318 River St # A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Water Star Motors – Your Clean, Green Auto Repair Team! We have one of the most highly trained and certified team of automotive repair professionals to work in Santa Cruz County. Our team of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified technicians and advisors know what it takes to deliver quality/environmentally conscious automotive service. (Hybrid/Electric vehicle certified). Locally owned and operated by Leslie and Jeff Moore with a crew of six ASE certified technicians and two ASE certified service advisors. Same location for over 30 years. Our team is an environmentally conscious automotive repair team that wants to do what's right to protect our fragile coastal community. We were the first in our community to become Green Certified!
5+ Stars 🤩Highly recommend Water Star Motors! They were able to fix our RAV4 EV after several others couldn't. Whether you have gas, hybrid or fully electric vehicles, they go the extra mile to get the job done right. Thanks again to Elvis, Eric, Stephanie and the crew for getting us back on the road!!
This was my second visit to Water Star Motors, this time for something serious, not just a simple matter of a smog check. I didn't think it was possible, but they exceeded my already high expectations (high due to the excellent service received during the first visit). My car, a Chevy Cruze, needed multiple repairs (coolant leak identified/fixed and brakes/rotors replaced). All along the way, Water Star kept me in the loop about what was happening. They offered detailed information, not just verbally, but through email, and when I had questions, they were patient, friendly, and clear in talking me through the details. Small things matter, too. When I dropped my car off early in the morning, the advisor in the office, Eric, was welcoming. And one of the mechanics was in the office, too, and he offered a sincere "good morning." (IIRC, his name was Jeff -- tall person.) Even though I was there for something kinda crappy (car repairs), I left in a cheerful mood because the interaction was so pleasant. Today, when those formalities/niceties are often overlooked, it's wonderful to find a place that continues to make friendliness/professionalism part of their normal business practice. They know their stuff, and they also offer kindness in addition to technical expertise. My car is running well now. No more leaks. No more squeaks. I'm glad I chose Water Star!
I’ve used Water Star Motors for a couple years now. They are my go to whenever I’ve had any car trouble. They are consistent, reasonable, and extremely reliable. I’d highly recommend them for anyone needing any work done on their car.
Top notch all the way. Great communications. Thorough professional service. I highly recommend Water Star Motors. We're fortunate to have them right here in Santa Cruz. Jeff has a great team ! Many Thanks.
My car engine light started flashing and i brought my car to this shop. They clearly diagnosed the vehicle and gave me an accurate timeline for car repairs. They finished by the end of the day and provided excellent customer service. They offered to drive us to a offsite location to wait and presented excellent communication in an unfortunate situation.
Outstanding. Honest comprehensive service. Great communication. Jeff kept me informed throughout the whole process. They gave me top quality care. I highly recommend Water Star Motors for all your automotive needs. Friendly, reliable and very knowledgeable. Thank you Water Star !
Called in for a same-day smog and the Water Star team was very accommodating. I am always impressed by the service and the wonderful atmosphere there. Funny thing to say about an auto repair shop, but it’s true. The team really enjoys what they do and they do it well. I was in and out in something like 15m and for a fair price. There are just some of the good reasons we keep coming back to Water Star.
Recently had my car towed in & repaired from this establishment.. I couldn’t say enough positive feedback for Water Star Motors! Ella and Eric were very helpful plus very timely. Extremely professional and understanding. I was able to pick my car up at any time over the weekend with their secure key lockbox , which was great! I’d love to add - We were pleasantly surprised that my car was returned vacuumed out, & sparkly cleaned up inside and out! I most definitely would recommend this shop! :)