I am in need of some new brakes for my Honda Civic.
Can you please suggest some affordable places?
COMMENT 244248
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2011-12-28 03:10 PM |
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Big O tires on Santa Barbara & Haley. (805) 962-4523
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COMMENT 244254
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2011-12-28 03:21 PM |
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Meineke ask for Joe
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COMMENT 244259
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2011-12-28 03:35 PM |
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Buy the brakes yourself cheaply at O'Reilly or Napa. Then take them to somewhere cheap like Airport Motors and it should be less than an hour of labor. Costco is an option too.
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COMMENT 244265
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2011-12-28 03:57 PM |
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Costco does brakes?
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COMMENT 244267
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2011-12-28 04:04 PM |
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I just got the brakes replaced on my Toyota Corolla at Top Shop in Goleta and it was $426.00. Not sure what "affordable" is, but this is what I paid.
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COMMENT 244269
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2011-12-28 04:10 PM |
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Munoz Automotive 963-1121 on Salinas is a family owned local business and they are really nice. You know the work will be done correctly there. When I needed my civic struts replaced they quoted me $100 less than Big Brand Tires and they never go over their estimate. Give them a call and see what they can do for you. They only work on Hondas and Acuras so are experts on those cars. That Honda guy in old town Goleta is also very good but I don't know how his prices compare.
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COMMENT 244272
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2011-12-28 04:24 PM |
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I always recommend against taking your car to a mechanic for easy jobs, however Airport motors is the only place I would ever refer anyone to.
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COMMENT 244273
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2011-12-28 04:24 PM |
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Ken Symer
(805) 966-4461
421 N Nopal St Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Affordable, trustworthy, good guy!
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COMMENT 244274P
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2011-12-28 04:25 PM |
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Anacapa Mobile - Call Bruce at: 805.680.7222 He comes to you!
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SBSRFR
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2011-12-28 04:38 PM |
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http://www.dimaurosautomotive.com/. Specializes in Honda's only.
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COMMENT 244283
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2011-12-28 04:54 PM |
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Second for DiMauros. Great, honest mechanic. Just had my front brakes done.
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MOMMAME
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2011-12-28 05:23 PM |
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Go to Meineke only if you want to have them tell you everything else that is wrong with your car so they can fix it for you and charge you even though nothing else is wrong. I was told I needed new tie rods, but had them replaced a few years ago...so I took it to another person my son uses and he said Meineke is crazy that my tie rods look fine and they are known for trying to pull this kind of crap. I went there for an alignment after getting new tires. Left with an estimate for over $500....beware!
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COMMENT 244290
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2011-12-28 05:24 PM |
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C&S Automotive on Upper State. also, for the DIYers, OEM Honda (Nissin) pads are way better then anything you'll get on the cheap at O'Reillys/etc.
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BULLSEYEB
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2011-12-28 05:30 PM |
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Ian's Tire on Hollister/State. I've been going to Ian since 1985. Your brakes are nothing to skimp on! @Mommame, how long ago did you go to Meineke? Was this the one at State and 154 area? Jon, who bought the place a few years ago, seems like a pretty straight forward guy. The previous owners who had the shop before it became Meineke were slimy!!! Jon has been working really hard to shake the other guy's nasty reputation. Just wondering if you were there before he took over. I have not had any trouble with Jon and his guys.
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COMMENT 244295
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2011-12-28 05:44 PM |
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I've been going to DiMauros (Robert) Honda on Dawson in Goleta for my Honda's for over 20 years. His company is the most thorough and prices are reasonable. 964-1032.
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COMMENT 244299
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2011-12-28 05:56 PM |
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First, go to Fast Undercar (899-2555) on East Haley. Ask for Jaime or Harvey, they will sell you the parts you need to replace your brakes. (Bringing your own parts to a repair shop upsets them a little as they cannot sell you the marked up parts, but you will save a bundle.) Second, find a shop for the labor, I reccommend Sears (569-6728) or Nespors University Auto (968-9824) ask for Mike.
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COMMENT 244300
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2011-12-28 06:03 PM |
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I have to agree with BullseyeB, John at Meineke is a great guy, straight shooter, very reasonable & hard worker who has worked on my BMW & Jag. He is wonderful, even told me once I should have SBAG do a repair on the BMW because they are the only ones who should work on the security system. Highly recommend!
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COMMENT 244311
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2011-12-28 06:35 PM |
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I highly recommend you buy the break pads yourself and take it to the Auto classes at SBCC. I did it and was not charged a dime, it helped out students, and came out great. I would do it myself but don't have access to a hydrolic lift. Really where it gets expensive is them ordering the pads versus you, the labor, a job that takes an hour or so if uninterrupted, usually comes out to 3 hours labor.If that is too much and will cause a headache call Chris Beswick, used to work for Ford now works out of custom garage. Best secret in town price-wise.
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COMMENT 244313
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2011-12-28 06:38 PM |
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Munoz is great. Used him for years and now his sweet son worksnwith him. Tony Medina on Anacapa st is also good.
I had a terrible experience with ken symer charging me more than the dealership!
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COMMENT 244330
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2011-12-28 08:06 PM |
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DiMauros. Is the only one that I trust with my Honda!!! He he good and honest....what concept!!!!
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COMMENT 244335P
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2011-12-28 08:32 PM |
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+1 for Munoz. He works on both our Honda cars. Honest, reliable, and fair.
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MOMMAME
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2011-12-28 08:41 PM |
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Bullseyeb, I did not go to that Meineke, but I'm glad to hear that there is one with an honest reputation, thanks for letting us know.
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FLEETFOOT
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2011-12-28 10:33 PM |
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DiMauro's... hands down. My family has been going there for nearly 25 years and 2 generations. You can't find a nicer, more honest group of folk. 964-1032.
