Bruce’s Auto Repair

My boss has been taking his car to Bruce for years, and so when he recommended the mechanic to me, I went with confidence – a feeling rarely present in any woman going to a mechanic on her own.
But the instant I parked, I knew I had made the right choice. Bruce’s demeanor embodied the term: trustworthy, and his know-​how was equally stellar. The educated guess he made as to the car’s problem after running a simple performance test proved 100% accurate on closer inspection, and he made short work of rectifying it.
I thoroughly recommend Bruce’s Auto Repair to any and all folks needing an expert, honest mechanic, and I know if I have any car troubles again, this is where I will go.

This is the best place to find a reasonable, experienced, careful expert especially for older cars. More than reasonable, decent in every way and utterly reliable.

A word to the wise … proceed to Bruce’s with CAUTION!
Took my old Ford Escort Wagon in for a radiator flush. The work was done suitably however I was not told that there might be some air pockets which would trigger a warning of insufficient water in the radiator and cause me to need to fill the radiator a few days later. Careless in not providing info.
Much worse, was returning a month later to have the spark plugs and wires replaced. Bruce Jr. was friendly and helpful and even provided a ride home — 3 miles away. I got a call just about an hour later that the job was complete.
The bill came to just over $ 200. It seemed high for the job involved, however I was in a hurry to get to an interview and did not dwell on the steep price.
I later reviewed the bill and discovered that I had been charged tax for the labor (illegal). And double charged tax for the parts. Also, the wires used were exhorbitantly expensive –especially considering that this is a 19 y.o. car.
Further research informed me that the standard charge for replacing the plugs and wires on this car — in Goleta — is $ 70-​$ 100 total (including parts).
I sent them a letter giving them an opportunity to make things right, and at least refund the excess money charged for the tax. No response.
Do I think Bruce Sr. and Jr. are competent mechanics? Yes, they probably are. Do I think they can be careless and cavalier with regard to parts, labor and billing — unfortunately the answer is also YES.

I have an older car and am a bit of a heavy commuter. It’s a relief to find someone reliable and reasonably priced this area. Bruce has always been responsive and effective, I was referred to him by two different people and I see why.

Thanks so much for helping out in a pinch
Serpentine belt replaced on my work truck and I was back on the road in under 2 hours

Very honest, gave me right estimate. Fixed oil leak and never had problem again.

I was recommended to Bruce by a friend and wasn’t disappointed! I brought my car to the dealership for some recalls and of course they recommended a lot of work that I couldn’t afford but needed for a cross country road trip. I had Bruce check out my car and he did everything necessary and more for a reasonable price and all done in one day! I made it across the country w/​the car and it ran like a champ all 4k miles!

Bruce has been taking care of my Family’s car’s for three generations now.
It’s really nice as young man to know two great things.
1. Your car is in good hands when you leave it with Bruce along with that if anything is wrong or will be needed he will let you know.
2. When you send your girlfriend or any friend for that matter that Bruce will take care of them.
I promise if you do ever need anything taken care of Bruce is your guy.