I had an issue with the 5th gear in my 2005 VW Golf. It became clear it was a transmission issue. I…read morespoke to Ted and we arranged a day to bring it in. From the first day thru until completion, Ted and the boys at Transmission For Less were super friendly and very professional. They even invited me into the workshop to show me the issues they found with my transmission. I would highly recommend going to see Ted if you're having any issues with your vehicle's transmission.

I went to this shop expecting to pay for them to remove/repair my transmission in my 4x4 Silverado…read more They were able to diagnose and fix the problem with the transmission in place. Cost me $120 out the door. Nice guys....

I actually had to check to make sure they charged me enough. What a great job these fine folk did…read moreon my 2015 accord. I am happier than a pig in slop. Jesse is great.

Christian and Benjamin were the best. They were both so nice and took great care of me and my car…read more Chevy wanted almost $11,000 to rebuild my transmission. Ruiz was going to do it for $4,800 but I asked them to install 2 shift kits. With the shit kits it came to $5,500 out the door programming and all. It's only been a couple of weeks and a few hundred miles but so far my "new" transmission is great! I hope I never need them but if I have a transmission issue, I'll be back for sure.

I'm updating my review because I was contacted by Robert, the owner, who kindly let me know that he…read moreunderstood my position and concerns. He was genuinely concerned about my negative experience and went above and beyond to make things right. That says an extraordinary amount about the pride he takes in his business and shows that he is an honest businessman who stands behind his work and customers. While the original situation was frustrating, I truly appreciate the effort and professionalism shown in resolving the matter. I believe it's important to update reviews when a business makes an effort to correct a problem, and in this case they absolutely followed through in the end. Thank you for doing the right thing and standing behind your customer.

I went in to get my transmission looked at and he was very honest and upfront with me about it…read more Easily could have nickel and dimed me but he didn't even charge me for the hour they spent working on it trying to figure out what's wrong. I would highly recommend them.

A Shop With A Heart & Quality Work If you're on vacation,…read moretraveling through the Santa Maria area, a local resident with an unexpected car drivability problem, or just plain looking for an honest, down-to-earth shop that provides quality work, don't fret! There is such a shop that you can trust without hesitation! For the past three years, the repairs and services on my 2012 Ford Escape and 2012 VW Turbo S Coupe have been handled solely at Rick's Car Care, without a worry or hesitation on my part about their qualifications to do the work right the first time. Needless but necessary to state, the estimate and cost of the work to be done are reasonable, not inflated. What makes Rick's Car Care stand out above other family-owned independent automotive repair and service shops? To begin with, it is founded on old-school customer service, honesty, and quality work. Something that is becoming extinct when deep-pocket corporations purchase shops from retiring owners. However, a bright light shines on the answer to this dark auto repair and service scenario: Rick's Car Care! A family-owned independent shop owned by Erick Enright and his wife, Amanda, that remains steadfast in providing great customer service and the highest-quality repairs and services to its clientele. If you are seeking honest, friendly shops that provide quality work, I highly recommend this shop not just as a John Q. Public customer, but also as a former sole proprietor and automotive technician at a local shop.

