• 1561 Los Angeles Avenue
• Ventura, CA 93004
• 805-290-4320
• Auto Repair, Ventura CA 93004

Business Description:
Dependable Car Care is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center. We service and repair all foreign and domestic vehicles. We are the preferred alternative to the dealership for all scheduled maintenance of your personal car or truck, as well as your fleet vehicle.
Bring in your foreign and domestic auto, SUV, or pickup today with complete confidence that your vehicle will be serviced or repaired correctly the first time. Worried about the factory warranty on your new car? Don't be! We have the staff, skills, training, and equipment necessary to perform all required maintenance on your new vehicle while maintaining your warranty.

Category: Auto Repair & Service

Rating Summary of 128 Reviews

	Go there
Josh C. Ventura, CA	Incredible honestly and quality of work for a competative price. One of the few repair shops you can actually trust. Charles is exceptional!
on 2/13/2012 for an auto repair of their Dodge

	Great service
Sandy A N. Ventura, CA	This is the only place I will take my car. I always get great service.
on 1/22/2012 for an auto repair of their Saturn

	Excellent service
Kathy W. Ventura, CA	Great customer service. Explains solution in detail. Does work in a timely manner.
on 1/13/2012 for an auto service of their Ford

	Don't upsell
Darlene R. Ventura, CA	They don't try to upsell you.
on 1/6/2012 for an auto service of their Honda

	Reliable
Rafael O. Ventura, CA	Friendly service, keeps you updated on work needed to be done.
on 12/20/2011 for an auto service of their Volvo

	Would recommend them
Robert R A. Ventura, CA	Very good workmanship, service, promptness and courtesy..
on 12/9/2011 for an auto service of their Mercury

	The best!
Sandy N. Ventura, CA	They are the best. I have always had great service and my 11 year old car runs great.
on 12/1/2011 for an auto repair of their Saturn

	Problem resolved!
Geoff W. Ventura, CA	DCC is dependable, good quality of work & work ethic. Had no problems and trust them with all our families cars & truck
on 11/30/2011 for an auto repair of their Toyota

	Outstanding
Caroline T. Ventura, CA	They have good service.
on 11/18/2011 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Outstanding
Robert R A. Ventura, CA	Quality of work leaves nothing to be desired, as is the courtious customer service.
on 11/11/2011 for an auto service of their Mercury

	Highly recommend
Roxy T. Ventura, CA	Honest answers and good recommendations
on 11/2/2011 for an auto service of their Nissan

	Felt confident
Luann Ventura, CA	I have been very satisfied and confident with Dan and the boys. They have gone out of their way to accommodate me.
on 10/25/2011 for an auto service

	Fair and quality work
Jay T. Ventura, CA	The quality of work is above and beyond what you would get at any dealership
on 10/18/2011 for an auto service

	impeccable
Robert R A. Ventura, CA	The quality of work will be revealed over time. The customer service is excellent.
on 10/14/2011 for an auto repair of their Mercury

	Fine service
Mark M. Ventura, CA	Exceptional customer service from the office with Charles to the garage where Dan showed us exactly what needed to be repaired upon request.
on 10/12/2011 for an auto service of their Mazda

	Stand behind their work
Ron P. Ventura, CA	They always stand behind their work. Competitive prices.
on 10/8/2011 for an auto service of their Honda

	Friendly
Dee D. Ventura, CA	The friendly service and information given to me. I as a single female I feel that I would not be taken advantage of when my SUV has a needed repairs
on 10/2/2011 for an auto service

	Great, reliable service
Monika D. Ventura, CA	Great service, friendly, reliable and trustworthy.
on 10/1/2011 for an auto service of their Infiniti

	Honest
Josh C. Ventura, CA	Honest mechanics and fair prices! Charles & Chris are great!
on 9/17/2011 for an auto repair of their Dodge

	Great service
Geoff W. Ventura, CA	Great service, puts in the extra effort to diagnose & properly repair, excellent communication, feel comfortable leaving my cars in their hands
on 9/15/2011 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Nice
Jaime B. Ventura, CA	They are very nice, professional, and dependable. I will recommend it to everyone.
on 9/11/2011 for an auto service of their Chevrolet

