Morris Automotive
“They were very nice and communicated the problem and accomplished the work quickly.”
Best Car Tune-Up in Santa Monica, CA
11 technicians listed · 9 in Santa Monica · 6 open weekends · all 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Secret MBZ Garage
“The team went the extra mile to resolve an electrical issue caused by a clogged water drain path that caused water to backup into the cabin.”
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Joy Automotive Service & Repair
“Very trustworthy and honest guys, always willing to go the extra mile.”
Nino's Volvo Auto Express
“Even though he was swamped, Nino took us in on a Saturday morning and took a look at the car and replaced the battery (the alternator was fine).”
Pacific Motors
“Pacific Motors is the most honest, fair and reliable establishment that I have ever used.”
Santa Monica Volvo Saab
“David, Erik, Hakan, Magnus, William and Saul know their craft, they are honest, dependable, reasonably priced, and treat everybody with respect and genuine desire to help.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, CA, these 11 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 Monica, CA
Of the 11 technicians we list here, 9 are in Santa Monica itself and 2 come from Los Angeles (1, 8 mi) and Huntington Park (1, 15 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 4.9 across 1,940 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 8 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Which shops listed for Santa Monica open on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 11 shops here show Saturday or Sunday hours. Plugs and filters fit neatly into a Saturday. A chase for an intermittent misfire does not, since it can need the car overnight to catch the fault happening from cold.
E and E Automotive Services Inc
“Engine swap on my Lincoln Mark LT flawless!”
J Motors
“Totally honest, friendly, fast, explains everything upfront and reasonably priced.”
Queros Auto Service
“They easily fixed it immediately at an affordable price.”
Hector's Auto Repair
“We been doing business with Hector for the last two years with no complaints about his job.”
DT Automotive
“They are excellent at listening and finding the solution on repairs and truly saved me a few times as a neighbor.”
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