Pacific Coast Tire & Service
“They took a look, found out it was a tiny one that caused no damage, topped up my tire pressure and send me on my way without any charge.”
Best Car AC Repair in Santa Monica, CA
12 specialists listed · 9 in Santa Monica · 8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Morris Automotive
“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.”
Stokes Tire Service
“Straight up, honest, quality work for a fair price from a locally owned business.”
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Joy Automotive Service & Repair
“Great customer service, friendly staff, and thorough and organized recap of my car's issues.”
Nino's Volvo Auto Express
“If you drive a Volvo I can't recommend this shop strongly enough.”
Pacific Motors
“My 77 year old mother brings her car in anytime she hears a ping and they treat her with patience and courtesy.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, CA, these 12 shops list air conditioning work. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Monica, CA
Of the 12 specialists we list here, 9 are in Santa Monica itself and 3 come from Los Angeles (8 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 3,030 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 9 of the specialists on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Westside Mercedes
“I don't even understand why people would waste their time posting negative comments about this crew at Westside.”
Santa Monica Volvo Saab
“They gave it a clean bill of health after reconnecting a switch at no charge, and spent time educating me on best operating practices from a mechanic's viewpoint.”
C.a.r.s Complete Auto Repair and Service.
“Darwin and his team are always quick, efficient and insightful when it comes to the work they've done on my car.”
European One Auto Repair
“I just had my car in for diagnosing what was wrong with it, and these guys were super helpful and considerate.”
J Motors
“Excellent service, reasonable fees, helped me fill my tires with air, complimentary”
Major Muffler/Baizer and Grimmett Automotive
“I brought my car here last week, I had a rattling piece under my car, Scott helped my out and the guys had it ready in 10 minutes.”
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