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Preferred Auto Centre
- Toyota
- Fair
- Concierge
“From the booking of appointments through the entire experience, the customer service was respectful, professional and answered all my questions thoroughly.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Thousand Oaks, CA
24 mechanics listed · 16 in Thousand Oaks · 3 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gallardo's Automotive Service Inc
- Quote
- Engine
- Needs
“I am so impressed with the thoroughness and experience ,honesty and customer service I will recommend everyone that needs auto work to them, and will go to them for any auto needs I have in the future.”
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Accurate Automotive Services
- Engine
- Inspection
- Efficient
“Many thanks , indeed, to Mr Gilbert Granados and his team of wonderful , young and experienced mechanics of whom made an awesome job of service to my vehicle.”
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Ken's Quality Auto Repair
- Mechanics
- Job
- Warranty
“I've bought 2 cars in the past 4 years, and at least some motivation for getting Toyota's was knowing that was the only way I could have Ken as my mechanic.”
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Bennett Automotive
- AC
- Oil
- Dealership
“Instead of running a diagnostic, Matt said he suspected the problem was my car keys and he called a nearby shop to confirm they could help me and gave me a 50% off coupon.”
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Shelley's Precision Auto Center
“I previously brought my car to the dealership and was quoted not only an absurd price but they told me I had a significant amount of maintenance to do on my vehicle.”
Listed for drivers in and around Thousand Oaks, 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: Thousand Oaks, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 16 are in Thousand Oaks itself and 8 come from Sherman Oaks (25 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,134 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (89%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brake repair (2), brakes (2), maintenance (2) and transmission repair (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 66 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. 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 Thousand Oaks listed here?
16 of the 24 shops on this page are in Thousand Oaks; the others come from other towns within 30 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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Bavarian Performance Specialists
- 2002
- Vehicle
- Check Engine Light
“I had a unique tire swap on a brand new Tesla Model Y and Bavarian Performance took it on and did a top notch job paying attention to all of the details”
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The Haus van Nuys
- Diagnosed
- Water Pump
- Respect
“They got me in quick, performed a thorough evaluation and diagnostic, and provide ultra fast and thorough service and repairs at a beyond reasonable price.”
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Auto Professional Service
- Efficient
- Honest
- 2024
“We called when they opened and they had a bring it in right away To replace a front light for our soon-to-be salvaged vehicle that also had damage to the hood that we thought was gonna bring up the price.”
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Sherman Oaks Collision Center
- Vehicle
- Communication
- Raffi
“It was a huge bummer to have someone bust in my window and Sherman Oaks Collision Center saved me from a massive headache of trying to shop around for a reasonable price and schedule an appointment that wasn't weeks out.”
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American Muffler
- Mechanic
- Catalytic Converter
- Money
“He strikes me as a mellow, old school shop owner which I find refreshing in comparison to some of the money grubbing, fast talking scoundrels who unnecessarily charge you just to plug in a OBDII!”
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Service Tire Co.
“Armand was able to take the car in the morning By noon, he called to tell me that the problem was simply that the air clean cover had come loose and it was nothing serious”
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Barkley Tire & Services
- Maintenance
- Diagnosis
- Efficient
“I provided them a list of things my manual had said to inspect for for the scheduled maintenance interval, and the completed work order noted those specific items checked out fine!”
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Sherman Oaks Exclusive
- Communication
- Jaguar
- Mechanic
“It was my first time coming here for an oil change and general inspection, and the service, speed, communication, transparency, and professionalism were all fantastic.”
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Auto Precision Repair
- Price
- Mechanics
“I always take my car ( Audi 4 ) to Auto Precision One Inc and the Technicians do a great job , the price is always reasonable and very honest people .”
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Fred's Auto Service
- Vehicle
- Second Opinion
- Fair
“I would highly recommend taking your car there first or as a 2nd opinion because he will give you an honest and real assessment of what needs to be worked on, if at all.”
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BMW Mercedes Service
- Spark Plugs
- Check Engine Light
- Fees
“For several years, my partner and I have relied on this auto shop for our car maintenance needs for our BMW i3 and Mini Cooper Clubman, and we've consistently found their services excellent!”
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Skyline Auto Repair LLC
- Mechanics
- Price
- Honest
“Kind and friendly family owned mechanic shop, looked my car over for free when I went to get a second opinion, and recommended them by my work supervisor.”
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Castle Automotive
- Quality
- Mechanic
- Price
“They are thorough with what needs to be done and will discuss in detail what they did and always keep me informed about what care my car needs and when before moving forward with repairs.”
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Automotive M & M
- Dealership
- Write
- Inspection
“They had my car literally months and could not resolve the issue, but kept telling me they did, giving me the car back but within days, sometimes hours, It would have the same problem.”
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Rovers Elite
- Drive
- Brakes
- Honest
“However the dealership told me that this reset didn't exist and that many catastrophic things were wrong with my car which would cost in the thousands.”
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Bimmer Connection
- Diagnosis
- Valve
- Light
“Without any doubt in all my years in dealing with mechanics Rob is by far the best and I have no hesitation in referring him to all my family and friends.”
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Exclusive Auto Service
- Mechanic
“I have been taking my '68 250SL to Exclusive Auto Repair since 1999, when Sanjiv's father was one of the only mechanics around who specialized in that particular car.”
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Import Car Specialists
- Work
- Mechanic
- Price
“I just wanted to share how wonderful Sean and Chris at Import Car Specialists have been over the many years that I have been bringing my cars to this repair shop.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Thousand Oaks, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$596
Maximum cost
$4999
National Average
$893
Avg Per Hour Rates
$131
$774
$1095
Typical price range is based on 345 cost profiles
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