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Kiwi's Auto Repair

(48)

Oil
Brakes
Work

“I recently bought an 18 year old car from a dealer, and was suffering from buyer's remorse and a lingering distrust from the process as it became increasingly apparent the car had serious issues.”

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Cory Motors

(49)

Team
GTI
Vehicle

“Mike and team have always communicated clearly about what needed doing, which items were coming up but could wait a while, and what to expect down the road.”

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Santa Barbara Autowerks

(49)

Team
Audi
Mechanic

“As the owner of a 98 VW golf, 03 BMW 328ci, and a 2011 BMW 135i, I would take any of my cars to SB Autowerks with the utmost confidence that any work would be done with the highest degree of integrity and quality possible.”

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Classic Design German Car Specialist

(34)

Work
Mechanic
Fair

“When I brought my car to Classis Design, David was upfront about the damages and very reasonable with a price for the paint job without trying to swindle me for unnecessary repairs to get more money.”

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Ayers Automotive Repairs

(44)

Dealership
Smog
Inspection

“They also had informed me of all my options, which are offered by the State of CA to those who qualify, which no other auto repair professional - 2 mechanics a smog check location, or the DMV had bothered to or had the knowledge to mention.”

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Bowman's Auto Repair

(26)

BMW
Dog
Team

“My air conditioner needed service, my two front hub assemblies were in need of replacement and my front sway bar had rusted through and finally cracked through.”

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Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA

Of the 24 technicians we list here, 12 are in Santa Barbara itself and 12 come from towns including Goleta (4, 6 mi), Ventura (4, 26 mi) and Carpinteria (2, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,247 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (91%) and value (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.

Can I book a tune-up online with shops listed for Santa Barbara?

Online booking is offered by 4 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.

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Figueroa Street Complete Auto Care

(38)

Fair
Morning
Garage

“I called up multiple places in hope to find a place like figueroa st complete auto care that is completely honest with their customer in what they need and don't need to be serviced.”

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Stuttgart Motors

(19)

Mechanic
BMW

“Car is running safe, and I'm coming back to replace the radiator fan, which was damaged but still working not 100%, made an appointment to put a new one on next week.”

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AM Wrenching

(4)

Vehicles
Engine

“Will be taking all my vehicles here, no questions asked!”

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S.B. Motor Works

(4)

Price
Vehicle
Mechanic

“He owned a shop out of state and recently relocated to SB, which is why reviews aren't in yet, but word has spread quickly, and all of our friends now go to his shop.”

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AGS Rebuilders Inc

(9)

Price
Alternator
Starter

“It is also good to support local business, people with whom you can talk face to face, learn something from their experience, and shake their hand when you're done.”

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Mariah Motorsports

(4)

“Learned alot from him and the folks there about rotaries.”

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Ruiz Automotive & Smog

(18)

Prices
Mechanic
Vehicles

“My luck is never good when it comes to towing companies, I either always have to pay way too much or they are always very rude and they mess something up in my car.”

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R&R Motorworks

(15)

Miata
Vehicle
Communication

“He put these cool tires on it for when I was going to the snow and gave me pointers on washing my undercarriage when I came back Bc of the salt they throw on the road can rust up my car.”

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Bob's Garage

(9)

“I actually know him personally and he's a very honest man you will never get cheated you know when they finished with your car it is fixed right very rare do you have to ever go back it's very clean.”

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Hien's Auto Repair

(16)

“I really appreciated that he explained to me the process of figuring out what's wrong with my car.”

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Simply Automotive

(5)

“It is not a flashy place, but I would definitely come back for future service on my Honda.”

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Ruben Clark Auto

(3)

“Best spot to get your tailgate cutting board installed in carpas for adventures elsewhere.”

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Mr Tire & Service

(46)

Job
Box Truck
Flat

“Walked down to Corrales to get a burrito and by the time I walked back with it, my tires were already installed and the price was exactly as quoted over the phone.”

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Ventura Smog Test & Auto Repair Inc. {vsr}

(48)

Price

“Returned for a Coolant leak and brake job, the repairs were a little more than just a leak, but fair prices and extremely quick turnaround on my work truck.”

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Ojai European Complete Auto Care LLC

(37)

Mechanic
Diagnosed
Floor

“I commute 65 miles a day and helps upkeep my Tacoma girl, always goes above and beyond and while I may be selling my home here in Ojai and moving back to SB, I will continue to bring my girlie Tacoma to him, he loves her!”

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Silvas Oil Co

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Litner Automotive

(21)

Fair
Pricing
Money

“Despite living near LA's Hidden Hills now, I still make the 70 mile trek to have Litner Automotive take care of my cars whenever an important repair or question occurs.”

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Tune Ups Unlimited

(9)

Prices
Diagnose

“Car needed new front breaks, serpentine belt replacement, gear oil and some other stuff and he came within 10% of what I had budgeted for this service.”

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Average Cost	$345
Minimum cost	$173
Maximum cost	$919
Avg Per Hour Rates	$75

Best Car Tune-Up in Santa Barbara, CA

Kiwi's Auto Repair

Cory Motors

Santa Barbara Autowerks

Classic Design German Car Specialist

Ayers Automotive Repairs

Bowman's Auto Repair

Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA

Figueroa Street Complete Auto Care

Stuttgart Motors

AM Wrenching

S.B. Motor Works

AGS Rebuilders Inc

Mariah Motorsports

Ruiz Automotive & Smog

R&R Motorworks

Bob's Garage

Hien's Auto Repair

Simply Automotive

Ruben Clark Auto

Mr Tire & Service

Ventura Smog Test & Auto Repair Inc. {vsr}

Ojai European Complete Auto Care LLC

Silvas Oil Co

Litner Automotive

Tune Ups Unlimited

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