Simply Automotive

Eddie has been a trusted mechanic whom I’ve taken my vehicles to for over 10 years.
I’m greeted with a friendly smile each time I stop by, even if it’s evident that he’s swamped with other projects. I’ve always found Eddie to be quick, genuine and thorough.
Simply Automotive is a place that I can always rely on for an honest opinion. It’s easy to see that Eddie truly cares about his customers and would certainly never do any of them wrong. There have been a few occasions where I had initial doubts about a particular service needing to be performed: each time, Eddie has been able to give me an in-​depth explanation of the service and how it will benefit my particular vehicle. No canned answers, here. Just true honesty. It’s clear that the guy knows cars.
In this day and age, it is a rarity to find a mechanic who exudes passion about his job. Eddie is a real asset to the Goleta/​Santa Barbara community, and I will continue to be a customer of his as long as he’s in the industry!

Eddie is very nice person. I bought an old Mitsubishi Lancer and it had many problems initially. Eddie has helped me a lot. He always gives suggestions which will benefit the customers. He has done lot of free services on my car and I am really grateful to him. In summary whenever I have problem I just go to him and he takes care of everything.

Eddie is da man! My several experiences with him working on my Ford Focus has made Simply Automotive my go-​to place for my car. Accessible to questions, easily willing to give it that individual devotion to taking care of the client. Price points reasonable as well.

Eddie has been servicing all of my family’s cars since 2003. He is honest, always willing to help and let us know exactly what the problems and solutions are. He has done everything from motor changes to brake changes, and services our cars for maintenance. This is the only place I trust to work on my car.
Due to increased clientele and his popularity, it’s harder to get helped as a walk-​in, so make an appointment if you don’t have time to wait.
I highly recommend Eddie and Simply Automotive

My 2002 Ford Explorer suddenly failed to start and the technician dispatched by AAA believed that it had something to do with the security system and suggested I go to a car stereo and alarm specialist. I consulted Car Stereo Guys in Santa Barbara but since they determined very quickly that it was not a security system issue, they referred me to Simply Automotive. Unfortunately, the problem was much worse than i expected, as Eddie quickly discovered a broken timing chain, bent valves and zero compression. He let me know that I basically needed a new engine, which is not what you want to hear upon your first visit to a mechanic. He was very understanding when I told him that I would like to get a second opinion, which turned out to be the same diagnosis that Eddie performed. I really appreciated his honesty and compassion – he didn’t want to charge me for his labor knowing that I was in for either a very expensive repair or a replacement automobile, but I had to give him something for his professionalism. I highly recommend Simply Automotive for their ethics and customer service quality. I will go here again.

I have brought my Scion here many times and Eddie has always been honest as the day is long.
The last time I brought it in was for new brakes, as I was selling the car. Eddie checked the brakes, and also did a check on fluids and other maintenance needs so that I could be assured I was selling the car in good working order.
He said the brakes were still good, and did not end up charging me anything. I was both astonished and gratefull.

They always do a good job! Honest hardworking reliable. Customer service is awsome and I can trust they know what they are talking about!

Simply the best, owned by Eddie and worked on by Eddie. Great people honest and hardworking, they will go the extra to make sure your car’s needs are met. The personal touch is in everything they do and it makes it a pleasure to have your car worked on.