Reviews

"This is my go-to place for anything car related. Despite Jay passing on operations to new hands, the new team seems to be more than capable of delivering the same service that I've always come to expect."

"Super quick service. I had an appt. but showed up an hour early and they provided excellent service on the spot. I didn't have to wait. No extra fees or surprise charges, paid what was quoted over the phone."

"Got my car smog done here and it was such a quick and efficient experience. Highly recommend this place!"

"Jay's Automotive is one of the best auto shops in Santa Maria. I have not met a more honest mechanic. On one occasion, my car was rattling and I brought it to Jay. He tightened up some bolts which corrected the problem and sent me on my way, refusing payment. Jay's professionalism helps him maintain a loyal customer base, of which I am proud to be. I highly recommend him. You will not be disappointed."

"Called Jay about getting a pre-purchase inspection for a car I was interested in buying. Jay was super helpful over the phone and was very generous with his time. Great guy. He literally looked up the craigslist ad on his own and analyzed it with me while we were talking. He helped me to see a few red flags. I ended up not going for the car, but I will definitely keep Jay in mind for any car related need I might have in the future."

"There's only one thing you need to know about this place, Jay. After that, life just gets better. Let's see, knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, reasonable, honest, genuine. Why go anywhere else? Just call him and ask a question, you'll see for yourself. I did. Now, Jay is the only one that touches my car. Only a fool would do otherwise. Thanks Jay. Don't retire, I need you...Roy."

"I was so scared going into any mechanic because I know nothing about cars. My car was having some issues I had been to two other places in town and they hadn’t been able to fix the problem with my car or tell me what was going on . Jays automotive came highly recommended by a lot of my friends and coworkers, so I went in to have my car checked out. Him and his team were so knowledgeable, kind, and realistic. He broke things down in real terms and realistic goals for my car to be repaired. I’m so thankful I found his shop and a reliable mechanic to take my car to. I will highly recommend jays automotive to friends and family !"

"These guys are fast nice and fair priced. I recently brought my car here. I had told them what was wrong with it and explained I would need it back same day if possible. They had it fixed in about an hour. I am so happy I decided to go with them. It was a brake master cylinder and he gave me a fair decent price. I won't say the cost because every vehicle is different. If you want to be treated right Jay's auto is the place to go."

"For me, a trip to the mechanic is as bad or worse than a trip to the dentist for a root canal. Jay and his crew are honest mechanics, they charge fair prices, and their work is top-notch. This is the only mechanic in Santa Maria that I will trust with my cars for repairs as well as smog checks. Besides being an A+ auto repair shop, Jay is a great guy and will bend over backwards to treat his customers well. Highly recommended."

"Jay's automotive has worked on all of my cars. trustworthy reliable and fast. has been around for a long time i will continue to take my vehicle's to Jay . I thank them for their wonderful service"

"I trust Jay and his team with my car. I went in there and instead of nickle-and-dime-ing me for all my car's problems, he recommended replacing the car and didn't even charge me for the inspection. He's honest, and his prices have always been fair. I won't go anywhere else."

"My husband and I have been customers of Jay's Automotive for four years. His repair work has always been completely satisfactory. We appreciate Jay's integrity, his mechanical expertise, his reasonable prices, and his clear communication--there are no games here. This business gets my highest recommendation."

"Have known this man for over twenty five years. He has repaired several cars for me and has always done so efficiently and honestly at reasonable prices. I have advised my children and grandchildren to go there and was never disappointed. He will always tell you the truth and never try to over sell you something you don't need. He has old-fashioned integrity which is great!"

"VERY HELPFUL!! He was kind and knowledgeable. Told me what my issue was and how to go about getting it fixed. I appreciate the kindness and the tips on how to get the job finished. Highly recommend."

"Great mechanic friendly and honest."