Got a quote over $730 from Big Brand Tires off Grand for a control arm replacement and alignment on…read moremy fiancée's car. Called this place on a whim after my dad mentioned my grandpa used to bring our family cars here. Right away he was one of those guys you could talk to for hours. Came in over $300 less than the competitor, work was excellent, and had it done in good time. Highly recommend.

I forgot to write this review when I had the service done about 6 months ago. Big brand tried to…read morescare me into buying brakes when I was there for an oil change, quoting way too much and pushing the hard sell as if I couldn't even drive it down the street. Instead I called Tyreman's and he got me fixed up for hundreds of dollars less, and with much better materials! I'll be back for sure!!

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.

I had a tire blow on my pop-up tent trailer! I changed the tire myself and took the ruined one to…read moreCity Tire On the recommendation from my brother-in-law. The guys at City Tire were really helpful. I was served immediately even though I didn't have an appointment and only a single, small tire. They had the tire in stock, surprise surprise, and they even recommended a better quality version of the tire to ensure that I wouldn't have a blowout again anytime soon. So, now it's six weeks later and I've put about 2000 miles on these new tires. And they are doing great.

I came right when they opened & was helped immediately! I had never heard of this place prior but…read moreI'm glad I found it. It was only a 5 min drive from where I was! Thank you to the staff and crew for being so attentive, informative & friendly! Shout out to David in particular who helped me with my flat tire & for walking me through the entire process! Was not able to get the name of the person who installed it for me but I'm grateful that there were so many people who were helping out! Can't recommend this business enough if you're in the San Luis Obispo area!

Really cannot say enough good things about JB Auto. Amazing service from start to finish in the…read moreCLEANEST garage I have ever seen. Dan will check you in and review what needs to be looked at. Then Joe and his team of mechanics take over and thoroughly get the job done! The team here is professional and honest. Not only is the work done right the first time but also at a fair price. Highly, highly recommend

Reliable, courteous, and reasonable. Great location and easy in and out. I highly rate J B Auto.read more

Fair, kind, honest, skilled. Thank you Antonio!…read more He fixed my cracked thermostat housing on my Toyota for much less than other shops.

Tony is sick a great dude and does great work, if you need maintenance on your car, truck, Rv or…read moredune buggy- he's got you covered. Also dealt with Nancy a few times and she is also an Allstar, always willing to help get your vehicle in for service and they make for a great team. Highly recommended for any automotive needs!

Honest, friendly and professional. Love this place. All the guys are helpful and the owner is a…read morereally great guy. He actually cares about his customer and provides the best service for a good value. I much prefer bringing my Mini Cooper here than to any Mini Service department.

Eric and Ben always exceed my expectations. They provide excellent, honest service at an reasonable…read moreprice. I have taken my 2011 and 2001 Mercedes SUV to them for a few years now. Recently, Eric spent a great deal of time dealing with some challenges I was having with my 2001. I was very impressed with his willingness to take great care...as I have had this car for many years and their is sentimental value. The grand total also blew my mind, very reasonable for the amount of work done. Arroyo Grande is lucky to have them. I greatly appreciate their work ethic and standards.

I bought my used car in 2006. The year of the car is 2003. The Souza's…read more Have taken care of my PT CRUISER since I Bought it. Their business is a husband and wife operation. They are kind and caring making sure all jobs are done correctly and everything is explained to the Customer. If something extra needs Work they always explain what it needs and the cost. Because of the care my car has received from the Souza's it is a car in excellent shape mechanically and also the interior still looks really good too! I don't know what the value would be from a dealership. I feel it is worth more than book value.

Do not go to jiffy lube or dealership if you're not using a local auto service like Souza…read moreperformance you are probably paying too much and not getting the services you are paying for. I have lived on central coast for 40 years and Sousa performance is by far the best auto repair/auto service in the region. Well worth the trip to Oceano

This place is wonderful. We're from out of town and our truck's radiator blew on a Saturday. Since…read morewe're unfamiliar with the area, we called a couple of other places first. The first guy was rude and said he was leaving for the day despite his info said he would be open. The second one had a disconnected number. Then we called this place and they were wonderful. They waited for us to get there, diagnosed the truck, and even tried to fix it that day. Throughout the process, they were communicative, guided us with submitting for insurance reimbursement by telling us to take pictures and providing the appropriate paperwork. They also fixed the truck and a lot of time and were very honest.

They were available for Saturday appointment. Brian was helpful, price was reasonable and work was…read moredone within the hour. Excellent response and service. Highly recommended. They were available for Saturday appointment. Brian was helpful, price was reasonable and work was done within the hour. Excellent response and service. Highly recommended.