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5737 Thornwood Dr
Goleta, CA 93117

5737 Thornwood Dr
Goleta, CA 93117

Welcome to 5 Star Auto Repair

Premium Automotive Service in Santa Barbara & Goleta, CA

If you are in need of auto repair or maintenance in Santa Barbara or Goleta, Ca, you’ve found the spot. Here at 5 Star Auto Repair we know you depend on your vehicle, so we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a local Auto Repair facility that is both knowledgeable and reliable. When it comes to auto repair in Santa Barbara and Goleta you can depend on 5 Star Auto Repair. The 5 Star team has over 60 years of combined automotive experience. Our technicians are our strength, they combine a wealth of training and hands on experience with a can-do attitude that makes getting the job done so you can rest assured your vehicle will be fixed properly and promptly. When you pick up your vehicle our goal is to have you say” 5 Star Auto Repair is the best auto repair facility near me.” Get 5 Star Auto Repair now!

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5 Star Auto Repair
5737 Thornwood Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 455-7434
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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5 Star Auto Repair
5737 Thornwood Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 455-7434
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Why Choose 5 Star Auto Repair

5 Star Auto Repair’s goal is to be the number 1 auto repair facility near you in Santa Barbara and Goleta. We love what we do, and it shows! This basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers for all repairs and maintenance, big or small.

It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail is what builds a loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes 5 Star Auto Repair the best auto service in Santa Barbara
and Goleta, Ca. Try 5 Star today!

  • No job too big or small!
  • Friendly and fast service
  • Trained Automotive Technicians
  • Serving Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA
  • Locally owned and operated

The Absolute Best Car Service in Goleta, CA

What sets 5 Star Auto Repair apart from all of the others in Goleta, CA?

Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Goleta, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.

Talent: At 5 Star Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Goleta auto repair table.

Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Goleta, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.

Recently Serviced Vehicles

2010 Honda Element

Honda Element

Mileage
123,370
Service Date
5/19/2023
Services Performed
  • REPLACE 2 TIRES MOUNT AND BALANCE MICHELIN PREMIER AS 225/55R18 DOT#
 
NICK & MARTHA V. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/19/2023

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Mileage
87,945
Service Date
4/12/2023
Services Performed
  • INSPECTED BRAKE SYSTEM FOUND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. BRAKE PADS CHECK AND OK 8MM FRT AND REAR BRAKE LINES CHECK AND OK BRAKE BOOSTER CHECKED AND OK ABS SYSTEM PASSES SELF TEST – ABS SYSTEM WORKING AS DESIGNED TIRES CHECK AND OK SET TIRE PSI TO SPECS . —- REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER WITH RESERVOIR, REMOVED SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID FROM BRAKE BOOSTER – BOOSTER TESTED OK PERFORMED BRAKE BLEED SEQUENCE PROCEDURE. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE SYSTEM – ROAD TESTED – BRAKE OPERATIONS NORMAL AFTER REPAIRS – BRAKE SYSTEM WORKING AS DESIGNED
 
FRED B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/17/2023

2014 Buick Enclave

Buick Enclave

Mileage
78,639
Service Date
4/3/2023
Services Performed
  • Replace front brake pad linings and front brake disc rotors. (not thick enough to machine) Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
  • 2 CODES IN SYSTEM B001 PASSENGER SIDE PRESENCE MODULE ERROR B0074 PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SENOR ERROR – TRACED FAILURE TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ERROR. ORDERED PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE – BACK ORDER WILL TAKE A FEW WEEKS TO GET PART LABOR WILL BE 450.00 TO INSTALL WE WILL NEED TO CLEAR CODES AND RETEST AFTER BUCKLE IS REPLACED TO SEE IF ANYTHING ELSE WOULD BE NEEDED,
  • Diagnose and Service air conditioner as needed. – Check condition of all belts and lines. Evacuate and recharge with reclaimed R-134a. Test system performance. Replaced leaking high side and low side schrader valves. Added ac dye and pag oil. Retested no leaks found at this time but dye is in system – if it stops blowing cold bring back in for inspection,
 
MARILYN G. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/4/2023

2006 Buick LaCrosse

Buick LaCrosse

Mileage
57,013
Service Date
3/31/2023
Services Performed
  • Note : Some seepate at transmission cooler lines and rack and pinion steering gear – cleaned area – customer should drive for a while til next oil change then recheck . Transmission cooler lines Rack and pinion
  • ENGINE; Another shop stated Valve cover gaskets leaking. Confirmed – Valve cover gaskets are leaking. Replace leaking Valve Cover gaskets with tube seals. Note upper intake is removed when doing valve cover gaksts – replace upper intake gasket.
 
