Wish there were more stars* Jon is seriously the best at what he does. No B.s. In and out. Straightest shooter you could want. Very, very highly recommended, (imho) -Kato read more

The most pleasant experience I've had in taking my precious baby to the mechanic!! I drive by Smog-It almost every day on my way home from work, and since I first laid eyes on its beautiful, iconic-looking exterior, I've said to myself how I'd love to take my car there one day. For some reason, the exterior alone made me feel like this shop would be too out of my price range. One can only imagine how excited I was when my coworker recommended THIS SHOP, after I'd asked where she would recommend I take my car for its bi-yearly smog check for a decent price. Incredible service! From the friendly guy who answered my call, to the friendly, professional staff member, Emilio, whom I gladly handed my keys over to, I highly recommend Smog-It! It felt amazing to also do business with a mechanic shop that does not talk to its patrons like they are stupid. =) The BEST part: The price to smog my car was almost $30 LESS than what I had paid another place in Studio City (Los Angeles) Plus, these guys here in SB smogged my car and gave me a fully synthetic, high-mileage oil change in less than an hour....and totally WITHOUT an appointment! With plenty of walkable spots to grab coffee or a quick meal on Milpas while you wait for your vehicle to be done, I highly recommend the team @ Smog-It! read more

Smog-It - This picture certainly does not do this place justice. You must experience this place for yourself. - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Excellent service, fair pricing, friendly service and it really only took 10 minutes. Their name indicates the bulk of their business, so you aren't being squeezed in with a multitude of auto repair jobs. Plenty of parking in the former gas station directly across from the SB Bowl entrance. Highly recommend! read more

My smog check was fast, friendly and efficient. It was a seamless process. Highly recommend.

Super convenient! I didn't have an appointment, I just showed up at 8:30 am on a Monday for a Smog Check and I was in and out in 10 minutes! The shop was clean and staff is friendly! I will definitely be back for my next smog check! read more

Had smog check was in and out in 10 min or less Customer service was great Highly recommend this place Thank you read more

Very fast and professional job. One of the best Smog experiences I have had in SB. Highly recommend to anyone in need of a fast efficient Smog test. Price was very reasonable. read more

Smog quick and easy. JOHNNY IS GREAT and knowledgeable...price is right. quality is stellar...

I was walking by this business and I stopped and inquired about getting my car smogged. They said no appointment necessary and it would only take about ten(10) minutes. I returned a few days later. With my paperwork and he said I could take a ten minute walk and it would be sixty ($60) dollars. Like one other reviewer said "A NO BRAINER!" Nice clean shop. read more

After trying 3 other smog checks (all rude, dirty, borderline spooky) who refused to take my money, I stumbled on Smog It and what a delight! I drove up, was immediately greeted by a friendly technician, and was in and out with my smog certificate in less than 7 minutes. Don't waste your time trying to save a few bucks. Come to Smog It! read more

Never had a better experience with a vehicle-related service. I had first gone to a different smog place on Haley and waited for them to open. Fifteen minutes after their opening time still no one shows up so I bailed and went to Smog It, directly across from the entrance to the Santa Barbara Bowl. Definitely should have gone there first. They have tons of parking, it's on a big corner lot - former gas station that even has a restored vintage gas pump on it. Very cool. Clean and organized. The owner Johnny was friendly, chatty and happy to be there. Did the test, petted the dog, paid the bill ($60) and outta there in 10/15 minutes. Some might say you could find a cheaper place but I wasted more of my valuable time than that waiting for the sub-standard other place to open. Man I love Santa Barbara. read more

This place is great! I was in and out in less than 10 minutes from checking in to leaving. I was greeted as soon as I pulled into the lot. The price for the smog was a great price. I will definitely be going back and recommend this place for anyone. This place looks like it does more than smog checks as well. read more

My husband took his corvette here to have it smogged and unfortunately his OBD2 port was not working and the scanner couldn't read the car, but regardless, the shop was very clean. Everyone was very friendly, including the welcome dog :), and they did whatever they could to try to get his car to work. read more

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I'm not sure why the rating is so low here. This shop is excellent. It is clean, comfortable, and has friendly service. They are open early on Saturday mornings as well. I usually go to another shop for smog checks that is about $5-10 less expensive, but they weren't open and I needed a smog quickly to sell a car. I'm glad I did and this will be my new go-to. It is worth a few extra bucks to have such a nice experience and to get in and out so quickly. The location is also convenient and easy to access. Waiting for the test is comfortable and easy. The mechanic noticed a low tire pressure signal that happened to come on and just filled the tire on his own. Very nice touch. read more

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Smog -It is located just a couple of minutes from my house. Johnny was very quick and courteous. Thanks.

