What an incredible experience! I called last minute to see if they were able to squeeze me in for an 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! read more

Fernando is really friendly and did a smog check on my car in just 10 minutes with no appointment. I'll gladly be returning in the future!

Every time I have gone there they provide great service. They take me right away (no appt) & are super fast.

I come back and forth from New York and finally got a car here. I got notice from DMV that stated I need a Smog Test which being from NYC, I was not familiar with. After doing a little research, I found Fernando. I called and he said he had an opening at 3:45pm. I took it. I got to his shop at 3:30pm and met Fernando who is a very courteous, nice gentleman. I out of his shop before 4pm. Great service given to a "walk-in". I will be going back when car needs other service. Thanks Fernando read more

Looking for a smog check last minute, I found Fernando's online. They had a last-minute cancellation at 11:45 AM. I had a hard time finding it because it's very much hidden away on a tiny street called Olney. I arrived at 11:58, had my smog certificate in hand by noon! What great service! The charge was $70. They also do oil changes and break checks, etc. They said for an oil change that would include looking at all the fluids and checking everything out, the price is about 110. This is a really nice locally owned business. It's very small. What I like is that they were available when they said they'd be. The gentleman who assisted me was very nice and professional! I definitely be back. read more

Great service! Always friendly when I come here! And reasonably priced.. Also wait time wasn't that long either! read more

Fernando does a great job with everything. Super nice guy also. I wish I could give even more stars read more

I can't recommend Fernando's enough! Family owned and they always are so wonderful and get my car service done within a reasonable time & make sure I'm fully safe to go. Fernando is honest and genuine which is hard to come by in the car industry! As a young woman this is always my first choice. Great prices as well. read more

Fernando's Smog Check - Auto Repair Near Me - Goleta, California

5-star experience! Fast, friendly and smog check was very affordable. Highly recommended.

Our experience with Fernando was nothing less than amazing. We called in Tuesday morning to inquire about Smogging our car and spoke to Fernando personally. He gladly scheduled us, greeted us with a great attitude and within 15 minutes were back on the road. We highly recommend Fernando's. Thanks Chris and Debbie read more

They were very kindly able to fit me in without an appointment. Super fast and very friendly!

Excellent service. Quick easy and efficient. Good place for smog check. Hard to find but worth it. By the SB Airport.

Had my 95k oil change at Fernando's on Wednesday morning. When I arrived around 9:15am there was one other customer, and I was able to pull up and have the speedy service begin right away. Fernando and his associate were friendly and efficient as they drained my existing oil, checked coolant, water, and air filters. My car was given a clean bill of health and I spent just shy of $100 overall on the synthetic oil change for my 2012 Honda Fit. Inside the office there is a water cooler if you're thirsty, and an all-gender bathroom. There's also an outdoor sitting area with a shade umbrella and small table, so you have options for where to wait. By 9:45am things were getting busy--two other customers were waiting and another drove in and then left (hoping for immediate service, I guess.) One note: this smog station isn't STAR certified, so if California requires you to have a smog check at at STAR center, you'll need to go elsewhere. I'm pleased with the work and will certainly return for my 100k oil change and spark plugs, if I'm in town. Unfortunately there's no Yelp or UCSB discount, but times are tight and the price of the oil change was still good. Thanks, Fernando! read more

Fernando's Smog Check - Front area with little table for you while you wait. - Auto Repair Near Me - Goleta, California

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Absolutely the best smog shop I've ever been to! Everyone was so nice, patient, and genuinely helpful. They explained everything clearly and made the whole process stress-free. Fast service, fair pricing, and great people. Highly recommend to anyone. read more

Great place! Fernando and his team run a great business. They are helpful and fair !

Fernando's Smog Check was very professional and friendly. The oil change was reasonable in cost and done very quickly. I would definitely go back again. read more

Fernando's has great service. Because of my schedule, I choose to wait for my cars to be smogged or repaired. There is a comfortable waiting room and their time estimates are always accurate. read more

My husband took his corvette here without an appointment and Fernando was able to squeeze him right in. Fernando was able to figure out the OBD2 port which wasn't functioning at the other shops we tried. Fernando is super easy to talk to, very nice, friendly and complimentary of my husband car which is the way to his heart haha! read more

Fernando and team were fantastic and great to work with. Took care of my daughter's Kia Sportage Hybrid with an Oil Change and fluids. Quick, efficient and helpful. Everything you would want a mechanic to be. read more

Super helpful and professional mechanics. I came in asking to get the brakes checked since I couldn't remember the last time we changed them. They informed me the brakes were still good and reccomended a tire rotation instead. Did the tire rotation and the car feels much better. They also even spent extra time answering my questions about future maintenance. I now have time to plan for a full car fluid flush and new brakes, roters, and spark plugs. I'll be coming right back here for that and any other issues and maintenance. Highly recommend this shop! read more

Fernando did my smog check in 9/2024. We spoke about our families, my work, his work, healthcare, and politics (a little -- I brought that part up). He shared a few details that left me with the impression that he's a fundamentally kind and honest man. If you're using Waze, the location may still be one street further south than what it says. read more

Happy with their service They helped me with a couple of my cars. They did a smog and repaired my lights on another car. Thanks guys!! read more

