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Water Star Motors
- Towed
- Warranty
- Diagnostic
“My vehicle is 16 years old with 120K miles on it and I feel like they're going to watch out for me and help me maintain this vehicle as best we can for as long as is reasonable.”
Mechanic Shops in Santa Clara, CA
24 technicians listed · 14 in Santa Clara · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Smog Plus Service
- Holiday
- Work
- Garage
“I have a car that's been difficult to smog and another place (Holiday) would no longer try, but these guys found the faulty sensor And a small exhaust leak, for a reasonable price!”
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Ace Automotive & Fuel Systems
- Job
- Diesel
- Truck
“Drove in from So Cal and had a problem with the turbo in my GMC Kodiak truck- They fixed it for a great price and got me back on the road quickly- Great customer service, I highly recommend this shop”
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Fierros Auto Repair
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Engine
“A tire place told me I needed to replace all my tires and another told me I needed to see a mechanic because something was wrong with shocks but Fierros checked it out for 40 mins, drove it around, and came back saying "it's fine.”
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Porsche Stevens Creek Service and Parts
- Chelsea
- Recall
- Service Advisor
“When I called the service department to make an appointment I discovered my favored service advisor had since moved on and was directed to service advisor Jimmey Martinez.”
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Allied Transmission Co.
- van
- Work
- Pay
“The reason I needed it done soon was because that following Sunday, I was taking my family to Disneyland for the week, and this is our family road trip vehicle.”
Area overview: Santa Clara, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 14 are in Santa Clara itself and 10 come from Santa Cruz (9, 27 mi) and Alameda (1, 32 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,528 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (82%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "warranty" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Clara, 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.
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Ali's Auto Care
“I expected my car problems (related to sensors and A/C) would take a week, and to my surprise, he fixed everything in less than 24 hours at a very reasonable price.”
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Bobby's Pit Stop
- Work
- Ford
- Prices
“I was looking for a smog inspection for a pre 90's vehicle--not the easiest thing to find nowadays --and Bobby's did it in a timely manner for a reasonable price.”
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Silicon Valley Bimmer
- Job
- Suspension
- Prices
“They were able to knock everything out within 2 days and even called me about a small issue that arose because of my E46 having the ZHP package that required different parts.”
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Prius and Tesla Service Center
- Toyota Prius
- Expert
- Hybrid
“Took my 2008 highlander hybrid in for a diagnostic on the battery and learned that I need to keep the vents under the front back seats clear so the batteries can breathe.”
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Master Automotive
- Job
- Engine
- Work
“The staff here are extremely helpful in resolving my issue with number plate getting stuck with the rusted bolts and they are really kind enough to put 20min of their time to help me with out any cost.”
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Motorspeed West
- Honest
- BMW
- Vehicle
“It's doing fabulous and I was able to make it up my house to Klamath CA with no issues, 400 miles away, He assured me that my car is good actually, and I'm beyond grateful to Bill.”
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AE Motorsports
- Mechanic
- BMW
- Honest
“My boyfriend took the car to drop it off, and they said "we're just going to try to replace this fuse since sometimes with this model of jetta, they overheat and the fuse blows and this can happen" and they replaced it in all of 2 minutes of work and...”
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Precision Mercedes
- Mercedes Sprinter
- Battery
- Vehicles
“This place it's really busy just plan to take your time there I guarantee that you will not be disappointed when you get your vehicle back great job guys”
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J Speed
“Friendly and helpful service, J Speed is definitely one of the best SMOG inspection stations in the bay area.”
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Eserini's Automotive
- Dealership
- Mechanic
- Engine
“All I do is give them the keys, say” fix it please” and if it is a fuse, or a new engine, or anything in between, I write the check, knowing it was not only needed, but it was done right.”
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Santa Clara Mufflers and Auto Repair
- Work
- Price
“Antonio was very responsive, identifying and correcting the problem but, you car buffs know, 1997-99 vehicle computer systems give smog technicians fits.”
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Century Automotive
“We agreed on a price for them to remove my alternator so I could take it in to be repaired and to my surprise, they re-installed it without adding any additional cost.”
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Chandler Automotive Repair
- Mechanic
- Integrity
- Price
“Will no longer be ripped off at Toyota of Santa Cruz (they tried to say my 2016 Prius had leaking gasket and were obviously interested in me trading in car).”
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Fidelity Automotive
- Vehicles
- Check
- Price
“00 They said they could save me $20 and not replace both of the belts, but that the other one was starting to crack so it would be best to do them both.”
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Tire Squad
- Nail
- Patch
- Rims
“Visited the shop for a tire patch and had to return back because tire was low on pressure, thought it was the same leak, turns out it was a new puncture.”
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R & D Motorsports
- Labor
- Money
- R&d
“A big thanks to Doug, who helped me across the ocean with a car that was serviced for many years at R & D Motorsports and made later its way to Europe.”
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Santa Cruz Smog Check
“They get a kick out of pulling the old crummy parts from my 1999 GMC Safari.”
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Jerry's Tire and Auto Center
- Tires
- Patched
- Nail
“Honest front desk woman who referred me to AVN Tires for a tire patching, letting me know they would be quicker because that day Jerry's was very busy.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Santa Clara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$298
Maximum cost
$2980
National Average
$656
Avg Per Hour Rates
$108
$477
$835
Average price range is based on 297 cost profiles
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Why are some shops on this page not in Santa Clara?
14 of the 24 shops are located in Santa Clara; the rest come from other towns within 35 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers say about technicians in Santa Clara
- “Customer service starting from the check-in has been friendly and welcoming every time.” — customer of Master Automotive
- “Not only Ali promptly diagnose the issue, but he also provided a cost-effective solution that fit my budget perfectly.” — customer of Ali's Auto Care
- “Jimmy is a very knowledgeable mechanic. He has always taken my car in when needed and given me a fair price, not ridiculous upcharge for ordering parts.” — customer of J Speed
- “I could tell the mechanics were very skilled by the feedback they gave about my car, and honest because everything they said matched up with what I knew.” — customer of Eserini's Automotive
- “Prompt and respectful service. I was able to stop by to have him read the check engine codes the same day I called, and repair was done 2 business days later.” — customer of Fierros Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.