Straightforward Auto Repair in Santa Cruz

Clear Diagnostics and Honest Car Care in Santa Cruz

From smog checks to engine diagnostics, we explain what your car needs before we touch a single bolt.

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All Makes
Repairs
Modern Tools
Diagnostics
Smog Checks
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Santa Cruz
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Services

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Smog Check Services
01

Smog Check Services

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

General Auto Repair
02

General Auto Repair

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

Engine Diagnostics
03

Engine Diagnostics

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

Steering & Suspension Repair
04

Steering & Suspension Repair

Inspection and repair of steering and suspension systems, including power steering trouble.

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Ocean Auto Services in Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Auto Services in Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Auto Services in Santa Cruz, CA

Clear diagnostics, straight answers, done right the first time

Our story

Your Santa Cruz Auto Shop

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.

  • All makes and models
  • Smog check services
  • Clear, upfront diagnostics
  • Located on Ocean St

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!”

Sophia G

“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.”

River Everest

“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.”

Isaac Collins

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Serving Santa Cruz, CA.

(831) 226-2164

1415 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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Hours

Closed now
Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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1415 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

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