Quality repairs at affordable prices
Auto repair and tire services in Carpinteria
Everything we work on
Pick a service to see the warning signs, what the job involves and how often you need it.
- Engine repairCheck-engine lights, leaks, overheating, noises
- New and used tiresCar, truck and RV sizes, mounted and balanced
- Wheel balancingSmooth ride, no shake at highway speed
- Brake repairSqueal, grind, soft pedal, pulling
- AlignmentStraight steering, even tire wear
- Tune-upsFresh plugs, filters and belts
- Flat repairNails, screws and slow leaks in the tread
- Electrical repairBatteries tested, wiring traced, lights fixed
- Oil changesRoutine care that protects your engine
- Transmission workSlipping, hard shifts, fluid leaks
- Ignition interlock installationOfficial Intoxalock location
- A/C repairWarm air, weak airflow, leaks
Try before you call
Tools you can use right now
Each one answers a question we get on the phone. They run on your phone, and nothing you enter leaves it.
- What’s under my car?Tap the color of the drip.
- Dash lightsWhat the colors mean.
- Read your dipstickFive minutes in the driveway.
- Lug nut orderTry the star pattern.
- Battery voltmeterWhat a reading means.
- Why wheels shakeBalance it yourself.
- Alignment and wearSlide the wheel out of line.
- Press the pedalWatch the pads close.
- Tire rotation reminderDate math for your next rotation.
- Read your tireSize, age and tread.
- Pre-trip walk-aroundBefore every trip.
- Pickup-day checklistSix things at the counter.
- Glovebox cardPrint it, fill it in.
- Lock-screen pictureOur number on your phone.
- Cold-morning tire checkWhy the light comes on.
- Penny test sliderWatch Lincoln’s head.
- Car mythsSix true or false.
- Find my guideWhat do you drive?
- The paperworkWhat each line is for.
- Shop tourWalk through the real shop.
Not sure what you need?
Start with what the vehicle is doing.
| What you notice | Start here |
|---|---|
| The steering wheel shakes at highway speed | Wheel balancing |
| The car pulls to one side | Alignment |
| Brakes squeal, grind or feel soft | Brake repair |
| It cranks slowly or won’t start | Electrical repair |
| The check-engine light is on | Engine repair |
| It idles rough or gets poor mileage | Tune-ups |
| Shifts hard or the engine revs without moving | Transmission work |
| A tire is flat or keeps losing air | Flat repair |
| Tread is low, cracked or old | New and used tires |
| You’re due for an oil change | Oil changes |
| The A/C blows warm or weak | A/C repair |
Still not sure? Call (805) 745-1992 and tell us. We’ll point you the right way.
Cars, trucks, 4x4s and motorhomes
Want to see where things are on your own vehicle? Our 3D guides cover a Toyota Sequoia, RAV4 and Corolla, a 2008 Ford Mustang, a Sprinter motorhome and a travel trailer.
Common questions
Who is Beach Motor & Tires?
Beach Motor & Tires is a family-owned and operated auto repair shop with decades of expertise in all makes and models of cars, trucks and RVs. We provide excellent service on foreign and domestic vehicles, 4x4s, motorhomes and trailers, as well as small and large trucks. We’re at 4897 Carpinteria Ave in Carpinteria, CA.
What services does Beach Motor & Tires offer?
Engine repair, new and used tires, wheel balancing, brake repair, alignment, tune-ups, flat repair, electrical repair, oil changes, transmission work and A/C repair, for cars, trucks, 4x4s, motorhomes and trailers. We are also an official Intoxalock ignition interlock location.
Where is the shop?
4897 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013. Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed Saturday, Sunday and US holidays.
Do you do smog checks?
No, we don’t do smog checks.
How do I get a quote?
Call (805) 745-1992 and tell us what the vehicle is doing. Quotes are free. Our line is quality repairs at affordable prices.
Do you charge to look at my vehicle?
It depends on what it needs. Call (805) 745-1992 and tell us what it’s doing, and we’ll tell you how we’d start and what to expect.
Do you sell batteries?
Yes. We are an Interstate Batteries authorized dealer, and the battery rack is in the front office, right next to the dolphins.
Do you install ignition interlock devices?
Yes. We are an official Intoxalock location. Call (805) 745-1992, or Intoxalock at (855) 272-0760, to schedule.
Are you open on Saturdays?
No. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and closed Saturday, Sunday and US holidays.
Are you licensed?
Yes. We’re a state-registered Automotive Repair Dealer, California Bureau of Automotive Repair no. 214418, and BBB Accredited since 2016 with an A+ rating.