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Water Star Motors Water Star Motors has served the greater Santa Cruz area since 1993. Jeff is certified by the state of California do perform smog inspections and smog repairs.

🌟 Locally owned & operated since ‘93
🚘 Experts in all your auto care needs
🏆 Premier 3 Year/36,000 mile warranty
🛠️ ARD 304821
Call 831-457-0996 • Text 831-337-0344 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 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!

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 We always love seeing Ziggy 💚 🐾 Such a cutie 😍 Happy Friday! 😎
10/16/2026

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 We always love seeing Ziggy 💚 🐾 Such a cutie 😍 Happy Friday! 😎

10/14/2026

Hearing something spooky under the hood? 👻 Give us a call, visit our website or stop by and talk with us...we are always ready to help 😎✅

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 Sweet Mabel found our treat drawer 😋🦴 we love to spoil all the pups that come in! 🐾
10/09/2026

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 Sweet Mabel found our treat drawer 😋🦴 we love to spoil all the pups that come in! 🐾

If you’re wondering where to bring your vehicle now that Santa Cruz Volkswagen, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram has closed…Wa...
10/07/2026

If you’re wondering where to bring your vehicle now that Santa Cruz Volkswagen, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram has closed…Water Star Motors is ready to help 🚘

⭐️ AAA 2025 Top Shop Winner
⭐️ 200+ years of Automotive Repair Experience
⭐️ 57+ years of Dealership Experience
⭐️ Technicians and Service Advisors are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified, ASE Master-Certified, ASE Hybrid Certified and ASE Electric Vehicle Certified
⭐️ First Green Certified Auto Repair Business in the City of Santa Cruz
⭐️ Premier 3 year/36,000 mile warranty
⭐️ Locally owned and family operated small business

Since 1993, we’ve built our reputation on honest repairs, exceptional customer service, and keeping Santa Cruz drivers safely on the road 😎

Whether you need routine maintenance or major repairs, Water Star Motors is here for you. Visit our website, stop by or give us a call to set up an appointment and experience the honest, reliable, and professional service you deserve 🤩👏



Stop by Water Star Motors in Santa Cruz - our Serene, Green Auto Repair Team is here to welcome and service your vehicle! All our mechanics are ASE-certified.

09/30/2026

❗️NEW vs. OLD❗️

Don’t just glance at your tires 🛞 They need to be removed for a complete safety inspection ⚠️ The inside edge wear on this Tesla wasn’t easily visible until the tires were removed 😱

Fall roads can bring wet leaves, cooler temperatures, and changing driving conditions 🛞🍂 Let our team of ASE certified technicians and service advisors make sure your tires are safe and ready for the season ahead ✅

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 Say “Hello” to precious Bernadette 🐾🥰
09/25/2026

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 Say “Hello” to precious Bernadette 🐾🥰

Fall is here, and that means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for cooler mornings, shorter days, and changing road co...
09/23/2026

Fall is here, and that means it’s time to get your vehicle ready for cooler mornings, shorter days, and changing road conditions. At Water Star Motors, our ASE-certified technicians and service advisors are here to help keep your car running safely and smoothly all season long 👏

Visit our website, stop by or give us a call to set up an appointment for your fall maintenance check 🍂🚗

Stop by Water Star Motors in Santa Cruz - our Serene, Green Auto Repair Team is here to welcome and service your vehicle! All our mechanics are ASE-certified.

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 this is our adorable friend, Marley 😍🐾 Happy Friday! 🙌
09/18/2026

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 this is our adorable friend, Marley 😍🐾 Happy Friday! 🙌

Love your Honda...and supporting a local business? Water Star Motors has Honda platinum level trained technicians and of...
09/16/2026

Love your Honda...and supporting a local business? Water Star Motors has Honda platinum level trained technicians and offers a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on the work performed. Plus, all our technicians and service advisors are ASE Certified! Bring your Honda in to receive the excellent service it deserves, we understand your time is valuable.

Locally owned and family operated for 33+ years, we have the best team for your Honda in Santa Cruz County 👏😎

Stop by Water Star Motors in Santa Cruz - our Serene, Green Auto Repair Team is here to welcome and service your vehicle! All our mechanics are ASE-certified.

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 this is little miss Margaret 🐾 just look at that sweet face 😍✨
09/11/2026

Fur-baby Friday 🐶 this is little miss Margaret 🐾 just look at that sweet face 😍✨

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318 A River Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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