This is a great automotive shop to go to if you're not great with cars (like myself) and don't want to be lied to. The service is amazing and very kind. They gave me a courtesy check-in for my car because I thought it was having issues. The man helping me got right into action and did everything he could to help with the requested service issue. He figured out what I need to do and was very kind throughout. I will definitely be coming back for everything I need in relation to my car!! read more

Thank you Doug for fitting me in and taking a look at an issue i was having with a leak. He put my car on the rack and was able to quickly tell me what was going on. It is so rare to find this kind of customer service. Ten stars!!! read more

Our cars were maintained by Polar Automotive for many years. But, when they closed in 2020, we felt lost. Who's going to service our cars now? Fortunately, at Polar's recommendation, we came to Doug at Stuart. He has not disappointed. He's a good mechanic and honest. When servicing our cars, he calls to keep us informed of anything unusual. He explains things well and provides good advice. We feel like we're in good hands at Stuart. read more

Can't say enough good things about Doug at Stuart Automotive!! Had my car towed there late in the afternoon and he had it diagnosed and fixed in less than 24 hours. Friendly, honest service. read more

Stuart Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Soquel, California

Doug took incredibly good care of me. Fixed my clutch issue in a day and had to deal with some annoying issues on the vehicle as if it was no big deal. The guy is an absolute legend. Stoked people like this still exist. Thank you for the speedy turn around, reliable service and squeezing me in. A++ service. read more

Doug has been my mechanic for many years for my Hondas and Toyotas. He is honest, competent, fair and tries to fit you in. If he can't, he will refer you to someone who you can trust and who will do a good job. I highly recommend Stuart Automotive. read more

I have been taking my 3 cars to the Stuart since 2002. After more than 200K miles they are still running very well. They run very thorough tests and can detect issues in the cars before anything breaks down (check the projects they are doing at the end of the shop that can only be done by highly experienced professionals). Stuart also works with other shops with specialized tools for specific car models, so even when our cars had the most obscure computer errors, our cars got fixed. read more

My clutch went out on my 2008 PT Cruiser. I called my friend that own's Wilson Tires for a referral to somebody that could to that work and he told me to Call Stuart's. I called and spoke to Doug. He told me that he would be happy to help me confirm my diagnosis of a bad clutch, but he wouldn't be able to do the work for a week because he was going out of town for Christmas vacation. I took it by an hour later, he confirmed what I thought and gave me a quote for replacement. Unfortunately, I needed the car right away and couldn't wait for the week so I called around to see who could do it quickly. Doug's diagnoses allowed me to do that and I sincerely appreciate him taking time out of his busy schedule right before leaving for vacation, and I look forward to taking my car back to him the next time I have any service needs. Eric Lamascus read more

Stuart's is a great place to take your vehicle. I referred my friend to the shop after being mistreated at the ford dealership. My friend was very pleased with Stuart's service A+ service. I will be bring my own vehicle in again soon for a fluid flush. Always a pleasure doing buisness here! read more

Doug Clark at Stuart Automotive is the real deal. He is THE person I trust with my vehicles. I called him once from a car dealership when I was thinking of purchasing a new vehicle to MAKE SURE he thought it was a good make and model, AND to make sure he would do any repairs on it down the road...that's how much I value and respect Doug as my mechanic! I love that guy!! read more

About six years ago I was recommended by a UCSC instructor about Stuart Automotive. I was relatively new in Santa Cruz and our car needed some work done. Doug and his employees at Stuart Automotive are hands down the best auto service I have experienced. They are honest and extremely fair. There have been many a times when despite having a booked schedule Doug has been able to take our car in. Doug will take the time and explain what the problem is so that you fully understand what is going on. This happened no more than two months ago, when I realized I had to get a smog certificate to send to the DMV which was due that very same day. Doug took care of it, and I was able to go to the DMV office and pay the registration... His rates are very competitive and all of the parts he uses are top of the line. Many times he has had to order the part directly from the dealer, pick it up then install it all in the same day! Needles to say we are very happy we found Stuart Automotive. Especially since we drive our cars pretty hard with long over the hill commutes. Our VW Passat is nearing 200K miles, so it is nice to have a place where we can take our cars for their regular maintenance and for brake, and engine stuff. read more