	FRIENDLY
Sandy S. Ventura, CA	GREAT PEOPLE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL, FEMALE FRIENDLY....
on 8/30/2011 for an auto service of their Jeep

	Excellent service
Richard H. Ventura, CA	You'll get excellent service and the problem fixed right the first time.
on 8/26/2011 for an auto service of their Chevrolet

	Friendly
Teresa Ventura, CA	Friendly and fast service
on 8/11/2011 for an auto service

	Outstanding
Liz Ventura, CA	It is outstanding customer service!
on 8/10/2011 for an auto service

	Good
Robin C. Ventura, CA	Good service fast efficient
on 8/3/2011 for an auto service of their Honda

	Fast and friendly
Eblackmore Ventura, CA	I only had an oil change but the staff was fast, friendly and the price was right.
on 7/14/2011 for an auto service

	Excellent service
Alyssa S. Ventura, CA	Owner was very friendly, got me an appointment for the next day when i called in. Service was excellent, problem was fixed, and was affordable!
on 7/10/2011 for an auto service

	Helpful
Randy W. Ventura, CA	very helpful quick service
on 6/27/2011 for an auto service

	The right choice
Eric S. Ventura, CA	Full Of knowledge they knew exactly what was wrong with my vehicle. they accomplished the task with superb speed, The Overall Price was a steal, i had to rent a car for three days while my vehicle was getting worked on and dependable car care reimbursed me not to mention their communication skills made me feel comfortable and just down right at home I would recommend Dependable Car Care to anyone, IT IS THE RIGHT CHOICE!!
on 6/19/2011 for an auto repair of their Jeep

	Friendly
Caroline T. Ventura, CA	Good customer service; friendly people; a ride and pickup from home or wherever
on 6/17/2011 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Reliable
Will Ventura, CA	Great service - reliable.
on 6/11/2011 for an auto service

	Highly recommend
Roger M. Ventura, CA	Don't go anywhere else for repairs, no matter what kind of car you have (except maybe a Triumph TR2)
on 6/3/2011 for an auto service of their Cadillac

	Excellent
Steve P. Ventura, CA	Excellent vehicle care and customer service.
on 5/18/2011 for an auto service of their Chrysler

	Will definitely return
David F. Ventura, CA	Great customer service, was kept apprised of situation as repairs were made, car runs great! Will definitely return for service/maintenance on this and our other car.
on 5/17/2011 for an auto service of their Nissan

	Very honest and helpful
Cija C. Ventura, CA	That everyone in the shop is super friendly and that Dan (the owner I think) is very honest and helpful. He will work with you when it is a very high bill.
on 5/13/2011 for an auto repair of their Honda

	Very honest
Matt C. Ventura, CA	Great shop to go to honest trusting I would send my mom there very help full makes you feel at home remember good work is not cheap cheap work is not good work
on 5/12/2011 for an auto repair of their Kia

	Always reliable and honest
Mary Jo D. Ventura, CA	I recommend Dependable Car Care to anyone I know who is looking for a reliable and honest mechanic
on 5/12/2011 for an auto service of their Toyota

Allan Ventura, CA	All ways get great service.
on 5/3/2011 for an auto service

	The best
Chuck K. Ventura, CA	Very customer friendly, asked if i needed a ride . Job done correctly and on time . Did extra checks and found an inexpensive problem that might have led to more expensive repair later .
on 4/27/2011 for an auto service of their Toyota

	I am very happy
Carol W. Ventura, CA	I did not want to return to the dealership (again) and was looking for a neighborhood repair shop that was dependable and trustworthy. I got a flyer from Dependable Car Care and stopped by to inspect the shop and interview the owner. I liked what I saw and made an appointment. I am very happy with the results. The final price was exactly what the estimate had been and my care drives like it is brand new!
on 3/25/2011 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Great group of people!
Chris N. Ventura, CA	Dan and his team at Dependable Car Care experienced and honest. They are my number one choice for automotive service or repair.
on 3/25/2011 for an auto service of their Volkswagen

