About Business
SwedeMasters brings expert Car Repair solutions to the local community in Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara. From Auto repair shop, BMW dealer, Brake shop to complex Car Repair projects, they maintain high standards of service quality. Local residents in Santa Barbara, CA appreciate their attention to detail, leading to a consistent 4.8/5 rating from 165 reviewers. By focusing on the specific requirements of the Santa Barbara, CA area, they have built a loyal following among local Car Repair customers. Explore their full range of Car Repair services and see why they are a preferred choice for customers across Santa Barbara, CA and beyond.
Google Reviews
Ric Waltman
★★★★★
6 months ago
They serviced my 2013 Volvo C30, which needed new rotors and rear sway bar links. The car runs great and smoother than ever! Very happy with their communication and service. They’re also very fairly priced
Richard Dunning
★★★★★
7 months ago
Excellent! Fair, honest & reasonable. They diagnosed my Volvo & fixed my A/C. I think it’s better & colder than from the factory. Karen is well organized & friendly. A+
Greg Feitt
★★★★★
6 months ago
I've been going to Swedemasters for the last 8 years and Tim and his crew are the best around. Professional, communicative, honest, and kind. It's a rare combination.
Scott Van Radabaugh
★★★★★
8 months ago
For sure cheaper than going to the Volvo dealership. Also they don’t try to upsell you on things or sell you a service you don’t need. Very friendly staff. Glad Swedemasters was recommended to me!
Mary Furner
★★★★★
a year ago
I drive a 1999 stick shift BMW that told me to "service engine soon." I decided to try SwedeMasters and got service that solved every problem my car had expertly while keeping me informed all the while. This is the very best auto repair shop I have used in over 60 years of driving.
David Nelley
★★★★★
10 months ago
I have nothing but good things to say about Tim and his team here. They have worked multiple times on my teenaged son's well used s60. They are transparent, fair and very responsive. We have relied on them during emergency work, leaving the vehicle parked at thier site. Very effective and responsive team.
Mike
★★★★★
a year ago
I have been going to Swedemasters for nearly 6 years for my Volvo’s servicing and repairs. Karen is wonderful and was able to get my car back up and running. They finished the repair faster than predicted and right on estimate! Definitely recommend!
Carol Voorhis
★★★★★
2 years ago
I have used SwedeMasters for service on my Volvo for years. Tim and Karen have always been efficient and friendly and great in getting the car done when they say it will be ready. Their mechanics are tops and have never once had to return the car for any reason after it has been worked on. I wouldn't about taking it elsewhere
Jenna Hott
★★★★★
4 years ago
I have been going to Tim and his crew for years because they are super knowledgable and highly skilled specialists! The prices are always fair and repairs are timely. There is always a great energy at the shop. I can't say that car maintenance is a pleasure of mine but it's always a pleasure running into the friendly people who work at SwedeMasters. Highly recommend for Volvo and other European car maintenance and repairs.
Andrea c
★★★★★
3 years ago
I had a great experience taking my Volvo C30 to Swedemasters today. They squeezed me in without much notice and did multiple repairs on my car in less than a day- I didn’t have to wait for the parts to come in. They even fixed additional things I didn’t ask about (glued mirror on tighter, put air in tires, etc). Competitive pricing and really knowledgeable and great staff. I especially enjoyed my interactions with Karen. Thanks guys! I’ll be coming back to you for all my car needs in the future.
Henry
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
After an oil change, I took my XC60 to have the radio looked at. I was quoted over $700 to have the software loaded (i would be liable for the cost if it did not work). This was contrary to several dealers, parts suppliers, and other reputable independent Volvo shops that said it was plug and play (as long as part no. matches, they do)! Sketchy practices!
Jenna Spradley
★★★★★
9 years ago
Tim and his staff have provided excellent service to my family for years. I give him much credit for the great condition of my reliable '84 Volvo, which has nearly 400,000 miles on it. Swedemasters is always a pleasure to visit. Tim has a cheerful attitude, shows integrity and care in his work, and always explains problems to me in an honest and clear way to understand. Even when I was out of town, he helped me by recommending a quality place to service my vehicle. My family and I am so grateful for this trusted business.
