Bear Automotive

GENERAL AUTO REPAIR

Bear Automotive is one of the auto repair shops listed in Santa Barbara, California. The business is registered at 732 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under auto radiator repair service, auto tune up service, brake shop, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. The most common schedule is 8 am–4 pm. It is closed on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Bear Automotive at (805) 308-7545; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, bear-automotive.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 15 reviews, which is a strong result for an auto repair shop in Santa Barbara and suggests consistent service.

Santa Barbara is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in Santa Barbara peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

See the other auto repair shops in Santa Barbara listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.