Thank you so much for walking me through the process to get my 2003 MR 2 to smog. I was so worried and you guys really helped me to figure it all out. read more

Really great smog inspection service! I've lived in Santa Barbara for many years and have always seen the shop across from the SB Bowl. I finally needed a smog check and the process took less than 10 minutes - I was checked in by the technician then waited in the nice & clean lobby for him to finish. One of the most efficient experiences I've had when taking in my car. A very convenient and friendly shop. I'll be back! read more

I love these guys! I have been going to their original location for years and was thankful they told me they were moving. The new spot across from the SB bowl is very cool with a retro gas station vibe. No appointment needed. Quick friendly professional service. Locally owned and operated. You won't regret it! I have NO idea why their Yelp rating is so low... they are 5 star worthy for sure! read more

These guys are truly the greatest--and their new location (where Anapamu meets Milpas Street) is even easier and more convenient than the old one on Haley Street. They are always polite, efficient and very quick, and when I took in my car just now, I was out and ready to leave almost before I had time to sit down. I've never had a smog check completed in fewer than five minutes before, and the man on duty was so kind and friendly, it reminded me that I'll never want to go anywhere else. read more

Need a smog, go to Smog It across from the SB bowl! Johnny provides Great Customer Service! Great Value $60 out the door! No extra fees for using your credit or debit card to pay! Very clean and professional establishment! And best of all as long as you have no check engine light or other warning lights on, he gets you in and out in less than 10min max! Best smog check place in town! read more

I was surprised to read some of the 1 star reviews which is where I usually start when deciding whose service I want to use. I have to say they sound bogus and stupidly written, perhaps by competitors. Had they gone back to either John or Tom they would have responded and worked with their customer to resolve any issue. My name is Stephen Wheeler, I am a CPA and very familiar with how auto repair shops work. Smog It is not one of my clients by the way, My son and I have been taking our cars to John and Tom for 10 years and have never had an issue with the service they provide or the work that they do. Tom, the former owner, works for John and he has worked on a couple of my cars and after having tried using several other shops, I would say this guy is amazing at what he knows. I can't speak for newer cars, my cars are a 2003 Cooper, 81 VW Vanagon and a 58 Rambler. When my Vanagon had smog issues, Tom knew what to do to repair it to get the emissions to meet the tests. When I picked up the car once, it wasn't running well, I took it back a bit upset and Tom knew exactly what to do. We all make mistakes, the difference is owning up to them and taking care of it as opposed to covering them up. Smog It will take care of any customers issue as long as they have been made aware of it. I would ignore the one star ratings and take your car for Smog certification and other repairs that they might offer. These guys are a breath of fresh air when it comes to several other shops I have used in the past. I always write reviews, they empower us the consumers to make informed decisions but when it comes to reviews, you have to read them carefully. read more

This is a total no-brainer! In & out in 10 min ... $60...no drama. This is the same Smog-it that was on Haley so not to worry. Make sure to say hello to Pearl the dog who will greet you when you walk in. read more

Excellent service, friendly welcome, thorough and efficiently quick. Highly recommend. Also super clean! Night and day experience from another shop I went to earlier. Will be back here for sure. read more

Just came back from having my car smogged, and this was one of the easiest and quickest smog check I've ever had done. I showed up just before they opened, and the whole thing took less than 10 minutes. The technician who did the smog check was able to take payment over the phone which I very much appreciated. Definitely worth the drive over from Goleta. I'll be coming back here next time I need a smog check. read more

I am so glad that I found their new location. I have been having my smog done with this business for many years and was unaware that it had moved. This location is so much better. Very easy to get in and out of and a lot of parking! I pulled up and my car was smogged in under 15 minutes ( I think it was more like 10 minutes). Friendly, clean and quick. read more

My 1976 van needed smogged. Johnny Walker at the smog it really went out of his way to pass my van! He is amazing! I'd recommend anyone to him!He's smart bright and good at mechanics! read more

Great smog check! No appointment needed, finished in less than 10 minutes. The owner was helpful, friendly and professional! The place is easy to find and has good parking. read more

I had my smog test here, they charged me $200 for a smog test report. I thought this was overcharged but I ignored it, however when I tried to register the vehicle through Dmv, turns out the smog report was fake. I tried to reach them out and ask if there's something wrong or what, but the decided to block my number instead of helping me. This is a huge spam and I would NOT recommend this place. read more

Friendly staff and quick service. The test was finished in 3 minutes and I was on my way less than 10 minutes after parking

Took our truck one weekend, then took my mom's car the next weekend and both times we were in and out of there super fast. We've been going to Smog it for years and will absolutely continue going. read more

Obviously under new ownership. Good thing this is a simple procedure. Shop is dirty, disorganized and the first Bay (and the original office) is now an auto paint shop. Mechanics were poorly dressed and unprofessional. Quick in and out for $60. Owner came by, looked like a homeless person. Too many professional Smog Stations to choose from to deal with a third rate shop. read more

Awesome experience. Cleanest auto-shop I've ever been in. Quick, efficient and friendly. I won't go anywhere else in the future!

