As someone who knows nothing about cars, I am always nervous going to a repair shop. I am so thankful Simply Automotive was recommended. Turns out the issue was simple and Eddie had me on my way quickly. Very appreciative and thank you Eddie! read more

Great place! Eddie is such a kind man and explaining everything to me. I went here to get my AC flushed and sunroof plug cleared and everything was great! As a woman who doesn't know much about cars he did a great job and keeping me in the loop with what he did. The woman at the desk was also very kind! Would recommend and great pricing! read more

Eddie, the owner of Simply Automotive is such an honorable man. I was at jiffy lube for an oil change and I was told I had leaks, and my breaks where needing to be replaced and that my air filters needed replacing. Out of curiosity I came to eddie because I've had great experiences here, jiffy lube is just convenient and so close to home. Eddie laughed and said my breaks were perfect. Then he said the easiest way to tell if you have a leak, he asked do you have assigned parking? Is there any fluid in your parking spit when you leave? I said no. He laughed and said YOU DONT HAVE ANY LEAKS!!! What a great man. read more

I love this place. Eddie was so good at explaining the issue with my car. No diagnosis fee. He was honest and had super reasonable pricing and quick service time. Offered me a ride if I needed one when I dropped off my car. Highly recommend. Will definitely use them again. read more

My son brought his SUV in for a battery change, and the repair was completed promptly and efficiently. He was treated with respect and was charged fairly for the job very well done! Thank you! read more

My college daughter was having car problems and myself being 3 hours away could do nothing for her, so I found this place on Yelp. She was stressed out about it all week. Let me tell you, they were great. My 20 year old daughter, who never took a car to a repair shop before, loved this place! She said "they were the cutest, his wife even gave me a ride home bc my roommate was running late. They even put air in my tires" Great job Simply Automotive! read more

Eddie was fantastic to work with. Gave me a quote right on the spot came then I came back a week later and he said it would take a couple days to get the job done but he was able to get it done in a day. Definitely my new mechanic read more

Honest and reliable. My daughter has taken her vehicle here for various services; oil changes, side mirror replacement. We've had a good experience every time. read more

Eddie and Oscar are my go-to guys for all things I need on my '06 Ford Fusion. If the repair isn't needed, they'll tell you usually - it's a you can wait on that. They've always been honest with me. Both men are extremely knowledgeable and personable. read more

I called needing repairs done on my daughter's car. They told me that they were swamped until the next week but they referred me to another local mechanic who was fair, thorough and honest. I really appreciated the referral, they didn't have to do that. read more

After 500 miles on a new engine, my daughter took our car to Eddie for oil change and check up. He did a thorough and fast job put the wrong oil in the car (5w-30 instead of 5w-20). 5w-30 is probably fine, but I don't want to give the engine mfr any reason to wiggle out of a warranty claim. When I infomed him of this he said to bring it back for a free fix. Very nice to find mech that stands behind his work! read more

I bought a catalytic converter cover for my prius because of how many converters were getting stolen in Isla Vista. They installed it for a great price and were super friendly. They also didn't talk down to me about cars, which is a problem for a lot of women/girls when going to a mechanic. When I inevitably bent the converter by backing up over a big piece of concrete, he hammered it back into place for me. Super great service and prices! read more

My check engine light was on, on a fairly expensive audi. I was dreading it because that usually means thousands of dollars. Eddie comes back to say just one of the computer signals misfired and all is OK. I was on my way in 10 minutes, appreciating the honesty and integrity this shop brings to the community. Other places may not have done the same. Thank you Eddie and simply automotive! read more

This place is great. Eddie is very communicative about the work he is doing and goes out of his way to make sure I understand what is going on. The pricing is reasonable and the customer service is the best. read more

Brought my car in when I had both brake lights not working. Eddie was very friendly, dropped what he was doing and wanted to check the bulbs first so if that was the issue he could get me on my way. It was both bulbs, what are the odds? Didn't charge me for his time, fixed and back in time for work. I'll be back for my next repair for sure. Thanks! fwiw, the next customer pulling in was also treated great and was happy to see Eddie. read more