	All around friendly
Mike Ventura, CA	I would tell them Dan was a nice and up front guy. He was very friendly and called me immediately to let me know what was done or needed to be done. All around friendly and affordable maintenance and repair shop!
on 3/15/2011 for an auto service

	Honest people
Mary Jo D. Ventura, CA	That Dependable Car Care does excellent work and most importantly is honest. They have gained my absolute trust.
on 3/12/2011 for an auto service of their Truck

	Dan sets your mind at ease
Patrick Ventura, CA	Highly professional, every time. Dan the owner sets the expectations at the beginning, and really sets your mind at ease.
on 3/6/2011 for an auto service

	Friendly staff
Chuck K. Ventura, CA	Clean shop , friendly service . Comfortable , didn't feel like i was at their "mercy" . Great people
on 2/25/2011 for an auto repair of their Toyota

	U can breathe easy
Chad & Charity D. Ventura, CA	Wow! We'd highly recommend Dependable Car Care, II anyone who would ask... We've always been able II drive away, with Grade A Satisfaction and Service. Trust me, ya won't be sorry... U can breathe easy, with Dan Winter and his quality team, by your side.
on 2/21/2011 for an auto service of their Pontiac

	Really impressed
Brenda Y. Ventura, CA	I was really impressed with how directly the problem was identified and the straight talk in explaining the quote and the work.
on 2/21/2011 for an auto repair of their Chevrolet

	The only place
Kat Ventura, CA	There the only place I take my car...They're nice, and get the job done right the first time.
on 2/19/2011 for an auto service

	Professional
Armando O. Ventura, CA	I was met with professionalism and that the hours of operation were better than most places, including brand name places.
on 1/25/2011 for an auto service of their Ford

	Will make the extra effort
Geoff W. Ventura, CA	Excellent service. will make the extra effort to help solve problems correctly while keeping costs down.
on 1/22/2011 for an auto service of their Dodge

	They have great customer service!
Liz Ventura, CA	Dan and his team were available to take me in the same day I called to figure out the problem and repair my car the next morning.
on 1/11/2011 for an auto service

	Very friendly and honest
Justen M. Ventura, CA	does great work and very friendly staff
on 12/16/2010 for an auto service of their Nissan

	Unbelievable
Daniel H. Ventura, CA	the service was unbelievable....very helpful and felt like was at home. Mr winter has provided that type of atmosphere and knowledge for his customers.
on 11/28/2010 for an auto service of their Dodge

	Excellent work
Dorothy S. Ventura, CA	I would say that service had always been great and quality of work has been excellent.
on 11/19/2010 for an auto service of their Toyota

	Friendly
Mr Ventura, CA	Very good service, friendly. Honored estimate even though parts cost more than estimated.
on 11/6/2010 for an auto service

	They care, something rare
Anonymous Ventura, CA	They are great! They take good care of your car. They care, something rare these days.
on 10/21/2010 for an auto service

	Very friendly and accurate service
Brian P. Ventura, CA	Dependable Car Care answered all my questions and provided very friendly and accurate service. They made me feel at ease about my problem and gave me a detailed description of their solution. Everything was done in a timely manner and I will definitely consider Dependable Car Care for future automotive needs.
on 10/1/2010 for an auto service of their Honda

	Excellent workmanship
Betty R. Ventura, CA	Excellent customer service. I feel like they really looked at my car and its issues.
on 9/30/2010 for an auto service of their GMC

	they LISTEN to me!
Roger M. Ventura, CA	Good work, honest, reasonable cost, they LISTEN to me!
on 9/15/2010 for an auto service of their Cadillac

	My car runs so much better
Mark L. Ventura, CA	They did a good job fixing my car. It runs so much better than before. Great customer service. Let me know exactly what was wrong and how much it would cost. Broke down parts cost and labor costs when asked.
on 9/3/2010 for an auto service of their Mitsubishi