I have had several cars smogged here throughout the years. They have always been quick, convenient, easy to work with and a good price. Will continue using them in the future. read more

Great service and nice people! I used to go to their old location on Haley Street I'll come here every time

I have a bit of a car thing so I find myself needing a smog for a vehicle ever other month or so. Smog-it on Haley has been my go to place for the last few years and here is why. They don't require an appointment which is super handy if your a procrastinator and not looking to make a change. They know their stuff, I have had several older cars that have failed and I have chosen to have Smog-It do the repairs. The repairs have always been done quick and because they do this everyday they pretty much know what needs to be fixed by the time the failure has occurred. They have also come in at lower prices for this type of work then other mechanics I have used. The most important reason I go to Smog It is that these guys are honest. I had a car that I though would need some work so I left the car with them. They expected to need to do work so they told me to leave it overnight. The car ended up fine so they Did the smog and that was it! They could have done some work and bill me but instead got the car to pass with a simple Smog and sent me on my way. I will keep bringing my cars here for Smog checks and the only reasons I don't give them a 5-Star is that the waiting room is a bit tired. read more

I will never go back to this place. Took my truck, didn't smog. I was told they could fix it and pass it for about $150. I didn't have time to stick around so I said I'd be back. Went back and the price went up to $600. Took my truck to Fernando's Smog in Goleta and it passed with no additional work. These guys are crooks read more

We had 3 cars that we brought in all in the same week. They are friendly, fast and reliable. I highly recommend.

These guys are pure rip off artists. I took my car in and it didn't pass. They charged me $48.00 for their trouble and then let me know I had the option of bringing it back in, getting charged another $120, but refused to give any kind of estimate, during that test, meaning, they could pretty much make up any amount they wanted. They quoted me $5,000 for a catalytic converter, which is more than the car is worth. Just goes to show I should have read the other Yelpsters comments. read more

I took my 1990 Toyota truck in to get it smogged. I keep it in excellent repair but it didn't pass. Well, the first thing the technician did was tell me it would cost an additional $98 to diagnose the problem. This is in addition to the $48 I was already on the hook for. The $98 doesn't cover any labor or parts, that is just to tell you what is wrong. He immediately handed me a pamphlet for a state program where the state will pay for up to $500 worth of work. So presumably, we're talking $48 + $98 + $500. I wouldn't qualify for the state program and told the guy I didn't need it. I would need to leave my car overnight and they would look at it the next day. Ok, I've been around the block a little, and I know when something is not right. Something was not right here. The guy would not tell me *anything* that might be causing the high HC reading at idle. I would need to pay for the diagnosis. I paid the $48 I was already on the hook for and left. Then I checked Yelp for reviews. I wish I had done this sooner. I called Ricardo at SB Smog Shop (5 stars) and he told be the high HC was usually because the car wasn't completely warmed up. He said to drive it on the freeway for 15 minutes and bring it in. So I did, he tested it, and it passed. He charged me $60 (including the certificate) and the "diagnosis" was free. It took me 20 minutes and I was done.Good honest guy. I won't call this a scam, but it certainly is a racket. The guy at Smog-It could have simply told be to go drive it on the freeway for 10 minutes and come back and they would check the emissions again. I won't ever go here again and I'll tell everyone else not to go there either. There are other smog stations who want your business and know the meaning of customer service. Next time I'll check Yelp first. read more

Ridiculously shady and expensive. I took my Nissan in and got charged $175 just to be told that I would have to spend another $400 to get my window fixed, my brakes were screeching (which I already knew) and that they couldn't fix my bumper. Did pretty much absolutely nothing and charged me $175 for it. I had a feeling the $400 charge was a little too expensive and they're service charge was ridiculous so I went to another mechanic (I think this one is on Anacapa street?) And this guy gives me exact figures instead of just throwing numbers at me. He says it's going to be $75 for the window parts and $75 for the service, so $150 total, a huge drop from the $400 that was suggested by smog it. I'm honestly just pissed that I spent so much on just their service, I'm a struggling college student and they are a complete rip off, don't go there unless you like wasting your money (Ps. The senior mechanic is a complete dick) read more