A little back ground, I was recommended coming to this shop a couple years back & have been coming ever since. Im a 26 year old female that couldn't even tell you where the engine is or how to check oil levels. Kevin & his team have done nothing short of go above & beyond through the many cars I've had. He guided me through car buying processes 2x & explain technical things to me even if it sounds like a different language. I could continue to write a novel, but my review...simply put is if you choose to support a local auto shop this is the place. read more

Have been taking all my cars here for years! And I mean YEARS! 40+ and have always had excellent service and communication. Latest car repair for my son was done quickly and effectively! Can't recommend Buena Auto Care enough. read more

I was here on July 18 for a check up and found out that I had an oil leak and a radiation leak. I told them that I needed the car to travel to San Jose. Jack was the one that worked on my car. The shop closes at 5:30 and he stayed til 7:30pm to get it fixed. I this place. Thank you so much Jack. I appreciated U and every1 there! Thank you 4 taking such good care of my car. read more

Amazing Experience. They go out of their way to make sure we get the proper care for out cars. Everyone there is friendly and helpful.

I was visiting from out of town and my car battery icon came on while the car was on. I got real anxious as this mean't I could stall out at any minute. It did not, and thankfully I got over to Kevin at Buena Auto via a last minute recommendation. He's the most reasonable and calming car mechanic I think I've ever countered and I've met many with my current 'vintage' car. He's even funny. Anyways, I was charged a very fair rate to solve the issue. Thank you again! read more

The work was not done properly and my car turned off while I was driving-very dangerous and life threatening situation. Missed several days of work due to negligence. read more

Fantastic very reasonably priced service. I trust these guys 100%. my go to place for all vehicle repairs.

Good, honest service. You can rest easy they'll get it done the right way an give you the real options. --- Moreover: Some services may be more $ than you are used to if you've gone to a certain type of mechanic shops, but after seeing the itemized quote here, I question what kind of service I got at those other places. (sucks teeth) read more

I called them to see if they would replace u-joints. I spoke with a gentleman and he asked me a few questions such as which u-joints, etc. I said I would find out and call him back. I called back and spoke with a girl, she took down my information. I told her it was the u-joints on the driveshaft. She told me she would check and get back to me. I waited two hours, and when I called back, she replied to me they don't do that. It appears kind of fishy to me, because the guy was asking me which ones? I told him I would find out and call back... When I call back all of a sudden they don't do them.‍ read more

Buena Auto is Hands down THE BEST auto shop in all of Ventura county. Kevin the owner is the most honest and reliable mechanic I've ever dealt with out of the dozens of auto shops and mechanics. He's not only reliable and honest but his prices are they most reasonable out of any auto shop. If you have been looking for a HONEST auto shop, I highly recommend you go to Buena Auto. read more

I asked if he worked on European cars, said NO! Can you give me a place you would recommend, The owner said he would recommend a place that had changed names 15 Years AGO. I don't think HE gives. S--t about any buddy. Do not recommend for a air filter change. read more

These guys are the best. Kevin and his crew are my go to mechanics and keep my Toyota Tacoma in great shape. They're honest, reasonable, and super friendly... not much more you can ask for from your local auto mechanic. read more

I hate that they are only open 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday but family comes first. Got it! This business was recommended to me and oh what a gem! I have taken my van and car there for second opinions on several occasions. They have saved me a grip of money that I did not need to spend nor have to waste! Thank you Kevin Course for treating your customers like family! read more

Nervously called on a Monday with a scary oil leak. The shop took my car the same day, diagnosed the problem and was able to repair the same day. The repairs were extremely reasonable and the guys were all helpful and friendly. I will take my car here from now on. Thank you!!!!! read more

Kevin is the most honest and helpful guy I've ever met in the auto service world. Helped give straightforward advice and guide me to the best solution for some repairs on my BMW. This is the kind of shop you want to go to because you can trust they'll do the right thing. Thanks again. read more

Buena Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Ventura, California

Although the owners of Buena Auto Care and I may not agree on NFL teams, I know I can always count on these guys to do a great job on my beloved lil convertible. Yes, I cheated on them once and had some work done at a dealership, but, let's attribute that to momentary lapse of judgement on my part. I first found these guys a couple of years ago when I had to have my car towed due to a faulty alternator. New in town, I asked the tow truck driver, "if I was your daughter, who in town would you trust for me to take my car to?" and without hesitation recommended this place. So, the latest, my car has been grinding on the back right for several days, I brought it in today for them to take a look and do oil change while they were at it, said depending on prognosis, I'd either have them fix today or cone back Friday (payday). Well, brakes were grinding into the rotor. Instead of replacing rotor (extra $300(, mechanic said they can just shave it a little, was only on one side, only needed brake pads on left. Gave me the quote, he deducted brake inspection cost. I said ok. Few minutes latwr, he said, "I goofed, your quote is actually..." and I was prepared to go apeshit thinking is was gonna be $5,213 higher, until he said, "about $33 less than what I originally quoted you." Well, yay, my cat won't have to go on a diet til Friday after all! Thanks for your honesty, Buena Boys, and GO PACKERS! Hee hee. read more

