Electrical Services
Santos Auto Service provides the best electrical auto service in Cincinnati, hands down.
Heating & Air Conditioner Repair
For the best cooling and heating auto repair service in Cincinnati, trust Santos Auto Service.
Engine Service
When that check engine light comes on, it’s hard not to feel annoyed or even worried.
Maintenance Service
It’s a fact: regular, quality maintenance extends the life of your vehicle. It also gives you the peace of mind you need.
Exhaust Service
If you’re concerned about passing emissions or you already know your exhaust system isn’t what it should be, visit Santos Auto Service in Cincinnati.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Cincinnati, OH
Santos Auto Service
What sets Santos Auto Service apart from all of the others in Cincinnati, OH?
Quality Service
We use the latest diagnostic equipment and high-quality parts to ensure your vehicle is repaired to the highest standards.
Experienced and Certified Technicians
Our technicians are highly skilled and certified professionals with years of experience in the auto repair industry. They have the expertise to diagnose and repair any problem your vehicle may have.
Customer Satisfaction
Our goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure your complete satisfaction with every visit.
Our Customer Reviews
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2013 GMC Sierra 1500
Mileage140,092Service Date9/10/2026Services Performed- INSPECT FOR CAUSE OF FLUID LEAK. FOUND NO OIL ON DIPSTICK AND OIL LEAKING FROM REAR MAIN SEAL. OIL PAN, TIMING COVER, AND VALVE COVERS. PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR CLEAN OIL OFF ONLY AT THIS TIME. TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT SEAL LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID ONTO GROUND. REMOVE AND REPLACE TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT SEAL. REFILL TRANSMISSION FLUID. TPMS LIGHT ON DASH- DRIVER SIDE LOW- AIR UP TIRE. AIRBAG LIGHT ON. REAR TIRES AT 2/32. BATTERY TESTING LOW- RECHARGE AND TEST BATTERY- BATTERY STILL TESTING BAD AT 360CCA. VEHICLE NEEDS NEW BATTERY. REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY.
KENT B. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/10/2026 -
2016 Audi Q5
Mileage135,667Service Date9/10/2026Services Performed- PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR REMOVE AND REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER. FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 10MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 9MM. FRONT TIRES ARE BETWEEN 4-5/32NDS. REAR TIRES ARE BETWEEN 3-4/32NDS. RECOMMEND REPLACING TIRES BEFORE WINTER WEATHER.
RICH G. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/10/2026 -
2018 Porsche Macan
Mileage51,417Service Date9/9/2026Services Performed- CHECK PRESSURES IN A/C SYSTEM. HIGH SIDE AT 120 PSI AND LOW SIDE AT 28 PSI- THIS SHOWS REFRIGERANT IS LOW. TEST AND CONFIRM COMPRESSOR IS WORKING. EVACUATE, RECHARGE AND ADD A/C DYE TO A/C SYSTEM. ROAD TEST. A/C NOW COOLING AS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME. NOTE: WILL NEED TO INSPECT FOR A/C DYE WHEN A/C STOPS WORKING.
JIM R. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/9/2026 -
2016 Chrysler 200
Mileage182,110Service Date8/20/2026Services Performed- ROAD TEST TO CONFIRM CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. FOUND ENGINE JERKING ON TAKE OFF/VIBRATING AT IDLE. INSPECT FOR CAUSE OF PROBLEM. FOUND TRANSMISSION MOUNT COLLAPSED CAUSING PROBLEM. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK. FOUND FRONT TIMING COVER LEAKING. IF REPLACING TIMING COVER, WOULD ALSO REPLACE TIMING CHAINS, AS IT IS NOT MUCH LONGER TO DO. WHILE INSPECTING OIL LEAK, FOUND COOLANT LEAKING FROM EXPANSION TANK. TRY TO REMOVE EXPANSION TANK CAP- COOLANT STARTS BUBBLING/BOILING OVER. THIS IS A SIGN OF OVERHEATING/A THERMOSTAT NOT OPENING. SUGGEST STARTING WITH REPLACING THE EXPANSION TANK AND THERMOSTAT TO START FOR COOLANT PROBLEM. INSPECT SUSPENSION- NO PROBLEMS WITH SHOCKS AND STRUTS FOUND BUT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE AND SWAY BAR LINKS ARE LOOSE/NOISY. VEHICLE NEEDS NEW CONTROL ARMS WITH ALIGNMENT AND SWAY BAR LINKS. THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY AND EXPANSION TANK: $1,050.00+tx LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH ALIGNMENT: $1,240.00+tx TRANSMISSION MOUNT: $445.00+tx FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS: $245.00+tx
DONNA W. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/7/2026 -
2012 Honda Accord
Mileage190,146Service Date8/31/2026Services Performed- TEST A/C PRESSURES, SLIGHTLY LOW. COMPRESSOR NOT KICKING ON. TEST POWER TO COMPRESSOR, GOOD. CONFIRMED VEHICLE NEEDS NEW COMPRESSOR. PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. PRESSURE TEST COOLING SYSTEM, NO LEAKS FOUND AT THIS TIME. FRONT TIRES ARE @ 3/32NDS. REAR TIRES ARE @ 4/32NDS. FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 8+MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 4 MM. BRAKE FLUID IS DARK. PERFORM BRAKE FLUID FLUSH. REMOVE AND BATTERY PER CUSTOMER REQUEST. REPLACE WIPER BLADES. HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FOGGY. PERFORM HEADLIGHT RESTORATION. CLEAN AND RESEAL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES. EVACUATE A/C SYSTEM. REMOVE ALL NECESSARY PARTS. REMOVE AND REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR. REPLACE ONE BROKEN BOLT. REINSTALL ALL REMOVED PARTS. ADD DYE AND RECHARGE A/C SYSTEM. REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES. WHEEL BALANCE. PERFORM PRECISION 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ROAD TEST. A/C NOW COOLING AT THIS TIME.
