J C Automotive
“Notices the little things and echo effects that have occurred tangentially to your major issue and suggests how to address them before they grow into their own big issues as well.”
Best Mechanic Shops in San Luis Obispo, CA
15 technicians listed · 11 in San Luis Obispo · 1 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Continental Motor Works
“I would recommend this shop to any of my friends or family, without a doubt.”
Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
“I feel very taken care of and not like other places where they used to confuse me and try to take advantage of me because I'm a woman and didn't know better.”
Scott's Shop LLC
“I have been taking my car to him for years, and I will continue to do so.”
Rizzoli's Automotive
“They were very personable, professional, and expressed a willingness to explore various repair options for the damaged ignition wiring that was damaged by rodents.”
CCM Offroad & Performance Inc.
“I had a few questions imwas Gonna ask when I picked up my truck but I didn't even have to ask he answered them all before I had a chance to even ask… fair prices, and on time”
Listed for drivers in and around San Luis Obispo, CA, these 15 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Luis Obispo, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 11 are in San Luis Obispo itself and 4 come from Grover Beach (2, 11 mi), Los Osos (1, 10 mi) and Arroyo Grande (1, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,549 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 take 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in San Luis Obispo?
11 of the 15 shops are located in San Luis Obispo; the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Complete Automotive
“It is hard in todays world to find an independent mechanic you can trust.”
Dave's Automotive
“Dave's automotive is the best place to get your car worked on I do all my imports there”
Lighty's Independent VW Repair
“They were quick to respond and their pricing was completely fair and their quality is great.”
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The Stable
“Charley did my service today AND figured out my lighter fuse was out (which was why my charger wasn't working) Brighten can work his magic on a porsche engine blindfolded, but I'm relieved Guy doesn't allow it.”
Pokrajac Automotive
“I managed to limp my car over to Mike, explain the symptoms and he knew where to go to resolve the situation in minutes.”
Arroyo Grande Import Automotive
“He got me in and also took a look at some issues I was having under the hood at no charge.”
BAY Auto & Tire
“They took care of me and my tire with a ail in it even though I didn't have an appointment.”
Back On the Road Automobile Repair Inc.
“Omar went above and beyond in order to diagnose and fix an esoteric issue on my RVs computer system.”
C&J Automotive
“Jim is a great mechanic great guy, honest and up front if he can't do a job.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in San Luis Obispo
- “I had a hard to diagnose issue that Sam and his technicians powered through discovering the problem plus making recommendations with an estimate for future needs.” — customer of Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
- “These guys are great, they took the time to listen to my concerns and diagnosed a specific electrical issue on my older toyota truck.” — customer of Complete Automotive
- “They seem very knowledgeable and friendly. The mechanics wouldn't mind dropping what they are doing and have a chat with you to discuss what's best for your car.” — customer of The Stable
- “The best, most honest mechanics around! I’d definitely recommend their services to everyone that has a vehicle!” — customer of Continental Motor Works
- “They understand my vehicle inside and out, incredibly easy to work with and I trust them to properly diagnose and service any problem that comes up.” — customer of Complete Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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