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Lloyd's Tire & Auto Care

4.9(102)

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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification
BBB Accredited certification

Contacts

(831) 426-4363Direct Call
https://www.lloydstireservice.comGo to Website
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303 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Get Directions

About us

Services offered

Oil Change,

AC and Heating Repair,

Alignment,

Makes this shop works with

Audi,

BMW,

Buick,

Business hours

Monday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Payment options

Credit Card, Debit Card, Cash

Meet the Technician

Dean and Larry

Dean and Larry

Owners


Certifications

Auto Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Specialities

When you think quality, think Lloyd’s Tire & Auto Care. Since 1940, Lloyd's has provided customers with the best, tires and service. Lloyd's grandson, Larry Johnson, and his partner, Dean Schwartz, carry on that tradition, and they now offer complete maintenance and car care from ASE Technicians, plus the best tires, like Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Yokohama and Continental, at the best prices, EVERYDAY!

Lloyd's is conveniently located at 303 River St. in Santa Cruz. We serve our county from Boulder Creek and Scotts Valley to Aptos and Watsonville. Learn more about Lloyd’s on our About Us page and by visiting us on Facebook.

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Overall rating

4.9

Overall rating based on 102 reviews

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102 reviews for Lloyd's Tire & Auto Care

Anonymous

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November 11, 2017 at 12:55 PM

You guys are always the best. Juan was very considerate to explain everything on the phone to me in detail. He made suggestions for when things have to be fixed/replaced at our next visit. I took notes, assuming you guys keep that on file too... really appreciate the great service, thank you as always!

Anonymous

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November 9, 2017 at 8:45 PM

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Done fast and friendly

Anonymous

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November 9, 2017 at 2:22 PM

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I have gone to Lloyds for years and trust them. Have my tires in stock and helpful.

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November 2, 2017 at 7:25 PM

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it was a really fast service, as they said it would be. I always get great service at Lloyd's.

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November 2, 2017 at 2:39 PM

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This is the to go place for car repairs. Honest, competent, professional, and they back up their work.

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October 27, 2017 at 10:57 AM

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I AM A REGULAR CUSTOMER. SERVICE AS ALWAYS IS GREAT. I REALLY APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.

Anonymous

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October 26, 2017 at 5:17 PM

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This was a quick turn around fix. I decided to wait at the shop and it only took about 30 minutes with an estimate of 45 minutes so I was very happy. Very happy customer. Thanks!

Anonymous

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October 26, 2017 at 2:48 PM

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You guys are great! I never have any worries when I go to Lloyd's. You do EVERYTHING professionally and competently. All your business systems work like well oiled machines. Thank you for being so awesome.

Anonymous

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October 12, 2017 at 2:04 PM

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I was happy to find out the actual tire pressures to maintain because the psi is not on the tire itself. I would suggest that you give people a card with those numbers on it. My BME has different pressures for teh front and the back.

Anonymous

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October 10, 2017 at 7:19 PM

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I didnt get any work done but had my tires looked at. Employee gave me honest advice. I'll come to you guys when i do need new tires.

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October 5, 2017 at 3:36 PM

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I really appreciate Francisco's "bedside manner" (the way a good doctor's calmness helps the patient realax). Being so dependent on my car to meet multiple out of town obligations makes mechanical problems additionally daunting. He seems to get it. Thanks for working me in this time and the smooth completion of the work needed to make this upcoming trip safe. Other times, I've had long waits for service, even for rectifying mistakes made by Lloyds. Sometimes it's needing parts to come in - out of everyone's control. Sometimes, it's felt like I've been left at the back of a long line to sit for hours though I was told you"d get to me "soon". That happened a few consecutive times and I was wondering if I needed to find a different shop. My last 2 experiences with Lloyds have been much smoother and I've felt my timing has also been respected. Not sure what else changed, besides Francisco on the desk, but I feel a profound difference. Rather than dreading having to come in and wait and wait, I now feel more trust that my car has a priority. Much appreciated.

Anonymous

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October 5, 2017 at 3:27 PM

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Great service as always, but I was sold the wrong size tires! (195/15/60 instead of the stock 185/15/60) Didn't notice it until I did the refund online and the codes were off. Not a huge deal as there's enough rim to support the slightly larger size, but still a goof.

Anonymous

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October 5, 2017 at 3:27 PM

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It is always a pleasure working with the people at Lloyds

Anonymous

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September 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM

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in and out... pulled the screw, patched it and we were back on the road....

Anonymous

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September 29, 2017 at 2:08 PM

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All service was prompt and efficient!

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September 28, 2017 at 7:56 PM

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You guys ALWAYS do a good job! That's why we keep coming back!

Anonymous

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September 25, 2017 at 8:45 PM

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Every encounter at Lloyd's has been positive. They are patient, have all the answers, and ask the best questions to make sure we both understand one another. They are honest with their concerns, suggestions, and solutions to any problem given. Thank you for all the help!

