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Powell Garage Inc
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
- Old Car
“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.”
Truck Repair in Santa Barbara, CA
24 mechanics listed · 9 in Santa Barbara · 3 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Ayers Automotive Repairs
- Diagnose
- Smog
- Inspection
“I broke down while on the road and Ayers automotive did a great job in taking care of me and getting me back on the road, if I'm in the area again and I need service I will be calling on them.”
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Haik's German Autohaus Mercedes-Benz
- Honest
- Pre-Purchase Inspection
- Oil
“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.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Truck
- Mechanics
- Warranty
“Never replaced a transmission before and hope to never again but I would definitely use Rudy's AAMCO if it came about.”
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Ken Symer Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
“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.”
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Goleta Radiator & Auto Repair
- Work
- Honest
- Leak
“He's very knowledgeable is his trade and if he can't help out with a certain repair he tells you honestly and depending on the repair can recommend another shop that he trusts.”
Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 9 are in Santa Barbara itself and 15 come from towns including Ventura (8, 26 mi), Goleta (5, 6 mi) and Carpinteria (1, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,984 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (77%) and punctuality (58%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "communication". 3 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 84 years. 3 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 24 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.
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Alvarez Automotive Repair and Smog
- Charge
- Mechanic
- Honest
“I have tried many mechanics in my 35 years in SB and finally found one that I now call "my" mechanic as of a couple of years ago - Gaspar is easy to deal with.”
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John Hurley Automotive
“Busy, new and old model cars serviced there, lots of Jeeps.”
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Rincon Automotive
“He is the first person who has worked on my '66 Mustang who has had the knowledge, experience and patience to troubleshoot and solve the cranky issues of a classic car.”
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Eric Krebs Automotive
- Inspection
- Light
- Vehicle
“Overall, my experience with Erik Kreb Automotive was fantastic, and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable, skilled mechanic for their Volkswagen or any other vehicle.”
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Smitty's Towing
- Truck
- Law Enforcement
- Technician
“I felt so blessed (and surprised) when he cared enough to call me to check on us- especially because we had run into more trouble and he came back and rescued us again!”
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ATG Auto Repair
- Communication
- Trust
- Work
“Got a call each time an aspect of the job was completed and was provided with updated repair plans as well as any price and time differences these changes may incur.”
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Fairview Auto Repair
- Professional
- Job
- Inspection
“Everyone was very nice here and the smog check was well done and efficient.”
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Javier's Old Town Garage
- Honest
- Cost
- Owner
“Highly recommended 👌 Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Auto brake repair, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Bob's Garage
“I actually know him personally and he's a very honest man you will never get cheated you know when they finished with your car it is fixed right very rare do you have to ever go back it's very clean.”
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Mr Tire & Service
- Charge
- Box Truck
- Flat
“Walked down to Corrales to get a burrito and by the time I walked back with it, my tires were already installed and the price was exactly as quoted over the phone.”
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AWS Automotive
- Inspection
- Technician
- Report
“The team is down to earth with a good sense of humor, but with an even higher sense of professionalism, and explains things patiently or even showed me physically the parts to be done.”
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Jason's Tires N' Wheels
“I purchased 4 used tires for $220 including balancing and mounting and they're in excellent condition, will definitely be returning to buy new ones in the future.”
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Dylan's Automotive
- Work
- Future
- Diagnose
“Always friendly, forthright, and fair, Dylan's Automotive is consistently a pleasure to do business with, especially given the excellent work that they're known for”
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Accurate Auto Repair and Muffler Shop Monteros
“Services Tires, Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto emissions testing, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Silvas Oil Co
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T & T Truck & Crane Services
“Excellent equipment can handle all your crane and trucking needs”
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Tandil Auto Service
- Prices
“I was in a pinch and needed someone to check out my car ASAP after some symptoms came up that could have been only a small oil leak or potentially something much worse- Israel told me to bring the car by that same day for him to just take a quick loo...”
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Litner Automotive
- Money
- Fair
- Pricing
“Orlando was great in following up and recommending services and repairs but I never felt like he was "selling" me on spending more money than I needed.”
Heavy Duty Truck Repair Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$334
Maximum cost
$4021
National Average
$507
Avg Per Hour Rates
$127
$380
$751
Average price range is based on 313 cost profiles
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Which truck shops listed for Santa Barbara work on Saturdays or Sundays?
12 of the 24 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.
What customers say about mechanics in and near Santa Barbara
- “Diagnosed repairs for my truck were emailed over right away; approved work was completed on time and as discussed.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “Very professional team and was pleasantly surprised that they washed and cleaned my truck after the inspection.” — customer of Ayers Automotive Repairs
- “We had a very stressful situation and he took the time to figure out the best way to get our truck unstuck with the least amount of damage to it.” — customer of Smitty's Towing
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.