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Pacific Coast Tire & Service
- Work
- Flat Tire
- Repair
“Make sure to pull the car around back to the alley and don't try to drive in on Santa Monica as that's the exit for cars that get repaired, that was the only confusing bit.”
Best Auto Repair in Santa Monica, CA
24 professionals listed · 10 in Santa Monica · 13 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Morris Automotive
- Fluid
- Drive
- Diagnosed
“They fixed the problem quickly - which was necessary to pass a smog test and required real technical effort, and saved me alot of money that replacement of the parts would have cost.”
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AE German Car Service
- Fair
- Quality
- Engine
“I recently purchased an older 328i convertible and I knew it needed to be serviced at the time of purchase - so I took it to the dealer and they said I needed $3100 worth of service and maintenance.”
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Valencia Auto Performance & Simply Smog
- AC
- Checks
- Coupon
“But that's not all that Sam did…they also do an overall inspection of the car and they called to let me know that the oil level was down and 'dirty' and an oil change was badly needed.”
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Ace Automotive
- Team
- Vehicle
- Fair
“Since we lost our regular mechanic of over 10 years, it was hard for us to find a place that we could trust, this will definitely be our go to place for our vehicle services.”
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The Secret MBZ Garage
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
- Fair
“Although I have moved an hour's drive away, I still take my car to Jeff's I will always be grateful to Louie and Jeff for taking good care of me and my car!”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 10 are in Santa Monica itself and 14 come from Santa Clarita (9, 27 mi), Los Angeles (3, 8 mi) and Santa Fe Springs (2, 25 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 5,584 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (74%) and punctuality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 13 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the professionals on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. 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?
23 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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Ride-Way Auto Service & Tire Shop
- Engine
- Honest
- Fair
“I'm pretty much low-income and the owner did a few things for me for free to make sure I was safe driving my car because I couldn't afford to pay him for everything that he recommended.”
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Santa Tire Depot
“!!! They fixed my wheel stud super fast and last minute same day for $80 💓✨🌈💫🌟 literally so grateful and there's lots to do in the area if you have to wait …”
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Stokes Tire Service
“I was driving on Santa Monica blvd and came across this shop Stokes Tires and walked in spoke to a gentleman named Rob who was kind and gracious, explained my situation and had one of his mechanics check my car out and determined what the problem wa...”
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Joy Automotive Service & Repair
- Solid
- Dealership
- Brakes
“They researched BMW bulletins and informed us the part/service is covered under a “limited warranty extension,” which is required to be performed at the dealership.”
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Mike & Nicks Tire & Service
“This shop is an honest hardworking group of talented auto mechanics that are highly productive and look like they have a fun time doing what they love.”
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High Tech Auto Service
- 2021
- Oil
- Vehicle
“Good guys and upbeat service thank you Ceasar if in need this is my spot for vehicle service first impression and experiences was a plus thanks again ceasar I”
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Byron Woodley Tire
- Driving
- Reviews
- Flat Tire
“Didn't find anything wrong with my tire so no charge after removing the tire to check it and adding a bit of air and a note to come back if I run into the issue again.”
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Power Automotive
- April
- Mechanic
- Job
“I am still having the same problem I had before it was brought in that was specifically mentioned (the engine doesn't start at times), although since then, I have pinpointed even further how the issue presents itself and I believe I can find a soluti...”
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Your Car Specialists
“Cars may have more than one issue causing the problem and i know from my own experience it isn't always easy to determine the main issue until you solve the other.”
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SCV Auto Repairs
- Owner
- Mechanic
- Honest
“He is extremely professional and provides great customer service, which was a god-send for someone as inexperienced as myself when it comes to auto repairs.”
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Concept III
“Gotta start off by saying its the cleanest shop i've been to and its air conditioned which makes waiting not bad and the friendly service is also a huge plus compared to these other shops.”
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Halsey's Auto Service
“I stopped at Discount Tire and they added a bunch of extra stuff that needed to happen due to not having the right tools (?) at a tired place that was weird to me.”
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Nino's Volvo Auto Express
- Quality
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
“Look no further if you are looking for an independent Volvo shop who is honest, does unbelievable quality work and who will treat you with the utmost respect.”
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SC Auto Air
- Communication
- System
- Vehicles
“Went to several places and all of them were unable to find the problem with my a/c let alone a solution, This guy it took him less than 2 hours to find the problem and fix it.”
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Car Nerds
- Model s
- Hybrid
- Service
“Even though Car Nerds is 15 miles away from me, I have been taking my Prius there for I think over a year now, following a recommendation from another customer.”
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Hobart Auto Center
- Insurance
- Driving
- Quality
“Had a flat on the highway, limped off, took tire to have repaired, on our way to a day of fun, slight snafu, made better by the folks helping us get back on the road!”
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G&N Motors MBZ Certified Mercedes-Benz Service&repair
- Technician
- Dealership
- Diagnosed
“When I picked up the vehicle, there were dozens of cars in his shop, yet George greeted me personally, walked me to my vehicle and reviewed the repairs and explained recommended service mileage.”
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Xtreme Autosports SCV
- Camera
- Tint
- Speakers
“The pricing is more fair than other shops from my experience, I definitely plan on coming back with them to install aftermarket products on my vehicle.”
Auto Repair Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$345
Maximum cost
$2869
National Average
$528
Avg Per Hour Rates
$92
$425
$746
Average price range is based on 481 cost profiles
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