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COMMENT 244349
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2011-12-29 06:11 AM |
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Ditto for Munoz Auto. I have been taking my car there for about twenty years. Salinas @ Punta Gorda. You cannot go wrong.
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COMMENT 244354
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2011-12-29 06:32 AM |
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DiMauro's, absolutely the best and HONEST. He's not open Friday's so keep that in mind.
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SPACE
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2011-12-29 06:49 AM |
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I have had Bruce, owner of Anacapa Mobile, service my Honda cars for over 20 years. He is competent, convenient and affordable.
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COMMENT 244368
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2011-12-29 07:38 AM |
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Munoz Automotive 963-1121 They are great, honest and very friendly:)
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COMMENT 244370
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2011-12-29 07:41 AM |
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Ricardo Topete (he used to own Economy Brake and Muffler in Goleta) now has a new Brake and Muffler shop called Atlas Muffler & Auto, and it is on Daley St. off of Fairview, near the airport (behind McLeans Auto). He specializes in brakes, has done excellent work on several of my cars in the past, and is very affordable. Call him at 805-636-1361 and tell him "The Ripper" sent you. He'll give you a good deal.
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COMMENT 244374
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2011-12-29 07:54 AM |
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I'm chiming in for Munoz. They have been taking care of my 22 year old Accord for years, honestly, efficiently, economically and with a smile. Good local family business.
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SBALAX
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2011-12-29 08:00 AM |
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David Munoz is an all around good guy and honest mechanic with a shop that does quality work. . Or try Rick Huff on Salsipuedes between Haley and Gutierrez. Another great guy who is an exceptional mechanic.
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COMMENT 244380
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2011-12-29 08:02 AM |
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Superior Brake on Milpas.
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COMMENT 244407
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2011-12-29 08:40 AM |
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DiMauros (Robert) Honda on Dawson in Goleta--honest, reliable, experienced work on imports, particularly Hondas, Nissans, and Toyotas. Prices are reasonable. He will tell you what you need fixed and what can wait so you have an expense timeline for repairs. 964-1032.
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COMMENT 244434
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2011-12-29 09:24 AM |
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DiMauro in Goleta is honest, and does superior work. Robert DiMAuro is THE MAN to see for work on Hondas.
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COMMENT 244438
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2011-12-29 09:26 AM |
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Robert DiMauro... old town Goleta. HONEST, high quality, and he really tries to track down the best prices for parts.
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COMMENT 244467
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2011-12-29 10:10 AM |
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DO NOT got to Ayers.... they will charge top $$ for second rate parts and maybe even find things to charge you for that aren't important. They have great PR but lousy integrity.
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COMMENT 244472
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2011-12-29 10:12 AM |
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Prestige Auto on Milpas. I always get my oil changed there. They are so incredibly honest and nice. They even top my fluids off and rotate my tires for free when I'm going on a road trip. I just got my brakes replaced there for $300. I think that's a pretty good deal.
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COMMENT 244481
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2011-12-29 10:34 AM |
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Another vote for Munoz! He takes great care of my dearly beloved 19 year old Honda :)
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COMMENT 244500
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2011-12-29 11:07 AM |
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Ian's is excellent!
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COMMENT 244509
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2011-12-29 11:31 AM |
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DiMauro in old town Goleta is excellent - reasonable and doesn't try to upsell you. Meineke? yeah right - they're about as good as AAMCO - total ripoff chain. And dont' go to Ayers - they are another rip off.
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ELAZ
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2011-12-29 06:01 PM |
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I wouldn't go anywhere but DiMauro's Automotive. Rob is a Honda Specialist and has been taking care of our cars since 1988! I trust him completely, he and his mechanic Danny do impeccable work, and his prices are much lower than those at the dealership. If I had seven thumbs they would all be UP for DiMauro's.
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COMMENT 244601
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2011-12-29 07:07 PM |
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Thumbs down for the Meineke on upper State St. Took my car to get a a general checkup/estimate for all the major systems. They tried to tell me I needed to replace a good/new part for $400 (and the estimate was about $125 more than i paid a month earlier to have the part replaced.) I know this is anecdotal evidence, just saying...
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COMMENT 244637P
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2011-12-29 10:12 PM |
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Dave Munoz is just the best Honda mechanic you could hope for. We've been going to him for years and have never been anything but totally satisfied with his work. I can't imagine buying anything but a Honda because I'd never give him up.
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COMMENT 244660
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2011-12-30 07:43 AM |
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PLEASE!! Don't go to BRUCE@ Anacapa Mobile & don't let him come to you. I had an automotive experience involving Bruce and he is either highly incompetent or a shady crook. He told a customer of his (who intended to sell a car) that his/her car needed at least $800 in repairs to pass smog and the cars value was so low that he/she would lose money. Well this kindly, trusting person who had recently bought a new car decided to donate the car. Well guess who was willing to take it off her hands free of charge? That's right BRUCE!!!!
In the end the person donated the car to me. I took car to a 'smog test only' place. Car passed no probs, paid $70 for smog & $100 to DMV for transfer/tags. I SOLD THE CAR A MONTH LATER FOR $2,200. I often wonder if Bruce knew he could make a quick $2.000 or would have made $800 for repairs not needed.
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COMMENT 244691
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2011-12-30 08:55 AM |
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Can someone please start a thread about Jiffy Lube? I'm sure there are lots and lots and lots of pissed off customers out there who would like to vent...like me!
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COMMENT 244742
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2011-12-30 11:02 AM |
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RE: Jiffy Lube .... Just don't go and try to encourage everyone you know not to go there ... simple as that.
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