Rene's Auto Repair in Santa Cruz

I had a severe time crunch and Rene fixed the faulty electrical brake system / braking system within a few short hours. He was extremely communicative, calling me promptly to give me all the updates and options before pursuing any work, and being upfront and honest about the prices. I am immensely grateful for him doing a great job fixing the van, and his overall friendliness!

Rene and his team were professional, efficient and thorough. After a week, my car has been running smoothly. The brakes are doing well, nomore clicking in the steering wheel and all my signals are finally working again. As a woman, it’s not easy trusting auto shops, esp with my past bad experiences. Rene took pictures and showed me the parts he removed from my car. This made me feel comfortable in trusting him and I think I found my new Santa Cruz auto shop! :)

Wonderful service on my Volvo xc60. I always wonder if I’m being taken advantage of when I’m at an auto shop because I’m an older woman in my 70s. A special thanks to Rene for his excellent service and pricing! He documented his work with photos which helped me understand what I paid for. I don’t believe he’d take advantage of anyone.

Amazing guy. He stayed late to make sure my car was ready for pick up asap and didn’t charge extra. Renes trustworthy and will definitely be keeping my business. Better quality service and cheaper than Firestone.

Rene and his team are great! They are super friendly and know what they’re doing. I brought in my Astro van that had multiple problems including a ticking noise when I pushed on the accelerator and burnt oil smell. Rene diagnosed the problems and fixed them quickly. He kept me updated throughout and explained everything to me thoroughly so I understood what was going on. He even offered to give me a ride to a cafe while I waited for the van to be worked on. I highly recommend Rene’s Auto and will be coming back if I need a repair again!

Renee is an honest and great mechanic. My daughter goes to UC Santa Cruz and got into an accident. Her car needed a new radiator and AC compressor and Renee took in the car and inspected it right away and had the car fixed up and ready to drive the next day! Highly recommended. Don't hesitate to call him!

Rene's Auto Repair is our go-to spot whenever we have any issues with our vehicles! They are knowledgeable, reliable, and always provide wonderful service! We have been taking cars there for years and recommend others to do so as well.

I’ve been bringing my cars to Rene’s automotive repair shop since moving to Santa Cruz 13 years ago. At the time his shop was next-door to my wife’s office and when I needed some auto maintenance, it was convenient. I’ve been bringing all my vehicles to him when needed since he and his assistant mechanic Frank always provide Friendly expert and affordable service. I sometimes compare prices with other shops simply to see if I can save money, but I have not found another area shop. That provides the high level of service and expertise at lower prices. I have an older vehicle, A 1991 Chevy G2, cargo van and a late model Toyota Prius. He is trained and certified by Toyota to work on their hybrid cars. Wonderful service to the Prius. He has also done major engine work as well as preventative maintenance on the van. And has kept it purring down the road. I recommend this shop highly. To anyone looking for expert service and peace of mind that the issue has been properly diagnosed and expertly repaired.