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Smog-it
No Appointment Necessary, Check Engine Light
“I had a bad experience at 2 other different locations but this company and staff deserve a raise 🙂 compared to other smog places in Santa Barbara ca hands down!”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check in Santa Barbara, CA
24 listed · 21 in Santa Barbara · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Cory Motors
- Team
- Vehicle
- Analysis
“Services Carburetor cleaning, Auto body & trim repair, Electrical repair, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine tuning, Auto brake repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Brakes...”
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HP Autosport
- Suspension
- Tuning
- Mods
“Harold emailed to confirm the order and when it looked like the delivery date would not get the pads to me in time, he changed the shipping method to make sure they got to me before I headed to the track.”
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Kennedy's Automotive
- Honest
- Reviews
- Toyota
“We are delighted, for the service and professionalism received for the repair of our Honda CRV, they recommended this workshop to us and it was the best option, fast, efficient, and coordinated by Angela and her husband, with an important detail to e...”
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Smog Check Santa Barbara $25.70 + $8.25 Cert
- Cash
- Fees
- Efficient
“This place is professional, caring, proficient, good sense of humor too and charges half the price of some others and 30% less than other cheapest I found.”
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Santa Barbara Smog Shop
- Mechanic
- Job
- Father
“My smog was done in 20 minutes, no muss no fuss, and the technician kindly positioned my truck in the crowded driveway to make it easy for me to exit (without me asking).”
Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 21 are in Santa Barbara itself and 3 come from Ventura (2, 26 mi) and Bakersfield (1). Their ratings run from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,356 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (86%) and punctuality (48%). 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE); 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 17 of them; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Santa Barbara, CA. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Ayers Automotive Repairs
- Dealership
- Inspection
- Driving
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism Services Transmission, Hybrid vehicles service, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Brakes, Oil ...”
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Classic Design German Car Specialist
- Work
- Price
- Fair
“When I brought my car to Classis Design, David was upfront about the damages and very reasonable with a price for the paint job without trying to swindle me for unnecessary repairs to get more money.”
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G M Auto & Smog
- Test
- Family
- Price
“Usually the best price in town for smog check”
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Easy Smog
“Great service”
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Stuttgart Motors
- Mechanic
- BMW
“Car is running safe, and I'm coming back to replace the radiator fan, which was damaged but still working not 100%, made an appointment to put a new one on next week.”
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Alvarez Automotive Repair and Smog
- Price
- Mechanic
- Knowledge
“I have tried many mechanics in my 35 years in SB and finally found one that I now call "my" mechanic as of a couple of years ago - Gaspar is easy to deal with.”
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John Hurley Automotive
“Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Battery, Oil change”
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A & E Automotive
- Vehicle
- Communication
- Diagnose
“I have a very old Honda with moderately high mileage that seems to come up with problems I've never had before, but Edgar always figures out what's going on and keeps me on the road--have been pleased with this shop for decades!”
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ATG Auto Repair
Engine Repair, Transmissions, Brake Repairs
“Everyone here is absolutely lovely- service is always quick and they let me know if they see any issues that might pop up in the future so I can keep my eyes on that.”
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Fernando's Smog Check
- Oil
- Garage
- Pay
“Fast and Efficient great attitude, definitely earn my bussiness for all my smogs,plus his mechanic dettected a knock on my engine Save me some money THANK YOU.”
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Ruiz Automotive & Smog
- Prices
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
“My luck is never good when it comes to towing companies, I either always have to pay way too much or they are always very rude and they mess something up in my car.”
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Javier's Old Town Garage
- Fair
- Cost
- Vehicles
“Highly recommended 👌 Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Auto brake repair, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Bob's Garage
“I actually know him personally and he's a very honest man you will never get cheated you know when they finished with your car it is fixed right very rare do you have to ever go back it's very clean.”
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Hien's Auto Repair
“I really appreciated that he explained to me the process of figuring out what's wrong with my car.”
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Ruben Clark Auto
“Willing to help anyone at any time, friendly more than fair service I would recommend anyone!!”
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Advanced Auto Care & Smog
- Vehicles
- Maintenance
- Tires
“I have been taking my cars here for maintenance and repairs for the past four years and they always do an outstanding job, Eddie and his staff are very honest and reliable.”
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Clean Planet Smog Check
- Sunday
- Office
- Prices
“Great customer service, they were about to close shop when I arrived on a whim after running errands and they stayed open and completed my smog check in less than 15 minutes.”
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Enjoy the Journey Mobile RV Services
RV Maintenance, RV Repair Services, Other Services
“After I purchased an RV, we did a walk through together, and he showed me ways to save money repairing and replacing things myself, as well as preventative maintenance, saving me more money in the long run.”
Why these companies made our list
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Can I use a station outside Santa Barbara?
Inside your own state, yes. 21 of the 24 shops here are in Santa Barbara and the rest are the nearest listed, shown with their own city. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
What customers in Santa Barbara say about local mechanics
- “Great service at a good price, and always a pleasant and welcoming reception from everyone at Cory Motors.” — customer of Cory Motors
- “They sent me updated texts to let me know the progress of the smog and an estimate of the cost of completing the job.” — customer of A & E Automotive
- “They were very patient with my questions. I would definitely recommend A & E Automotive to take your vehicle to for repairs or routine maintenance.” — customer of A & E Automotive
- “Great service and quality honest techs. Don’t go anywhere else especially if you have a vintage car that needs it’s smog!” — customer of Smog-It
- “Robert and his crew are amazing. They found the problem and were able to get the Jeep dealership to replace the entire motor and head at no-charge to me.” — customer of Ayers Automotive Repairs
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.