Buena Auto Care - My cute lil convertible getting fixed up. - Auto Repair Near Me - Ventura, California

Kevin was fantastic! I dropped in after realizing my tire was extremely low on pressure and it turned out to be a flat. I was in and out within an hour! Great price and great friendly service! If he has any flowers on the counter at checkout, make sure to smell them. They're from his garden and he hand picks them. They smell amazing!! read more

I took my car in here a while ago to have my turn signal switch replaced. They did such a great job, that I decided to take my car back so they could try to figure out why my brakes were squealing. I bought my car from Paradise Chevrolet, it was a fleet car, which meant that I was the second owner. I took it back there first to see if they could fix the squealing; they could not. Then I took it to Brakemasters with the same result. Then ABC Automotive said they couldn't hear a squeal even though my next-door neighbors COULD hear it. Buena Auto Care fixed it the first time and did it in less than a day for a reasonable price. I was told what the issue was and was shown my old parts as proof of what they told me. read more

Buena Auto Care never fails me! They are the best auto shop I've ever been to. The workers are great and very friendly. I stronlgy suggest coming here to get your car worked on. They always do excellent work and are very reliable. read more

Came here a few times after I suspected it was a mistake. Last time I came in to see why their fix I paid hundreds of dollars for only lasted a week. They charged me $50 to tell me why they fixed my car improperly. Then they recommended I fix it sub-standardly again and didn't even look into how to actually fix it. If I didn't have to get someone else to handle it for me I would have never paid these shit to tell me why they didn't fix my car. Went down the street to neighborhood and they check it out for free. read more

Buena Auto Care is Awesome These guys really treat you right. Very professional. They identified the electrical problem on my car and fixed it, no problem. And the cost was very reasonable. It's been a few weeks now and the car is still running great. I would highly recommend them! read more

A top notch mechanic, a teacher, a mentor and a "dad" to many...Kevin has a giant, generous heart! But more important to the reader, he is extremely knowledgeable and honest. He has fixed my car when no one else could. He gave my daughter advice as she struggled through constant problems with the car she drove to Seattle for college. For all your maintenance and mechanical needs, take your auto to Kevin and his team at Buena Auto Care, 5898 Telegraph Rd. You'll be so glad you did! read more

Took a car in for pre-sale inspection. They spent several hours going over the car and doing a driving test. The test was being paid for by a potential buyer. I saw that there were was one issue that I would repair and went that same day to get the parts to fix. I asked if there were issues that they saw that would need repair. They told me that they would not discuss that with me as the potential buyer was paying for the inspection. It was clear they wanted to force the work to be done by them. The shop is a dump with half completed projects scattered everywhere. I'm a car guy. I own maintain 9 cars including classic Jaguars. I do all my own work including the restorations. I've been in and around shops for over 50 years. This shop is the worst I have ever been to. read more

I have known Kevin (the owner) for over 30 years! He is one of the most honest people I have ever met. He expects his employees to be the same way. This is the only place I would ever take my vehicle. read more

I only come to Ventura a few times a month for work. One day at my worksite I saw that I had a flat tire . Since I drive a lot for work, I just wanted to get it fixed so I took my car over to Buena's. Kevin was so honest and accommodating. He found 2 nails and said the tire was still fixable. He took only about 35 minutes to plug my tire and it's still in great shape! He could have easily lied to me like other mechanics tend to do with females. I appreciated his honestly and expertise. I highly recommend this place, plus their rates are so reasonable! read more

Awesome. I came here right before closing with my car overheating and these guys were super friendly. And very capable. They sent me home with an extra bottle of coolant, a whole report of what they did in case I take it for a follow up, and even charged me less than the original quote. Super trustworthy and awesome read more

I broke down in the front of buena auto care and the owner was kind enough to come help Ma and not try and take advantage of me by having my car fixed here. I explained I bought the car to sell it so he helped me get the car to where it needed to go. I really want to thank the owner and his crew for being honest. It's hard to find these days. Thank you so much Buena. read more

Buena Auto Care - This is my car I bought to sell that the owner kindly got it running for me so I can make it to where I needed to go. - Auto Repair Near Me - Ventura, California

Kevin, is a crook! at buena auto care he charged me $55.00 to tell me my car needed a thermostat, my car was not hooked up to a code reader, his guy did research on the computer to find out what's wrong with my car came back and told me that it needs a thermostat, but that I had to pay 55.00 to do that + 349.00 for parts and labor, I paid the 55.00 told them I'm taking my car to someone else, cause I felt something was not right, when I got to this other guy he told me "Kevin cheated you it's against the law for him to do that". I'll never deal with that crook again!! read more

Buena Auto Care in my opnion, is simply the best. I've been taking my car(s) there for many years and they have always been totally professional. read more

Finding a good mechanic can be such a pain at times. At Buena Auto Care the experience is a differnt one: They are honest and straight forward mechanics to work with. I went here a couple of times ( clutch and fuel pump ) and both times they did the work for a fair price. They explained the issues to me so I could understand them and did not "upsell" me on other services. I hate that ! The shop isn't fancy, but has everything you need to fix cars - that's what I was there for, no ? Not the fancy waiting areas of the dealerships. This is a keeper. read more

