Easy Smog

4.3 (22 reviews)

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Maria L.

Ed is the best. I have been going to him since I got my first car. He has years of experience working on cars. He explains things well for me to understand my car better. His prices are reasonable. Thank you Ed.

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Robert M.

1 year ago

Place is a rip off. Charged me $300 to spay clean a mav sensor. Take your vehicle elsewhere.

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Nicol R.

2 years ago

Ed at Easy Smog was very kind and delightful! I didn't have an appointment but was able to have the smog on ny car tested right away! It was very fast and reasonable value. I will definitely be back. read more

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Brandon v.

2 years ago

Maybe the guy was having a bad morning, but I recommend you don't show him the $5 coupon from his website he will curse at you and throw in some political rant. A simple sorry we are not taking those anymore would have worked great. Lots of smog options out there. read more

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Steve C.

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3 years ago

Been coming here for a few years. Owner is a nice guy. Very thorough. I once didn't pass, but he gave credit when I came back after repairs. read more

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Mary W.

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4 years ago

Kind, efficient and easy to get your car smog checked here. I will be going back here when it's time for another smog check. Highly recommend read more

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Tanner D.

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3 years ago

Owner was extremely nice and had my car smogged within 10 minutes. Best experience I've had in Santa Barbara, would absolutely recommend.

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Cecilia J.

4 years ago

Always attentive and reliable. I been taking my personal and business vehicles there's for many years. We will continue to do so.

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Alma S.

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9 years ago

The name "Easy Smog" is misleading because this was definitely not an easy process. My friend and I got here at around 2:30 pm on a Friday and asked how long the smog check would take and was told 20 minutes. So we walked to a nearby coffee shop and returned at 3 pm. Due to recent work my car had done, the memory had been cleared so it did not pass the smog check. He told us to come back after driving it for 20 mins and he charged me to plug it in to a device to check if it would the second time! He said it wouldn't so to go back on Monday but at this point I had already paid 3x more than his competitors charge!! I ended up leaving this place at around 5:30 pm so wasted 3 hours at this place for nothing. I did not go back and took my car to a different shop which charged a fraction of what Easy Smog charged me for the original smog check. Also, when I asked the technician for an itemized receipt he told me the receipt he provided (a hand written receipt) was the only one he could provide. So I asked him to explain the breakdown and he did but in a very condescending way. Customer service is lacking. I would advise to stay away from this place. read more

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Pam I.

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7 years ago

The BEST!!! I've been to others....this is the 3rd time I've taken one of my cars to Ed, I wouldn't consider going anywhere else...not ever.

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S S.

5 years ago

They took me right in and they were done with my daughter's Chevy Cobalt within 20 minutes. Super nice and I would highly recommend to anyone that is looking to have their vehicle smog checked. read more

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Austin C.

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9 years ago

I had a great experience getting smogged with these guys. I guess that's why is called Easy Smog! I dropped my truck off and walked over to Dawn Patrol for lunch. When I came back, everything was ready to go! No attempt to "upgrade", no line to wait in, no problems. Woohoo! read more

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Stephanie K.

8 years ago

Just had the easiest time getting a smog check! I showed up with no appointment. Both men working were nice and friendly. Edward completed the service for me and was very quick! I was on my way with my paperwork including proof of passed inspection within 15 minutes. They also added the 10% off discount for Axxess card holders and the smog check came out to $45. read more

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Maria L.

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Kristina J.

9 years ago

Great Service. Edward was super nice and they got me my smog check super quickly. Also if you have an Access card you get a discount. Highly recommend. read more

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Judith H.

8 years ago

Super fast service and friendly staff! Stopped by to make an appointment for a smog check and they took me right on the spot. I was out of there 20 minutes later. read more

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Harrison S.

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12 years ago

Edward was a pleasant guy and easy to work with. I had great experience. read more

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Sandy A.

6 years ago

Fast and efficient service! Came in for a smog check and I hardly had time to sit down! Very courteous also!

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John F.

9 years ago

Fast and cheerful service and $45 is less than the going rate in SB (ask for the Axxess $5 coupon discount). My test took all of 25mins, but he can get busy. I called first and he was able to take me immediately. Even if it's backed up, there's much to do in the area. I walked the one block to lower State Street and there are restaurants, stores and bars close by. It's in the same building as AAMCO transmissions on the corner of Acacapa and Gutteriez Streets. read more

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Byron J.

11 years ago

Complying with state laws made easy! This was the best simplest experience I've ever had in a automotive repair station ever.......and the price was right too. Also I don't want to forget the coupon I used for an additional $5 off. Only complaint was he did the smog so fast that I didn't even get a chance to visit neighboring stores to shop before he called and said my car was completed and I could come get it! I'm going to go back to this place and I suggest you do too if you want a no frills honest smog check, done right, in a timely manner for a good fair price. It's hard to find a place like this.....thanks again. read more

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Sasay A.

11 years ago

I came in and stood at the front counter where the guy behind the desk was on a business call. After about 2 minutes he looked up at me and said 'I'll be with you in a minute.' Then I stood there for another 10 minutes while he was on the same call and took two more calls on a cell phone. I finally said to him 'I'll come back later' got in my car and went over to Santa Barbara Smog Shop, where they got me in and out in 15 minutes. Maybe Easy Smog does good work. I don't know, and I don't really care. read more

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Kait C.

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6 years ago

I heard about Easy Smog on Nextdoor and realized the shop was right around the corner from my office. I stopped by this morning and Eddie was nice, helpful and efficient! He completed my smog inspection in 15 minutes and made the whole process very convenient. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Brenden S.

11 years ago

By far the best smog place in town. Very knowledgeable and are very helpful. If you have a stubborn car that doesn't like to be smogged, Edward will do his best to diagnose and help you pass... A+++ read more

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333B Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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(805) 965-1176
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California certified smog testing located inside the Aamco Transmissions on the coner of Anacapa St. and Gutierriez St. in Santa Barbara.

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“If you have a stubborn car that doesn't like to be smogged, Edward will do his best to diagnose and help you pass...”

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Rose G.

9 years ago

Very quick and easy. Called a half our before to make an appointment which they were able to make. Came in and got it done in less than 20 minutes. read more