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Auto Express Tire Pros
“Knowledgeable, efficient and friendly.”
Best Auto Repair in Santa Cruz, CA
24 professionals listed · 11 in Santa Cruz · 8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Foreign Affair Auto Repair
“Here's an example of how good they are: long time ago, a co-worker's Civic had a problem which the dealer still could not fix after 2 visits; I told him to call Foreign Affair; then just with the description on the phone they knew exactly what the pr...”
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Water Star Motors
- Towed
- Smog
- Work
“My vehicle is 16 years old with 120K miles on it and I feel like they're going to watch out for me and help me maintain this vehicle as best we can for as long as is reasonable.”
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Shan Auto Service
“He is best mechanic in Santa Clara honest and universal, and save you money, the best customer service of 10 his 10 I went to their oil change now I am his permanent customer”
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Glenn's Auto Repair
- Team
- Price
- Highlander
“He stood by his work and made sure the problem was fixed, spending hours tracking down, testing, retesting and finally trying new parts that were already replaced to run down the issue.”
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Santa Cruz Motorsports
- Communication
- Price
- Family Owned Business
“In stark contrast to the common laundry list of unnecessary repairs often presented at dealerships, Santa Cruz Motorsports' focus lies solely on identifying and addressing genuine mechanical needs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Cruz, 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: Santa Cruz, CA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 11 are in Santa Cruz itself and 13 come from Santa Clara (27 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 5,572 reviews; 22 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 (89%), quality (86%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "warranty". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), auto A/C repair (2), engine repair (2), smog check (2) and suspension repair (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE and OEM) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 8 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 16 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?
19 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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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Mechanic
- Price
- van
“She was polite, informative and very helpful in arranging the replacement of my damaged transmission under the extended service contract for my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.”
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Specialized Auto Inc.
“10 stars shop , on many reasons , very thorough and will give u options that make sence, and will let you know , that's under warranty, with out questions, best shop in town”
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Ace Automotive & Fuel Systems
- Job
- Carburetor
- Hot Rods
“Drove in from So Cal and had a problem with the turbo in my GMC Kodiak truck- They fixed it for a great price and got me back on the road quickly- Great customer service, I highly recommend this shop”
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Akins Collision Center-Santa Clara
“Eric and the receptionist was AMAZING very professional in what they do as well as the grew very friendly well done job they even wash our car professionally like brand new we LOVE Eric and his shop service on time and kept their updates currently T...”
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Porsche Stevens Creek Service and Parts
- Chelsea
- Video
- Cayenne
“I have the wheel and tire protection but had no idea what to do, Jamal in the Finance department kindly pointed me in the right direction and Jessica in the service department made sure that my car was promptly serviced.”
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Asian Auto Repair Clinic
- Team
- Price
- Diagnosed
“For the last 17 years, my wife and I have trusted Fred and Chuy with our Lexus, Infinity, Toyota and Nissan and received quality work at reasonable prices.”
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Precision Motorworks Inc.
- Communication
- Price
- Job
“The gentleman I spoke with, Jeff, took it for a test drive around the block and then Brandon schooled me down on how to switch between the different tunes that were installed....”
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Cen Cal Automotive
- Pricing
- Diagnosed
- Oil
“I've been looking for an honest, affordable, thorough, patient, and professional auto shop to have my 2001 Toyota 4 Runner repaired & maintained for over 10 years.”
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Allied Transmission Co.
- van
- Price
- Pay
“The reason I needed it done soon was because that following Sunday, I was taking my family to Disneyland for the week, and this is our family road trip vehicle.”
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Priors Tires
“We refer all of our customers to John at Priors Tires and not one single person has had a negative thing to say about the way they were treated, the price or the work that was done.”
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Euro Clinic
- Warranty
- Audi
- Snacks
“I come from a family well versed in auto mechanics from my father who worked at one of the largest dealerships in San Francisco, and brother and son who are highly skilled.”
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Nate Smith's Optimal Auto Care
- Communication
- BMW
- Stars
“My car had an option, rare from the factory, called EDC (electronic damper control) that was leaking, and he referenced the very typical pressure accumulator issue (bombs as they're informally called) he spent a decent amount of time with me on the p...”
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Nasseri Auto Tech
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Engine Light
“I have 2010 Porsche Cayenne S electric problem and not passing smog two different shop and Dealer they cannot find the issue they just try to sell me parts ,David is very knowledgeable and he Explain what was causing ,HC was % up he clean the syst...”
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Ali's Auto Care
“I expected my car problems (related to sensors and A/C) would take a week, and to my surprise, he fixed everything in less than 24 hours at a very reasonable price.”
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Santa Cruz Tire and Auto Care
“He went to Costco first thinking he could get a deal but they didn't have the tires he needed in stock and were going to make him park his car at Costco from 9am-8:30pm.”
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DIY Auto Labs
- Price
- Tools
- Turbo
“Overall I am beyond happy SF Auto Labs exists since the other spot I used to go to (if you remember DIY or DIE Techshop) closed down and I needed to install parts on my car that can only be done using a lift and proper tools.”
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Hi Tech Automotive Works
“Best customer service, the owner is always there and making sure that everything done correctly, cheap prices compared to other shops, been coming here more than 4 years just a regular car maintenance to major POWERTRAIN fix.”
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Bobby's Pit Stop
- Work
- Smog
- Truck
“I was looking for a smog inspection for a pre 90's vehicle--not the easiest thing to find nowadays --and Bobby's did it in a timely manner for a reasonable price.”
Auto Repair Services in Santa Cruz, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$326
Maximum cost
$2716
National Average
$500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$87
$402
$707
Fair price range is based on 529 cost profiles
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