Cars

I just purchased a 2006 Volvo station wagon for $1. Mechanically, it runs well. The head liner is peeling on the inside and some of the weather stripping around the windshield is old, cracked and peeling and the passenger side trim (exterior) is loose. Can anyone recommend someone who does this kind of work other than the dealer? Thank you!

Can edhatters recommend a motorcycle mechanic on the South Coast? I'm hopefully looking for someone who does some minor repairs, drain gas tank and oil change, to get my bike up and running again. Someone who is mobile would be great.

I am going on vacation for a month and have no one to move my pickup to the opposite side of the street twice a week. Any suggestions for storage or other ideas? The airport lot seems pricey.

Can edhat readers recommend a good local mechanic for Toyotas?

Where's the best place to get car windows tinted? I want flawless work & attention to detail sans issues after the job. 

Are there any monthly subscription services for car washes in town? If you pay a flat fee you can get so many washes per month?

I need to have a car stereo installed, can anyone recommend someone?

Does anyone know who to contact to rent a pedicab for a few hours? We'd like to have this be our "getaway vehicle" after getting married in SB.

Can edhat readers recommend a reputable shop or mechanic to do some work on a nearly 20-year-old BMW? I'm trying to avoid the dealership and their $200/hr for labor alone, it's ridiculous. Thanks for the help!

Looking for recommendations around the Santa Barbara area for car painters. Any personal experiences out there and what did you pay?

Are there any local charities that accept car donations without going through an organization based in Rhode Island -- I'm looking for a local transaction. The car is not junk, it runs well and has only about 100,000 miles.

Is now a good time to change the air filters on our cars or should we wait a little longer due to the Thomas Fire ash?

Looking for a recommendation for a local repair shop to fix my Fiat 500 Sport.

Now that Santa Barbara Volkswagen is out of business, where are owners of late model VW's taking their cars for service and repairs?

I have a 2003 Jeep, and have always wondered, is there a Jeep specialist in town? Anybody in Edhatland have an opinion? Thanks!