Anonymous

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September 22, 2017 at 7:31 PM

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After I left the shop, I noticed an oil/grease stain on the car's interior. I went back the following day and Francisco(?) got it off.

Anonymous

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September 21, 2017 at 2:20 PM

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good job already answered the other survey

Anonymous

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September 15, 2017 at 8:08 PM

Good job

Anonymous

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September 15, 2017 at 2:36 PM

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My tires are wonderful! The job was completed early!

Anonymous

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September 15, 2017 at 1:13 PM

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Originally, I brought my car in to have a new timing belt put on. I was so happy that I got a call saying that the service records were checked and I didn't need a new timing belt since it had already been done in 2015. Thank you for your honesty. It really makes me want to continue bringing my car to Lloyd's. Great customer service!

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September 14, 2017 at 1:55 PM

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I was planning a long mountain trip and Francisco was great in explaining what need to be done to insure a safe trip.

Anonymous

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September 8, 2017 at 12:10 AM

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Great customer service and timeliness of work done

Anonymous

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September 7, 2017 at 10:37 PM

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efficient and professional service

Anonymous

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September 7, 2017 at 2:29 PM

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Excellent service as usual, very quick work.

Anonymous

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August 31, 2017 at 4:07 PM

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I appreciate the professionalism and promptness. I have always has positive experiences at Lloyds. Will always take our tire needs there!

Anonymous

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August 24, 2017 at 5:32 PM

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I was very pleased that service was completed very quickly in 15 minutes. I did have one issue after service. My car an Audi Q5 and has a Tire Performance Monitoring System (TPMS) that needed to be reset after the tires were inflated. It went off on me on my way home and I had to go to the nearest garage and they helped me with checking my tire inflation which was correct. But, apparently when the tires are inflated after rotation this system needs to be re-synchronized, that was not done. I did figure it out and reset it.

Anonymous

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August 18, 2017 at 2:08 PM

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Had to wait over a week for an appointment (for a simple oil change) but the service was good as always.

Anonymous

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August 17, 2017 at 11:45 PM

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The folks at Lloyd's on River St took care of my son's car's tire needs, and called to let me know one of the wheel posts was damaged and asked if I wanted to replace it prior to installing the new tires. Thanks for looking after my son's safety.

Anonymous

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August 17, 2017 at 4:26 PM

Lloyd's was helpful, and held the car overnight to complete the work first thing in the morning.

Anonymous

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August 10, 2017 at 4:03 PM

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Prompt, courteous service.

Anonymous

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August 10, 2017 at 3:06 PM

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Nice people and fast service

Anonymous

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August 10, 2017 at 2:54 PM

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Excellent service. I wish all car repairs were like this.

Anonymous

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August 9, 2017 at 11:30 AM

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Reliable and friendly!

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August 6, 2017 at 9:23 PM

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Awesome service & repairs, as usual!

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August 6, 2017 at 7:38 PM

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Friendly, Fast and efficient. thank you

Anonymous

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August 4, 2017 at 1:53 PM

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Office manager apparently does not like to deal with extended warranties and makes no bones about voicing her opinion.

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August 3, 2017 at 10:31 PM

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Easy scheduling. Did the job right. Completed job on time. Professional staff. Lloyd's is the best. Well Done!

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August 3, 2017 at 2:11 PM

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Always a pleasure to deal with the folks at Lloyd's

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July 13, 2017 at 4:55 PM

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I did not know if I needed all new tires; however, after talking with your representative that viewed my tires, I replaced them all. He said I might get a few hundred more miles out of two of the tires I had, so I replaced them all. They also gave me a free ride to a location in downtown Santa Cruz, which I very much appreciated. After I completed my business they picked me up. Great customer service.

Anonymous

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July 7, 2017 at 12:37 AM

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Efficient and friendly!

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July 6, 2017 at 2:17 PM

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Great job on the brakes, decent price, also you fit me in with very short notice.

Anonymous

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July 5, 2017 at 3:11 PM

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Had a set of shocks installed but distributor sent the wrong parts. Lloyd's replaced them with the correct shocks for no additional charge.

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July 1, 2017 at 12:44 PM

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Prompt service completed in a timely fashion. Shop amenities while waiting are great.

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June 30, 2017 at 11:52 AM

Came in at 4:15PM, no appointment and was out before 5:00. Great customer service.

Anonymous

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June 29, 2017 at 7:18 PM

As always, Lloyds was fast, friendly, and efficient! I love the way I'm treated there.

Anonymous

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June 29, 2017 at 6:48 PM

Everyone was very nice and I was happy with the service. However, the homeless lineup out front was not very welcoming.

Anonymous

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June 29, 2017 at 4:36 PM

Quick, efficient, friendly

Anonymous

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June 29, 2017 at 2:40 PM

Friendly and fast service!

