fernando’s smog check

Picked this place because they were nicer on the phone than Chevron.
SUPER NICE in person, direct communication, quick service.
Don’t worry if you think you are driving down the wrong street when you pass a concrete company, its definitely the right one, just go to the last place lol

Walked in for a smog check. Fernando was very friendly and easy to talk to. Started working on my car immediately. I needed to go to Hollister to take care of other business, and Fernando conveniently has a little BMX bike for customers to use. Pleasant experience, fast service.

Highly recommend for Smog Checks and minor/​mid-​tier mechanical issues. Fernando is the man. Really nice dude, quick, affordable, and helpful. To find his place, go past Three Pickles and turn into the alley/​side street. Kinda hidden and far back, but we all have maps, so who cares. Check this place out!

He changed my oil for me when I had an emergency and had to get back to Los Angeles. Very nice guy!

Based on the reviews here, I took my truck to this place. Though it’s in a row of light industrial time-​worn building across from the airport, and behind an auto shop, it’s not really that hard to find if you read the signs. The street is only half a block long.
The owner operator was cheerful, fast, and knowledgeable. I was on a short lunch break. He listened to my concern, and turned me around very quickly. In fact, he was able to do another car at the same time, and as I watched, I noticed that he was using the computer — reading points to do set up on the other car, so both of us were done very quickly. It was a relief to finish my check, go online, pay my reg fees and be done with it all in less than an hour.

Short version: I felt like family here and will take my cars to Fernando’s for smog checks every time the DMV tags me in the future. I hope to see you there!
Longer version: I needed a smog check in a hurry once I found my registration renewal paperwork in a pile of paperwork to go through. Oops. I stopped a couple of places and called a couple more and it seems like everybody in Santa Barbara county was getting their cars smogged from Buellton down to Goleta. Timing, right?
I called Fernando’s and was told to come on over and that he could fit me in right away. I expected that this would mean a reasonable wait while he finished working on somebody else’s car but nobody else was waiting (the others were drop-​offs) so he moved a car out of the bay to make room for mine and my car was being smogged a couple of minutes after I dropped it off. I enjoyed a complimentary bottle of water while I waited and before I had a chance to settle in and check email on my phone, the smog check was done and it was ready for me. All the while I was treated like a valued family member rather than a customer and that friendly atmosphere really won me over.
In addition to the quick and incredibly courteous service, I appreciate the attention to detail. When I arrived, I was offered a bottle of cold water while I waited. When he finished, he pulled my car around and backed it in so it was ready for me to just jump in and go after I paid. I figure if he’s going to pay that much attention to detail with me and making sure that I had the best experience possible, he’s going to treat my car right, too.
I’m definitely going back and yes, I hope to see you there. It’s a great place to do business!

WOW! This place is awesome! I decided to call ahead of time to try and get my car smogged since I needed to put the car in my name asap. The owner of the shop answered the phone quickly and friendly, and told me no appointment was needed and to come on in. When I was there he took my car in right away, was smiling and friendly, kept my car clean, and had me in and out within 15 minutes!
I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a smog. They are a great customer service smog facility, and the pricing is more than fair.

Easy to book the appointment,
Easy to find
Easy to wait for a few minutes
Easy to pay.
Can’t believe that the cost is the same as in the big cities — I thought I’d see our usual SB Area premium price.
It all comes down to Fernando — a humble young man who knows how to do this. He makes it look easy, but he clearly works hard to take all of the friction out of a chore that none of us like to do. I won’t go anywhere else until Fernando retires.

it only took about 15 min in and out of the shop for smog check which was really quick. Fermando is such an honest and warm person, and the price is pretty reasonable too!
Easy to make an appointment.

As a recent college graduate, with tons of sad sad debt, I called numerous smog check places in Goleta and Santa Barbara for prices! Fernando’s has the best prices in town !! Also, he was able to do my smog check in 15 minutes. Every other place I called told me an estimate that was much longer than 15 minutes. I would seriously recommend as you can see Fernando’s has the best prices and best services !! Also, he was sweet enough to tell me that the smog check will be directly sent to the DMV by him and there will be nothing else I will need to do ! P. S. He was absolutely the friendliest with gorgeous eyes lol.

Just smogged my 2002 avalanche.
Fernando was a very nice dude. It passed quick. Price was fair. In and out in 20 minutes.

Fernando is fantastic! Courteous, friendly & professional. He is clearly committed to earning & keeping your business.

Don’t live in SB, usually get car work done in LA.
I needed to get my fluids checked and oil changed ASAP.
I called and spoke to Fernando. Seriously just as sweet and friendly on the phone as in person!
Car service was great! Will be my new go to.

Fast, friendly service!
Fernando is a quality person and it shows with his service. Very friendly, knowledgable about all aspects pertaining to certification and does a very thorough inspection… and the fastest smog check I’ve ever had!
I will recommend Fernando’s service to everyone I know.

Last week I called the shop and happened to reach Fernando himself. I asked for a smog appointment during my lunch hour that same day and was pleased to hear that not only could he accommodate me, he stated that I might be done within about fifteen minutes so that I could also grab some lunch before returning to work.
Well, all that he promised came true. His service was quick and efficient, and after paying and receiving my smog certificate, I popped in to Taco Bell down the street and had enough time to even sit down and eat there before going back to work a couple of miles away. I later received a texted receipt.
Smog cost $ 60; the good customer service I received from Fernando’s Smog Check was priceless.

I just had a great experience at Fernando’s! He was friendly and professional, made sure I’d be comfortable in the waiting room, and was done in 10 min. I definitely recommend.

Super simple. Super honest. Super accommodating. Super kind.
Fernando just open his shop not too long ago, but he’s killing it. Excellent customer service, quick turn around and just a really nice guy. I drove up essentially unannounced and he greeted me like we were old homies, hooked up the machine, ran it, and handed me my certificate all in about 20 minutes.
Also, no charge if you don’t pass! Need a smog test, go see Fernando.
Thanks again man!

Had a very good experience at Fernando’s! I pulled up at he met me at my car. Fernando went out of his way to be polite and helpful. I didn’t have my registration on me and he said it wouldn’t be a problem. The smog check was $ 60 and it took about 20 minutes.
This seems like a local business worth supporting.

Incredible experience. Great guy, hard worker, honest and enthusiastic. Fernando’s passion for his job is clearly evident. He works quickly and efficiently. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Smog check was processed with ZERO bs. He is also incredible kind and personable. This is great for anyone who dreads interacting with mechanics. A+ for Fernando, I’d highly recommend visiting him for a smog check or general vehicle repairs.

I’ve been to Fernando’s Smog Check twice and each time he has been extremely friendly, fast, and reasonably priced. Never tried to sell additional services or told me that I needed more work done than I came in for; I totally trust his opinion. Smog check was super quick and easy. Oil change and overall inspection was also fast and my car ran perfectly for my 4,000 mile trip in just 2 weeks. I’m sad I moved and won’t be able to come back; it’s hard to find trustworthy places like this!