I'm happy to see Simply Automotive has five stars! This place is the absolute best. Eddie is unbelievably amazing and the most honest mechanic I've ever encountered. I've had a lot of old cars that have needed a ton of work over the years, and Eddie was always so great with them. I definitely have had a history of running my cars into the ground, but he fixed them all until the very end. His staff are awesome, and have always given me rides home when I had to drop my car off for awhile. I wish I could give this place 10 stars, honestly. As long as I live in Santa Barbara county, I'll keep bringing my old cars here! If you need anything worked on do not hesitate to take it here! You will not regret it! read more

I had failed a smog test and brought my car into Simply Automotive to fix the issues. Eddie talked me through potential issues and how they'd be fixed but first offered to clear my error codes and see if the issue was legitimate. I drove my car around a bit after and came back and Eddie ran the codes and performed similar tests to ensure i'd pass my smog check. I did thanks to his help. Despite spending 20-30 minutes answering my questions and checking out my car and OBD codes, he didn't charge me! I'll be back when I need an actual repair! read more

I took my car to Eddie because I needed new brakes. I had been quoted $900 for brakes at another establishment, but on the advice of a few friends went to Simply Automotive instead. Simply Automotive replaced all 4 brake pads, 2 rotors and did an oil change for MUCH less than what I had been quoted for just the brakes. First time I left a mechanic not feeling like I had been up quoted. Eddie was extremely friendly and personable. He took the time to explain exactly what he did to my car. Simply Automotive will now be my go to place for any auto issues. read more

So, I recently got two new tires for my 2010 Prius, and was informed the brakes needed service badly, as there was only 2mm left to turn the discs. 5 days later I decide to take my car to Simply Auto, based on the sparse, but glowing reviews. I called and spoke with Eddie, who said he could get my car in much sooner than I expected, and offered to give me a ride, if I need one. At the promised time, Eddie called me, and picked me up to get my car. It was less than I expected, and he even fixed my faulty headlights for free! What stands out though, besides EXCELLENT WORK, was Eddie's friendliness. From the moment he answered my first call, I felt like I was talking to a best friend! I'm now happy knowing I never have to worry about getting ripped off, or going back to complain about any faulty work that might have been performed. If you've ever had a bad experience with an Auto Shop, feel confident that Eddie and friends will blow you away just like they did me! Bravo Simply Auto!! read more

My Mitsubishi Eclipse needs a power steering fluid flushing. I simply searched through Yelp and found Simply Automotive to be the nearest auto repair shop reviewed highly. This little shop did not let me down. Eddie did an excellent job to my Eclipse, at reasonable charge. Moreover, he is very honest. I asked him if I should change the timing belt at current mileage of 60k, which the manual suggests to do. He told me based on his experience that this was unnecessary unless I insist. This is one of the most trustable auto shops in Goleta area. I would let them take care of my two cars from now on. Also, I'd recommend anyone to Simply Automotive. read more

Simply the best, owned by Eddie and worked on by Eddie. Great people honest and hardworking, they will go the extra to make sure your car's needs are met. The personal touch is in everything they do and it makes it a pleasure to have your car worked on. read more

I have brought my cars here many times. This is a fair honest place. I have sent many people here and they are always happy. I sent Grace, a friend who is 80 years old. The diagnosed her problem, it was simply a gas cap, but fixed it and everything for free. These are good people read more

Great service and honest mechanic, timely service and reasonable prices. He is friendly and direct and to the point about what is going on with car read more

The best mechanic in town. Honest and prices are fair. Takes very good care of my Honda. Family business. Owners name is Eddie. Give him a try. read more

I took in my Honda Accord during my lunch hour because all the warning lights were turning on. He told me of 2 possible outcomes and would call me with what it actually was before I was off work at 5pm. He called me at 3pm and turned out where I had taken my car to get the battery replaced they hadn't tighten everything back up. He didn't charge me for inspecting my car. He was amazing. Any other place would've charged for their inspection. Regardless of how little time it actually took. My family recommended him. Now I know why. He's honest, kind and affordable. He gives mechanics a good name. read more

