Its hard to find a good mechanic, so I was thrilled to find John at EZ automotive. Ive taken my 200k+ mile 4runner to his shop twice now, and both times he was incredibly professional and gave me great insight into what needed to be fixed urgently, and what could be handled DIY or at a later date.Both times he was able to get the car repaired and back to me same day, and while car maintenance is never cheap, I felt that the costs were fair and honest.100% positive review and Ill happily recommend EZ automotive to anyone looking for a solid mechanic to help keep their car running well.

Amazing! 5 star service. I wish I could give EZ more stars. He gave me free service one time and would not take any money for it. God Bless.

Best mechanic in SB. Always helpful and clearly explains what needs to be repaired.

I always bring my car here and they have wonderful service..I definitely recommend them!

Best auto repair experience i have ever had.

Super cold air conditioning! Great job!

John and his team are amazing. Ive had a hard time finding a mechanic in town that I really like and trust and I definitely found that here. Great work at a more than fair price! Will come back for any other issues in the future, in addition to routine maintenance. Thanks John!

John and Chris were excellent. Very courteous and knowledgeable. I’ve been through four other mechanics in Santa Barbara who either didn’t know enough about cars or offered unfair prices for repairs. I will be going to EZ as long as I live in Santa Barbara.

John is the best Mechanic of all in Santa Barbara. He helped me a many times with my Dodge Ram B 1500 1996.Everytime I pick my van up she is just back to perfect again, and I roll smothly with a big smile out again.Thanks John you are the best and a guy with the biggest heart I have known.I really appreciate you John a lot.Wish you the best in your future.

Brought my 2006 VW Jetta in for a check engine light and some problems with the air intake and John was super helpful with the fixes. John and his team know their stuff and takes the time with your car.

John has been absolutely amazing! As someone who doesnt know a ton about cars, its super important to me that I trust my auto shop and John has 100% given me that trust. I definitely recommend him and his shop :)

John is a such an great, honest mechanic and I wish I could give his shop 10 stars. We were on a road trip last week from San Francisco to San Diego to take our kids to Legoland when road debris punched a hole in our air conditioning condenser leaving us with no ac in 90 degree heat. After visiting/calling every shop between Buellton and Santa Barbara I found John at EZ Automotive. They were busy but he wanted to help us out and man was he a life saver. He kept me in the loop on the status, shuttled me to the hotel we had to stay in, and even brought the car to us so we could get back on the road faster. Big thanks to John and his crew for the best mechanic service ive ever encountered.

John and Dennis are top quality. They really listen and give off very genuine qualities with their communication and work ethic. This is a small shop and it can get busy, especially in the beginning of the week. Do yourself a favor and call ahead before going.

John and the EZ Automotive team did a great job of fixing up the car I brought in. There was an issue with the lane-assistance sensors and they persisted until they were able to sort it out! Highly professional, friendly, and got the job done!

John and the whole team at EZ Automotive have been absolutely amazing! Hands down one of the best Automotive shops that I have been to in California! When possible I even come from LA to have them look at my car rather then taking it anywhere in LA!They are professional, fast, thorough and honest!and on top of that will not break the bank!I have been there now for a couple of things happening with my 2015 Jeep, such as car overheating, air conditioning not working and general check on breaks and oil. They are amazing!

A friend told me about EZ Automotive as a good choice for honest quality at a fair price. So I went and met John who turned out to be just that! The shop, the crew, and the service all complimented the great price & his approach to fixing what is needed, not spending unnecessary dollars. Stand up guy, lots of skill and knowledge. Thanks John

John is so lovely, work quality is great, prices are fair, and waits are always quick!

Excellent Work, Honest, Fair, and Fun to work with. What else can I say? The best garage Ive ever worked with. I couldnt recommend them more highly!

John has provided multiple services for our vehicles and has been great at diagnosing and repairing at a very good price. He is also extremely nice and was very prompt in finishing the work. I highly recommend him.Update 7/10/17A front strut went out on our Lexus just as we were about to sell it. John got it fixed very quickly so that we wouldnt lose the out-of-town buyer. And he did it under his warranty as an added bonus. The best and most trustworthy mechanic weve dealt with.

After a friend recommended EZ Automotive to me, I called and spoke with John about coolant in my oil. He quickly texted me with a quote much lower than anywhere else and believe me, I did my research. I called just about every auto repair shop in Santa Barbara. Johns quote was the lowest and he was also a pleasure to work with.We thoroughly weighed my options and he contacted me just about every day on the progress on my new engine. Not once did I feel like he was trying to squeeze money out of me or pressure me into a more expensive repair like some other shops do.At the end, I mentioned to John that the inside of my car was dirty from sitting there with the windows down on a windy day at the shop and he had the interior wiped up and had the exterior washed for free. Also, he waived the extra labor involved due to some unforeseen problems with a part that I had supplied to him for the job.John and his only other mechanic, Sebastian, are great guys and perform honest work. Ill be bringing my car only here for future work.To sum it up: Low prices and unbeatable service. There isnt much more you can ask for. Their 5 star rating you see on here and Yelp isnt a fluke either. They really are the best shop in town.

I have been taking our truck to John and his team since they first opened. I have always been extremely happy with the great service and prices. They always get me in and out as quickly as possible which is very much appreciated. I just wanted to say thanks guys, your doing a great job. See you in 5000 miles!

As a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, Ive been very lucky to keep my list of auto mechanics pretty short. Just a handful of trusted friends and family have really ever had to get under the hood. Im happy to say that John is no exception to that rule! He brings an element of personal touch and good nature to his profession and what a pro he is! From personally giving you a ride when youre in a jam to keeping you informed throughout every step of the repair, John is the man. Quick yet thorough and competitively priced. I cant recommend him enough!

