Auto Professionals
“Finished the job on time and at the price that was quoted.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Santa Maria, CA
11 stations listed · 9 in Santa Maria · 5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Auto Shop
“He gets the job done in a reasonable amount of time at a reasonable cost.”
Pacific Smog & Lube
“These people went over and above to help with an issue I had.”
Main Automotive
“I take both my vehicles there and I always leave with the satisfaction of knowing my car was serviced by reliable mechanics and I always will go back when I need service on my vehicles.”
High Tech Auto
“They were able to get me in the same day I called, stayed late for me and did a great job.”
Cesar's Auto Repair
“They are honest and did not make me wait long, the smog service was fast, thank you”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Maria, CA, these 11 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 Maria, CA
Of the 11 stations we list here, 9 are in Santa Maria itself and 2 come from Guadalupe (1, 8 mi) and Arroyo Grande (1, 11 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 846 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 gives free estimates. We have a website on file for 3 of the stations on this page; 1 publishes a contact page and 1 lists a public email. 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 use a station outside Santa Maria?
Inside your own state, yes. 9 of the 11 shops here are in Santa Maria and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
Gonzalez Automotriz
“Got right in and was treated fairly.”
Import Auto Works
“Whenever I have a problem with my car I know I can trust them to do a good job and they'll keep the price down as much as they can.”
Fred's Automotive
Efi's Auto Repair
“Communication is so important for me and he eases the stresses of auto repair with his clear communication and explanation.”
Reyna Auto Repair
“Reyna has worked on all of my cars and trucks for years.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Santa Maria
- “This shop was polite and very professional. I got there and they finished the smog in like 10 minutes and for a reasonable price.” — customer of High Tech Auto
- “Great service! Had all cars smoged here, Joe is very professional and competent.” — customer of The Auto Shop
- “I needed to smog my wife’s Jeep and they had me in and out quickly.” — customer of Auto Professionals
- “Highly recommend this company! Took 2 of my cars in (smog, brake & light inspection) and they were competed in no time.” — customer of High Tech Auto
- “This has been our smog place for over 10 years and has always been excellent both in price and services!” — customer of The Auto Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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