Powell Garage Inc
“In a time where money drives everything & it's hard to find a mechanic you can trust, it's refreshing to have a shop where you don't have those worries.”
Best Truck Repair in Santa Barbara, CA
12 mechanics listed · 9 in Santa Barbara · 4 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ayers Automotive Repairs
“Anthony is a rockstar and is very honest and transparent when it comes to what is needed and when.”
Haik's German Autohaus Mercedes-Benz
“We had our Audi that needed brakes and instead of telling us that all of brakes needed to be changed, he was honest and told us exactly what needed to be replaced.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Jim and Rudy are awesome - their prompt and knowledgeable response to my trucks issue made my life way easier.”
Ken Symer Automotive
“They are honest, efficient, call you to discuss the problem/options after troubleshooting, fix things properly if they need fixing, and do not try to do unnecessary up charges.”
Goleta Radiator & Auto Repair
“I've had nothing but great service and very honest Helpfully, Very Fair as well!!”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 12 shops work on medium and heavy duty trucks. What each one says about fleet accounts, road service, inspections and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 12 mechanics we list here, 9 are in Santa Barbara itself and 3 come from Goleta (6 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 915 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (81%) and punctuality (58%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "price" and "communication". 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 84 years. 1 offers financing and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the mechanics on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Which truck shops listed for Santa Barbara work on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 of the 12 shops on this page run a weekend shift. Weekend slots are how a lot of fleets get preventive maintenance done without losing a working day, so they book out early. Parts counters keep shorter hours, which is the usual reason a Saturday job waits until Monday.
Alvarez Automotive Repair and Smog
“If honesty, fair prices, and excellent customer service mean something to you - then this is the place for you.”
John Hurley Automotive
“Been taking my 2004 ford ranger there for years and love that you get to talk directly to the person who is the owner or working on the truck.”
Rincon Automotive
“Not only did he do good work for a fair price, he went out of his way to offer me safe transport while my car was getting towed/in the shop.”
Eric Krebs Automotive
“Eric took on this emergency job even though he was extremely busy with other customers with prior claims.”
ATG Auto Repair
“Amazing team, as a woman it can be very daunting to go to any type of mechanic but I felt very welcomed and the whole process was very transparent.”
Javier's Old Town Garage
“Everyone was very friendly and helpful from calling to inquire to picking up my vehicle.”
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