John is a fine mechanic and easy to speak with. I appreciate how reasonable he is.

John did a good job on my 2004 Navigator, they replaced the suspension and did minor electric work. He was transparent, friendly and always available. I recommend his shop and will come again. The service is outstanding, first time I experienced such a service with a car shop.

John is an awesome guy! Not only does he know his stuff and has reasonable rates but he runs a great place - Even his employee that he had there toward the end of the day was in a good mood. In my opinion that is a sign of a great place to work. A+!

Highly recommend.

I highly recommend John! He is a thorough and excellent mechanic. His prices are affordable. He is an all around good guy and offers great advice on getting the most out of your car.

We had a great experience here. We broke down in Santa Barbara on Thanksgiving while driving from Phoenix to the Bay Area. Given the holiday weekend, we thought wed be stuck there until Monday. John actually called us back on Thanksgiving when our car was towed to his shop to let us know hed received it and would begin working on it first thing in the morning. He got us up and running by Friday evening and saved our trip. Very reasonable prices and great customer service!

Very good team, the best quality and price in the city.

John at EZ Automotive was one of the most friendly and informative mechanics Ive worked with to date. He was able to schedule me based on my needs and gave me a great rate. Truly a quick, easy and friendly way to service your car.

John is honest competent and accomplished. He has the best crew. He goes the extra mile . Do not hesitate to bring your car here!

Fast friendly air conditioning service done on my 10 year old truck. I couldnt be happier. Drop off the truck, go for a walk to State Street, look around, walk back and the service was done. Perfect...

I found EZ Automotive and John via referral from a friend. As a new resident of Santa Barbara it was great to find EZ. John has fixed a slow leak in my tire and Ive had an oil change. I hope my car doesnt need any major work but I know I can trust John and EZ Automotive if anything comes up.

I finally found a mechanic that I trust! I had an A+ experience! The owner is very professional and warm! He even drove me home and picked me up when mica was done! EZ automotive really is EASY! Thank you, Trisha

John is a great mechanic with a great deal of experience, and in my opinion very honest and trustworthy. He has serviced our Priuses and RX450h for a couple years now, and we have always been happy. When we brought the 450h in for a pre-purchase inspection, he spent over an hour looking all around and under the car, brought up several issues that we were happy to know about and were able to use as negotiating points, and then refused to take payment for the inspection. He provides such good service that he knew wed be back to him to service the car for years. Which we will.

Excellent service. Trustworthy. Reasonably priced. I highly recommend!

Great experience, and I would highly recommend coming here. John went above and beyond to help me with my truck. He was very helpful, prompt, and informative with everything. I wouldnt take my car anywhere else.

I went to John because other mechanics were not willing to help me solve my problem. John was willing to help me rebuild some shocks for my vintage honda which required the kind of ethic and creative thinking that other mechanics didnt have. Because of his problem solving tenacity, I get to keep my little honda on the road.John is by far one of the best mechanics in town. He can quickly identify problems and seem them through, from A to Z.

Top notch garage, these guys know their stuff. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a mechanic in SB

Great business a little hard to find no complaints very happy with the service got me in and out fast

A great guy! Knows his craft very well. Does excellent job!

Professionalism above all the best mechanics and awesome person so if anyone has issues with its car any type EZ automotive is your place

Best place in town to get your car fixed. Honest.

Really nice guys made me feel super comfortable and my service was super quick. Great customer service .Defiantly will go back!

I would highly recommend everyone to this shop! John is honestly amazing, and so are his staff! I got my oil changed on a Thursday and it turned out I need to change my engine filter ASAP. John ordered the part for me on Friday and he texted me on Monday morning to tell me that he had the part at the shop for me. I stopped by today (ive had a really busy schedule) and he changed it for me in less than 5 minutes !! I will definitely be coming back! He also has Groupons here and there for the oil change, so that is a plus! I honestly wouldnt mind paying full price because they have great customer service and theres nothing better than supporting your local businesses who give you great customer service!

Further to my earlier review of John Birchall and EZ Automotive, Santa Barbara (below), I have being going to him now for four years with three different vehicles. He has never let me down on the work or a very fair price even when major complications set in. He has just (Aug 2020) helped me get money back on a radiator replacement at a DIFFERENT repair shop when the item was arguably out of warranty. I cant say enough about him or his staff for their excellence.****Excellent experience and I will definitely do business here again. I hoped new rear shock absorbers would stop a rattle from the back of my Nissan truck. Owner John, a really good guy, gave me a great quote, spent extra time checking the whole underside of my truck in case it wasnt the shox, re-tightened bolts and removed the wheels for possible problems. We didnt cure the rattle but I had no regrets at having the work done.It seems so hard to get an estimate or arrange work for almost anything these days. You either get a voicemail or are passed from one person to another. John answered the phone himself, texted me a written quote and arranged an appointment for the next morning with no playing phone tag. All done before some other companies ever responded. I couldnt ask for better service.

John and his team are great ! Professional , honest and very helpful . You cant beat Johns service or prices ! I highly recommend EZ Automotive to all.

EZ Automotive is a great shop to bring your vehicle for repair and maintenance. I high recommend!

John and team helped me with my 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon. He helped me with all of Tootsie Rolls (the name of my Vanagon) issues. You can trust John and the costs are very reasonable. I highly recommend EZ Automotive.

Joohn is the best.

Best independant garage in Santa Barbara.

Best mechanic and wonderful staff

Good guys Great mechanics

Excellent

John is the best

It is a place where you can trust, because they explain that you have your car, that they will do it and they will fix it, they also do not charge you more and are very friendly.