Water Star Motors
“Wonderful experience, Ella is so helpful and courteous, offered me coffee and snacks!”
Best Truck Repair in Santa Cruz, CA
10 mechanics listed · 6 in Santa Cruz · 1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 10, 2026
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“They got my car back quickly and efficiently, and we're very nice and transparent with everything they were doing.”
Shan Auto Service
“Very good service and their prices are very reasonable and my car is too good after service from there.”
Specialized Auto Inc.
“I've been here before and will go back again when my car needs attention.”
Precision Motorworks Inc.
“The staff at Precision Motorworks are not only skilled and knowledgeable, but they are also incredibly friendly and approachable”
Santa Cruz Imported Truck Service
“Despite their extremely busy schedules, they went out of their way to accommodate my special request.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Cruz, CA, these 10 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 Cruz, CA
Of the 10 mechanics we list here, 6 are in Santa Cruz itself and 4 come from Santa Clara (27 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,433 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "communication" and "warranty". 1 is open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the mechanics on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email 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.
Why does this page include shops beyond Santa Cruz?
6 of the 10 shops sit inside Santa Cruz; the rest come from other towns. Truck shops need land, long approaches and highway access, so they end up on the edge of town. Drivers already plan around that.
Auto-Motives
“I can't emphasize enough how thorough these folks are, how much they care about your vehicle, and how they compare price wise to other car repair shops.”
M B German Car Services
“L've gotten oil changes, hoses replaced etc and each time the job is done in a timely manner and is perfectly cared for and fixed!”
Santa Cruz Auto Works
“I own a very unique hot rod with strange and unusual issues, and this shop is always able to find, diagnose, and fix what's ailing my ride.”
Ace Auto Center
“I trust him so much that when I drop off my car, my order is 'please check and fix whatever you see fit and just bill me later.”
Why these companies made our list
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