Santa Barbara Auto Repair

This place is what you call a trusting local shop, getting you the best recommended parts for a fair price. I came in for a fuel pressure sensor causing engine misfires. Turns out this place accepts MaxCare and Karen was so helpful in going out of her way to call the warranty. While we were waiting, I asked her for a second opinion on another service from elsewhere about 1000 miles ago. Turns out I was right, the other place overcharged me and on excessive repairs. This placed would have been cheaper, used OEM parts, and better service.

Everyone is always so helpful at Swede Masters. They will always fix big and small issues as quickly as possible and get me rolling again. Thank you to a great team.

Worked magic on my XC90. I was having revving and stalling issues and was going to sell i….but they made it run like new and it has been dependable and stress free for a couple years now 😊. Thank you!

The whole operation is stellar from the mechanics and front desk to the owner. My car had an issue right before a big trip but it was taken care of within a reasonable amount of time. I couldn't be happier!

Good morning Karen, Tim and Armando are helpful and pleasant. What a great team! And I’ll quote “There is no place like home” thanks so much for your performance. I’m impressed with your page presentation, and must agree with everything you present in it “THE BEST CAR SERVICE” because of you. Blessings! Ps: I click 5 stars and only 4 I get, just know that I'm not good for technology, and English. Your are the best! Conchita M

Work was completed in a timely manner, staff is curious .Procedure was clearly explained. Will certainly return again when needed.

Per usual, excellent job at a fair price. I don't know what I would do without Tim and team. Being an owner of 2 old Volvos, it gives me great relief to have such an excellent repair shop at hand. Tim is honest and never tries to upsell. He will honestly tell you what is wrong with your car and do all he can to help those of us with limited funds (i.e. after-market parts if available, which are always top notch). Swedemasters is the finest Volvo shop I've ever had experience with, and that is saying a lot as I've owned 5 Volvos and lived in various cities with my cars. Thanks again Team Tim! Always a pleasure!

Per usual, an excellent job at a fair price. Tim always goes out of his way to help us Volvo owners with older models. Instead of a brand new expensive radiator, he was able to obtain an after-market one that helped me enormously with the cost of my repair. And he WOULD NOT put anything in anyone's car that he wouldn't put in his own. I've owned a total of 5 Volvos over my lifetime and without a doubt, Swedemasters is far and away THE BEST Volvo repair shop ever. Thank you Tim and team! So good to have my old baby back in good repair! You all rock!!!

My late model Volvo had a software glitch. The team at Swede Masters determined that with their technology (same as the dealer's service dept) they could likely fix the problem but there was a chance the fix could damage the hardware, potentially leaving me on the hook. Therefore, they advised me to have it repaired at the dealer, under warranty. Their transparency and honesty are appreciated and I will return for non-warranty issues! Now it's the 100 mile trek to the dealer. Sad I can't do it local, but those parts can be expensive!

Simply wonderful. Among the best mechanics I've ever used. Very honest, very transparent, never overbearing, and just cares about their customers. Tim and the team over at Swede Masters will have my business for as long as I keep my Volvo.