Anonymous

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June 28, 2017 at 2:34 AM

My wife took her car in, I spoke with the mechanic on the phone and we had the necessary work done. It did take extra time to get the parts which I would have expected to be very common parts in local parts depots.

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June 22, 2017 at 8:47 PM

The work was performed quickly and efficiently. I'm very happy.

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June 22, 2017 at 1:57 PM

All went well. My only observation was that the repair took longer than I would expect because it seemed that the facility was slightly understaffed and the gentleman doing the work had to do numerous other tasks at the same time.

Anonymous

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June 22, 2017 at 1:49 PM

Thank you for the swiftness of the service

Anonymous

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June 16, 2017 at 11:49 PM

Travis, Dean, and Larry once again a great job and even better customer service. Thank you.

Anonymous

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June 16, 2017 at 10:41 PM

Everything was fine except I later wondered why I did not receive the $70 Michelin rebate other sellers were offering at the same time.

Anonymous

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June 16, 2017 at 8:08 PM

Best tire experience so far! Good location and waiting area. Thank you!

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June 16, 2017 at 3:00 PM

Had what I need in stock and ready to go, finished before the estimated time.

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June 16, 2017 at 2:59 PM

Competent Mechanics

Can't speak to #2 and #3 above but as always, your crew is incredibly friendly and provides prompt, competent service!

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June 3, 2017 at 3:22 PM

Great service and repairs were explained well. Thanks!

Anonymous

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June 2, 2017 at 8:59 PM

work was performed as promised and i was very satisfied . I was advised of the progress and told by Juan about the dye in the coolant to check for leaks. I am an old and loyal customer.

Anonymous

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June 2, 2017 at 8:17 PM

Wonderful Crew, Thank you for always doing the best job with the greatest Customer Service.

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June 2, 2017 at 2:18 PM

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I've had my cabin air filter replaced once before at Lloyds and checked this time. Both times the contents of my glove box were not removed and replaced in an organized fashion - first time things were "tossed" and second time some things were left on the floor instead of back in the glove box. I'd rather remove the stuff myself and put it back rather than have it "tossed". If this is going to be routine check every oil change then it would be good to have the customer know that and have the option to empty the glove box in advance rather than make it hard for your tech's to empty and put things back the same. It's kind of like going through someone's purse - a lot different from doing things under the hood or under the chassis of the car. Compared to previous visit this one was kept right on schedule, much appreciated that. I'll be back!

Anonymous

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June 2, 2017 at 2:01 PM

The service and work performed were all top notch. It took the amount of time I was told it would take. The shop/waiting area is very basic.

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May 27, 2017 at 11:56 AM

This a vehicle once over prior to smog inspection. The mentioned servicing enabled a pass for registration purposes. This vehicle now has 390K miles. The service personnel were thorough and advised of any necessary improvements. The check list created is a good guide as to what to keep an eye on for future preventative maintenance for the future and status of the vehicle's running order. I have been using Lloyd's for many years for various vehicle service needs and trust has been the result from the reliable services. Thank you. Glenn Kimmel

Anonymous

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May 24, 2017 at 11:33 AM

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Lloyd's staff is always extremely personable & professional. My preferred appointment time was available and they responded immediately to my online request. The online appointment system is invaluable.

Anonymous

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May 19, 2017 at 10:41 AM

VW Repair

Because we have a 2003 vw eurovan, getting tires are always a challenge. You folks help us every time. Kathleen Proffitt

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May 18, 2017 at 11:29 PM

In and Out in no time!! Thanks

New tires are great, service excellent. Got me out faster than I expected. Thanks. Gretchen Tyler

Anonymous

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May 18, 2017 at 4:15 PM

5 stars

I like Lloyd's!

Anonymous

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May 11, 2017 at 1:16 PM

Always a great car repair experience

As always, a great job! Thanks!

Anonymous

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May 11, 2017 at 1:15 PM

Top Notch

I was in and out in 35 minutes. As always a good experience.

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May 11, 2017 at 1:05 PM

Great Experience

great as usual, even better with the Castrol movie coupons!

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May 5, 2017 at 7:03 PM

Good service, as always. Just in shock over needed repairs and the mixed joys of vehicle ownership.

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May 4, 2017 at 3:24 PM

I appreciated the quick response over email and a quickly completed tire job.

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May 4, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Quick and Efficient! Travis is awesome!

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April 29, 2017 at 9:52 AM

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I always used to shy away from Llyods (no particular reason). I had an experience and ended up dealing with Wendy. Because of my interaction with her, I came back and bought two trailer tires. I used to work for the police department. I would bring my patrol car in and was always amazed at how fast the technicians were. When I bought my trailer tires, your staff loaded them into my truck without me asking for assistance. I went inside to pay and returned to find the tires loaded. I talked about my experience with a co-worker and he agreed that Lloyds has great service.