Good choices were made today. You "auto"-know to look no further than Fernando's for all manner of automotive repairs, maintenance, glass or just your run-of-the-mill smog check or oil change! With a convenient location off of Fairview near Hollister, Juan and Fernando fit me in for a last minute smog-check, and went above and beyond! After initially being quoted $70 and over an hour and a half wait at the Jiffy Lube a couple blocks up the road, I made the small business/local-economy supporting and fiscally responsible decision to take my Subaru up the road two blocks to Fernando's. There was no wait, and within literally 10 minutes, (rest assured I'm using the term "literally" correctly) my Smog-Check was complete, DMV notified, and smog-check paid-at $20 less than Jiffy Lube! Not only that, but upon checking my oil, they found I was a couple quarts low and topped me off free of charge! The cost of parts and labor are incredibly reasonable, premises were clean, prices more than reasonable, and staff were skilled and beyond helpful. With such a wonderful experience, I can guarantee I will be returning! Thank you Fernando's. read more

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Super nice friendly service, got me in same day, in and out in about 10 minutes. Highly recommend. Thanks Fernando!

Best experience with an oil change ever. Very friendly and clear about services provided. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you Fernando!

I've been going to Fernando's for a few years now. A good mechanic is hard to find. He is very friendly, knowledgeable, dependable and professional. I highly recommend him! read more

Great place to go , found out about it through my mechanic on street nearby. I was in and out in a flash. Owner very nice

The service is excellent. I made an appointment for 10am for a smog check and my car was taken in at my appointment time. They were fast and efficient. I was literally there for no more than 10 minutes. Definitely found my place to get my car serviced. The price was reasonable as well. read more

I highly recommend Fernando, I have been a few times and he provides amazing customer service and great prices! I highly recommend making an appointment but overall he is great! read more

I feel like I may be the only person who looks forward to a smog check. That's because of Fernando top-notch service he provides. Not only is he quick and efficient but he always provides a great conversation while working. He's a super nice guy and I would recommend his shop to anyone. Definitely highly recommended! read more

Great spot for an oil change. Quick and friendly service. Fernando suggested services that need to be done soon, along with prices. Definitely going back! read more

Went in for emissions testing/smog check Fernando was super nice, excellent customer service, smog check super quick and was able to get in same day as well 60$ for smog check read more

Fernando did an awesome job with my vehicle. He is an honest guy with a clean shop. The smog check that I got was straight forward and the price was fair. It took only about 20 minutes to get it done which I really appreciate as every body knows, Smog checks at other shops can be time consuming. Thank You Fernando! read more

Was an absolute pleasure going with Fernando for my smog check. Called in and set an appointment up the very same day. Got there and was done in 10-15 mins tops! Great value and very accommodating, my experience was nothing short of perfect. Fernando himself is a great guy, very friendly and easy-going. 100% go here!! read more

Fernando saved my bacon during the Covid lockdown. My registration was due and I needed the dreaded song check to get it done. Most places were closed but Fernando was open and doing appropriate social distancing style smog checks :-) Fernando's is a bit hard to find but just look for the Mission Ready Mix (cement plant) and he's right down at the end of that road on the left. It's a actually a nice big space you just don't believe it's back there on the way in! Anyhow, Fernando's a great guy and does a great job. No more driving downtown for smog checks and small repairs, Fernando is my new guy I Goleta!! read more

I'm a girl college student, lived here since 2021, this place is the only place in SB that has not tried to up-charge me. I highly recommend- the crew here is so friendly and knowledgeable! read more

I've been coming here for oil change and smog checks. Fast and easy to schedule. Not only does Fernando provide quality service, his rates are very fair. read more

I went to go get a smog check and I was told there were a bunch of things wrong with my car. First I thought oh great my lucky day, but am beginning to realize that the mechanics were trying to get me to replace things that didn't need to be replaced. I am a female college student and I feel like I was taken advantage of! I was told by the mechanic there, " I can talk to your dad if you want, sometimes girls just aren't as good at understanding this car stuff". My dad of course living in another state believed the guy when he said that my pads need to be repacked because it is normal wear and tear on a car. First the brakes, I was told my pads and rotors needed to be changed and my pads were down to the metal and it was urgent. I was reluctant to spend $1,100 so I bought the parts myself and had my family friend who is a mechanic and engineer replace them. I spent 200 dollars on parts and Today when we took off my wheels, lo and behold my pads were no where close to being DOWN TO THE METAL!! They are about half way used and still have quite a while until they would need to be urgently replaced. Aside from the brakes I was told my u-joints need to be replaced and my radiator needs to be replaced. All these fixes were said with great urgency! Now I have to go to other mechanics to see if these other problems actually exist! Moral of the story be careful and I recommend not going to them or if you do getting a second opinion! And if you are a women or a college student watch out for mechanics who are happy to rip people off to get money!!! read more

Had been putting off my smog check for longer than I should and Fernando came in clutch! Just called in to see if they were able to take me in and was out in like 15 minutes tops. Super friendly and easy :-) read more

Great experience getting my car smog checked. Fernando runs an efficient place, friendly to everyone, really nice guy, very professional. I'm so happy to have found a reliable place! I asked him to check the tire pressure since the light came on and he did it for free and add air to my tires. Definitely recommend to everyone. read more