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Kiwi's Auto Repair
- Oil
- Check
- Job
“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.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Santa Barbara, CA
24 technicians listed · 11 in Santa Barbara · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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HP Autosport
- Suspension
- Job
- Knowledge
“Harold emailed to confirm the order and when it looked like the delivery date would not get the pads to me in time, he changed the shipping method to make sure they got to me before I headed to the track.”
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Santa Barbara Autowerks
- Team
- Efficient
- Driving
“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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Santa Barbara Smog Shop
- Mechanic
- Model Cars
- Efficient
“My smog was done in 20 minutes, no muss no fuss, and the technician kindly positioned my truck in the crowded driveway to make it easy for me to exit (without me asking).”
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Muller and Goss Automotive Repair
- Vehicles
- Knowledge
- Honest
“I've brought mine and my family's Mercedes, Toyota's, Honda's, and even Saturn's to Muller and Goss over the years and every time I get an honest and accurate diagnosis and complete repair.”
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Econo Auto Center
- Honest
- Town
- Prices
“Brother are very nice the guys the mechanics are awesome and they do a very good job fixing your cars when you get them back I would go there again and again”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 24 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: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 11 are in Santa Barbara itself and 13 come from towns including Goleta (6, 6 mi), Carpinteria (3, 11 mi) and Ventura (3, 26 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,845 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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.
Which shops listed for Santa Barbara work on Saturdays or Sundays?
8 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
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805 Automotive
- van
- Price
- Mechanic
“) we he came, on a SUNDAY, and helped us out by not only replacing the broken hose but going through and replacing all the ancient transmission hoses while he was in there, he was very friendly and helpful and charged reasonably.”
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AM Wrenching
- Vehicles
- Engine
“Will be taking all my vehicles here, no questions asked!”
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Autohaus
- Team
- Mechanic
- Knowledge
“Brian is knowledgeable in anything to do with Mercedes G 63 that I have he's very nice to explain the problem and give his suggestions to try to solve the problem, I feel that I can trust him completely.”
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Alphonse Mobile Mechanics
- Diagnostic
- Thanksgiving
- Price
“He came out and did a great job, running for parts after diagnosing the problem and finding little things once he started that many mechanics had missed before.”
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Import Auto Parts Machine Shop
“The best”
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Eric Krebs Automotive
- Smog
- Team
- Inspection
“It is a good experience, they are punctual and they let me know in time about the needs of the car, the price is fair, very good service, I still say that it is a very good mechanical workshop.”
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ATG Auto Repair
- Honest
- Brake
- Communication
“Found cracking belt, oxygen sensor wires that a rat had gotten onto (Daniel showed me the wires, yes indeed they like the outer layer), and how to fix cruise control.”
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Beach Motor & Tires
- Fair
- Price
- Mechanic
“It's Motors and tires has been very good place for me to take my car Abel and his workers are so helpful and I'm very grateful for all the service but I have received their all these years and very honest”
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Javier's Old Town Garage
- Fair
- Honest
- Price
“A beautifully-orchestrated team effort with Javier's garage has left me with a car that's operating better than at any other point during my 12 years of ownership.”
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Bob's Garage
“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
“Very kind and trustworthy”
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Atlas Muffler & Brakes
- Price
“He quickly test drove the car to understand the problem, after which he gave me a good understanding of the problem, the repair needed and the estimated repair cost, all upfront (rather than having to leave the car at the shop to even get a quote, gi...”
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Simply Automotive
“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
“Best spot to get your tailgate cutting board installed in carpas for adventures elsewhere.”
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Mr Tire & Service
- Job
- Rotation
- Charge
“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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AWS Automotive
- Truck
- Battery
- Inspection
“The team is down to earth with a good sense of humor, but with an even higher sense of professionalism, and explains things patiently or even showed me physically the parts to be done.”
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Clean Planet Smog Check
- Sunday
- Prices
- Office
“Great customer service, they were about to close shop when I arrived on a whim after running errands and they stayed open and completed my smog check in less than 15 minutes.”
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Ojai European Complete Auto Care LLC
- Mechanic
- Knowledge
- Team
“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!”
Auto Mechanic Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$288
Maximum cost
$2872
National Average
$632
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$460
$805
Average price range is based on 519 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Santa Barbara
- “The life of my car has been extended due to their swift diagnosis and repair and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.” — customer of Alphonse Mobile Mechanics
- “Honest mechanic, great service and great price. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.” — customer of Econo Auto Center
- “I would not trust anyone else. He is honest and always does a great job.” — customer of Muller and Goss Automotive Repair
- “Amazing mechanic! Rebuilt my 6.0L chevy engine flawlessly and in a timely manner.” — customer of AM Wrenching
- “They’ve always taken care of me and are extremely respectful and knowledgeable.” — customer of Santa Barbara Autowerks
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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