	Honest
Monika Ventura, CA	Excellent service and honest.
on 9/1/2010 for an auto service

	get the job done
Christine M. Ventura, CA	That they are too expensive but will get the job done when they say they will.
on 9/1/2010 for an auto service of their Cadillac

	they are HONEST
Ramon Ventura, CA	The customer service was Excellent and the work they did was great . I wont go anywhere else now that I know of Dependable Car Care they are HONEST and you Cant Beat the Prices !
on 8/25/2010 for an auto service

	genuine concern for customer needs
Roger M. Ventura, CA	excellent quality of work. prompt, fair pricing, genuine concern for customer needs.
on 8/24/2010 for an auto service of their Cadillac

	completed in a single day
Chet Ventura, CA	Very up front with what will be done and how it will be done. The job was done right for a reasonable price and completed everything in a single day.
on 8/19/2010 for an auto service

	on time, on budget
Tim P. Ventura, CA	dependable was on time, on budget, and had excellent customer service.
on 8/13/2010 for an auto service of their GMC

	My car runs great now
Dan W. Ventura, CA	Customer service was excellent. Dan is very nice, very knowledgeable and was very patient (my wife and I don't know cars very well and he was patient and easy to understand in explaining things to us). My car runs great now and I have not had any further problems with it. Dependable car care was able to diagnose and correct an idle problem that a dealer and another experienced mechanic had been unable to fix.
on 8/12/2010 for an auto service

	Dan understood my needs
Michael Ventura, CA	I found my new local mechanic at Dependable Car Care. Dan understood my needs immediately, and called me to explain each of the required needs of my car. He prioritized them and identified the now fixes, the soon fixes, and then the within-a-year fixes. I selected what I was ready to fix, and he had it completed very fast.
on 7/30/2010 for an auto service

	straightforward guy
Ryan Ventura, CA	Dan seems to be a straightforward guy and he was able to quickly repair my vehicle.
on 7/29/2010 for an auto service

	very trustworthy people
Julia A. D. Ventura, CA	Dependable Car care has great customer service. They are very trustworthy people.
on 7/26/2010 for an auto service of their Ford

	friendly
Geoff W. Ventura, CA	courteous, friendly, knowledgeable. accommodated quick service needs.
on 7/24/2010 for an auto service of their Honda

	Really nice people
Carol Ventura, CA	I wouldn't trust anybody else working on my vehicles and they are really nice people.
on 7/23/2010 for an auto service

	very helpful
Melissa E. Ventura, CA	Dan was very helpful and provided great information.
on 7/20/2010 for an auto service of their Toyota

	AWESOME one stop shop
Chad Davis, Vta C. Ventura, CA	Dependable Car Care is an AWESOME one stop shop! I'd recommend them, to anyone in a heartbeat! Daniel Winter is an honest business man who will never steer ya wrong & his prices are fair. My Wife & I have been taking our vehicles to his shop since about 2005 & we have not ever been disappointed. Dependable Car Care is by far your best bet for both quality & honest automotive care. God bless you!
on 7/19/2010 for an auto service

	very honest
Carol G. Ventura, CA	I wouldn't take my vehicles anywhere else...very honest....not one of those places where you get one thing fixed..get it back only to find something else wrong with it...Dependable is what they are....
on 7/16/2010 for an auto service of their Saturn

	only place I take my vehicles
Carol G. Ventura, CA	That it is the only place I take my vehicles and trust them in their work and are very nice and honest.
on 7/16/2010 for an auto service of their Saturn

April P. Ventura, CA	Great communication, very informative
on 7/7/2010 for an auto service

	Excellent
Sean P. Ventura, CA	Excellent. They gave me regular phone calls to let me know the status of my vehicle. The car was fixed in a reasonable amount of time.
on 6/28/2010 for an auto service of their Hyundai

Irv Y. Ventura, CA	Quality Service
on 6/24/2010 for an auto service of their Buick

	the BEST
Mike Ventura, CA	It's hard to get good affordable & reliable car service with someone you can trust. Dan and the crew @ Dependable Car Care are the best.
on 6/20/2010 for an auto service

Steve Ventura, CA	Dependable Care Care is second to none.
on 6/18/2010 for an auto service

	Never had a problem
Brandon M. Ventura, CA	DCC is great I have been a customer for a long time and never had a problem.
on 6/8/2010 for an auto service of their Chevrolet

