I had my SUV smog at this business and waited for 15 minutes while the test was performed. Paid…read more$34.00 (cash) for the test and DMV certificate. Highly recommend

I'm hesitant to write this, because there is already a line on most days, but I think they deserve…read morethe review. When turning onto the dirt driveway down off Cottage Grove, you might doubt the veracity of this review, but don't fret. You are in the right place. Park your car when directed, have a seat in the plastic white chairs, and in a short time you'll be on your way. Good service, efficient, and a good deal for a smog check. Check it out!

Quick, fast and well priced. And thanks to the advice of…read moregoing into aaa for my tags they saved me a lot of precious time today! Super appreciative.

Amazing service every time I go there the staff Christian and Ricardo are amazing. Always 100% on…read morewhat my car needs.

GM auto smog has been there for years, Been taking my three cars there annually. Andy and Mary…read moreretired recently and sold the business to a father and son team I went there recently and they did a quick and proper job. Lots of people running around and difficult to tell who is in charge. No problems but staff could be a little more welcoming and friendly. Perhaps just too busy. Hope they do well.

Stay away. This place was fine when Mary and her husband ran it. Had several very reputable local…read moremechanics recommend against them because they are horrible.

This is a long but worth while review. I switched to Pedros from Kennedy smog test about 3 years…read moreago due to serious attitude from the tech at Kennedy's. Pedros is awesome, very friendly, knowledgeable and easy to deal with. Thank you for making getting a smog test quick, simple and friendly. After nothing but excellent experiences every smog test I decided to have my truck work done. Amazing service as usual, very fast and very inexpensive. Take the negative reviews for what they are worth. They are certainly not indicative of my experience over the past three years. I now have taken several vehicle not only for smog but for repair and I cannot tell you how awesome and above and beyond Pedro goes to make sure you are happy. I took in our Class C RV and he worked on an a couple of issues, one of the problems created a domino effect to another component and Pedro was not only on top of the issue but actually didn't charge me for work that was done to resolve it and he really should have just for the labor involved which was several hours. In todays world Pedro is a rare find and his ethics are beyond expectations. He has earned all my business and I refer family and friends knowing they are being looked after.

I'm writing this specifically for women considering this location…read more In February I brought my 1990 Ford Bronco in for smog. It failed. I paid $100, worked with my mechanic, and returned February 26th. That's when Pedro informed me my check engine light would prevent a legal pass -- then suggested that for an additional fee, it could be handled. I did not solicit this. He approached me. The vehicle passed. When I went to start my truck it wouldn't turn over. It never made it off their lot under its own power. Staff ignored me, then mocked me openly in front of other customers and staff for a solid hour -- the most hostile I've been made to feel in 40 years as a paying customer, and I've worked as an executive chef and a USCG Licensed Captain. I know what hostile male environments look like. Eventually they pushed my truck into the street. My mechanic diagnosed a failed fuel pump -- something any legitimate inspection would have caught. I filed a BAR complaint. My BAR representative contacted Pedro directly, at which point Pedro became verbally abusive with a state employee and refused the refund he'd previously agreed to. I have since filed a complaint with the California Attorney General. Scrolling through the 1-star reviews here, I am apparently not alone. The pattern speaks for itself.

What an incredible experience! I called last minute to see if they were able to squeeze me in for…read morean oil change! They made sure to check the entire car, check and see if there was any preventative maintenance needed, and had me put the door in less than 20 minutes! For quality care and someone you can trust to be transparent with your vehicle needs. This is a great spot to try!

Very satisfied from any service required. I recommended Fernando to my family as well. Been a…read morecustomer for many years . Friendly environment and staff. Fernando a trustworthy person.

I would never recommend this shop. They completely scammed me out of my money. I brought my car in…read moreand they never once mentioned that with the check engine light on, it would automatically fail the smog test. Instead, they went ahead and charged me, knowing full well it was a waste of time and money. Any honest mechanic would have told me upfront so I could actually fix the problem first. Instead, they took advantage of the situation. It's frustrating, dishonest, and feels like they only care about squeezing money out of customers instead of providing real service. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere that's transparent and actually cares about helping you.

I've been a customer of Casey's for nearly 20 years. I came from downtown to Goleta for a string of…read moreerrands, so I decided to get my required smog check done there as I was passing by and there were no customers in line. It was incredibly fast otherwise I'd leave 1 star as the price was literally double what the place down the street from my house charges. A quick online search revealed every shop in town was in the $39-49 range, but at Casey's I was charged $79.95. I couldn't find a price listed for smog checks at Casey's Garage online or in the shop, but I highly recommend steering clear of this establishment if you value your hard earned money.

My car had a pretty significant break down on me 500 miles from home. I initially towed it to EZ…read moreAutomotive, but they weren't able to do such a big repair at the time, so they sent me to Lara Automotive because they work with each other. Enrique could have taken me to the cleaners given the situation, but chose to help me out as much as possible instead. Throughout the process Enrique instilled confidence in his workmanship and desire to get me out of a tough spot. I just got the car back and have driven it 60 miles and it's running much better than ever before breaking down. I hope I never need a mechanic in Santa Barbara, but if I do, I know where I'm going.

For now, 3 Stars. What had HAPPENED was…read more.. I noticed when every time I'd bust a right turn, my stirring wheel would break out into loud rubbery squeals. WTF? What are you doing!? Huhhhhh...I take no chances. I found the first shop close by on Yelp, and Lara's was it...just around the corner off E Gutierrez. I told the guys my problem, but had to move my car off to the side and wait to be seen. This place shares a small enclosed space on Gutierrez with a few other businesses and there isn't really much room for several customers at a time, but they make it work. A dude comes and looks at my car and tells me what he thinks it sounds like (my suspicions were correct) but proposed replacing the whole part when I was told by another mechanic LATER that I didn't need the whole part replaced...just oiled/lubed. Hmmmmm...suspicious. Nonetheless, he did reassure me that everything looked fine for my trip. Nothing seemed dire or urgent, and at least THAT put my mind at ease. Thank you for that cause I get carried away with worry sometimes. Thank you for taking time to listen to me, look at the problem and answer any questions. If you have a mechanic that you absolutely trust, keep them as your plan A. However this place could be an OK plan B. I'd cross check what this place tells you with your trusted mechanic, though. Make sure it sounds ballpark.

Kevin saved me on a holiday weekend. I was traveling on the Freeway on a Friday before Memorial…read moreDay. Warning light came on about brakes. I started making calls and ended up in Santa Barbara. The shop was going to close early for the holiday, but Kevin volunteered to stay and help me. Kevin inspected my brakes and found it was the sensors- not the brakes. Replaced sensors. Saved me money and my trip. Highly recommend!

They advertise a smog check for $32.99. But when you go it's $42. Then when you show them the…read morecoupon on their website that says $32.00 they change the story and say the machine they use is broken. I am leaving 2 start so not to be completely mean but this place is a racket.