The Smog Shop

No. The Smog Shop is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. The Smog Shop is licensed as a Test & Repair station. This station can run your smog test and, if the vehicle fails, diagnose and repair it in the same shop.

The Smog Shop is open Monday 8 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 7 PM; Friday 8 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 7 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. The Smog Shop accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

The Smog Shop accepts Cash, Credit Card.

The Smog Shop has held a BAR smog license since 2011. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

The Smog Shop has not published a price on SmogCheckDeals. The Bureau of Automotive Repair puts the statewide average at $69.16 as of August 2026, about $65 for a 2000-or-newer vehicle and $73 for 1999-or-older, plus the $8.25 certificate fee. Call (805) 348-1313 for a quote.

The Smog Shop does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (805) 348-1313 to check the wait.

Staff at The Smog Shop speak English.

Bring the car, your registration or DMV renewal notice, and a way to pay. Most smog checks take 15 to 30 minutes, and most visits are closer to 20.

Because The Smog Shop is a Test & Repair station, it can diagnose and repair the problem in the same shop, then run the free retest within 30 days. If the repair bill is steep, California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Santa Maria are Meraz Auto Repair (0.3 mi) and Jay's Automotive (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.