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Auto Professionals
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Check Engine Light
“Greg Shibata the new owner and Jessie who works in the front end have maintained the excellent customer service and honesty that Auto Professionals was known for.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Santa Maria, CA
24 stations listed · 11 in Santa Maria · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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The Auto Shop
- Vehicles
- Smog
- Job
“There awesome even tho there wasnt much they cld do for my car i appreciate there help and opinions they were very helpful and educating taught me of what i needed to know about my rear end .”
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Pacific Smog & Lube
- Gentleman
- Afternoon
- Funny
“He is a very hardworking man and is very honest with the customers about what they need to do if they don't pass the smog test like getting a full tune up etc.”
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Transmissions For Less
“Anytime my car needed a new part or something change out that wasn't talked about before he would call me have me come down and show us why not just have us take home on his word.”
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Main Automotive
“Personally, if they are mechanics, most of them are pure changers, they do not fix an alternator, they did not fix the starter motor, they only change it.”
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High Tech Auto
“We will continue to use their services in the future as they offer outstanding deals on oil changes without the premium most other oil change places like to charge for synthetic oil.”
Area overview: Santa Maria, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 11 are in Santa Maria itself and 13 come from towns including Arroyo Grande (4, 14 mi), Grover Beach (4, 16 mi) and San Luis Obispo (2, 26 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,518 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (89%) and punctuality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 gives free estimates. We have a website on file for 9 of the stations on this page; 2 publish 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Maria, 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.
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Cesar's Auto Repair
“They are knowledgeable on new technology for cars.”
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Pichard's Automotive
- Price
“Been really good to me they have done transmission and new engine good customer service been going there for 3 years now I highly recommend them thank you guys have been good me”
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Gonzalez Automotriz
- Prices
“Got right in and was treated fairly.”
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Import Auto Works
“I trust that my car will be serviced to the very best of their ability.”
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Fred's Automotive
“Great people!”
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Four Star Village Auto Services
“They'll tell you exactly how much something is going to cost, how long you can wait until it should be done with no pressure, and what things you should keep an eye on.”
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Arroyo Grande Import Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Fair
“Dealership (not in this area) was going to charge over double what Chris is charging us and he's doing it all from a call yesterday from us at the dealership.”
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Pismo Beach Automotive
- Mechanic
- Sunday
- Camping
“He was able to diagnosis what the issue that caused the belt to remove itself from the engine and fixed with in a reasonable time so that we are able to hit the road in the morning for our 9 hour drive home.”
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A's the Other Guys Garage
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Money
“I had been searching for a mechanic (for what felt like my whole life) that didn't treat me like an idiot and try and charge me 10x what it actually costs, and I'm so glad I found that in Abe!”
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Efi's Auto Repair
- Smog
“Efi's Auto Repair team worked quickly and efficiently on the testing, submitted the electronic paperwork to the DMV, and I was able to finish my car registration that evening.”
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Louie's Auto Clinic
- Mechanic
“Best mechanic in town he is the only person I trust to work on my vehicle”
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C & J Automotive
- Truck
- Mechanic
- Work
“Not only that, a broken-off easy-out was also in the bolt, indicating someone else broke it and tried unsuccessfully to remove it.”
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Back On the Road Automobile Repair Inc.
- Pricing
- RV
- 2005
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Reyna Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
“Fast easy and gave me a fair price.”
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L and L Customs Automotive Repair Shop
“I went to other mechanic shops and was treated rudely, given vague time frames on when to expect my car to be fixed, and given all kinds of "diagnostic charges" upwards of over 100 dollars just to see what the problem is.”
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Uncle Tony's Auto
“I'll never take my vehicles anywhere else.”
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Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
- Smog
- van
- Power Steering
“Made a last minute appointment after 10PM for a smog test using their online scheduler, and arrived the next morning at 8AM and was out quickly while waiting for the test to be completed.”
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Auto Experts
- Mechanic
- Owner
- Work
“Great prices, quick service, honest appraisers, and Cole the mechanic worked efficiently, checked all the drivetrain, fluids, brake wear, and air pressures front and rear.”
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Can I use a station outside Santa Maria?
Inside your own state, yes. 11 of the 24 shops here are in Santa Maria and the rest come from other towns, 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 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
- “I also treat every mother kindly. Yes, I highly recommend this place, they speak truthfully and if something unexpected arises, they speak to the customer, there is communication and respect.” — customer of Main Automotive
- “Great service above and beyond my expectations. I had a smog certificate done some time ago and was pleased.” — customer of Auto Professionals
- “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
- “Very friendly and professional staff. Moved in from out of state and vehicle wouldn't pass emissions.” — customer of Main Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.