Anonymous

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April 28, 2017 at 12:38 PM

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Great service, done faster than originally stated.

Anonymous

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April 27, 2017 at 10:26 PM

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They also provided information about an oil leak noticed and brake light being out- very complete service

Anonymous

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April 20, 2017 at 4:11 PM

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Called in the morning, new tires by the afternoon!

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April 20, 2017 at 2:32 PM

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For the past 12 years I've been a Lloyd's customer. Always satisfied! The waiting area is comfortable and the cans of water and soda are very appreciated. Expert advice from the desk. Especially happy that the newfangled valves sensors that read tire pressure were well taken care of by the crew. Really important is how willing you are to accommodate the free tire rotations that come with the purchase. And people actually are smiling! Everybody! Love this place.

Anonymous

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April 20, 2017 at 1:25 PM

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Great job, quick, and I am out the door. Thanks Lloyds!

Anonymous

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April 20, 2017 at 1:21 PM

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Spontaneous rotation done, as I remembered to do it, as I was driving by! Try that at Costco, waiting hrs and hrs for a rotation.

Anonymous

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April 17, 2017 at 3:38 PM

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Tire repair from a screw puncture. The work was performed while I waited. it was done well and promptly.

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April 14, 2017 at 10:33 PM

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I had a Alignment performed and Tires installed. Though there was a Minor issue with the Alignment with one simple conversation it was taken Care of! Thank you. There's a reason I've been going there for 30 years! EXcellent Thanx Dean!!

Anonymous

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April 13, 2017 at 8:55 PM

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I brought the car in for an "check engine fault" ... so far, the new battery has fixed the problem, but time will tell, to be sure.

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April 13, 2017 at 6:31 PM

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Very fast service

Anonymous

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April 13, 2017 at 4:48 PM

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Well done, on time

Anonymous

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April 13, 2017 at 3:48 PM

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Great Job at a fair price!!

Anonymous

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April 13, 2017 at 3:28 PM

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As always, Lloyd's provided excellent service from making the appointment over the phone to a quick check in and completing the job quickly.

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April 13, 2017 at 2:34 PM

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My car had the check engine light on. I had several days of heavy driving ahead and needed to see if the vehicle was safe to drive immediately. Lloyds was booked completely, but offered to squeeze me in if I dropped the car off for the day. I was able to get the issue resolved the same day and carry on with my travels the rest of the week.

Anonymous

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April 9, 2017 at 5:41 AM

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Everything was fine, except I have to bring the car back in because the brake warning light won't go off.

Anonymous

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April 6, 2017 at 1:37 PM

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4 new tires balanced and mounted in under 30 minutes is awesome service.

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April 6, 2017 at 1:33 PM

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Lloyd's is the best, hands down. Always professional and courteous. Expert workmanship. I have been using Lloyd's exclusively for over thirty years because they are the best.

Anonymous

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April 6, 2017 at 1:27 PM

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Lloyds has been my go-to place for all things tire related for years.

Anonymous

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March 17, 2017 at 11:02 AM

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Great service and very knowledgeable. Put the correct tires on the car where others suggested incorrect tires for this vehicle.

Anonymous

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March 16, 2017 at 7:00 PM

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Had a set shop f tires installed it was done very quickly and I am happy with how he SUV drives

Anonymous

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March 16, 2017 at 2:30 PM

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Jeff was fun to work with in selecting new wheels. His suggestions where spot on as to enhancing the appearance of my truck. Larry was accommodating as to pricing for replacement on damaged tire form pot hole since performance vehicle required two to match.

Anonymous

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March 16, 2017 at 1:55 PM

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Lloyds has excellent customer service

Anonymous

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March 16, 2017 at 1:34 PM

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done well but a bit more expense than others in santa cruz

Anonymous

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March 9, 2017 at 11:47 AM

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Great customer service. Work completed very fast.

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March 9, 2017 at 9:26 AM

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Lloyds is the only place I get my car serviced,because I trust the mechanics..... Mike

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February 2, 2017 at 12:16 PM

PROMPT & COURTESY SERVICE!!!

PROMPT & COURTESY SERVICE!!! My Elderly Parents Arrived in Santa Cruz with a Tire Pressure Monitor Light on, in their new car. First Thing they did was call me and ask "what should we do". I Googled Tire Shops in Santa Cruz. Lloyd's Tire & Auto Care came up with Great Reviews. I Called them & explained my situation with Francisco. Francisco told me to have them bring the car by & he will check it out. My father stopped by Francisco promptly took him in & check the tire pressures & reset the Indicator. I appreciate the time he took to explain to my father what was going on & what was done. Thank You Francisco & Lloyd's Tire & Auto Care for The PROMPT, & COURTESY SERVICE!!! Nick Lettini (son to Frank Lettini)