Auto repair shop · Santa Cruz, CA
Almar Tire & Auto Care
Santa Cruz's Independent, Honest Auto Shop
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In the shop's own words: “Straight Answers, Fair Prices”
Almar Tire & Auto Care is a small, independent repair shop on Almar Ave in Santa Cruz, run by Tyler and his team. We got here by doing the unglamorous work well: careful diagnostics, honest quotes, and repairs we stand behind.
We would rather tell you your car is fine than sell you a repair it doesn't need. When a customer came in after a dealer quoted seven thousand dollars for leaking camshaft gaskets, we found no oil leak at all. When another shop wanted two thousand dollars for engine mounts, we checked them and found they were still serviceable. That is the kind of second opinion we specialize in.
On the parts that matter most, like engine seals and gaskets, we stick with Toyota OEM to prevent future issues, and before you drive off we walk you through exactly what was replaced and what to expect down the road.
- Free diagnostic checks
- Second opinions before big repairs
- OEM parts on critical repairs
- Owner-operated, independent shop
Services
Auto Repair & Diagnostics
From stubborn check engine lights to intermittent problems other shops can't pin down, we track down what's actually wrong with your car.
Second Opinions & Inspections
Before you approve a big repair recommended elsewhere, bring it in and we'll give you an honest read on what your car actually needs.
Tire Service
Tire sales, mounting, and repair for daily drivers around Santa Cruz.
Brake & Light Repair
Headlights, brake lights, and the small stuff that keeps you street legal and safe, fixed fast and without the dealer markup.
Smog Check Prep
A thorough top to bottom inspection catches the issues that could fail your smog check before they become a problem at the test center.