Santa Monica Auto Service

The best straight up!!

GREAT service and staff.We will be back for more of your service.

Professional, friendly, and no waiting. First come, first serve. I have been here for many years. Will go next time for smog check again.

Always like doing business with you guys...Thanks

I take all my cars to Santa Monica Smog Check since moving to the westside and will continue to do so in the future.

I had initially brought my car in to the SM Lexus dealer as I usually do to check on the engine light. They came back with a diagnostic report with a series of recommended work totaling $2,660 yikes! including replacement of frontback brake padsrotors, wheel bearing and oxygen sensor. Not pleased with the price, I decided to call up a few local independent body shops in SM to get an estimate. Ended up calling a dozen different places on yelp based on ratings, and got in touch with Santa Monica Motors' front man Josh Donnelly. He instantly made me feel at ease with his technical strength and was kind enough to take the time to go over each line item in much detail. By the end of our conversation, I felt very comfortable taking my car to him. They finished working on my car by the end of the same day, and turned out there were a few major discrepancies in the $200 diagnostic report I got from Lexus e.g. said to replace front left wheel bearing when the front right bearing was faulty, said rear brakes measured at 4mm when they were actually 7mm and still good, failing to report a couple other issues, etc.. All this, and I paid 75% of the dealer price. After this experience, I'll have a hard time trusting dealers... Thank you SM Motors!

Everything went smoothly and Bob was helpful in pointing some things out about my car that I should discuss with my mechanic. He also told me that I could go to AAA and get my registration renewed the same day. Good info that I did not know, thanks Bob.

I took my car here because it sputtered. I tried fuel injector cleaners and all of that stuff but the problem continued. Fortunately, it was only a 180.00 repair which seemed fair to me. I feared the worst but came out quite pleased. Hopefully, I will not require their services again but if needed I will be back.

I was referred to SM Motors by my co-workers and I will not go anywhere else. I hate cars but going to SM Motors was a pleasant experience. Josh was honest, knowledgeable, efficient, and thorough. He takes time to answer all of my questions. He was completely honest about the work that needed to be done ASAP and what work could wait until my next visit. During my last visit, I actually paid less than what was estimated because after the evaluation, I was informed my oil did not need to be changed. I have never dealt with such an honest, professional mechanic. I am so grateful to go somewhere that is so honest and won't do unnecessary work. To actually trust a mechanic is refreshing.I highly endorse SM Motors and refer my friends and neighbors!!!!! The entire staff is nice, friendly, and prices are reasonable.

I've been bringing my car in for maintenance for a few years, and I always have a positive experience. I trust the mechanics, and they're very friendly. Highly recommended.