Santa Barbara Auto Repair

Always helpful and friendly.

I recently had my Volvo C70 in for what I suspected was a brakes related issue. Not being that familiar with auto mechanics, I mentioned the symptoms to 2 "car guy" friends. They both told me I might be taken advantage of since I was a woman, and would would more than likely not get away with anything less than a full brake replacement or more, from a service garage. I told them I trusted SwedeMasters from past experience. Turns out I was informed I needed only front rotors and that my brake pads did not need replaced at this time. I've always been quite pleased with the service I've received at SwedeMasters, including personal customer service from Kit, Karen, and transportation to work by Francisco. Kit went above and beyond in helping me link my phone to my hands-free option after I was unable to do so. Picking up my car and finding it clean and washed after service is so appreciated too!

They replaced my 2012 S60’s engine, checked all systems in the car, and re-installed my side panel. After that, they even tested my car’s performance and cleaned it inside and out. My car feels like new again.

Cruise Control had been dropping out on hills, I noticed RPMs rise without speed increase. On short nortice Tim was able to schedule me in, replace the clutch, and get me back on the road over a holiday-shortened week (4th of July). All that, cruise control now fantastic and off-the-line is like new . . . AND she came back spanking clean as always! Thank Tim!

From start to finish, overall great service. Even cleaned my car. Thank you Swedemasters.

Visiting SB and had the check engine and another warning light come on. Karen replied to our request for help within an hour and we were able to drop our Volvo off for a check. Picked the car up after a couple of hours with a full diagnosis and clean bill go health for our long drive home. We can fix the issue upon our return. Effective and efficient service. Thank you!

When I first left my car I got an estimate of 3 days of work on it before I could get it back. Day after around noon I could pick it up. They worked late to get it done earlier. Good job!

SwedeMasters provided great, personable service to a challenging mechanical repair on my Volvo's convertible top.

Rick has always taken very good care of us. He looks out for our car as well as our pocketbook which we appreciate.

Having worked in the auto service sector for 20 years I have strong opinions about the correct way to treat customer's. If ownership did not allow me to treat my customers like family I sought employment elsewhere. Tim and Karen provide skilled service that is fairly priced and make recommendations (without "hardsell') that will extend the life or enhance the performance of my vehicles. This kind of service inspires me to recommend them to freinds and family.