Eddie and the team at Simply Automotive are true to their customers. The service is reliable, speedy, and honest. I would definitely recommend Simply Automotive to anyone in town! read more

Eddie has helped us with 3 cars over the years. He's honest, thorough, friendly, helpful...the BEST!! Eddie offers reasonable solutions to all auto problems. Incredible rates and service. I recommend him to my family and friends. OUTSTANDING! read more

Eddie's fantastic. Honest and a great mechanic - he diagnosed a tricky, intermittent issue with my Honda Fit's starter / flywheel right off the bat and it's been right as rain ever since. Wonderful to work with! read more

Eddie has been a trusted mechanic whom I've taken my vehicles to for over 10 years. I'm greeted with a friendly smile each time I stop by, even if it's evident that he's swamped with other projects. I've always found Eddie to be quick, genuine and thorough. Simply Automotive is a place that I can always rely on for an honest opinion. It's easy to see that Eddie truly cares about his customers and would certainly never do any of them wrong. There have been a few occasions where I had initial doubts about a particular service needing to be performed: each time, Eddie has been able to give me an in-depth explanation of the service and how it will benefit my particular vehicle. No canned answers, here. Just true honesty. It's clear that the guy knows cars. In this day and age, it is a rarity to find a mechanic who exudes passion about his job. Eddie is a real asset to the Goleta/Santa Barbara community, and I will continue to be a customer of his as long as he's in the industry! read more

They always do a good job! Honest hardworking reliable. Customer service is awsome and I can trust they know what they are talking about!

Eddie is very nice person. I bought an old Mitsubishi Lancer and it had many problems initially. Eddie has helped me a lot. He always gives suggestions which will benefit the customers. He has done lot of free services on my car and I am really grateful to him. In summary whenever I have problem I just go to him and he takes care of everything. read more

My son's car (2002 Acura SUV) was stuck in park and The brake lights weren't working. Eddie quickly assessed the issue over the phone on a Friday morning and had the car back in working order within a couple of hours. I told him I was impressed with his immediate attention to our issue. I also promised him I'd give him a good review here. I'll come back to him from this point forward. Thanks Simply Automotive! read more

Don't know how much more I can say regarding this great place. Eddie is a local and as such, genuinely cares about his customers. He is so easy going, great staff and family, knowledgeable and honest. My family is always taken care of when they go to Eddie for auto service. I rarely give ANY reviews but it would be unjust not to write one on this gem of a place. Simply awesome. read more

Fair and honest mechanic. Eddie and Simply Automotive are my first choice for car repairs.

I have brought my Scion here many times and Eddie has always been honest as the day is long. The last time I brought it in was for new brakes, as I was selling the car. Eddie checked the brakes, and also did a check on fluids and other maintenance needs so that I could be assured I was selling the car in good working order. He said the brakes were still good, and did not end up charging me anything. I was both astonished and gratefull. read more

5/5 for sure staff was very nice got what I needed done in a timely manner and did a very very good job well worth the price defiantly recommend this place if you need a mechanic this is definitely the place to go come check it out you won't regret it read more

Eddie has been servicing my family cars for 15 years now. He has never given me ANY indication of being anything other than honest and ethical + he knows his stuff! I do not hesitate to recommend and support this friendly, hardworking man. Several times, while working on another issue e.g. he sought the go-ahead to replace a worn belt and did not charge for the labor - he has topped off my oil and not charged me -- a good man. Exactly what you look for in an auto repair guy (and you thought his kind didn't exist anymore) ! read more

Honest, helpful, friendly, qualified - what more can you ask for? I highly recommend Simply Automotive.

Saved me 500$. Good honest repairmen... Need more of these around the area. Was told I needed to pay 650+ for a repair at the dealership and here was shown clearly that I was being gimmicked. These guys deserve your business! read more

They are family owned and operated. I have used them many times for my foreign and domestic vehicles. Always honest services, at fair prices. Everyone I have referred them to has been very pleased and in turn has done the same. read more