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November 2023 by Nikki Johnson
After a major breakdown in our custom diesel Landrover we 'limped' into Santa Cruz.We rang about 20 local garages, even those claiming to specialize in Landrovers, to no avail.Finally spoke to Matt who didn't say no but said he would research the job (which he had never done) and to call him back.Deciding that face-to-face is best we walked up to his workshop.Meeting Matt and Csaba and looking at his set up my husband (a qualified motor vehicle engineer) was impressed by what he saw and was very happy when they took on the job.We sourced the major parts - a replacement cylinder head etc - from Rovers North in Vermont and, once they arrived, Matt & Csaba did the job within 2 days. We were back on the road less than a week after breaking down - impressive.We can't thank them enough for helping us out in a major crisis.Mabel, our vehicle, is our home and my husband's 'baby' as he built it. Entrusting it to someone else was a big deal for him.We highly recommend Santa Cruz Auto Works. Csaba is an absolute star, so knowledgeable and experienced, he couldn't wait to get his hands on Mabels engine to fix it!@grandrovervoyager@santacruzautoworks
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August 2023 by Forest
Excellent! My classic Chevy K5 got stuck in 4Lo -- meaning I couldn't go faster than 45 mph. This was the fault of the shop that handled my transfer case rebuild. They'd left the nut finger tight. Matt was there on a late Friday afternoon, crawled under the truck, and had me back on the road in high range in less than 10 minutes.
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June 2023 by Michael Ishaq
Matt put new shocks and struts in my BMW 335is. When the aftermarket M3 control arms didn’t have hardware to accommodate my self-adjusting headlights, Matt let me know and offered solutions. Matt transformed my daily driver into a track monster. The turn around time was phenomenal and the attention to detail was obsessive. Santa Cruz Auto Works is easily the finest auto repair in Santa Cruz, and probably the bay area.Service: Steering & suspension repair
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May 2023 by Paul Hendrickson
Matt totally rebuilt my C5 Corvette F55 (magna ride) suspension. Diagnosed what a Bay area Chevrolet Dealership had severely misadjusted and damaged. Excellent job diagnosed damaged F55 shocks and incorrect leveling and damaged suspension bushings. Matt brought new life to what I was beginning to think was a lost cause.Car handles terrific. Not only did Matt fix it but educated me in the functioning of this type of suspension. Took the time to explain and even demonstrated what was wrong and the increased functionality from his repair recommendation and actions.
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December 2022 by videodima
I am thankful that I finally have a mechanic I can actually trust with my car. Santa Cruz Auto Works took great care of my BMW M5 fixing not only clutch issues, but countless other things along the way saving me time and money in the future, including rewelding my exhaust. Matt has a keen eye for things that need repairs or if something wasn't done correctly by a previous mechanic, and he will always point it out to you and give you several options of what to do.This is the only shop I will be taking my cars to from now on.Services: Transmission
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October 2022 by Jim Burke
Matt at Santa Cruz Auto works was a lifesaver over the Memorial Day weekend. We had a repair on our Volvo XC70 by another shop. They failed to install a bolt securing the ball joint. Huge safety issue stranding us in Santa Cruz and stopping us from getting back to Sacramento. Matt opened his shop on a holiday weekend and got us home safe. Nice guy. Shop is immaculately clean, prices are reasonable. We are BIG FANS.Service: Steering & suspension repair
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October 2022 by Zachary Beland
Matt did a great job getting my GMC Yukon ready before road tripping back to Michigan. Had the oil changed, transmission serviced, coolant flushed, brake fluid flushed and new front wheel bearings done. It handled the trip flawlessly! Friendly place and he gets the work done in a timely manner.
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October 2022 by Chase Rubin
Matt was incredibly pleasant to deal with and worked quickly to get my Volvo back on the road. Finding a trustworthy mechanic for my classic car wasn’t easy, so I’m thrilled to have found Santa Cruz Auto Works.Service: Steering & suspension repair
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October 2022 by Austin Yen
Really appreciate Matt for helping me out fixing the intake/airbox issue with my E46 M3. Would definitely recommend SC Auto Works for future maintenance for my M3.Service: Auto maintenance
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October 2022 by Farid Hamidieh
Matt knows/loves cars and enjoys working on them and he's really good at all levels of Auto Repair and Restoration. I highly recommend "Santa Cruz Auto Works" for any and all issues you might have. Very friendly service. Give them a call if you are in need.
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October 2022 by Josh Ramlan
Matt is super friendly and great at what he does. Works fast and efficient, at a great price. Can’t beat good customer service! Will definitely be taking my car back if it needs any repairs.Services: Auto battery maintenance