I have mixed, but mostly positive, opinions of this business. The staff seemed friendly, and I…read moreappreciate that they took the time to provide a thorough diagnosis of my vehicle. They confirmed that my spark plugs and wires were heavily worn by swapping the spark plug from cylinder 4 to cylinder 6, where the misfire followed the plug. That gave me confidence that the spark plug was the source of the issue. That being said, there were a few aspects of the experience that I think prospective customers should know about. First, the diagnostic fee was $180, which I felt was on the expensive side. I came in already suspecting that the issue involved the spark plugs and wires, so I wasn't expecting such an extensive diagnostic process. After discussing the repair with other mechanics, I also learned that removing and reinstalling older spark plugs can carry some risk on higher-mileage engines because aged plugs can seize or break during removal. Nothing went wrong in my case, but I would have appreciated that potential risk being explained before the diagnostic procedure was performed. Better communication would have gone a long way. I was also told, "I don't want to scare you into not driving this vehicle," while being encouraged to complete the repairs there. If there was a genuine safety concern, I appreciate hearing it, but I would have preferred a more practical conversation focused on the condition of the vehicle and my options rather than feeling pressure to make an immediate repair decision. Additionally, when I asked whether there were ways to reduce the cost, I was told the fuel system service could be postponed and completed later. That made me wish the recommendations had been presented from the beginning with a clearer distinction between what was necessary to address the misfire and what could reasonably be deferred as preventative maintenance. Ultimately, I chose to have the repairs completed elsewhere because I was able to supply my own parts and save money overall. Although Rick's labor estimate was higher ($468 compared to $200 elsewhere), the total repair cost ended up being lower because the other shop allowed me to provide my own parts. I don't believe this is a bad shop, and I think it's a friendly, family-owned business that performs thorough diagnostics. I'm simply encouraging customers to ask questions, understand the diagnostic costs and repair recommendations, and make the decision that best fits their own situation.

The diagnostic testing done and estimated cost were spot on…read more Major repair work was done expertly and in a timely manner. Juan explained in detail what issues needed to be addressed. The car runs like new. Would highly recommend Rizzoli's for trustworthy repairs and a friendly and compassionate attitude towards the customer. Well done. Thank you.

Thank you all the way from San Diego, CA - The Rizzoli Team of Santa Maria taking care of business…read more We are a shop located in San Marcos Ca. The North part of San Diego. One of a clients was in need of some help with some repair that our shop initially did. Since Centric Auto Repair had a Nation wide warranty - Rizzoli and there mechanics we able to diagnose and repair the issue all in one day . It was on a Friday. Generally shops are fighting to finish mechanical repairs from the begging of the week, so I though it was going to be tough to find a place to help. out now mutual customer lives in Santa Maria area, I hope she finds her new auto repair shop with Rizzoli Automotive. Thank you for kindly working on her Volkswagen Passat. God bless your team!

Bernard and his team are top notch. Great customer service. Goes above and beyond. Highly recommend…read morefor all your automotive needs.

Outstanding service for the price. You can't beat practically any other mechanic on the Central…read moreCoast

Such nice people! Our transmission went out on our '16 Tahoe at 150k miles. Got us in quickly for…read morean evaluation. It does cost, but they apply it to your bill at the end if you get your work done within a certain time frame. They finished in the timeline they said it would be done! We got quotes for a few options and ultimately chose a full rebuild and are very pleased with how it's running now! Cost was comparable to other quotes we got, but they offered a few upgrades that other shops didn't. Very happy with our business here! Would recommend for your transmission needs.

Family owned establishment. They are kind and helped us out big time. We were driving though at 5pm…read moreon a holiday weekend. We were stressed hundreds of miles away from home. They told us come on over. Saw us immediately. Test drove the car. They didn't have to show us such kindness but they went above and beyond what any other company would have done for us. If you need your car checked out we highly recommend them. Kindness and honest. Thankful we found them.

I found P & L on recommendation from friends. From how easy it was to schedule (online), to the…read moreconfirmation text, and the kind, professional service, I highly recommend them! I was in and out in no time and their waiting area was clean with good music.

I tried these guys out for the first time I thought they only worked on transmissions, but I was…read morevery surprised to see that they fixed all the problems on my car. Great service work performed on time and on budget five stars for these guys.

Had to replace a sunroof, the guys there knew exactly where the car was. The part was in excellent…read morecondition and reasonably priced. A lot of the cars had parts in good condition. I would recommend this yard.

We had a great experience at this salvage yard!!! Kiki the manager was so helpful and welcoming we…read moredidn't find the part but he ordered it for half the price of his competition. So if u need a salvage part this is the place thanks again Kiki. Geno & Lety