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    High Tech Auto

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Smog and more. Helped us with all our vehicles for a great price. Takes the time to diagnose and solve the problem.

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    Great if you have a pre 1996 car to smog. Also fast with post 1996 cars. was in and out quickly.

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    9 years ago

    Fair rates, fast service on short notice, knowledgeable staff. Honest. I've been using High Tech Auto for at least 15 years.

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    “It is hard to find an honest shop these days and if you are looking for a transparent mechanic this is it.”

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    Big Brand Tire & Service

    (454 reviews)

    Midco

    We had an excellent experience on Sunday afternoon at Big Brand Tire, thanks for Francisco going…read morethe extra mile for us. A big nail found its way into our brand new tire while we were on a long journey. Although Francisco did not have my tire in stock, he drove nearby to get it and provided exceptional and professional service throughout. Andrew was able to put on the new tire and did a great job. It's hard to find trustworthy, hard working and good people--Francisco deserves an A+. I highly recommend Big Brand Tire in Santa Maria.

    I called two days in advance to schedule an appointment to have the tires on my 2015 Suburban…read morerotated. I purchased the tires from your store and was told that tire rotations were included as a free service. I showed up on time for my appointment, only to be told that I did not have an appointment scheduled. They offered to try to squeeze me in, but then told me they would not perform the free rotation because there was some wear on my front tires. I was also told that when I originally purchased the tires, I had declined an alignment. I want to clarify that I did decline the alignment, but only because I had already been sitting there for well over two hours when I purchased the tires and simply could not wait any longer. This was not because I did not want the service. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I have experienced this type of treatment, particularly when it comes to services that are supposed to be free under the tire warranty. I have repeatedly watched other customers who arrived after me get taken care of while I continued waiting. I have been a customer here for years, and my family members have also purchased tires from your store. However, after this experience, I will no longer be returning. I purchased these tires with the understanding that they came with certain warranty services, including free rotations. Being told that the store would not provide that service--especially after I had called ahead and arrived for what I believed was a scheduled appointment--is extremely disappointing and unacceptable. I hope management will review what happened and address how these warranty services and appointments are being handled. Longtime customers should not have to repeatedly deal with these kinds of issues.

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    American Tire Depot

    (180 reviews)

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    I had a slow leak in my right rear tire and brought my Jaguar to American Tire Depot on South…read moreBroadway in Santa Maria. Even though I didn't purchase my tires from them, they initially offered to repair the tire at no charge. I was honestly surprised by that level of customer service. During the inspection, they discovered my locking wheel key was missing. Instead of sending me away, the team went the extra mile and was kind enough to borrow a compatible key from another customer's vehicle so they could remove my wheel. I truly appreciated the extra effort they made to help me. After inspecting the tire, they found two punctures side by side, making it unsafe to repair. They quickly located a matching pair of replacement tires, had them delivered the very next day, and installed them promptly. From start to finish, Stephen and everyone in the service shop were professional, friendly, honest, and efficient. They clearly explained why the tire couldn't be patched and never made me feel pressured. It's refreshing to find a business that genuinely puts safety and customer service first. I couldn't be happier with my experience and highly recommend this tire location to anyone looking for knowledgeable staff and exceptional service. Thank you for taking such good care of me!

    This company has lost me as a long time customer. I have several vehicles and have always bought my…read moretires here in the past. RecentLy, I notice new staff, that's not necessarily bad but it's nice to be a returning customer and being treated as one. My disappointment came when I was told by my mechanic that I my tires were bad and probably caused by poor wheel alignment.so I returned to where I bought my tires. My tires are about two years old, with low mileage but I figured on paying for the alignment. I was given a price of $135.... I explained that I hoped for "best price" as a returning customer and I believe a fair price would be $85... To make a long story short, I do not believe this business valued my "returning customer" status and I will be taking my business elsewhere from now on...

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    Rick's Car Care

    (51 reviews)

    Midco

    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.

    High Tech Auto - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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