# Car Dealers in Santa Cruz, CA

21 car dealers in Santa Cruz, California. New and used car dealerships, most with a service department. Compare up to 4 shops side by side, call them directly or get directions.

Ordered by how complete and well-documented each listing is (active state license first), not by quality or payment. 3 of the 21 shops on this page hold an active California Bureau of Automotive Repair license.

## Best-documented car dealers in Santa Cruz

- **[Santa Cruz Volkswagen](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-nissan-dodge-volkswagen/)** — 1616 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · Also: Smog check · [Call (831) 426-5100](tel:+18314265100) · [Website](https://www.santacruzvw.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Santa%20Cruz%20Volkswagen%2C%201616%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-nissan-dodge-volkswagen/)

- **[North Bay Ford](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/north-bay-ford/)** — 1999 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 457-5858](tel:+18314575858) · [Website](https://www.northbayford.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=North%20Bay%20Ford%2C%201999%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/north-bay-ford/)

- **[Aloha Motors](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/aloha-motors/)** — 512 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · [Call (831) 400-5188](tel:+18314005188) · [Website](https://www.alohamotors.net) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Aloha%20Motors%2C%20512%20Pacific%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095060) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/aloha-motors/)

- **[Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram/)** — 1616 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 400-5680](tel:+18314005680) · [Website](https://www.santacruzcdjr.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Santa%20Cruz%20Chrysler%20Dodge%20Jeep%20Ram%2C%201616%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram/)

- **[Santa Cruz Motors](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-motors-725-soquel-ave/)** — 725 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 420-1911](tel:+18314201911) · [Website](https://www.scmotorsca.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Santa%20Cruz%20Motors%2C%20725%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-motors-725-soquel-ave/)

- **[Santa Cruz Nissan](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-nissan/)** — 1605 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 621-2600](tel:+18316212600) · [Website](https://www.santacruznissan.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Santa%20Cruz%20Nissan%2C%201605%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-nissan/)

- **[Auto One](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-one/)** — 1236 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 427-2700](tel:+18314272700) · [Website](https://www.santacruzautoone.com/home) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Auto%20One%2C%201236%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-one/)

- **[Auto Trade Center](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-trade-center/)** — 1000 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 600-8155](tel:+18316008155) · [Website](https://www.autotradecentersc.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Auto%20Trade%20Center%2C%201000%20Water%20St%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-trade-center/)

- **[Martin Auto Color](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/martin-auto-color/)** — 3301 Portola Dr a, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 440-3080](tel:+18314403080) · [Website](https://martinautocolor.com/?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=Yext) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Martin%20Auto%20Color%2C%203301%20Portola%20Dr%20a%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/martin-auto-color/)

- **[Soquel AUTO SALES](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/soquel-auto-sales-1911-soquel-ave/)** — 1911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 423-1202](tel:+18314231202) · [Website](https://www.soquelautosales.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Soquel%20AUTO%20SALES%2C%201911%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/soquel-auto-sales-1911-soquel-ave/)

- **[Aloha Motors](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/aloha-motors-1303-ocean-st/)** — 1303 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · [Call (831) 425-1800](tel:+18314251800) · [Website](https://www.alohamotors.net) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Aloha%20Motors%2C%201303%20Ocean%20St%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095060) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/aloha-motors-1303-ocean-st/)

- **[Bayautoco](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/bayautoco/)** — 1303B Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · [Call (408) 390-2488](tel:+14083902488) · [Website](https://www.bayautoco.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bayautoco%2C%201303B%20Ocean%20St%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095060) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/bayautoco/)

- **[Ocean Motorsports](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/ocean-motorsports/)** — 1303 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · [Call (831) 201-4074](tel:+18312014074) · [Website](https://oceanmotorsports.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Ocean%20Motorsports%2C%201303%20Ocean%20St%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095060) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/ocean-motorsports/)

- **[Argus Co](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/argus-co/)** — 905 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 457-1900](tel:+18314571900) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Argus%20Co%2C%20905%20Water%20St%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/argus-co/)

- **[Sunset Auto Sales](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/sunset-auto-sales/)** — 1800 Soquel Ave Ste C, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 426-3256](tel:+18314263256) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Sunset%20Auto%20Sales%2C%201800%20Soquel%20Ave%20%20Ste%20C%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/sunset-auto-sales/)

- **[Bayside Auto Sales](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/bayside-auto-sales/)** — 1911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 278-4727](tel:+18312784727) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bayside%20Auto%20Sales%2C%201911%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/bayside-auto-sales/)

- **[Domain Motors](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/domain-motors/)** — 1911 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (408) 868-3838](tel:+14088683838) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Domain%20Motors%2C%201911%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/domain-motors/)

- **[Soquel Auto Sales](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/soquel-auto-sales/)** — 1505 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · Also: Repair · [Call (831) 423-1200](tel:+18314231200) · [Website](https://soquelautosales.com) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Soquel%20Auto%20Sales%2C%201505%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/soquel-auto-sales/)