CHERYL R. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/31/2023

2008 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

Mileage
195,223
Service Date
3/23/2023
Services Performed
  • Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
  • Check for proper operations of tail lights. Found and replaced faulty left tail light bulb. Recheck to find tail lights work properly.
  • Remove and replace Cabin air filter. Inspect and remove any debris obstructing the air intake system.
  • Remove and replace air filter. Inspect and remove any debris obstructing the air intake system.
 
DAVID R. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/23/2023

2016 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra

Mileage
217,829
Service Date
3/17/2023
Services Performed
  • INSPECTED VERIFIED CONCERN . PULLED CODES P0605 AND P0335 – Communication code with pcm and crank sensor code. FOUND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HAVING INTERNAL FAULT-out of range – ALSO FOUND DIRTY THROTTLE BODY/MASS AIR FLOW SYSTEM. THIS IS WERE WE NEED TO START – THERE MAY BE MORE ISSUES . REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CLEANED DIRTY THROTTLE BODY/MASS AIR FLOW SYSTEM CLEARED CODES – ROAD TESTED FOR ABOUT 15 MILES – OK . LET SIT OVERNIGHT STARTED UP – CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS HARD TO START- TACHOMETER DROPPED OUT- PERFORMED ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTICS. WE BELIEVE THE PCM IS AT FAULT – INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, THE CAR WILL START FINE AND TACHOMETER WILL WORK FINE AT TIMES – THEN AT OTHER TIMES IT WILL STOP WORKING. ADVISED THE CUSTOMER TO SEE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS AND POSSIBLE PCM REPLACE/REPROGRAMMING
  • Check cooling system to find and replace faulty radiator + cap and radiator hoses. Retested after repairs – No further leaks found at this time
 
BRUCE W. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/18/2023

2014 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

Mileage
88,215
Service Date
3/1/2023
Services Performed
  • Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
  • ROTATE TIRES AND CHECK BRAKES. SET TIRE PSI TO SPECS. TIRES CHECKED AND OK 7/32 REMAINING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES CHECKED AND OK 7MM FRT AND 6MM REAR REMAINING
 
BRUCE A. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/1/2023

2010 Honda Element

Honda Element

Mileage
122,459
Service Date
2/1/2023
Services Performed
  • Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and condition. Check riding height. Check alignment of all four wheels. Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels. Center ste
  • Check for proper operation of headlights. Found and replaced faulty left low beam bulb. Recheck to find headlights operate properly.
 
NICK & MARTHA V. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/15/2023

2012 Honda Civic

Honda Civic

Mileage
105,729
Service Date
2/6/2023
Services Performed
  • Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and condition. Check riding height. Check alignment of all four wheels. Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels. Center ste
  • REPLACE TIRE MOUNT AND BALANCE
 
TINA B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/6/2023

2009 Saturn Outlook

Saturn Outlook

Mileage
154,003
Service Date
2/3/2023
Services Performed
  • INSPECTED FOUND STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED – FOUND RF STRUT BOTTOM MOUNTING SLOTTED BOLTS ARE LOOSE – TIGHTENED BOLTS ROAD TESTED STEERING WHEEL IS OFF TO THE LEFT – CAR PULLS RIGHT ADVISE TO ALIGN FRONT END TO SEE IF WE CAN MAKE THE CAR TRACK STRAIGHT . EST 150.00
  • ENGINE REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKETS REPLACE SPARK PLUGS – PER CUSTOMER REQUEST
 
KEN Y. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/3/2023

2013 Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler

Mileage
78,030
Service Date
1/30/2023
Services Performed
  • ENGINE: REPLACE THERMOSTAT PER CUSTOMER REQUEST PART IS 25.99
  • Inspect hoses and clamps. Pressure test cooling system. Flush engine, radiator, and heater core in both directions. Bring antifreeze to -35 degrees. Check thermostat and electric cooling fan operation. Add coolant – Check coolant level
 
BOB O. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/31/2023

2019 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

Mileage
6,302
Service Date
1/26/2023
Services Performed
  • REPLACE BATTERY – TEST CHARGE SYSTEM HONDA BATTERY – 3 YEAR WARRANTY ON PART ONLY
 
RITCHIE C. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/26/2023

Services:

  • Brakes & Brake Repair
  • Oil Changes
  • Tires & Tire Repair
  • Mufflers & Exhaust
  • Check Engine Light
  • Belts & Hoses
  • And Much More...
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5 Star Auto Repair
5737 Thornwood Dr
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 455-7434