Welcome to Oren's Automotive,
your car service in Santa Barbara, CA!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Santa Barbara, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Oren's Automotive we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Santa Barbara car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Oren's Automotive we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Santa Barbara offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Santa Barbara, we are totally confident that Oren's Automotive is the best option in town!
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About Oren's Automotive Santa Barbara, CA
For years Oren's Automotive has been there for the people of Santa Barbara, CA. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Santa Barbara has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Oren's Automotive as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Oren's Automotive was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Oren's Automotive the best car service in Santa Barbara, CA!
Are you ready to experience the best Santa Barbara, CA car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Santa Barbara, CA
What sets Oren's Automotive apart from all of the others in Santa Barbara, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Santa Barbara, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Oren's Automotive, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Santa Barbara auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Santa Barbara, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2014 Mazda 3
Mileage
107,260
Service Date
5/8/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Replace engine air filter.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Drain and refill entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders. Bleed system until clean fluid is seen.
Dianna H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2023
2010 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
105,467
Service Date
5/4/2023
Services Performed
- Inspected vehicle for coolant leak. Found upper radiator hose broken at tee fitting. Recommend steam cleaning engine to remove residue, replace damaged hose, and pressure test system to check for any additional leaks. Drained cooling system. Removed engine covers and splash shields. Disconnected upper hose from engine, radiator, and overflow tank and removed hose from vehicle. Cleaned coolant residue from fittings and installed new hose assembly. Filled cooling system and pressure tested. Pressure holding and no leaks visible. Reinstalled intake piping, engine covers, and splash shields. Bled cooling system and test drove vehicle after cleaning and repairs. Cooling system working properly and no coolant leaks present.
- Steam clean vehicle to remove coolant residue and debris build up.
- Replace engine air filter.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
- Air and cabin filters dirty. Service light is illuminated. Peanuts present on driver side of windshield cowl. Wipers are very streaky. Headlights faded and oxidized. Oil cap seeping oil or spilled oil residue present. Front left upper sway bar end link boot torn. Rear differential fluid plug is stripped where allen wrench should attach. Front tires have 6/32"(L) & 4/32"(R) tread remaining. Rear tires have 5/32"(L) & 4/32"(R) tread remaining. Front brake pads have 10mm of friction material remaining. Rear brake pads have 4mm of friction material remaining.
Mark N. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2023
2015 Volkswagen Passat
Mileage
14,761
Service Date
4/10/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panel.
- Replace wiper blades on vehicle.
BARBARA F. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/11/2023
2018 GMC Acadia
Mileage
69,654
Service Date
4/4/2023
Services Performed
- Inspected vehicle for customer concerns. Found error code P0128 (Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Range) stored in ECU. Pressure tested cooling system, no leaks found. Test drove vehicle and monitored live data. Coolant temp sensor reading normally, but found coolant temp is not rising as it should. Recommend replacement of thermostat before further diagnosis.
- Removed engine covers and splash shields. Drained cooling system. Removed intake piping and air filter housing. Removed intake plenum and upper engine wiring. Disconnected coolant pipe from engine and removed thermostat and pipe assembly. cleaned mounting surfaces and installed new thermostat assembly with new gasket and seal. Filled cooling system and pressure tested. Found coolant hose above transmission has slight seepage. Replaced spring clamp with screw type clamp and retested. No further leaks present. Reinstalled intake manifold with new gaskets. Reinstalled intake piping and filter housing. Connected engine wiring. Started vehicle and bled cooling system. Reinstalled covers and splash shields. Cleared error codes and test drove vehicle. Check engine light did not return, and no error codes present on dash. Cooling fan is working normally, not staying on. Rescanned vehicle. Codes are still stored in history, but will self clear after multiple drive cycles.
Larry D. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/5/2023
2012 Honda CR-V
Mileage
134,066
Service Date
3/31/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Replace engine air filter.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
- Road test and verify engine performance, transmission operation, and shift patterns. Drain transmission fluid which includes: draining of transmission cooler, cooler lines, and transmission body. Replace with new fluid as per vehicle specs.
- Replace wiper blades on vehicle.
Deb K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/31/2023
2010 Honda Civic
Mileage
89,871
Service Date
3/29/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panel.
- During service inspection, confirmed noise is present and gets louder at speed. Raised vehicle on lift to inspect drivetrain components for source of noise. Found noise originating from driver side hub assembly and wheel bearing. Recommend replacement of wheel bearing to correct issue. Removed driver wheel and brake components. Loosened axle retaining nut and broke axle loose from hub. Disconnected strut, tie rod end, sway bar link, and lower ball joint connections to steering knuckle. Removed knuckle and hub assembly from vehicle. Cleaned connecting hardware and surfaces. Installed new hub and knuckle assembly. Connected suspension and steering components and torqued mounting hardware to spec. Installed new axle nut and torqued to spec to seat axle. Reinstalled brake components and wheel. Test ran vehicle on lift. Noise no longer present. Test drove vehicle and checked operation of hub. No further noise present while driving.
- Drain transmission fluid from pan and cooler lines. Added fluid and ran vehicle to cycle fresh fluid into transmission and remove dirty fluid. Repeated drain and fill. After completion of services, test drove vehicle and checked transmission operation. OK. Topped off fluid level.
ALISON P. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/30/2023
2006 Volvo S60
Mileage
85,971
Service Date
3/29/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Inspected vehicle starting and charging systems. Found battery weak and not holding proper charge. Jump started vehicle and checked starter draw and alternator output. Starter draw is normal. Alternator output is slightly low (13.1 volts). Recommend replacement of battery before rechecking systems.
- Install new battery. Clean cable ends. Perform battery adaptation to vehicle as needed. Retested starting and charging system. All readings ok.
- Removed right license plate light and right tail lamp socket. Replaced upper brake light bulb in right tail light and right license plate light.
BARBARA H. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/30/2023
2022 Honda CR-V
Mileage
5,987
Service Date
3/3/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Deb K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/3/2023
2017 Ford Focus
Mileage
28,667
Service Date
2/14/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Removed tires and rotated during brake repairs. Found lug nuts damaged and over tightened from previous services. Removed lug nuts and replaced with new OEM units. Torqued hardware to spec to avoid damage.
- Connected scan tool and checked vehicle for error codes. Noted light was not on during inspection. Found error code stored in ECU for Neutral Sensor position correlation (P08B2:00-2C). Checked live data and found no issues with signals. Cleared error codes and test drove vehicle after repairs. Check engine light did not return. If light returns, further diagnosis may be required.
- Replace engine air filter with customer supplied part.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Drain and refill entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders. Bleed system until clean fluid is seen.
- Install new battery. Clean cable ends. Perform battery adaptation to vehicle as needed.
- Replace front brake pad linings and replace front brake disc rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
- Replace rear brake pads. Clean mounting surfaces. Replace wear sensor as required. Replace brake rotors. Lubricate caliper slides. Adjust parking brake mechanism. Road test vehicle.
Cale G. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/14/2023
2017 RAM 1500
Mileage
49,177
Service Date
1/11/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Bart F. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2023
2018 Honda CR-V
Mileage
15,174
Service Date
1/9/2023
Services Performed
- Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
- Replace engine air filter.
- Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Julie H. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2023
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
Mileage
19,952
Service Date
12/23/2022
Services Performed
- Removed and patched tire. Rebalanced wheel and reinstalled on vehicle.
JOANNE F. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/23/2022