Rusty's Repair

Apr 06, 2024

Rusty and ryan are the best father/son team in town. They truly like what they do and can even talk shop when it comes to racing. They always go above and beyond to ensure I get back on the road as quickly as possible.

Mar 06, 2024

Rusty's is a great automotive shop. They are very forward about time and cost. They stand by their work and consistently do quality work.

Feb 06, 2024

Always fair and efficient,

Feb 06, 2024

Our family has been using Rusty's Repair in Santa Cruz since 1985 and we are very appreciative of Rusty and all of his mechanics. Rusty's Repair is honest and reliable, they are skilled professionals and have saved us a lot of money by keeping our vehicles in great mechanical order. We highly recommend Rusty's for your auto repair needs. Thank you for the work you do, we really appreciate your service!!!

Feb 06, 2024

Quality of service is awesome

Feb 06, 2024

Rusty has maintained our cars for a very long time with excellent service.

Feb 06, 2024

Rusty’s is awesome. Needed a smog test went to a service next to the dealer. One reset didn’t reset. They had me driving on the highway to get it reset 3 times no reset. Rusty’s researched the problem had it solved in an hour. Rusty’s team are well trained and dedicated to get it done. Providing a level of personal commitment results in better service.

Feb 06, 2024

Talked to Rusty about mt grandsons 4 runner. He was very helpful scrapping momey together so Rusty can repair it's ills.

Feb 06, 2023

Highly recommended, expert mechanics

Feb 06, 2023

Most honest repair shop in the area. Professional reliable repair for most makes and models. Call ahead for service appointment. 40+ years locally owned and operated. Get your car repaired right the first time.

Feb 06, 2023

My 2014 PriusV had a random clunking sound in the rear passenger suspension (intermittent and not super loud, kind of like a shoe in the dryer sound) for a good month before I took it into Rusty's Repair ... I had another autoshop try and diagnose & fix, but they couldn't even hear figure it out. I had the rear shocks replaced, and the front sway bar links replaced prior to taking it to Rusty's, and still no fix to the elusive rear passenger clunking sound. When I called Rusty's to get some help, Rusty listened patiently while I explained everything. He brainstormed with me over the phone, set up an appointment for the next day, and went the extra mile by having his son Ryan drive in the passenger seat with me to help identify the clunk sound and located the possible culprit. They fixed the problem quickly and efficiently (bad hub/bearing in the rear passenger side, which was not the typical sound for a failing hub/bearing). I highly recommend Rusty's Repair. I will be bringing my vehicles in the future for my autoshop needs to Rusty & Ryan. They are amazing, and their business is a diamond in the rough these days! Thanks guys!

Feb 06, 2023

Very nice staff... helpful and they give u a free diagnostic ..they road in my car to hear the sound. THEY REALLY DID!!!!! AWESOME. RESPECTFULL PEOPLE.....

Feb 06, 2022

Excellent, honest mechanic in Santa Cruz. Nice people with good expertise. Reputation speaks for itself. Thanks Rusty.

Feb 06, 2022

I'm traveling from PA and my car stopped running. Had it towed there and he accommodated me the same day! Reasonable, knowledgeable and good hearted. I would recommend Rusty to anyone. Thank you so much!

Feb 06, 2022

Rusty and his team are exceptional. They go out of their WAY to get the job done thoroughly and on time, all the while going out of their way to try and save money. How many times has someone told YOU they were able to do the job for much less than previously thought? Rusty has done that for me and my family at least twice - we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you Rusty!

Feb 06, 2021

I had a few repairs and a check engine light. Super fast, reliable service. Fair price. Great experience. I'lll be back for sure.

Feb 06, 2021

I have been coming to this place for many years; I have very little knowledge when it comes to auto mechanics. They have always been extremely honest with their findings and the great quality of work performed, which I greatly appreciate. One time I had to have my truck towed in, I thought the motor had blown, they could have told me anything, and I would have believed the worst. Instead, it was a 25 cent part (small plastic part) with 1-hour labor charged, can't get any more honest than that. I highly recommend them!

Feb 06, 2021

Rusty has been our mechanic for about 40 years. Everything has always been great, obviously if we kept going back! He also is a generous guy who saved us when he diagnosed and fixed a problem that was putting us two old people in danger as the car was dying while driving on the freeway. He helped us when we were unable to pay the bill! Thank you, Rusty! Someday maybe we can take care of that.

Feb 06, 2021

Rusty took care of my daughter's car

Feb 06, 2021

Rusty's does a great job at a great price!

Feb 06, 2021

Wouldn't bring my car to anyone else. They are fast, personable, honest, and the work is the best.

Feb 06, 2020

Honest reliable fair

Feb 06, 2020

I ended up going here because I was too lazy to drive back to Aptos to go to my normal mechanic. I was very pleased with the service here. I got a SMOG done. I arrived at 8, they were smogging my car about 8:20, and done by about 8:45. It cost 54 bucks, which seems lower than most other places. I was pleased and would recommend to other people.

Feb 06, 2019

Great professional service. This was my second time having them service my Acura. They answered all my questions and did great job. Highly recommend.

Feb 06, 2018

Excellent mechanics been in business for decades and family owned and operated.