Doug is an honest man! Wow where has this hidden gem been hiding my entire life? I'm a new customer and very satisfied. He doesnt just want to take your money - if work does not need to be done he will suggest against it unlike most mechanics. This guy is the real deal! Books up fast but well worth the wait. Thanks for being the honest guy we all look for when it comes down to car problems. There needs to be more places and people like Stuarts! read more

Im out of town, car broke down on a Sunday and read good reviews on Yelp on this place, so I left my car and a note. Doug was fair, prompt, honest. He worked with me on the details and when I discussed it with my mechanic, I was comfortable that I was getting fair treatment. All this from a stranger that could have given me a hard time. I have to recommend Stuart. read more

This guy is going on my Christmas card list! 2nd time back to Doug now- and this time I had a wonderful noise coming from my Jeep that sounded like something underneath was going to just fall to the ground! And of course it's day 1 of my work week, and of course I'm short on "rides around town favors" this week.. So, I call Doug at 2pm Thursday, explain my predicament, and he squeezes me in first thing the next morning, a Friday no less.. I show up at 8am, he drives it around right away, puts it on the rack and diagnosis' it immediately, welds my exhaust brackets and a small exhaust hole back together, charges me $80 (WHAT?!?), and I'm back in business before noon!!! This guy must sleep well at night knowing he takes away the nightmares from people who need an honest mechanic- Doug.., where do you want me to mail your card??? read more

I have been taking my cars to Stuart Automotive for more than five years and have been very happy with their service. Any time a repair or even maintenance is going to be more than expected, they call to let me know what needs to be done before just doing it. The owner, Doug, is respectful and explains things well. I never feel like he is speaking down to me. I recommend Stuart Automotive for all your car maintenance needs. ~Anna Marie Gotti. 10.25.15 read more

They take really good care of my shop vehicles. I've been with them for the past 6 years.

Called my regular mechanic and he just couldn't get me in with his schedule. He told me to call Stuart automotive as he is an honest mechanic. My drive belt just started to Frey and I pulled off on 41st. My luck he was right across the street behind cafe cruz. He got me in and back on the road in the same day. Honest guy. Extremely helpful and would recommend and use him again. So glad I now have back up mechanic! Thanks Doug.. read more

Doug is great. Honest and I am always completely satisfied with his work

great folks, i took one of my cars there, as its so close to were i work, so i could drop it off and walk to work, i had a problem that three other places could not figure out, and they fixed it without a hitch, now i am a regular! maybe i should not tell you all this as they are already busy enough, but its a hidden gem in the auto repair world. read more

A friendly, honest and reasonably-priced auto mechanic is about as rare as a "good hair day" for Donald Trump. I've been taking my various cars to Stuart Automotive for the past 15 years. They are simply the BEST! read more

So happy to find an honest mechanic in town,they were referred to me by my boss and now i would be happy to recommend them to my friends and family. Good service and honest people. read more

If you are looking for an honest and reliable auto shop, Stuart Automotive is for you. I have taken my vehicles there for many years, including work from engine rebuilds to simple oil changes. Every experience has been outstanding. They'll fix anything from classic cars to the most modern and sophisticated models, and they'll do it right and at a predetermined and fair price. Go there once, and you'll keep going back. And by the way, giving this shop a one-star because it does not offer smog checks is like giving a smog-check shop a one-star because it does not offer oil changes, engine rebuilding, brake jobs, tune-ups, suspension rebuilds and everything else to make our vehicles healthy and safe. read more

It s nice to have a shop where I can trust that no one's trying to rip me off. They got the job done as quickly as they could without sacrificing quality so I could have my car back ASAP. The tech I had, Joe, did a great job. Doug, the owner, is both nice and efficient. read more

I've been takiing my cars to Stuart for over 10 years, have always felt well treated and satisfied with the results. i've recommended Stuart to numerous friends and they all have had great things to say about the shop. Honest, capable people you can trust, a real rarity in the auto repair world. read more

We had a problem while we were traveling with our windshield wipers and took it to the dealer who said it would take at least two days for them to look at it. The mechanic at the dealership recommended we take the car over to Stuart. We drove over, talked to the mechanic at Stuart, he looked at the windshield wiper mechanism, took the cap off (I am fairly ignorant) and tightened the bolt. 10 minutes and we were on on way. Didn't charge us anything. If I lived in nearby I would take all my business to him. read more