About Our Shop in San Luis Obispo, CA

Serving Our Wonderful Community For Over 40 Years

Our Commitment To Customer Happiness

Continental Motor Works started over 40 years ago and has become one of San Luis Obispo, California’s most trusted auto repair shops. Serving communities including San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Los Osos, and the entire San Luis Obispo County area, our mission is to have every customer who walks into our door feel confident in our service. Since 1981, our ASE-certified technicians have repaired thousands of cars, trucks, and SUVs. We are highly skilled at diagnosing and pinpointing solutions to problems, saving you time and money. We pride ourselves in using and evolving our repair services to meet the modernization of the auto industry, as well as investing in the most current diagnostic equipment available.

The faster and more precise our diagnostic and troubleshooting process, the quicker we can get you back on the road. Through our online, two-way digital Digital Shop, you can also start a conversation with one of our countless technicians to pinpoint the issue and schedule an auto repair. We’ll try our best to make this process as simple as possible here at Continental Motor Works.

A True Alternative To The Dealership

We know nobody wants to spend hours sitting at the dealership waiting to see how much they will spend on automotive repair. That’s why, here at Continental Motor Works, we ensure our clients feel comfortable and knowledgeable through our transparent pricing and ASE-certified technician services. Our promise is to give you dealership-quality repairs for better pricing and make the auto repair process more convenient. Long gone are the days of spending hours in limbo, at your vehicle’s dealer. At Continental Motor Works, we’ll treat you like our own and do our best to offer cutting-edge technology and services for a fair cost.

Whether it’s hybrid repair, brake repair, A/C repair, vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, engine repair, electrical repair, or even emission testing, Continental Motor Works is here to help. With employees of 19+ years on staff and our ‘newest’ team member hitting the three-year mark, we’re a tight-knit, fully committed auto repair shop in the San Luis Obispo area. We’re a family, from leadership down to each person who steps into our business.

Cutting-Edge Technology Gives Continental Motor Works An Advantage

On top of Continental’s knowledgeable staff and top-line service technicians, our auto repair shop focuses heavily on using the newest technology for repairs and diagnostics. Our team stays up-to-date with the newest automotive technology to streamline your repair process. Through our Digital Shop, you can inspect your vehicle online, educate yourself on our proposed actions, and approve our ASE-certified technicians to start working on your car. We call this “SmartFlow” communication, which takes the guesswork out of your automotive repair or problem. If you’re interested in any of these services, contact us at (805) 541-1464 or stop by our repair shop, located at 1101 Laurel Ln. San Luis Obispo, CA and open from Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-5:30PM. We’re always ready to talk!