Kiwi's Auto Repair

Kiwi's Auto Repair has proudly served the Santa Barbara community since 1999, solidifying its position as THE leading auto repair shop in the area. Our family-owned and operated business is renowned for its reliable and honest automotive services, ranging from AC repair and brake work to tune-ups and oil changes. Our ASE Certified technicians are equipped to handle even the most complex repairs, ensuring your vehicle is in the best possible hands. Whether you need a simple oil change or a major mechanical overhaul, Kiwi's Auto Repair is your go-to destination for all your automotive needs.

Kiwi's Auto Repair is one of the auto repair shops listed in Santa Barbara, California. The business is registered at 111 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as auto air conditioning service, auto electrical service, auto tune up service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Santa Barbara, shops are busiest on Monday mornings and before holiday weekends, so a mid-week appointment gets a car seen faster. Labor rates across California vary by neighborhood and by shop type, from small independents to dealership service bays, and mobile mechanics now cover many routine jobs in the driveway. Before authorizing a repair, ask for the estimate in writing, whether the shop warranties parts and labor (12 months / 12,000 miles is common, some offer more), and whether it can provide a loaner or a shuttle. Check the listing for hours, the makes the shop works on and its Google rating, then call ahead, since walk-in capacity is limited at smaller shops.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 7:30 am–5 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Kiwi's Auto Repair at (805) 963-3444; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, kiwisautorepair.com.

Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 346 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Santa Barbara is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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