The website for this business and Yelp both advertise that they are open on Saturday from 8:00…read moreuntil noon. I'm sitting in the parking lot at 11:00 am on Saturday looking at a closed business. The sign on the outside of the building says closed Sat and Sun.

This shop is the very best! Every part we ordered was top quality, a fair price and correct for our…read moreapplication. All of the work they did for us was superb. They even made us a drive shaft for a car with a Chevy engine & trans with a MoPar rear end. The machine shop is excellent too. Highly recommended business.

They completely Rebuilt my M20b25 BMW block. Engine runs well upon reinstall so I believe they did…read morea good job. I wanted to order my own parts, so they wouldn't warranty their work but I needed to save money as this vintage car project has taken a long time and included some expensive machine shop and cylinder head work. Car is running well and strong so I think it was a good investment, although it was significant dollar-wise.

They are a great shop for a customer wants a first class craftsman built engine. Clearly not the…read moreshop for someone who wants to get a another 50K miles out of an old beater. I had removed the engine from my 99 Mustang Cobra at 200,000 miles primarily as a precaution as these motors die a violent death if the timing chain driving the overhead cams takes a dive. Many of the engines died a violent death prior to reaching 100,000 miles. Their teardown of the engine included a detailed, measured assessment of virtually every component for wear. For those not understanding what an engine tech teardown includes the cost may seem excessive when compared to the corner shop eyeballing stuff. The parts list included those scheduled for replacement plus those needing replacement. The careful inspection was necessary to understand what was happening with my motor. The alternative approach used under the shade tree either replaces more than necessary or misses things that will come back to haunt the owner. Thankfully due to the care received from a shop in LA, Mobil 1 + Lucas additive the engine was in very good shape and needed only pistons, rings, valves , timing chain and other wear items. The price was the price they quoted. The only surprise was the smoothness of the engine when I picked up the car from the installation shop next door. It was like a turbine had been installed. Expensive , somewhat Worth it yes ^3

Gonzalo has extremely impressive experience with all makes and models of engines. Took my 351 in…read morefor a rebuild and he was able to answer every question I had. Very knowledgeable, and gets parts back to you on a quick timeline. Will definitely go back in the future!

My 2006 Subaru Outback blew a piston plus other very serious problems. Gonzales of Rural Machine &…read moreRepair took the whole engine apart, replaced all with new parts. I was very doubtful if the car would ever work again, but we were very happy with the results. He seems to know his stuff and I was surprised to be able to have it all done in Lompoc with Hodges Automotive to reinstall the engine.

Great business! Amanda and Bryan at the front desk were warm and hospitable and were reasonable…read morewith the jobs I should prioritize with my old run down SUV. I am planning on getting a new one soon and simply wanted to get an urgent job done (alternator), and they made sure to explain and disclose the other jobs from severe to less serious, and ensure that I can make my own decision without any fluff or salesmanship. They seem like genuine people which I appreciate. The price is fairly decent and they even took off half of the $180 inspection cost given that I needed to get a job done. Originally, I was told it would take until 4:30 (I arrived around 9) to have my two jobs done and they finished by 1:30. They were pretty busy too. Anyways, super cool people and business, and I recommend giving them a visit.

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 came here for a second opinion expecting to hear bad news - After melting a plug and damaging a…read morevalve the last (very reputable) shop was trying to convince me I needed a new engine. (Claiming everything was destroyed) Cody was kind enough to check everything and surprised me by letting me know that it was all still in spec. All I needed was a new valve. After talking to me about what I wanted from the engine he gave me several options on repairs / upgrades I had asked about. Extremely reasonable prices, honest people, and a happy atmosphere have quickly turned this into my go to machine shop.

Excellent, knowledgeable and friendly service. I had several exhaust manifold bolts break off in a…read morehead. I managed to get all of them out except for one. My extractor broke inside the bolt. Ended up bringing my head here for help. They had it out and ready for me the next day and even managed to save the original threads. Definitely would recommend their work.