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Our new Hunter Hawkeye Alignment equipment and our ASE Certified Technicians ensure your 4-wheel alignment is performed to factory specifications.

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Autumn Service Special!
Autumn Service Special! $135.98 Service Special! Includes Change oil and filter (using full synthetic oils only), Check all exterior lights, a Multi-point vehicle inspection, Top off all Fluids, Rotate Tires (when applicable, aftermarket rims additional charge), Complete brake inspection, Test 12 volt ... [read more] battery if accessible and charging system. Check HVAC system performance. *(Up to 5 Quarts Oil, Specialty oils / filters extra). ... [hide]

Customer Reviews

“Water Star Motors is hands-down, the best automobile repair service business we have ever used. In our 40+ years of owning cars, we have never seen such outstanding professionalism. Highly recommend Water Star.“
Craig Zoccoli
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3 Year Warranty

3 Year Warranty
Best Warranty in the Industry!

We are proud to be the home of the three year, 36,000 mile nationwide warranty. Covers most repairs and service on new parts and labor. This includes complimentary roadside assistance. Travel with peace of mind.

*On most repairs. See shop for details.

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Our customers love us!

over1,300positive reviews

Experience you can trust

30+years in business

Local heroes

30+Awards &
community involvements
 

Voted Best
Santa Cruz
Auto Repair

We are honored that Santa Cruz residents have voted Water Star Motors as one of the best auto repair service shops in Santa Cruz County. We regularly receive awards from The Good Times, the Santa Cruz Weekly, and the State Assembly of CA.

 
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Santa Cruz
Green
Business

At Water Star Motors we practice sustainability. We believe in 'reduce, reuse, and recycle' as a way of life. We promote the use of bio-diesel, hybrids and ethanol in our community and promote the good health and safety of the vehicles we service. We were the first Santa Cruz auto repair shop to become Certified Green through the Green Business Program.

 
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Smog
Check

The first emission control regulations were implemented by California in 1963. They were the first of its kind and have greatly affected the auto industry ever since. There are even vehicles today that produce zero emissions.

California requires that you obtain a smog certificate every other time you register your vehicle. The smog certificate ensures that your automobile’s emission levels are below the required level.

At Water Star Motors we perform smog checks on vehicles the year 2000 and newer, and provide the DMV with a certificate when the vehicle passes. If your vehicle fails the test we can make the corrections to your vehicle so that it will be at the appropriate emissions level. Please note, we are not a STAR smog station.

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Free
Courtesy
Shuttle

Need a ride home or to the office after dropping off your vehicle? Water Star Motors is pleased to provide our customers with a free courtesy shuttle. We'll even pick you up when your car is ready. Please call ahead for arrangements. Some restrictions may apply. Ask us about this service when you make an appointment for your Santa Cruz auto repair at Water Star Motors.

 

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FINANCE UP TO $5,000 TODAY

We have teamed up with Snap Finance, providing easy financing for people with good or bad credit just the same. Even if you have no credit, Snap is a great way to finance the things you need.

Our online application is simple and quick to complete and you'll know in seconds if you're approved. It couldn't be easier to get the things you need! We're the fast, flexible, and friendly choice.

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Welcome to Water Star Motors,
Your Complete Santa Cruz Auto Repair Facility!

Servicing All Imports and American Vehicles.

Water Star Motors has served the greater Santa Cruz area since 1993. Locally owned and operated by Leslie and Jeff Moore with their motto "Clean, Green Automotive Repair Team" you begin to get an idea of what this unique auto repair facility has to offer Santa Cruz's automotive community.

Jeff Moore is an ASE certified Master Technician with special certifications for Advanced Level Diagnostics (L1) and Light Duty Diesel Diagnostics and Repair (A9). Jeff is certified by the state of California do perform Smog Inspections and Smog Repairs.

Jeff was trained by the City of Santa Cruz and is a certified Master Recycler for the city and the Water Star Motors team of highly trained Automotive Technicians and Service Advisors are fully committed to minimizing their impact on the environment and they approach every challenge with a focus on reduce, reuse or recycle. 
 
Santa Cruz is an eco-friendly community and Water Star Motors is fully aligned with that mission. They were the first to become Green Certified in Santa Cruz County. Not only are their automotive technicians and service advisors Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified, ASE Master-Certified and ASE Hybrid Certified and ASE Electric Vehicle Certified. They are fully trained in ways to cut down on waste and reuse, recycle or re-purpose. Water Star Motors knows what it means to stand for a cause and how to best serve the local Santa Cruz community… through their green efforts, high standards on the service floor and overall high standards of integrity and care for each individual auto repair client that walks in their door; we are above the bar.
 
Water Star Motors is a mechanically and environmentally conscious auto repair shop that has the highest trained automotive technicians ready to work on all European, Japanese and American models. One of the best in the Santa Cruz area.
 
Stop by Water Star Motors and help yourself to the always-full candy vessel, fresh coffee or an ice cold soda and say “Hello.” Our Clean, Green Automotive Repair Team is here to welcome you and service your vehicle!

Water Star Motors is committed to ensuring effective communication and digital accessibility to all users. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals. We welcome your feedback. Please call Water Star Motors (831) 457-0996 if you have any issues in accessing any area of our website.