- **[Subaru Of Santa Cruz](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/subaru-of-santa-cruz/)** — 1219 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 420-1500](tel:+18314201500) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Subaru%20Of%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%201219%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/subaru-of-santa-cruz/)

- **[Green Motors](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/green-motors/)** — 1823 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · [Call (831) 475-5873](tel:+18314755873) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Green%20Motors%2C%201823%20Soquel%20Ave%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095062) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/green-motors/)

- **[Hondas of Santa Cruz / Hotrod Bray](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/hondas-of-santa-cruz-hotrod-bray/)** — 511 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · [Call (408) 722-2032](tel:+14087222032) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Hondas%20of%20Santa%20Cruz%20%2F%20Hotrod%20Bray%2C%20511%20W%20Cliff%20Dr%2C%20Santa%20Cruz%2C%2095060) · [Details](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/hondas-of-santa-cruz-hotrod-bray/)

## Car Dealers in Santa Cruz at a glance

- **State license**: 3 of 21 (14%) hold an active California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) license; 1 have held their current license for 10 years or more
- **Website**: 14 of 21 list a working website
- **Most listings by ZIP**: 95062 (16), 95060 (5)

Counts from the directory build (Overture Maps and BAR license records). Nothing here is estimated.

## Tips before you go

- Ask for the out-the-door price in writing: vehicle, dealer fees, taxes and registration.
- Have a used car inspected by an independent mechanic before you sign.
- Dealer service departments repair other brands too, but warranty and recall work is free only at a dealer of your brand.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many car dealers in Santa Cruz are licensed?

3 of the 21 car dealers listed in Santa Cruz matched an active California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) license when the directory was built. They carry a "State licensed (BAR)" badge and are listed first.

### How many car dealers are in Santa Cruz?

AppointAuto lists 21 car dealers in Santa Cruz, CA, 3 of them with an active state license.

### How are shops ordered?

Shops with an active state license and complete contact details (phone, website, matching address in several sources) are listed first. A page the owner has verified moves up further when it has hours, prices and photos. The order never reflects payment, and no shop is marked down.

## Car Dealers near Santa Cruz

- [Car Dealers in Soquel](https://appointauto.com/ca/soquel/car-dealers/) — 2.1 mi, 2 listed
- [Car Dealers in Capitola](https://appointauto.com/ca/capitola/car-dealers/) — 2.3 mi, 2 listed
- [Car Dealers in Aptos](https://appointauto.com/ca/aptos/car-dealers/) — 5.6 mi, 1 listed
- [Car Dealers in Felton](https://appointauto.com/ca/felton/car-dealers/) — 6.5 mi, 3 listed
- [Car Dealers in Freedom](https://appointauto.com/ca/freedom/car-dealers/) — 13 mi, 2 listed
- [Car Dealers in Watsonville](https://appointauto.com/ca/watsonville/car-dealers/) — 14 mi, 18 listed
- [Car Dealers in Royal Oaks](https://appointauto.com/ca/royal-oaks/car-dealers/) — 15 mi, 1 listed
- [Car Dealers in Los Gatos](https://appointauto.com/ca/los-gatos/car-dealers/) — 18 mi, 7 listed

## Other services in Santa Cruz

- [💨 Smog Check](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/smog-check/): 21 listed

- [🛞 Tire Shops](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/tire-shops/): 18 listed

- [🔧 Auto Repair](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-repair/): 80 listed

- [🛢️ Oil Change](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/oil-change/): 1 listed

- [🚗 Auto Body](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-body/): 20 listed

- [🧽 Car Wash](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/car-wash/): 3 listed

- [✨ Auto Detailing](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-detailing/): 1 listed

- [🎨 Window Tint & Wraps](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/tint-and-wraps/): 3 listed

- [🔊 Car Audio & Electronics](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/car-audio/): 2 listed

- [🪟 Auto Glass](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-glass/): 8 listed

- [🚛 Towing](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/towing/): 5 listed

- [⚙️ Auto Parts](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/auto-parts/): 11 listed

- [🚚 Truck & Diesel](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/truck-repair/): 2 listed

- [🏍️ Motorcycle Shops](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/motorcycle-shops/): 9 listed

- [🚐 RV & Marine](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/rv-and-marine/): 10 listed

- [♻️ Junkyards & Car Buyers](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/junkyards/): 2 listed

- [🔒 Ignition Interlock](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/ignition-interlock/): 3 listed

- [🪪 DMV & Registration](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/dmv-registration/): 1 listed

- [🚦 Driving Schools](https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/driving-schools/): 2 listed

Check any shop’s license on the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s official [bar.ca.gov](https://www.bar.ca.gov/) site.

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Source: https://appointauto.com/ca/santa-cruz/car-dealers/ · Car Dealers in Santa Cruz, CA: 21 Listed, 3 BAR-Licensed | AppointAuto
Listings combine Overture Maps data with state license records where available. Details can change; call the shop to confirm.
