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    5.0 (15 reviews)
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    5 months ago

    Marlon at Garage One is skilled and honest. I'm happy to finally have found a great mechanic in Santa Barbara.

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    5 years ago

    Marlin was wonderful! He stayed on a Friday afternoon looked at my daughters car and ordered parts and fixed it first thing Monday morning.

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    10 years ago

    Marlin is responsive, professional and delivers. He is trustworthy and dependable. Highly recommend him.

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    I described the problem over the phone - confident that my brake pads needed replacement - but Marlin disagreed.

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    Bob's Garage

    Bob's Garage

    (18 reviews)

    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.

    Eric’s Auto Towing and Tire - Towing and Tires

    Eric’s Auto Towing and Tire

    (27 reviews)

    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.

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