Best Of Santa Barbara® 2016: Driving
My lack of opposable thumbs does little to diminish the ferocity of my tail wagging when the topic of cars comes up. I love riding on four wheels, and as walkable as this city is, sometimes a head out the window, a tongue out the mouth, and a sweet-smelling world of wind blowing on by is the best way to take in the scenery. The only real problem is when you get a sniff of something that piques your curiosity, but you’re rolling shotgun down Cabrillo Boulevard and you know your human won’t pull over. Real life, real problems in the 805.
When the petroleum chariot goes bust, the humans always take it to the fellas at Top Shop Automotive. They pass the sniff test every time when it comes to honesty and affordable work. The humans go for their pocket computer any time they need a ride but driving themselves isn’t an option. The car and driver that show up are always different, but the results are always the same: quick and easy service! It’s called Uber, and it would seem the taxicab industry will never be the same.
It hasn’t rained much in these parts since we moved here, and if the dogs on our block are to be believed, it hasn’t really rained much in several years. While this means great things for aged scents, it’s lousy for the cleanliness of automobiles. Enter the Educated Car Wash. Their hand-washed approach means not a drop of the liquid gold will be wasted as your car gets a much-needed shine. Need some new shoes for your steel steed? Ian’s Tires & Auto Repair has the prices and selection of all the national chain stores but the easy, breezy charms of a local garage. The same good vibes prevail at Milpas Motors, where shopping for a used car and daydreaming about your dream car finally collide.
