Ah man- so great- my "check TPMS system" came on as I was driving home on 101- the guy here checked…read moreall my tires and sent me on my way feeling safe and ready to go. Super chill super friendly highly recommend

I can't say enough good things about Rosebro Garage in Carpinteria! I was borrowing my family's…read moreLand Cruiser and drove up from LA and the next morning, the dreaded Check Engine light came on. Not knowing what to do, I called Rosebro Garage, and Steve (owner) picked up. Even though they were super busy, he told me to bring it in, and he'd take a quick look. True to his word, Steve ran a scan and diagnosed a cylinder issue. He reassured me that, while the car would guzzle gas, I could likely make it back to LA without the need for an expensive tow (which would've cost me a fortune at 100 miles away). He was upfront about the risks but gave me the confidence to make an informed decision. As a woman who isn't always sure about car maintenance and emergencies, Steve was a breath of fresh air--patient, knowledgeable, and completely honest. Best part? He didn't even charge me for the consult. Thanks to his advice, I made it back to LA perfectly fine and couldn't be more grateful. If I lived in the area, this would 100% be my go-to shop. Trustworthy, professional, and genuinely helpful--highly recommend Rosebro Garage for your car needs.

I can't praise Bob highly enough: friendly, honest and great service. I brought in our 24-year old…read moreVolvo with a starter issue on a Friday - it was getting worse with every crank. Bob took it in right away and replaced the starter same day. But when I came to collect it the engine started perfectly but then shut itself down. Very worrying as there could have been any number of causes, but Bob worked on it through the weekend and called me first thing Monday. We couldn't have been more relieved to hear he had fixed the problem by replacing an old corroded part. So happy to drive home after a bit of a scare. Bob is not only an expert but thoroughly honourable. Although he had to put in a lot more hours to get to the bottom of things he charged me exactly the same as he first quoted. And whenever I called up, Bob and his wife couldn't have been nicer on the phone: patient and accommodating, so different from calling almost any other business. Great to discover someone so reliable in the neighbourhood.

Back in September, my wife and I experienced a transmission issue with our minivan. We just…read morehappened to get off the freeway and drive by Bob's. Although they were closing in a few minutes, they did all that they could to help us. They scanned for the code that was causing our car to run funny and the check engine light to come home. Thanks to their guidance, my wife and I were able to make the 2 hr drive back to LA. If they treat a passerby this kindly, I can only imagine how well they treat their clients. If you're looking for a mechanic, I would definitely recommend them.

Lucas is amazing. After 3 other mechanics, he found the problem and fixed it. Incredibly HONEST and…read moregreat price. He even talked us out of doing work the others had recommended. Saved us a ton and the car runs so much better. I highly recommend this place. So happy!

From the owner: Specializing in automotive repair, restoration, and custom installations.read more

Great service. Super fast. Super great guys is working there…read more Would highly recommend!

Had my scrape plate fixed here - junior was very responsive and whole process was very quickread more

Brought my 964 in for a few repairs (typical nonsense with old cars, AC, CEL, minor oil leaks)…read more Great communications, excellent diagnostics, finished on time. Really pleasant people. Place is full and busy with antique Porsches.

Great shop to service german cars after warranty. Hector, Peter, and staff are a great team. It is…read moresmall shop with a big family vibe. They get your vehicle in and out. They are genuine car people. They want to do what is correct. Service to value ratio is on point. I have had three different BMW serviced and they always do a great job, tell us the truth, and are fair with cost.

Akauto does great work, they work quickly and honestly. Jee and Arsen are super helpful!read more

AK Auto is the best mechanic in town. Their pricing is fair and transparent. They are fast with…read moretheir service and always make sure you are taken care of. I bring in both my cars to AK Auto for all our mechanic needs. I couldn't recommend them more.

A very pleasant experience overall. Junior, the service manager, responded quickly to my request…read moreon Yelp and I was able to get in right away on a Saturday. The shop is squeezed in on a busy street, but it's very clean and nice and I was able to do computer work while I waited. All services were thoroughly explained and I didn't feel pressured at all. Prices were very reasonable to what I am used to. Would definitely recommend.

From out of town and got gas and my tire cap wouldn't close. We tried looking it up online and it…read morewasn't working so we came in here. Wayne and Omar were so nice and helpful! They were able to fix it in less than 5 minutes!!

I got in my car this morning and got a low tire pressure warning, on a Sunday, no less. Well, Yelp…read morefound this little shop right near me and it said that they're open 24/7. Guess what, it's true. I called and my call was answered in just a few minutes. The gentleman told me he would alert the on call tow truck driver. Victor then opened the doors in a few minutes and checked his stock. Victor was both kind and efficient. He told me I only needed one tire and found a nice lightly used tire which he showed me, then proceeded to jack up my car and change the tire. Afterward he checked the pressure in all four tires. Total time, about an hour. Total cost, including an after hours charge was $270.00. This place is a Godsend. I'm telling everybody. These folks are the real thing. I drove away very happy. Thank you, Victor for a truly professional job. And thanks to Eric for the quick and efficient response.

2 Stars -- Issue "Fixed," But Dishonesty Left a Bad Taste…read more I'll give them 2 stars because they technically fixed the issue in the end -- but consumers, beware. I've been a loyal customer of this shop for years. They've handled all four of my vehicles and, aside from a few minor hiccups, have generally done a good job. Unfortunately, my recent experience completely changed my opinion. I brought my Lexus RX back after Lexus informed me that the front brake pads had no shims, which was causing a squeak. This was surprising, as Erics had replaced the front rotors and pads in February 2025. Lexus also told me the pads were aftermarket -- not OEM -- even though I specifically paid for factory parts. When I returned to the shop, I dealt with Jr at the front desk. He inspected the vehicle and eventually admitted the shims were missing. However, instead of simply taking responsibility, he repeatedly tried to justify the mistake, mentioning the cost of the parts and suggesting I might have to pay for them. He even implied the missing shims were somehow my fault because the old pads didn't have them -- a poor excuse, considering OEM pads always come with shims. After some back-and-forth, he reluctantly agreed to order and install the correct parts. But even when handing my keys back, he still tried to charge me for their mistake. When I told him I'd pay but wouldn't return as a customer, he threw me out of the shop. Jr came across as dishonest and unpleasant throughout the entire experience. It's a shame -- Alex, who I've dealt with in the past, was always great, but now that Jr seems to be running things, the shop's integrity has taken a serious hit. Take my experience as you will, but Carp residents -- be cautious if you choose to take your vehicle here, especially if Jr is the one you're dealing with.

Awesome crew and service! Great value for service and also convinent, real time communication and…read moreready when expected.

This company bought Village Automotive, which earned the high rankings you probably see here. I'm…read morejust back from my first service with this new shop and popped on here to let you know it is not the same quality of service as the old company. Without going into all the annoying details, save yourself the headache and find shop with a higher level of service that's more equivalent to Village. This isn't it.