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Auto Professionals
- Diagnosed
- Integrity
- Job
“Greg Shibata the new owner and Jessie who works in the front end have maintained the excellent customer service and honesty that Auto Professionals was known for.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Santa Maria, CA
24 mechanics listed · 16 in Santa Maria · 8 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Jay's Automotive
- Work
- Honest
- Inspection
“Despite Jay passing on operations to new hands, the new team seems to be more than capable of delivering the same service that I've always come to expect.”
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The Auto Shop
- Job
- Questions
- Smog
“Not only have I always had great service that I can trust & I know is backed, but he was the only mechanic that could hear the odd sound in my car that no one else but I could hear.”
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Transmissions For Less
“It was a relatively straightforward process (swapping out rear end) but turned out to be a bit tricky because of the limited amount of information they had on a used part I replaced it with.”
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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.”
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High Tech Auto
“We will continue to use their services in the future as they offer outstanding deals on oil changes without the premium most other oil change places like to charge for synthetic oil.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Maria, CA, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Maria, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 16 are in Santa Maria itself and 8 come from Arroyo Grande (3, 14 mi), Oceano (3, 15 mi) and Grover Beach (2, 16 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,288 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (93%) and punctuality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 2 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the mechanics on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Santa Maria listed here?
16 of the 24 shops on this page are in Santa Maria; the others come from other towns within 20 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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Cesar's Auto Repair
“After a couple oil changes I could tell these guys are fair and worth my business.”
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Diesel Injection Systems
- Truck
- Job
- Phone
“So if you're within striking distance of Santa Maria and need a diesel doctor, do yourself a favor and don't even think about going anywhere except Diesel Injection Systems.”
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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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Advanced Automotive
“Definitely well experienced and trusted in performing mechanical work.”
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Paisano Auto Repair
“You can trust in master mechanic Raul any time!!”
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Gonzalez Automotriz
- Prices
“Straightforward and no surprises.”
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Import Auto Works
“Great on a 99 Accord with a new timing belt and gear.”
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Amigos General Repair
- Paint
- Price
“I had a technical issue with my 2013 Odyssey electric door and had previously gone to the Honda dealership and they suggested it was going to need full replacement (both electric and the door, not to mention the paint cost too) and it was not somethi...”
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Fred's Automotive
“Great people!”
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Gabriel's Auto Repair
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Supreme Automotive
- Vehicles
- Certification
- Check
“My husband took our car to our mechanic at Superior Automotive and they were able to order the part and have it delivered within an hour, so that I was able to still go on my trip.”
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J.B. Auto
- Toyota
- OEM
- Integrity
“My father's 1980s-era Toyota pickup was diagnosed elsewhere with needing a catalytic converter, but Joe took a look and said it just needed a tuning - sure enough, it then passed smog as expected!”
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Toyworx Automotive
- Lexus
- Knowledge
- Coast
“I can imagine another shop scoffing at our situation and/or trying to take advantage somehow, but these guys were 100% respectful from the jump (even after they saw the absurd amount of junk we had packed) and they did the job needed - nothing extra,...”
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Arroyo Grande Import Automotive
- Fair
- Price
- Mechanic
“Dealership (not in this area) was going to charge over double what Chris is charging us and he's doing it all from a call yesterday from us at the dealership.”
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Classic Auto Works
- Classic Car
- Engine
- Price
“Great classic car experts”
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Treehouse Offroad LLC
- Metal Fabrication
- Tow
- Ball Joints
“As we were discussing my options, Michael took the time to send me pictures and explain, in detail, his recommendations for the specs that would suit my needs.”
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A's the Other Guys Garage
- Diagnosed
- Town
- Smog
“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.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Santa Maria, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$586
Maximum cost
$4918
National Average
$879
Avg Per Hour Rates
$129
$762
$1078
Average price range is based on 464 cost profiles
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