David Gee
★★★★★
4 years ago
I'm a happy New customer of SwedeMasters with my Volvo S70. I had an engine miss and check light my prior mechanic couldn't resolve, Tim and team thoroughly checked out all engine issues and it turned out the spark plugs we used two years ago were not "liked" at all! Fresh set of Volvo plugs and happy engine runs great 👍 I'll be back soon to replace items they advised me on. Thanks ☺️
Shannon Jordan
★★★★★
5 years ago
Tim at SwedeMasters is who I will be taking my car too from here on out. He is pleasant, friendly, honest and thorough. He takes the time to explain everything and answer my questions as well. Its nice to have a mechanic you can trust.The email reminders and text are also super helpful. I highly recommend Swedemasters. Plus....my car was vacuumed and washed when I picked it up, such a nice surprise!
Joshua White
★★★★★
Edited a year ago
I would love to give this place 5 stars, and honestly there is a reason this place is very highly rated for a repair shop. So why a 4 and not a 3 or a 5? For reference my car is a 05 volvo s80 with about 150k miles And, my car always feels better when I leave. The 5 star plug: So I had a huge service done a while back $4,000+ and I would have given 5 stars easy for that experience, happiest I'd ever been with a repair shop (they had my car for a couple days, done early). Super Professional, really knew what they were doing. The 4 star plug: Labor is expensive, which is what it is. I personally have felt all the above ratings. This being said, I would recommend this place because I do feel like my experiences have been better than other places. And I do trust them completely with my car. TL:DR expensive, professional 3 year later edit: I have moved a couple of times since my review (not in SB anymore) and had my vehicle serviced at other locations. Currently at about 220k miles and still going strong. I decided to change my rating from 4 to 5 stars. After having both good and meh experiences, they really do deserve a 5 overall. If I lived in SB I would still have them service my Volvo. They really did do a good job at every service as evidenced by my car still running like a champ.
Adrienne
★★★★★
9 years ago
I have been taking my 2001 9-3 Saab to SwedeMasters for about 2 years now. With every appointment, I have been treated kindly and with respect by Tim and the rest of the gentlemen at the shop. I have very little knowledge regarding car repairs, other than basic upkeep that is needed to keep the car in good shape. Tim is always gracious and patient when explaining to me any problems the car needs fixed. He is always upfront about the costs regarding any repairs. My most recent fix on my car was the turbo charger, in which Tim was willing to discuss with me based on his experience whether such a repair was worth it and if so, what was the best way to go about it. I have had my car for ten years now, and have lived in 4 different states over this period of time. Never before have I gone to a place where I trust their service and advice so much. With the help of SwedeMasters I know that my little car will continue to remain in good working order for a good time to come. I feel confident for someone who commutes around 600 miles every week, that my car is going to get me to and from my destination because of the work they do at SwedeMasters.
Lynn Gates
★★★★★
12 years ago
SwedeMasters were recommended to me by friends five years ago. I have had both a brand new Volvo and a very old model serviced here and have been happy with quality and thoroughness of the maintenance and repairs. On the old Volvo I bought from my sister, I especially have appreciated Tim's help in prioritizing which items are practical and cost effective to repair. Plus, all of the staff are incredibly nice and professional.
Derrik “Dirk” Hubbard
★★★★★
3 years ago
Simply wonderful. Among the best mechanics I've ever used. Very honest, very transparent, never overbearing, and just cares about their customers. Tim and the team over at Swede Masters will have my business for as long as I keep my Volvo.
Shannon Jordan
★★★★★
4 years ago
Karen who runs the office is so knowledgeable, patient and awesome. Tim, the owner (who is also super friendly and nice) is so lucky to have her. Any time I’ve called with questions she gives her whole attention to me, gives me all my options and I trust her opinion and advise 110%. I am so happy to have a mechanic I trust and despite having available appointments when I needed, they have always got me taken care of quickly. Fair pricing, honest , friendly & experienced. They will be who I take my car to forever.
Stephen Gutierrez
★★★★★
11 years ago
SwedeMasters do excellent work. Tim (the owner) is an absolute gent and takes the time to fully explain the repairs your car needs. He goes above and beyond all reasonable expectations to ensure prompt and thorough service. I will not take my Volvo to any other mechanic on the Central Coast.