SHAWN M. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/31/2026 -
2013 Lexus CT 200h
Mileage124,954Service Date8/28/2026Services Performed- PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR. FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 8MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 6MM. FRONT TIRES ARE @ 9/32NDS. REAR TIRES ARE @ 8/32NDS. ROAD TEST FOR NOISE. RATTLES APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM SUNROOF. OPEN AND CLOSE SUNROOF. ROAD TEST AGAIN. NOISE SEEMS TO BE A LITTLE BETTER. WHEN SUNROOF IS OPEN NOISE GOES AWAY. TEST A/C TEMPERATURE. A/C COOLING DOWN TO 42 DEGREES AT THIS TIME.
LESLIE Y. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/28/2026 -
2017 Nissan Titan
Mileage86,526Service Date8/27/2026Services Performed- Engine – CODES P0744
- Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent VEHICLE NEEDS TO GO TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. CUSTOMER OPTED TO HAVE OIL CHANGED. PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 7MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 6MM. FRONT TIRES ARE @ 8/32NDS. REAR TIRES ARE @ 9/32NDS.
SEDRA T. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/28/2026 -
2018 Toyota Corolla
Mileage30,430Service Date8/27/2026Services Performed- PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 8MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 6MM. TIRES ARE @ 5/32NDS ALL AROUND
SISTER H. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/27/2026 -
2017 Acura MDX
Mileage120,527Service Date8/26/2026Services Performed- PERFORM SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR TIRES ARE @ 10/32NDS ALL AROUND/ NEWER. NO ROTATION NEEDED AT THIS TIME. FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 4MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 6MM.
CAROYAN T. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/26/2026 -
2009 Ford Flex
Mileage281,083Service Date8/21/2026Services Performed- ADD DYE AND RECHARGE SYSTEM. FOUND EXPANSION VALVE LEAKING. EVACUATE SYSTEM. REMOVE ALL NECESSARY PARTS. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXPANSION VALVE. REINSTALL ALL REMOVED PARTS. ADD DYE AND RECHARGE A/C SYSTEM. ROAD TEST. A/C NOW COOLING DOWN TO 42 DEGREES. IF A/C STOPS COOLING WILL NEED TO RECHECK FOR LEAKS.
SHARON R. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/25/2026 -
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
Mileage94,832Service Date8/21/2026Services Performed- ROAD TEST VEHICLE. RAISE VEHICLE AND INSPECT. FOUND LEFT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/ BALL JOINT LOOSE. BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE PLAY AND ARE NOISY. ALSO FOUND LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING TORN. REMOVE AND REPLACE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING. REINSTALL ALL REMOVED PARTS. ALIGN FRONT END. ROAD TEST. NO MORE SUSPENSION NOISES AT THIS TIME.
SUE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/21/2026 -
2024 Honda CR-V
Mileage22,467Service Date8/13/2026Services Performed- PERFORM A,1,7 SERVICE INSPECTION: INSPECT EXTERIOR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HORN, BATTERY, RADIATOR AND COOLANT HOSES, DRIVE BELT, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN POSSIBLE. VISUALLY INSPECT BRAKE PADS, AXLE BOOTS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE AND INSPECT CONDITION. COMPLETE OIL CHANGE: * CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, LUBE JOB, TOP UP ALL ACCESSIBLE FLUID LEVELS AS NEEDED. * RESET SERVICE INDICATOR. FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 9MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 8MM. TIRES ARE @ 6/32NDS ALL AROUND. NO ROTATION IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. BRAKE FLUID IS FULL AND CLEAN.
TOM T. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/13/2026
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Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer any questions you may have and will keep you informed throughout the entire repair process. So why pick us for all your Cincinnati auto repair needs? The answer is simple: expertise, customer service, affordability, convenience, and quality. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the difference for yourself.
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Santos Auto Service
1217 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45215-2123