick midday yesterday, figured out the problem before they closed, got the part in first thing this morning and I'm back on the road in less than 24 hours for hundreds less than what the dealership was gonna...”
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Morin Brothers Automotive
- Job
- Front Office
- Efficient
“After more than 20 years of being a customer I could not be happier with the work they do as well as how the front office makes you feel welcome and well treated.”
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Villa Automotive & Autobody
- Oil
- Inspection
- Driving
“She also mentioned that if I could not make it by their 5pm close time that she could wait until 5:30 or she could leave the truck on the street with the keys stashed and I could pay over the phone.”
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American Muffler-Trailer Htch
- Exhaust
- Great Guys
- Job
“Reminds me of an era gone by where a diamond in the rough, old fashion type father and son business used to be instead of in this time of mass production, hurry up, take a number and wait times of the present day.”
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CCM Offroad & Performance Inc.
- Price
- Call
- Questions
“I had a few questions imwas Gonna ask when I picked up my truck but I didn't even have to ask he answered them all before I had a chance to even ask… fair prices, and on time”
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Dave's Automotive
- Smog
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“I had 3 quotes for new brakes and a few different recommendations for what work to get done, but Dave was able to give me straight answers and a much more reasonable price!”
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Lighty's Independent VW Repair
- Mechanic
- Future
- Audi
“As a woman, I have always had trouble finding mechanics who don't speak down to me or outright dismiss me, Scott actually talked to me like a real person, explaining everything without being obnoxious and made me feel welcome and respected.”
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British Sports Cars
- Prices
- Classic Cars
- Range Rover
“BSC was recommended to me by other local British car owners, and I highly recommend them to anyone with a sports or other exotic car (British or other?).”
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The Stable
- Job
- Engine
- Price
“They have extremely good industry connections and the work performed was a heart transplant, cooling system upgrade/ well simply put it's a brand new car.”
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City Tires and Repair
- van
- Drive
- Price
“Didn't have the means to stay overnight, so called almost every tire shop in San Louis Obispo and this was the only shop willing to stay open past closing to help us out.”
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Pokrajac Automotive
“They had it fixed by the end of the day and were willing to show me everything they fixed and all of the broken parts, never has a shop allowed me to actually go into where they work on the cars.”
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Marelli Service
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Hinson's Tire Pros
“I would highly recommend this garage for all of your needs and I am so glad I didn't go to a big chain like Jiffy Lube but instead chose this local family owned workshop.”
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Perry's Automotive
- Truck
- Vacation
- Mechanic
“They have fixed anything and everything I have asked them to without ever having an issue Due to their excellent quality of work you do have to be patient and wait your turn as they have lots of business.”
Auto Repair Services in San Luis Obispo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$303
Maximum cost
$2520
National Average
$464
Avg Per Hour Rates
$81
$373
$656
Average price range is based on 336 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in San Luis Obispo
- “I had a hard to diagnose issue that Sam and his technicians powered through discovering the problem plus making recommendations with an estimate for future needs.” — customer of Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
- “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
- “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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