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
-
2019 Lexus ES 350
Mileage114,300Service Date10/2/2026Services 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 TIRES ARE @ 9/32NDS. REAR TIRES ARE @ 10/32NDS. ROTATE TIRES. FRONT BRAKES ARE @ 10MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 8MM.
PAUL R. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/2/2026 -
2012 Kia Rio
Mileage126,157Service Date9/29/2026Services Performed- PERFORM WINTER 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 EMPTY. TOP UP COOLANT. BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS OUT. REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS. FRONT WIPERS NOT CLEANING. TRUNK BUTTON MISSING/BROKEN. CUSTOMER DECLINED REPLACEMENT AT THIS TIME. TEST COMPUTER FOR CODES. * P0441: EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM INCORRECT PURGE FLOW TEST PURGE VALVE- NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. REMOVE AND REPLACE PURGE VALVE UNDER WARRANTY. CLEAR COMPUTER CODES. BRAKES AT 6MM IN FRONT AND 8MM IN REAR. TIRES AT 4-5/32 IN FRONT AND 5-6/32 IN REAR. VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TIRES. ROAD TEST.
KEITH B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/2/2026 -
2014 Subaru Legacy
Mileage108,057Service Date10/1/2026Services 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 BATTERY TESTS GOOD. FRONT TIRES ARE @ 9/32NDS. REAR TIRES ARE @ 10/32NDS. ROTATE TIRES. FRONT BRAKES ARE 4+MM. REAR BRAKES ARE 7MM. NOTE: UPPER WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
GINA M. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/1/2026 -
2017 Subaru Legacy
Mileage149,247Service Date9/30/2026Services 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 @ 5MM. REAR BRAKES ARE @ 8MM. TIRES ARE @ 9/32NDS. (WAITING ON ROTATION) SCREW IN RIGHT FRONT TIRE. SEND FOR REPAIR.
- REMOVE SCREW FROM RIGHT FRONT TIRE. PERFORM HEAVY DUTY INSIDE TIRE REPAIR.
FRED C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/30/2026 -
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage96,603Service Date9/23/2026Services Performed- TEST BATTERY, BAD. REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY. REINSTALL ALL REMOVED PARTS. VEHICLE NOW STARTING AS IT SHOULD AT THIS TIME.
DAVID S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/23/2026 -
2013 Honda CR-V
Mileage79,405Service Date9/22/2026Services Performed- ROAD TEST TO CONFIRM CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. RAISE VEHICLE AND INSPECT. FOUND FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS LOOSE. CUSTOMER WAITING ON REPAIR AT THIS TIME.
BRUCE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/22/2026 -
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Mileage109,165Service Date9/21/2026Services Performed- ROAD TEST TO CONFIRM CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. INSPECT FOR CAUSE OF NOISE GOING OVER BUMPS. FOUND REAR SWAY BAR LINK BROKEN ON RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE LOOSE. VEHICLE NEEDS NEW REAR SWAY BAR LINKS. REMOVE AND REPLACE REAR SWAY BAR LINKS. REINSTALL ALL REMOVED PARTS. REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES. COMPLETE PRECISION ALIGNMENT. ROAD TEST.
DENNIS B. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/21/2026 -
2014 BMW 640i Gran Coupe xDrive
Mileage126,629Service Date9/15/2026Services 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 BRAKES ARE @ 7MM ALL AROUND. TIRES ARE @ 8/32NDS ALL AROUND. NOTE: REAR STRUTS MAKE NOISE.
ERIC B. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/15/2026 -
2013 Toyota Sienna
Mileage146,407Service Date9/11/2026Services Performed- Engine – Current Codes P0441
- Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow P0455
- Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak) P1604
- Startability Malfunction P1605
- Rough Idling REMOVE AND REPLACE PURGE VALVE SOLENOID. REINSTALL ALL REMOVED PARTS. RUN FULL SYSTEM CLEAR. ROAD TEST MULTIPLE TIMES. NO CODES HAVE RETURNED AT THIS TIME. WILL NEED TO RECHECK CODES IF ANY LIGHTS RETURN.
LINDA C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/12/2026 -
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
Contact Us Today for an Auto Repair Estimate
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.
Hours
Mon-Fri : 8am-5pmSat-Sun : Closed
Address
Santos Auto Service
1217 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45215-2123