	Very honest staff.
Thomas H. Ventura, CA	i have never been disappointed at anytime. Very honest staff.
on 6/3/2010 for an auto service of their Ford

	Service is expeditious.
Anonymous Ventura, CA	It's a trustworthy shop. All estimates for service/repair are made up front. Service is expeditious.
on 5/31/2010 for an auto service

	The top rated service company
David S. Ventura, CA	I went to the top rated service company with the most reviews and satisfaction scores. And I'm glad I did. The people I had planned to go to got poor reviews. Keith was great- honest, straightforward and very helpful with all my questions. I've owned a lot of cars and dealt with many service shops over the years. When you are new in town, it's a good feeling to find someone interested in doing the work right. The price was fair for work done. The job was well done.
on 5/24/2010 for an auto service

	True to the name of their shop
Alan And Suzi N. Ventura, CA	They are true to the name of their shop---- dependable
on 5/21/2010 for an auto service of their Chevrolet

	Very high quality work
Bart T. Ventura, CA	Excellent customer service and very high quality work on my Honda
on 5/18/2010 for an auto service of their Honda

	Honest and follow up
Vanoni A. Ventura, CA	They seem honest and follow up with my Chevy's problems.
on 5/11/2010 for an auto service of their Chevrolet

	Consistently good
Steve Ventura, CA	Consistently good
on 5/6/2010 for an auto service

	Options
Terri N. Ventura, CA	Go see them because they can explain options.
on 5/3/2010 for an auto service

	I am totally confident in their work
Phyllis M. Ventura, CA	I have taken my Honda Accord to Dependable for several years now. I am totally confident in their work and I never have to worry about their suggesting any unnecessary service. I know the use quality products and they also break up the list of servicing so I can do it a bit at a time!
on 5/1/2010 for an auto service of their Honda

Matthew H. Ventura, CA	The customer service is excellent and very professional. The team at Dependable Car Care does a great job with quick diagnostics and repairs. The repairs were done right the first time on any vehicle that I have brought them. It's great to have a quality independent repair shop to go to instead of the dealer.
on 4/16/2010 for an auto service

Patti W. Ventura, CA	Front office manager was respectful and helpful in answering my questions. I was given an estimate within 15 min. for the work to be done and was able to schedule appt. for following day. Follow up: Work was done in a timely manner. Would highly recommend.
on 4/8/2010 for an auto service

Laurie E. Ventura, CA	they really care about their customers. There quality of work is excellent.
on 4/5/2010 for an auto service

Julia A. D. Ventura, CA	Dependable Car Care is a very trustworthy business. As a woman they make me feel confident about bring my car to them. They always tell me actually what is wrong with mr car and what NEEDS to be repaired.
on 3/29/2010 for an auto service

John F. Ventura, CA	Great customer service and attention to detail. Good prices. Honest and frank. Professional. Been going there for 10 years and will never leave. They work on our family's Volkswagen, Honda, Mitibushi and Mercury. Even took our van back to smog check themselves to get it passed. Every family needs a good wrench - this one is ours.
on 3/26/2010 for an auto service

Shaun M. Ventura, CA	I would recommend anyone to Dependable Car Care for their auto needs. It is tough to find a reliable mechanic and I feel comfortable with Dan and Keith at DCC.
on 3/19/2010 for an auto service

Chris N. Ventura, CA	Great people and great workmanship
on 3/16/2010 for an auto service

Alicia K. Ventura, CA	I found Dependable car care to be honest and very knowledgeable. they took the time to explain everything that my car needed and answered all of my questions. They listened to what i had to say and they really seemed to care about me. when i picked up my car they explained every thing they had done again and the bill was less then they had quoted me. they fixed my problem and the car runs better then it has in a long time. I have finely found an honest and dependable place to bring my car. I couldn't be happier with there service
on 3/6/2010 for an auto service

Gloria M. Ventura, CA	I never have any worries that they will take care of me at Dependable.
on 3/5/2010 for an auto service

Sandi W. Ventura, CA	Good customer service. On-time repairs.
on 3/3/2010 for an auto service

