Local advice from your neighbors at Top Shop, helping Santa Barbara drivers keep their cars happy since 1986.
If you're commuting down the 101 from Goleta or winding through Montecito's hills, your timing belt is working overtime. Here's how Santa Barbara driving conditions affect when you should replace it.
Read the full article: When Should You Replace Your Timing Belt? A Santa Barbara Driver's GuideFrom Fiesta weekend traffic to beach trips down to Rincon, summer puts your car through its paces. Here's how to keep it running cool when the temps climb.
Read the full article: 5 Ways to Prep Your Car for Santa Barbara's Summer HeatSanta Barbara has one of the highest concentrations of European imports in California. Here's why your BMW, Mercedes, or VW deserves specialized care.
Read the full article: Import vs. Domestic: Why Your European Car Needs a Specialist in Santa BarbaraDon't panic, but don't ignore it either. Here's what Santa Barbara drivers need to know when that little orange light appears.
Read the full article: Your Check Engine Light Came On, Now What? A Local GuideWhen the atmospheric rivers roll in off the Pacific, your car needs to be ready. Tips from your neighbors at Top Shop.
Read the full article: Getting Your Car Ready for Santa Barbara's Rainy SeasonLiving near the ocean is a dream, but salt air, short trips to the beach, and stop-and-go traffic on State Street all affect how often you should change your oil.
Read the full article: Best Oil Change Schedule for Beach Town Drivers in Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara loves its Priuses and Teslas. But even electric and hybrid vehicles need regular maintenance, just different kinds.
Read the full article: Hybrid & EV Maintenance: What Santa Barbara Drivers Need to KnowHeading up to Big Sur, wine tasting in Los Olivos, or camping at El Capitán? Make sure your car is road-trip ready with this local checklist.
Read the full article: The Central Coast Road Trip Checklist: Prep Your Car Before You Go