About Business
For professional Car Repair care in Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara, look no further than EZ Automotive. Their team excels at delivering top-tier results for Auto repair shop, Auto tune up service, Lexus dealer and related Car Repair needs. Their customer-centric approach has earned them a 4.9/5 rating based on 84 pieces of feedback. They have become an integral part of the Santa Barbara, CA community, known for their dedication to excellence in the local Car Repair sector. For those looking for the best Car Repair experience in Santa Barbara, EZ Automotive is ready to assist with your next project or repair.
Google Reviews
Marissa Bills
★★★★★
3 months ago
John and his team are fantastic, genuinely the best mechanic I’ve ever been to. He explains any issue with your car completely and genuinely cares about his customers. I trust him completely fix things correctly and price the work fairly. Highly, highly recommend this shop!
Andromeda Strain
★★★★★
5 months ago
I've known John since 2018 bringing in my Mitsubishi. He's always honest and clearly communicates with you the work needed to be done. His staff is really nice & Helpful as well:)) My car is a 2007 and still running strong!!!
Francisco Almanza
★★★★★
5 months ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ EZ Automotive is the shop you’ve been looking for! I’ve been bringing my 2011 Hyundai Elantra to John and his incredible team at EZ Automotive for years, and I wouldn’t trust my car with anyone else. When I was first searching for a mechanic, I combed through reviews looking for honesty, skill, and real customer care. When I found John, I immediately felt I was in the right place, and every visit since then has confirmed it. John is the kind of mechanic everyone hopes to find: honest, thorough, and patient. He always takes the time to explain what’s going on in clear terms, and he works with me to prioritize the most critical repairs while being sensitive to my budget. That level of respect and transparency is rare. On my most recent visit, I thought something might be wrong with my car. The team called me in quickly, and when I couldn’t make it, they even followed up a week later to remind me. They test drove my car, checked everything thoroughly, and added a fuel cleaner at no charge just to make sure things were running smoothly. Whenever something doesn’t feel right, they go above and beyond to identify, diagnose, and resolve the issue. It’s not just John. Tiara in the front office is always professional, kind, and makes scheduling simple. She makes you feel welcome the second you walk through the door. Together, they’ve created a shop where you know you’re in good hands and that they genuinely care about their customers. What really stands out to me is that John and Tiara feel like family. You can tell just by talking to them that they both have strong family values, and that means a great deal to me. It says so much about the kind of people they are, and it shows in the way they treat their customers. If you want a shop that combines honesty, expertise, and genuine customer care, look no further. EZ Automotive has given me complete peace of mind about my car, and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants a mechanic they can trust for the long haul.
SANTA BARBARA STONE
★★★★★
6 months ago
John is the guy you go to for quality and knowledge. Fixed my car for a transmission issue. I went through 5 mechanics and not one could even fix a noise in the timing belt. Truly made me love my car again. I can finally hear the engine over the belt noise. For sure will only come here and recommend this place of honesty and quality.
Phoebe Wilkinson
★★★★★
7 months ago
John and Tiara are both excellent! My car overheated and they took my car in right away. I then got a lot more maintenance done and was so happy with John’s expertise. I had a minor issue after I got my car back and John went way out of his way to fix it. I am so happy with the care and services I received here. I have already recommended EZ Automotive to several friends, and would send anyone here in a heartbeat!
Tim Wallack
★★★★★
7 months ago
Can’t recommend EZ enough. John is super knowledgeable, communication is great - kept me posted regularly, and their customer service is above and beyond good (thnx Tiara and John). John even called me a week later to check in. They’re a shining example of how to treat a customer. Their prices are also very reasonable for the value they offer.
Patrick Enstrom
★★★★★
7 years ago
John is a such an great, honest mechanic and I wish I could give his shop 10 stars. We were on a road trip last week from San Francisco to San Diego to take our kids to Legoland when road debris punched a hole in our air conditioning condenser leaving us with no ac in 90 degree heat. After visiting/calling every shop between Buellton and Santa Barbara I found John at EZ Automotive. They were busy but he wanted to help us out and man was he a life saver. He kept me in the loop on the status, shuttled me to the hotel we had to stay in, and even brought the car to us so we could get back on the road faster. Big thanks to John and his crew for the best mechanic service ive ever encountered.
Michael Driver
★★★★★
8 months ago
Great service, and they care for all my vehicles. The inspection during oil changes is essential in planning for future maintenance. Thank you John and Tiara!