FIVE STARS? Not enough for this business. So many times people get screwed over by the fast talkers. My mother and I moved here two years ago and really took our chances when it came to finding a new mechanic that we could depend on. First, they refurbished my mother's 1957 Chevy Belair; made it even more beautiful. Second, they kept my 2001 Ford Ranger running for much longer than it should have; all with a positive attitude and a smile. Recently, at my request, they were kind enough to examine a few used vehicles and give me their honest opinions so that I would feel safe before my purchase. BRIAN, KEVIN & KYLE do a fantastic job, and I have recommended their services around town. If you hate your mechanic, then go visit Buena Auto Care. read more

Kevin and the crew at Buena Auto Care are excellent. This is one of the few places I know I can go and drop off my car and they will only recommend what I need to get done. We have been taking our cars here for over 10 years and have never been over sold items. Kevin even helped me with my bike when I got a flat tire near his shop! We appreciate having Buena Auto Care here in Ventura! read more

I am so excited to get to review BAC! 2 years ago our long-time mechanic closed up shop and referred us to BAC. Though we were VERY sad to lose him, we gave it a try the next time our car needed servicing. EXCELLENT! We worked mostly with Brian and he is very knowledgeable, honest and straightforward. The guys there are friendly and hardworking, getting our vehicles back to us without delay. It's in an easy to find location and we did not feel like we were getting gouged for some unneccessary service. Seriously, find them and use them! read more

I used to work here back in the early 90's when this was also a Chevron gas station. Kevin still owns the place and I believe Brian is there as well from back in the day. These are people who are dedicated to their customers and their community. If you're tired of wondering who you can trust and want reliable, trustworthy mechanics working on your vehicle, I suggest visiting Buena Auto Care. It still brings back great memories of working there when I was a student at Buena High School. It was a quality business then and it remains so today. read more

Bottom line......this place is HONEST & EFFICIENT! Dropped off my at 8, called me at 11 with realistic advise at a great rate.

Big thanks to Cody for helping my car get back on the road. Dropped my car off in the morning with an overheating issue, received a call around noon for the estimated cost of repairs, and then received a call around 5 saying my car was ready to be picked up! Awesome and quick service, thank you again Cody! read more

Called one morning when I saw a part hanging off the underside of my son's car. They said, "Come on over now". Back home within an hour, all fixed, at a very reasonable price. These guys are great. Honest, efficient, skilled, & reasonably priced. read more

Poor service so unprofessional will never go back I took my 2004 Chrysler van for an engine check.There was $300.00 fee to run diagnostics and estimate the problem.The next day they asked for $400.00 to change some wiring and replace a cable I needed my car fixed so bad I was ready to pay. The day after I was informed that there was another part needed to be replaced for another $700.00 they didn't know about until doing the wiring and when I asked why I wasn't informed about the new part during the diagnostics ,the answer was (We have no super power to tell what else the van might need) and there will be no warranty what so ever for the repair and the service if I choose to go on and fix the damn van. I wanted to pull myself out of the deal smelling the trouble. I couldn't afford to pay for the extra part but it was too late. I came back after five days and paid $700.00(diagnostics and wiring fees) to get my van back at the same condition UNFIXED when I drove in day one. Good news? the owner Bryen who teaches in a local collage was more then happy to give me a US Veteran discount for my service overseas which was worthed $55.00. Keven and Bryen I deserved better treatment you ripped me off. read more

I know I sound like a broken record in saying over and over again that we are new to the area, but we are and I think that's important to note in this review in particular. When you are new, you don't know whom to trust for your auto maintenance needs. Yelp is super helpful in this way, and I used the good help reviews for this place in deciding to have my truck serviced there yesterday. I am glad I did. I made an appointment, which I recommend so that your mechanic can have all of the supplies specific to your vehicle make, model and year. I was given an estimate and I chose to wait while the work was performed. The staff are friendly and chatty, and offered me water or coffee about a half a dozen times - very nice! The manager asked me if I needed to know anything about Ventura - restaurants, etc...which was really thoughtful. When my truck was done, it came out to a little more than the estimate, and the manager showed me why. He then said he would only charge me the estimated amount, as that was what was agreed upon. That is nice and all, but I insisted on paying full price - you should pay for the work performed, and an estimate is just that - an estimate. It might be a little more, and so long as there is a legit reason why, that's to be expected sometimes. The manager also went over the status of all of the things they checked in their very comprehensive vehicle inspection which I also appreciated. I didn't have to leave wondering if they checked the battery connections for corrosion or anything like that. I will be back, I think we found our new regular mechanic. Give them a try. read more

These are the best, most trustworthy mechanics you will ever find. I have been taking my cars here for years, and all of the men who work here are friendly, knowledgeable and reliable. It is such a pleasure to know that my current car ( which is a 1996, but runs perfectly thanks to these guys) is getting the best service possible. read more