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Cheap Auto Mechanics in Santa Ana, CA — Best Prices
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Santa Ana, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is The Auto Service with a 4.8-star rating from 697 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Danny's Auto Service and Saddleback Automotive Service Center. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Santa Ana is 4.7 stars from 140 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Santa Ana: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.7★
Avg rating
140
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Auto Mechanics
The Auto Service
800 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Danny's Auto Service
205 N Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
Saddleback Automotive Service Center
2130 Ritchey St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Santa Ana, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Auto Service800 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | 4.8★ | 697 |
| #2 | Danny's Auto Service205 N Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA | 4.8★ | 372 |
| #3 | Saddleback Automotive Service Center2130 Ritchey St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | 4.9★ | 221 |
| #4 | Santa Ana Mobile Mechanic917 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA | 5.0★ | 27 |
| #5 | CAL Auto Service4320 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA | 5.0★ | 106 |
| #6 | HN Auto Repair117 N Standard Ave Suite #C, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | 5.0★ | 91 |
| #7 | Absolute Auto | Santa Ana1600 N Grand Ave A, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | 4.7★ | 47 |
| #8 | Gueros auto repair3300 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA | 4.6★ | 85 |
| #9 | Daytona Automotive2110 McFadden Ave Suite A, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | 4.9★ | 59 |
| #10 | Lopez Automotive & Mechanic110 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | 4.6★ | 124 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Mobile Mechanic
917 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
CAL Auto Service
4320 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
HN Auto Repair
117 N Standard Ave Suite #C, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Absolute Auto | Santa Ana
1600 N Grand Ave A, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Gueros auto repair
3300 Westminster Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
Daytona Automotive
2110 McFadden Ave Suite A, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Lopez Automotive & Mechanic
110 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Santa Ana Smog Repair Inc
123 S McClay St #A, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
OC Auto Care
3400 W 5th St B, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
Amigo Auto Repair Inc
203 N Fairview St STE C, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
Contreras Auto Repair
1605 Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA
J's Automotive Repair
1002 S Hathaway St unit D, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Fox Auto Care
1311 E St Gertrude Pl Bldg. C, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
BC Advance Auto Repair
308 N Harbor Blvd B, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
Main Auto Clinic
2055 S Main St suite b, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA
Javier's Auto Repair
1202 E 1st St B, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
Lopez Auto Care
107 Old McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707, USA
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