Oil Change & Maintenance

Oil Change and Scheduled Maintenance in Santa Barbara

Oil change overdue? Dealer warranty just ended? Regular oil changes and factory-scheduled maintenance keep an import running the way it should. Top Shop Automotive in Santa Barbara follows your car's maintenance schedule and uses the correct oil for your engine. We look the car over at each visit and email you anything worth knowing.

Sound Familiar?

Your oil change reminder or service light is on
You're near a mileage interval in the owner's manual
Oil looks dark or the level is low on the dipstick
You just bought a used car and don't know its history

What We Check

Oil and filter, using the spec your engine calls for
Fluid levels and condition
Belts, hoses and visible leaks
Tires and brakes during the visit
Filters and other items due at your mileage

Before Any Work Starts

You'll get photos and a report before any work starts. You decide what gets done, and if it can wait, we'll tell you.

What to Expect

We change the oil, look over the car, and email you a short report with photos of anything that needs attention. Items that can wait are marked that way.

How Our Emailed Inspection Report Works

Before we do any work, we email you an inspection report with photos of what we found. You can see the worn part or the leak for yourself. We explain what needs attention now and what can wait. You decide what gets done, and we don't start anything you haven't approved.

What Waiting Can Cost You

Small problems tend to turn into big bills. Worn pads can damage rotors, and a small leak can take out a bigger part. Dealer rates for routine work add up too. A free diagnostic consultation tells you where you stand, and if it can wait, we'll tell you.

Questions People Ask

How often should I change my oil?

Follow your owner's manual or the car's service reminder. Many modern imports use longer intervals with synthetic oil. We'll tell you what your car calls for.

Will using an independent shop affect my factory warranty?

Having maintenance done at an independent shop does not void a new car warranty, as long as the work follows the manufacturer's schedule. Keep your receipts.