Grace Amante-Muniz
★
☆☆☆☆
2 years ago
Our son brought his car in Friday morning 10:am on 02/23/24 to get a diagnostic and to check his serpentine belt, etc. it all started great with Tiara showing concern that our son would get stranded so she told our son to check me in even though they were super busy. Sadly, it went downhill after that...our son drove in with his car running but after John looked at it he called later that afternoon to say now it will not start. John said it was purely coincidental but we were suspicious. Saturday afternoon John called back to say he still couldn't get it started so he will order the engine computer module. We paid $575 for this repair but similar to Matt T.'s review we also discovered John never fixed the initial issue. He never gave us an estimate and our son didn't sign a contract or agree to anything. John agreed he did not follow BAR, Bureau of Automotive Repair protocol but as he was fast talking it was making us worried more. They genuinely seem like really good people, pleasant to talk to but despite that we were very suspicious about what just happened. Similar to a doctor's creed, "Do no harm," is what I expect when we enter a business. We're not sure if John is the only mechanic there but, perhaps he is in over his head and or needs help but our problem was made worse when we left and the original problem was never addressed/fixed, we paid for what they broke in the first place which is not what we came in for. Either John hasn't been working on cars long or too long but our initial conversation with him made us worries because he was talking very fast but not making sense and unsure of how our car stopped working all of a sudden. Our son is a student at SBCC and lives out of his van so he had to get a hotel room for three nights until the car was finally ready. He is also a food delivery driver so his livelihood was affected that he could not work for four days. We lodged a complaint with BAR and will also be filing with the Better Business Bureau and file in small claims court. I did contact them and hopefully they will do the right thing, if so we will pull our complaints. We are not trying to make any money here, just recover what we lost as a result of this experience :-(
Alexa Colburn
★★★★★
2 years ago
The whole team is super helpful and efficient. I use my car to get to multiple patients homes throughout the day (not just to and from work) which always complicates being able to leave my car for long periods. Shoutout to Tiara at the front desk who has always been really understanding of that and helps me find times that work and helps get me in in a pinch. They’re thorough without recommending a bunch of work I don’t actually need. It’s very nice as a woman to be able to go to a mechanic and fully trust them. Fair prices and quality work. John and team are the best!
Samuel Newall
★★★★★
a year ago
Great work, lovely people, John was very generous with his time to walk me through everything and I really felt like I was getting honest opinions instead of salesman speech. The kind of place I’d look forward to taking my car to.
Pace Farbstein
★★★★★
3 years ago
Jon is the best of the best. He and his team are helpful, honest and do good work. Jon goes above and beyond to help his clients. I once had a car that broke down and Jon let me store my vehicle at his shop for two weeks free of charge while I sold it. Highly recommend EZ Automotive to anyone in SB.
Jimmy
★★★★★
Edited 8 years ago
John has provided multiple services for our vehicles and has been great at diagnosing and repairing at a very good price. He is also extremely nice and was very prompt in finishing the work. I highly recommend him. Update 7/10/17 A front strut went out on our Lexus just as we were about to sell it. John got it fixed very quickly so that we wouldn't lose the out-of-town buyer. And he did it under his warranty as an added bonus. The best and most trustworthy mechanic we've dealt with.
Kat Sifuentes
★★★★★
a year ago
I have been going to ez automotive for about 6 years with 2 different vehicles. They are upfront consistent and reliable. I know I will be taken care of and I am happy to support a local business. They are honest and always have great customer service.
Carter Hiyama
★★★★★
9 years ago
After a friend recommended EZ Automotive to me, I called and spoke with John about coolant in my oil. He quickly texted me with a quote much lower than anywhere else and believe me, I did my research. I called just about every auto repair shop in Santa Barbara. John's quote was the lowest and he was also a pleasure to work with. We thoroughly weighed my options and he contacted me just about every day on the progress on my new engine. Not once did I feel like he was trying to squeeze money out of me or pressure me into a more expensive repair like some other shops do. At the end, I mentioned to John that the inside of my car was dirty from sitting there with the windows down on a windy day at the shop and he had the interior wiped up and had the exterior washed for free. Also, he waived the extra labor involved due to some unforeseen problems with a part that I had supplied to him for the job. John and his only other mechanic, Sebastian, are great guys and perform honest work. I'll be bringing my car only here for future work. To sum it up: Low prices and unbeatable service. There isn't much more you can ask for. Their 5 star rating you see on here and Yelp isn't a fluke either. They really are the best shop in town.
Katarina Richter-Lunn
★★★★★
7 years ago
John and the whole team at EZ Automotive have been absolutely amazing! Hands down one of the best Automotive shops that I have been to in California! When possible I even come from LA to have them look at my car rather then taking it anywhere in LA! They are professional, fast, thorough and honest! and on top of that will not break the bank! I have been there now for a couple of things happening with my 2015 Jeep, such as car overheating, air conditioning not working and general check on breaks and oil. They are amazing!
Megan Burrey
★★★★★
5 years ago
John and his team are amazing. I've had a hard time finding a mechanic in town that I really like and trust and I definitely found that here. Great work at a more than fair price! Will come back for any other issues in the future, in addition to routine maintenance. Thanks John!
Red Martin
★★★★★
9 years ago
A friend told me about EZ Automotive as a good choice for honest quality at a fair price. So I went and met John who turned out to be just that! The shop, the crew, and the service all complimented the great price & his approach to fixing what is needed, not spending unnecessary dollars. Stand up guy, lots of skill and knowledge. Thanks John
Keith Douglas
★★★★★
9 years ago
As a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, I've been very lucky to keep my list of auto mechanics pretty short. Just a handful of trusted friends and family have really ever had to get under the hood. I'm happy to say that John is no exception to that rule! He brings an element of personal touch and good nature to his profession and what a pro he is! From personally giving you a ride when you're in a jam to keeping you informed throughout every step of the repair, John is the man. Quick yet thorough and competitively priced. I can't recommend him enough!
Igor Stier
★★★★★
9 years ago
John did a good job on my 2004 Navigator, they replaced the suspension and did minor electric work. He was transparent, friendly and always available. I recommend his shop and will come again. The service is outstanding, first time I experienced such a service with a car shop.
