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Morris Automotive
- Old Car
- Pricing
- Diagnosed
“So I was very concerned and Morris service manager Danny made me uncomfortable and supported my every concern😊 They had my car out and ready in about an hour!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Santa Monica, CA
24 technicians listed · 8 in Santa Monica · 12 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Valencia Auto Performance & Simply Smog
- Mechanic
- Inspection
- Coupon
“But that's not all that Sam did…they also do an overall inspection of the car and they called to let me know that the oil level was down and 'dirty' and an oil change was badly needed.”
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Ace Automotive
- Code
- Engine Light
- Fair
“Good honest mechanics who won't try and pressure you in to getting unnecessary work done if it may not be worth it or would exceed your vehicles value.”
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The Secret MBZ Garage
- Job
- Convertible
- Fair
“They ran diagnostics on the car and let me know other work that they recommend doing down the road, but did not do a heavy upsell which I really appreciated.”
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Santa Tire Depot
“If you need a tire this guys are great, 0 waiting time everytime, I have been to every tire store where they sell you the valves ,the insurance ,the air ,the balancing ,if you need tires you should go to these guys and you'll be out of there like in ...”
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Stokes Tire Service
“Fixed an alignment issue that two different BMW service centers couldn't figure out, and charged me only for the front alignment because that's the only thing that was off.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 8 are in Santa Monica itself and 16 come from Santa Clarita (7, 27 mi), Santa Fe Springs (6, 25 mi) and Los Angeles (3, 8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 4,901 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (78%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 12 are open on Saturdays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the technicians on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in Santa Monica?
8 of the 24 shops are located in Santa Monica; the rest come from other towns within 30 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Mike & Nicks Tire & Service
“This shop is an honest hardworking group of talented auto mechanics that are highly productive and look like they have a fun time doing what they love.”
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High Tech Auto Service
- Inspection
- Check Engine
- Vehicle
“After the dealership quoted me over $1600 for standard preventative maintenance for my 2021 Subaru Outback, I shopped quotes and found these guys on Yelp.”
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Your Car Specialists
“Cars may have more than one issue causing the problem and i know from my own experience it isn't always easy to determine the main issue until you solve the other.”
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Concept III
“Manny the front end is really nice and explains exactly what is needed they do take a bit to answer which is reasonable since they are REALLY busy but offer really good support”
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Halsey's Auto Service
“They were amazing with their service and although it did take a while with no car they replaced my vacuum hoses and my car has been running strong ever since.”
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Car Nerds
- Mechanic
- Work
- Service
“Nobody told me that their phones went down and that was why I could not reach them until today and I apologize for getting frustrated at something that was beyond their control.”
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Hobart Auto Center
- Brakes
- Money
- Quality
“I called AAA for a tow, I really had no idea where to bring it so I googled AAA approved body shops in Hollywood and then the tow driver also recommended them.”
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Xtreme Autosports SCV
- Work
- Rims
- Speakers
“So the fact that he did everything he could to get a $75 repair done on my 2009 Toyota Sienna so I could start my road trip on schedule is pretty amazing.”
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Samo Wheel & Brake Service
“Unfortunately he couldn't help me out doing the work himself but was super nice about it, recommended some other shops who might be able to help, and didn't make me feel like an idiot… which is probably the most important thing when owning an older c...”
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Honda Acura Independent Kiwi Motors
- Wealth
- Running
- Drive
“As someone who is both a road racing enthousiast and a honda enthousiast I can not recomend him enough I had my track cars srrviced by him and my sisters car.”
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Flacos Auto Repair
“When hot air started blowing again, I assumed the servo motors went again--so I put off getting if fixed for a good 4-5 months (I work from home, no commuting, so why drop the cash?).”
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Reeves Complete Auto Center
- Quality
- Team
- Dealership
“I ran into a problem with a lemon I bought, and they were very informative with the fixes, my options, and helping me through the process of any future car purchases.”
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Aapak
- People
- Truck
- Labor
“A good place has ample parking and they check you from a car to a trailer, they tell you the fault it has and it's up to you if you let it be repaired or take it to another workshop, very good place”
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L & R Engines
- Price
- Money
- Work
“Never found any place that does the quality work that L&R does and I have worked with many of them over the 50 plus years I have been in the automotive business.”
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Santa Monica Autoworks
- Dealership
- Happy
- Cost
“I would never consider going anywhere else because I know when I get my car back from these experts that the problem is fixed and was done so at a very fair price for this quality of auto repair.”
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Major Muffler
- Leak
- Welding
- Catalytic
“My exhasut bolts at the catalytic broke off due to too much tension, they made suggestions on repairs, i agreed, and i was back on the road within a couple of hours.”
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San Juan Muffler Shop
“This place did me really good, I went in with a downpipe leak and these guys sealed it like it's never been sealed before, quick easy and no hole in my wallet!”
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DT Automotive
- Classic Car
- Job
- Prices
“I've had NO negative issues with them and, as mentioned, have consistently gone here for years while also recommending them to all my friends and associates..”
Auto Mechanic Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$287
Maximum cost
$2869
National Average
$632
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$459
$804
Typical price range is based on 369 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Santa Monica
- “I love Louie and Jeff! I’ve been going here for years and I always get professional customer service and fantastic mechanical service.” — customer of The Secret MBZ Garage
- “They will take the time to diagnose the most likely cause of a problem, and then repair it at a reasonable price.” — customer of Car Nerds
- “Howard is very knowledgeable, professional, and fair. They put new rotors and brakes in my car and they work great!” — customer of Samo Wheel & Brake Service
- “I drove in without an appointment. Within minutes Brian was available and diagnosed what was wrong with my car.” — customer of Santa Monica Autoworks
- “Whenever I have to bring my car in for some kind of service or issue, they thoroughly diagnose it.” — customer of High Tech Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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