Phyllis M. Ventura, CA	Great service and HONEST
on 3/3/2010 for an auto service

Ann Ventura, CA	I have been taking my truck to Dan for several years. He's honest, knows what he is doing and always goes the extra mile!
on 2/26/2010 for an auto service

Sandi W. Ventura, CA	Go there! Wonderful personal service with a smile! They leave you feeling confident that they know what they are doing. They deliver services as promised AND on time.
on 2/23/2010 for an auto service

Gloria M. Ventura, CA	I can always depend than Dan will always come through for me and he will keep my car running at it's optimum level.
on 2/23/2010 for an auto service

Tom L. Ventura, CA	Excellent rates, excellent service...very trustworthy...highly qualified...a gold mine!
on 2/17/2010 for an auto service

Kathy W. Ventura, CA	Quality work. Great customer service. Very respectful, listens and cares about my concerns.
on 2/12/2010 for an auto service

Lucky L. Ventura, CA	That we have trusted our cars to Dan for over 4 years and have always been satisfied.
on 2/9/2010 for an auto service

Patrick T. Ventura, CA	The shop has a nice environment. The owner Dan is a great communicator, and bent over backwards to make sure we understood the service/repair my car needed.
on 2/9/2010 for an auto service

Michal Ventura, CA	If you have a bad mechanic or have been treated poorly elsewhere, then swith to Dependable Car Care. Dan, the owner, will take the time to describe the problem and provide an accurate estimate of the repairs. I had my car in and out in 1 day.
on 2/3/2010 for an auto service

Jim C. Ventura, CA	Outstanding
on 1/23/2010 for an auto service

Kat G. Ventura, CA	Very friendly and caring staff!
on 1/23/2010 for an auto service

Gloria M. Ventura, CA	Dan has always been like his title says, very dependable, very personable, honest and he really works with you to get your top running to its optimal performance.
on 1/14/2010 for an auto service

Sharnell M. Ventura, CA	I've already told my friends how nice and friendly the service is. That is extremely important to me. They did a good job in a short amount of time as well. My only wish is that Mini Cooper would authorize mechanics, other than those at dealerships, to work on Minis.
on 1/14/2010 for an auto service

Anonymous Ventura, CA	i recommend them regularly
on 1/13/2010 for an auto service

Conrad Q. Ventura, CA	Great customer service and the quality of work is excellent.
on 1/8/2010 for an auto service

Steve Ventura, CA	Outstanding !
on 1/8/2010 for an auto service

Sandy N. Ventura, CA	The service and level of quality work is great. The location is convenient. My car always runs great. When there is a problem, I can count on getting it fixed in a professional and timely manner. I really recommend them. Thank you.
on 1/8/2010 for an auto service

Lesley Ventura, CA	Dependable Car Care is the only shop I will ever use, the professionalism and genuine care they give is beyond measure. I feel secure knowing I am going to a reputable business.
on 1/7/2010 for an auto service

Clint G. Ventura, CA	Excellent, friendly and shot me straight.
on 12/30/2009 for an auto service

Lynn M. Ventura, CA	friendly customer service, reasonable and prompt servicing on the vehicle, competitive pricing for the service
on 12/29/2009 for an auto service

Steve B. Ventura, CA	The owner, Dan Winters won my business not just because of the heart felt customer care or because of his concern about my complete satisfaction, but he is one of the most honest people that i have come to know. Dependable car care, your need to contact another mechanic for a second opinion ends here. I highly advise you to visit Dependable car care before you encounter a predatory mechanic.
on 12/20/2009 for an auto service

Tara A. Ventura, CA	A superior car shop. Would not go any where else. A very honest mechanic!
on 12/19/2009 for an auto service

Judy And Ross M. Ventura, CA	the best!
on 12/17/2009 for an auto service

David H. Ventura, CA	Go here
on 12/17/2009 for an auto service

Martin J. C. Ventura, CA	Great service!
on 12/16/2009 for an auto service

Simone Ventura, CA	The customer service and quality of work have always been exceptional. I do not hesitate to recommend Dependable Car Care to friends and family.
on 12/12/2009 for an auto service