Where can I find a Toyota mechanic 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 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander and Prius models. We do scheduled maintenance, hybrid maintenance, brakes, suspension, 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 Toyota Services
- Toyota scheduled maintenance
- Hybrid battery testing (Prius, Camry Hybrid)
- Timing chain and water pump
- Brake service and rotor replacement
- Suspension, struts, and steering
- Check engine light diagnostics
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).
Toyota Questions, Answered
Do you service Toyota and Lexus hybrids?
Yes. We test hybrid battery health, replace 12V batteries, and handle routine maintenance on Prius, Camry Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus hybrid models.
What is the Toyota maintenance schedule by mileage?
Many newer Toyotas use 10,000-mile service intervals with synthetic oil, while some older models use 5,000 miles. Larger services come around 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 miles. Your owner's manual lists the exact items for your model and year. We follow the factory schedule, and it doesn't affect your factory warranty.
Can I go to an independent shop after ToyotaCare ends?
Yes. ToyotaCare covers scheduled maintenance for the first 2 years or 25,000 miles on most new Toyotas. After that, or any time you prefer, you can have maintenance done at an independent shop without voiding your factory warranty, as long as you follow the schedule and keep your records. Recalls and warranty repairs are still done by the dealer at no cost to you.
What does the Toyota Maint Reqd light mean?
It's a reminder based on the miles driven since it was last reset, usually every 5,000 or 10,000 miles depending on the model. It doesn't mean something is broken. It means a scheduled service is due. Call (805) 964-6554 with your model, year and mileage and we'll tell you what's due.
Do you work on Toyota trucks and SUVs like the Tacoma and 4Runner?
Yes. Along with Camry, Corolla, RAV4 and Prius, we work on Tacoma, 4Runner and Highlander. Call (805) 964-6554 and tell us your model and what it needs.
How do I choose a Toyota mechanic in Goleta?
Look for a shop that follows Toyota's factory schedule, works on hybrids like the Prius and Camry Hybrid, handles trucks and SUVs like the Tacoma and 4Runner, and gives you a written estimate before any work. Top Shop Automotive at 177 S Patterson Ave is about 5 minutes from UCSB and serves Toyota owners in Goleta and Santa Barbara. We test hybrid battery health and email you an inspection report with photos, so you decide what gets done. Repairs carry a 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first. Call (805) 964-6554 to book.
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