TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Auto Tires,

About us

Honest & Dependable Auto Repair Specialists ~ Servicing Santa Barbara County since 1986. AAA Approved Auto Repair ~ BBB Accredited Business ~ Top Automotive Repair finalist in 2013 "Best of Santa Barbara" Independent ~ Check out our website for our seasonal specials. Give us a call!

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We specialize in European & Asian Imports ~ mid-sized domestic cars. Visit us on line at www.topshopautosb.com or call us for an appointment and see why we are Santa Barbara's Honest & Dependable auto repair shop. Give us a call!

Services we don't offer

We will gladly refer you to local businesses we trust to take care of you for these services: tire repair, replacement & alignment, smog certification, and A/C services. Give us a call!

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.910 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Deborah S.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I don't want to take my car anywhere else
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Diane D.
02/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher A.
08/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

May W.
06/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced O2 sensor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$560

Cynthia A.
06/2015
5.0
car tires, auto repair
  + 0 more
They are very knowledgeable, and they took the time to explain things. They answered all of our questions.
Description of Work: Changed oil, checked tires and fluids, gave estimate for future work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Don H.
04/2014
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
I had the valve cover gaskets and timing belt replaced at another shop to address oil leaks. The slow leaks then became gushers. I took my care to Top Shop. They replaced valve cover gaskets properly!. They also identified a small leak from cam seal. They informed me what needed replaced and what could wait until later. I highly recommend this shop!
Description of Work: Replaced valve cover gaskets. Inspected engine for oil leaks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Response from TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC
Thank you very much for your awesome review [member name removed]! We appreciate the time you took to write this, we are grateful for your business and your referral! Have a great day, Team Top Shop!

Alexander V.
12/2013
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
Check engine light on. Diagnosis made, parts ordered and installed.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Whitney D.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Absolutely the best auto service place in town. They are honest and tell you when you need a fix, or if you can get a few more months of life out of something on your car. An indispensable quality in an industry riddled with men trying to take advantage of those that don't know cars as well and charge you for every little thing. Willy, the owner, often will personally help you out. I went in just to pick up the free license holder from him and despite being busy, he personally offered to install it on my car for free. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my car.
Description of Work: provide free license plate holder and installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Irene C.
05/2013
4.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
Unfortunately during diagnosis they cracked the faceplate of the panel. Ultimately I bought a used one on ebay, brought it over, and they installed it for free and reimbursed the cost of the part (but not the diagnosis). Overall the experience was okay but not great because of this extra hassle.
Description of Work: The gear shifter bushings needed to be replaced on my old-ish German car. That repair was straightforward and reasonably priced. While I was there I also asked for a couple minor problems to be diagnosed on the instrument panel, for which technician time was charged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$700

Lydia J.
09/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have a Voltswagon and found a company who only dealt with american cars so they directed me to Top Shop. I really liked the company was punctual and fit me in for an appointment the next Monday morning. He was able to give me a guarantee on time for my oil change, which was why I went to him. When I went in he confirmed that I did not need my oil changed but needed my brakes and rotors replaced. We then set up another date for me to come in to get this service done. They worked on the car and proactive contacted me back. It turns out that the prices he quoted me at was a little bit higher then the work actually cost.
Description of Work: They replaced my brake pads and rotors.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

    Contact information

    177 S PATTERSON AVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

    www.topshopautosb.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Tires,
    Auto Transmission

    FAQ

    TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC offers warranties.
    TOP SHOP AUTOMOTIVE INC offers the following services: We specialize in European & Asian Imports ~ mid-sized domestic cars. Visit us on line at www.topshopautosb.com or call us for an appointment and see why we are Santa Barbara's Honest & Dependable auto repair shop. Give us a call!
    We will gladly refer you to local businesses we trust to take care of you for these services: tire repair, replacement & alignment, smog certification, and A/C services. Give us a call!

    Contact information

    177 S PATTERSON AVE, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

    www.topshopautosb.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed