Where can I get my Honda repaired in Goleta or Santa Barbara?
Top Shop Automotive is a family-owned import repair shop at 177 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, in the Goleta area. We have repaired import cars since 1986, including Honda Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and Fit models. We do Maintenance Minder services, timing belts on older V6 engines, brakes, A/C repair (including newer systems that use R-1234yf refrigerant) and check engine diagnostics. Before any work, we email you an inspection report with photos and you decide what gets done. Call (805) 964-6554 or book online. We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and we're rated 4.4 stars from 171 Google reviews.
Common Honda Services
- Honda scheduled maintenance
- Timing belt and water pump
- CVT and automatic transmission service
- Brake and suspension repair
- Check engine and TPMS diagnostics
- AC repair and recharge
Why Top Shop
- ASE-certified technicians
- AAA Approved Auto Repair
- OEM-quality parts
- 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first
- Family owned since 1986, 4.4 on Google (171 reviews)
10% off for military and first responders (up to $50) and AAA members (up to $75).
Honda Questions, Answered
When should I replace my Honda timing belt?
On older Honda V6 engines (Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline) the timing belt is typically due at 100,000 miles. Newer Honda engines use a chain. Call us with your VIN and we'll confirm.
What do Honda maintenance codes like A1 or B1 mean?
The letter is the main service. A is an oil change. B is an oil and filter change plus an inspection. The numbers are extra items: 1 is a tire rotation, 2 is air filters, 3 is transmission fluid, 4 is spark plugs and related items, 5 is coolant, 6 is rear differential fluid and 7 is brake fluid. So A17 means an oil change, a tire rotation and brake fluid. Tell us the code on your dash and we'll quote it.
What does the Honda Maintenance Minder oil life percentage mean?
The percentage is the car's estimate of how much oil life is left, based on how you drive. At 15 percent the car starts showing a service code, and at 0 percent the service is due now. The code next to it, like A1 or B12, tells you which items are due. Tell us the code when you call (805) 964-6554 and we'll quote that service.
Do I have to take my Honda to the dealer to keep my warranty?
No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you can have maintenance done at an independent shop without voiding your factory warranty, as long as it follows Honda's schedule and you keep your records. Recalls and warranty repairs are still done by the dealer at no cost to you.
Can you fix the A/C on a newer Honda?
Yes. Many 2017 and newer cars use R-1234yf refrigerant instead of the older R-134a, and we service both. If your Honda's A/C is blowing warm, we check the system and email you what we find before any repair. Call (805) 964-6554 for a quote.
Is Top Shop close to Goleta?
Yes. We're at 177 S Patterson Ave, just off Hollister Ave in the Goleta area of Santa Barbara. Honda owners come to us from Goleta, Isla Vista, Santa Barbara and nearby towns.
How do I choose a Honda repair shop in Goleta?
Look for a shop that reads Honda Maintenance Minder codes, follows Honda's schedule so your factory warranty stays intact, services both R-134a and newer R-1234yf A/C systems and tells you what it finds before any work. Top Shop Automotive is at 177 S Patterson Ave, about 5 minutes from UCSB, and serves Honda owners from Goleta, Isla Vista and Santa Barbara. Our ASE-certified technicians work on Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and Fit models, and every job starts with an emailed inspection report with photos. For a warning light, drop in weekdays 10 to noon or 2 to 3. For other work, call (805) 964-6554 to book.
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