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Smog-it
- Vehicle
- Job
- State
“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!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Santa Barbara, CA
24 stations listed · 13 in Santa Barbara · 9 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Cory Motors
- Team
- Vehicle
- Analysis
“Mike and team have always communicated clearly about what needed doing, which items were coming up but could wait a while, and what to expect down the road.”
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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
“They diagnosed the problem within the same day (compressor needed to be replaced) and then put everything back in order in order to allow me to use my car while waiting for the genuine Kia parts to arrive instead of having to be car-less for a few da...”
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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).”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 24 shops carry out emissions and inspection work. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 13 are in Santa Barbara itself and 11 come from Goleta (6, 6 mi), Carpinteria (2, 11 mi) and Ventura (2, 26 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,356 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (86%) and punctuality (48%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 9 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the stations on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Santa Barbara?
3 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
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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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Ayers Automotive Repairs
- Dealership
- Inspection
- Driving
“They also had informed me of all my options, which are offered by the State of CA to those who qualify, which no other auto repair professional - 2 mechanics a smog check location, or the DMV had bothered to or had the knowledge to mention.”
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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
“I've trusted this shop with my vehicle for years, and it's about time I leave a sterling review.”
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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
- Honest
- Work
- Team
“Found cracking belt, oxygen sensor wires that a rat had gotten onto (Daniel showed me the wires, yes indeed they like the outer layer), and how to fix cruise control.”
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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
“A beautifully-orchestrated team effort with Javier's garage has left me with a car that's operating better than at any other point during my 12 years of ownership.”
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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
“Best spot to get your tailgate cutting board installed in carpas for adventures elsewhere.”
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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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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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Enjoy the Journey Mobile RV Services
- Fair
- Questions
- Report
“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
What customers say about stations in Santa Barbara
- “I think the price was reasonable and they did the work in a timely manner.” — customer of Alvarez Automotive Repair and Smog
- “They are extremely detail-oriented, professional and always go above and beyond on every repair and service they’ve done for my Honda.” — customer of Kennedy's Automotive
- “Fast, friendly service. Easy access, plenty of parking, all at a fair price.” — customer of Smog-it
- “I can give nothing but high praise for my experience with this business, and will highly recommend them to anyone that needs to smog their car.” — customer of Smog Check Santa Barbara $25.70 + $8.25 Cert
- “Stuttgart Motors gave me my estimate, (at which I paid less) the car was fixed quickly and ultimately the car has never run better!” — customer of Stuttgart Motors
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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