
Smog Check Services
Fast, straightforward smog checks to keep your California registration current.
Straightforward Auto Repair in Santa Cruz
From smog checks to engine diagnostics, we explain what your car needs before we touch a single bolt.

Services

Fast, straightforward smog checks to keep your California registration current.

Full-service repair and maintenance for all car makes and models.

Computerized diagnostics to pinpoint engine issues, explained clearly before any work starts.

Inspection and repair of steering and suspension systems, including power steering trouble.
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Clear diagnostics, straight answers, done right the first time
Our story
Ocean Auto Services is a car repair and maintenance shop on Ocean St in Santa Cruz, working on all makes and models. Whether it's a smog check, a routine service, or a harder-to-pin-down engine issue, we handle it in house.
When something's wrong, we use computerized diagnostic equipment to find the actual cause and walk you through what we found in plain language before any work begins. No jargon, no guessing.
We're easy to find on Ocean St, and customers come back to us for repairs on everything from daily drivers to cars headed out on long trips.
What customers say
“Highly recommend this shop! The owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. He handles smog checks quickly and can also fix all car brands. Honest and reliable service every time!”
“The service here is extremely professional! My car's engine recently had a minor issue, so I went to Ocean Auto Services for diagnosis. The technicians quickly identified the problem using advanced equipment, and there was no unnecessary upselling; their explanations were very clear.”
“I been going here for over five years when I brought my first car. They sure my car had everything checked before I will head on the road to LA and back to Santa Cruz with out no problems with all my car at. They do amazing work always.”
Serving Santa Cruz, CA.
1415 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
1415 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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