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Camarena's Tires & More
“The guys here really came through for me, I blew a tire and they were able to replace it super quick also they are real friendly and care for the customers to get them back on the road”
Oil Changes in Santa Maria, CA
24 listed · 11 in Santa Maria · 19 rated 4.5+
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Calderon Tires
Schedule A Repair
“Not sure if I'd trust them with an alignment on my new tires, a few years ago they botched mine, had everything crooked, I had to pay somewhere else to get my tires straightened out....”
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Santa Maria Tire
“Rudy, the manager at the Nipomo store, got his repairman to quickly finish a job he was doing and drive 20 minutes south to replace a blown tire on my RV.”
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Jaeckels Automotive
- Needs
- Fair
- Vehicle
“This is a great little garage I was in dire need of some help one day and I didn't have any money they offered me their help and helped me they didn't even know me this place is great I recommend to anyone !”
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Econo Lube N' Tune & Brakes
- Light
- Fair
- Vehicle
“Didnt run any unnecessary services and saw them contact some customers before doing work to warn them to get something fixed before running the smog so it didnt come up as an auto failure.”
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German Auto
- BMW
- Work
- Prices
“The atmosphere is wonderful refreshments while you wait if you like and waiting area is nice and comfortable with their beautiful dog who greets you with a Friendly bark.”
Area overview: Santa Maria, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 11 are in Santa Maria itself and 13 come from San Luis Obispo (13, 26 mi). Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,823 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews; 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (76%) and punctuality (71%). The services they list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), air conditioning service (2), auto repair (2), battery service (2) and brake service (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 13 of them; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page change oil in Santa Maria, CA. Some are drive-up quick-lube bays, some are repair shops fitting you in between bigger jobs. What each one says about oil brands, grades and what the price includes comes from its own website.
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1v1 Motorsports
- Job
- Quality
- Work
“Kyle and Amber are both great, that are very extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and do everything from oil changes to performance work primarily on VW and Audi.”
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Pichard's Automotive
- Price
“Been really good to me they have done transmission and new engine good customer service been going there for 3 years now I highly recommend them thank you guys have been good me”
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Paisano Auto Repair
“Great service and cheap!!!”
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Gonzalez Automotriz
- Prices
“I trust them implicitly - they're fast personable and know what they're doing Services General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Brakes, Battery, Oil change”
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Fred's Automotive
“Great people!”
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Gabriel's Auto Repair
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A's the Other Guys Garage
- Town
- Work
- Vehicle
“I had been searching for a mechanic (for what felt like my whole life) that didn't treat me like an idiot and try and charge me 10x what it actually costs, and I'm so glad I found that in Abe!”
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Efi's Auto Repair
- Smog
“Efi's Auto Repair team worked quickly and efficiently on the testing, submitted the electronic paperwork to the DMV, and I was able to finish my car registration that evening.”
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C & J Automotive
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Work
“CJ installed a new trailer hitch outstanding work did it quickly and it was extremely fair price”
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Louie's Auto Clinic
- Mechanic
“Its always a pleasure to visit with louie”
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Back On the Road Automobile Repair Inc.
- Truck
- Ford
- RV
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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L and L Customs Automotive Repair Shop
“I went to other mechanic shops and was treated rudely, given vague time frames on when to expect my car to be fixed, and given all kinds of "diagnostic charges" upwards of over 100 dollars just to see what the problem is.”
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Uncle Tony's Auto
“I'll never take my vehicles anywhere else.”
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Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
- Work
- Oil
- van
“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.”
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Scott's Shop LLC
Radiator Service, Transmission Service, Factory Service
“Of course it's always a bummer to have to get work done on your car, but it's so reassuring to have it done by people who are communicative, friendly/funny, and trustworthy.”
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Auto Experts
- Diagnosis
- Respectful
- Owner
“I've used several mechanics in SLO and I have to say that I have never once been disappointed in any way with the service provided by Anthony and his team.”
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Rizzoli's Automotive
Smog Test and Repair, Oil Change Service
“In my 50 years of owning and maintaining cars, Rizzoli's is the best auto repair shop I've ever been to, including the so-called experts at the dealers.”
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Buellton Garage Automotive Repair
Oil Changes, Transmissions, Fleet Services
“Thank you for your Business thank you Mandy everyone for their car for my car 10/6/2023 Thursday Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement”
Oil Change Services in Santa Maria, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$36
Maximum cost
$194
National Average
$73
$47
$100
Average price range is based on 422 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
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Why are shops outside Santa Maria on this page?
11 of the 24 shops are in Santa Maria itself; the others are the nearest listed ones within 30 mi, each shown with its own city. Distances here are measured straight-line, so the drive is longer than the number suggests.
What customers in Santa Maria say about local technicians
- “Fast, friendly and knowledgeable. Was able to get my trucks oil changed and an odd engine sound that I miss diagnosed.” — customer of Buellton Garage Automotive Repair
- “Friendly, knowledgeable service. They took the time to explain all the options I had for the service I was looking for.” — customer of Camarena’s Tires & More
- “Been really good to me they have done transmission and new engine good customer service been going there for 3 years now I highly recommend them thank you guys have been good me” — customer of Pichard’s Automotive
- “Did what he said that he would do in a timely and professional manner.” — customer of SM Tire
- “Excellent service, friendly staff and reasonable prices, and a family-owned and 100% local business.” — customer of Camarena’s Tires & More
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.