Pacific Smog & Lube

AMAZING Smog check station! Owner was amicable and pleasant from our phone conversation to our in person interaction! I would highly recommend coming here for oil change, windshield wipers, or a smog check.
My story:
Unfortunately, I had been procrastinating on taking my car for a smog check and after weeks of my father’s nagging I finally decided it was time to go in considering my sticker was becoming overdue in a matter of two busy days (for me). I called every smog station within a 20 – 30 mile radius in SLO on a holiday and effectively thought some one, some where HAS to be open, heck I don’t refuse to work unless i’m sick which is my body telling me to take it easy. I know the procrastination does not make sense on my part, but I hate doing new things I don’t know about and I have yet to increase my awareness on car maintenance. Sure enough Pacific Smog saved the day! Called around noon or 1pm and received a call back in 30−60min. Told it could be done that same very day for the average quote (in Santa Maria) plus a slight premium I had been told about from another smog station (they wanted to book me for the next business day and I wanted the service done that day so I objected and went with Pacific Smog). The pricing was average for me though because I am sure it would have been the same in SLO so affordable pricing and considering the service was performed on a holiday, insanely thankful!!! Will totally come back or refer any friend in need!
PS
this is a star-​based station for those drivers that need a little more than the typical smog test, I received a start smog test check for my car.

I have come here a few times for a smog test and have always had a positive experience. The gentleman appears to be a one-​man-​show but the wait is not very long and he is very pleasant. His prices are very reasonable and it feels good to give your business to a small business owner rather than a large chain.

gentle oil change the old fashion way, in a grease pit. in between smog tests, you can tell that this guy really knows how to build repeat customers. the oak paneling in the waiting area indoors is not to be missed, and the outdoor garden makes the most of a breezy morning. but most of all, it’s an all around pleasant oil change and smog place close to downtown, you can walk to Macy’s or the theatre across the street.

Had a great experience. The man there is super friendly and efficient. I will definitely be coming here every time I need to get the smog done on my car, and I have already recommended this place to my family :)

the owner is a really cool guy but the best part is if your smog check fails he does not charge you i repeat IF SMOG TEST FAILS, NO CHARGE! i am really glad i came here since i replaced my battery and when you do that it takes some miles in the city and freeway for your cars computer to be able to test it for smog i did not know this, so i am glad i came here because it did not pass twice!!! and he didn’t charge me until it passed it’s $ 50 for the smog test but dude you cannot pass on that none charge if no pass, other places charge you fail or pass