My daughter is a student living in Isla Vista. Her 2012 Hyundai Sonata stalled out and needed to be towed to service. We had been to Casey's prior for a smog check and were very pleased with his service. So I had the Sonata sent to his shop. The diagnosis was a seized engine! (Imaging having your daughter's transportation miles away and getting told that it needs a complete engine replacement?) Casey had previously worked on a similar situation. He knew that certain Hyundai cars had been recalled for this same issue. He placed a call to Oxnard Hyundai and found out that my vehicle was covered by the recall. They came and got the car and are replacing the engine completely free of charge including the towing charges! Can you believe that! If you are a parent with kids going to school nearby Santa Barbara. Or just in need of an honest mechanic and live near Goleta, Casey's Garage is impeccably honest. When I needed to trust in a mechanic to have my best, Casey went to bat for me! Thank you again for everything Casey. Your service was truly as good as it gets. read more

I've been a customer of Casey's for nearly 20 years. I came from downtown to Goleta for a string of errands, so I decided to get my required smog check done there as I was passing by and there were no customers in line. It was incredibly fast otherwise I'd leave 1 star as the price was literally double what the place down the street from my house charges. A quick online search revealed every shop in town was in the $39-49 range, but at Casey's I was charged $79.95. I couldn't find a price listed for smog checks at Casey's Garage online or in the shop, but I highly recommend steering clear of this establishment if you value your hard earned money. read more

I would never recommend this shop. They completely scammed me out of my money. I brought my car in and they never once mentioned that with the check engine light on, it would automatically fail the smog test. Instead, they went ahead and charged me, knowing full well it was a waste of time and money. Any honest mechanic would have told me upfront so I could actually fix the problem first. Instead, they took advantage of the situation. It's frustrating, dishonest, and feels like they only care about squeezing money out of customers instead of providing real service. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere that's transparent and actually cares about helping you. read more

Super nice, honest, helpful, understanding,& knowledgeable!!been by a few times&have always been very well cared for!!always appreciate wonderful ppl!! read more

Kavon with Casey's Garage in Goleta with extremely helpful and communicative concerning the repairs for our 1970's Volkswagen Bus. Their mechanic was very knowledgeable and addressed the issues and repairs that were necessary. Additionally, Kavon was very responsive for a follow up to the initial repairs which was greatly appreciated. THANK YOU CASEY'S GARAGE read more

Awesome. Just awesome. Quick, clean, and polite. Best oil change in a long while. Hit all the fluids and no upselling.

We always come here for our oil change and smog. Honest, polite and reliable mechanics. No surprises.

I have always been treated fairly by this family owned business. And had not had any repair failures. What more can you ask?

Yes, this is redundant, but I didn't realize how much Casey's went above & beyond! They care! Casey's staff provided excellent advice & repairs for my 19 year old Corolla. The cost was completely reasonable--lower than I expected when all was said & done. The staff at Casey's not only fixed the leaky gasket that I came in for, but they replaced the timing belt cover and the water pump. Later, I noticed that they had also replaced one of the motor mounts. That is why I updated this post! Thank you Casey, Kayvon & crew! read more

I went to get my car smogged and it didn't pass at first. BUT...Kevan was so helpful and explained what my options were and helped me solve my issues. I ended up leaving with my cat smogged and at an affordable price. The customer service was exceptional and I highly recommended this place. Quality service and good value. read more

I went in yesterday as I thought I had a coolant leak - Casey was the best!! This garage will not take advantage of you! They could've easily charged me for an inspection or claimed there was something that needed fixing but instead took a look under the hood, determined there was nothing wrong, topped off my coolant tank, and sent me on my way, no charge. Truly fair and good-natured. I also got my smog check done here and it was speedy and not too expensive. Thank you, Casey's Garage! read more

they quoted me $49.95 to remove the fluids from a mower. Strange request but they got it done. I signed the credit card receipt and didn't look at it until later in the day and they charged me $195. I drove back later in the day, expecting to get a refund but he insisted that he told me it was 4x more. he said $49 just for removing the oil $100 for the gas, apparently draining the radiator was $40. total rip off and no accountability. read more

too expensive! Shop around. I sent my daughter to get a smog check at Casey's . They charged $79. Google "how much does it cost for a smog check in California" the result is " $30-$60 depending on the size of the car". My daughter has a small car. read more

Update on my last review. My truck needed a new fuel pump, sensor and some kind of a connector. After asking around and googling what the average price for that type of work on my type of vehicle would be and I was surprised how much lower the estimate was from Casey's. I've had my truck back for a little over a week and have driven a few hundred miles commuting to work and it runs better than it has in a long time. Kayvon was very friendly and pleasant to deal with throughout the whole experience. The older mechanic he has working there was also easy to communicate with and he had some good jokes too. All in all I had a very positive experience with Casey's garage. I may even take the one hour drive back to Casey's in my wife's car to have it worked on, because the shops that I have gone too in my area ( Pismo Beach) have not been good. Thank you guys for the work and the very reasonable price. read more

At this point, I've lost track of how many times the guys at Casey's have helped me with my rickety old truck. They continue to be patient and honest - service is always fast and affordable. I would recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Thanks so much for fitting my car in for a smog check! The car was from LA and needed some extra checks, which thankfully it passed! Really appreciate the quick service! read more

Casey went above and beyond when he helped my daughter with her car. My daughter is a student at UCSB and we are not local. On Saturday her car started having issues and died while on a busy street in Goleta. My daughter was panicking as she was blocking traffic and could not move. Casey stopped and offered his help. He got the car restarted and offered that my daughter follow him to his shop so that he could make sure she got the car safely off the road. He then promised to look at it Monday and help determine the problem. He did as promised, located the issue, got the part, installed and had it back to her Tuesday. I was very pleasantly surprised at how reasonable his costs were. If we had gone to the dealership I am sure it would have been double the cost. I am very thankful that Casey offered his assistance and his service was perfect. We will definitely use him again. read more

I have always gone to Casey's Garage for oil changes, and smog checks. I don't often have mechanical problems but did today on Friday afternoon. The hood release on my SUV didn't work and I couldn't get the hood open. I drove by the car dealership who quoted $225 to diagnose the problem with a drop off appt. on Monday. I then stopped by Casey's Garage to get their thoughts. They agreed to look my hood latch on the spot. The mechanic removed a protective cover in front of my engine and found that a small grommet had gotten stuck in the hood latch cavity. Once the grommet was removed, the latch worked perfectly. They performed this service at no charge and gave me a reassuring smile. I am so moved by their kindness, and the "small-town feel" of excellent Customer Service which is a rarity these days. I've always had good service with their oil changes and smog checks, and Casey's is now my first choice for mechanical issues as well. I am forever grateful to Casey's Garage for helping me begin a now stress-free weekend. THANK YOU!! read more

Requested a smog on my RV. After an hour they told me they couldn't do it. Asked them to check my tire inflation. They said they don't have the equipment. Don't waste your time here. read more

Not trustworthy. I went in to have my AC/ alternator belt replaced and the next week my alternator broke cutting off power to my car. It is not okay to tighten the belt knowing it could break the mechanism and not warn me or feel any responsibility for the car's safety. I would not return. read more

Dishonest people? I feel Casey's Garage took advantage of me. (Just to be clear, my car did not have any codes or check engine light on, also I did have new oil, and new sparkplugs). They will fail and charge you when they know smog won't pass in your car, After the smog test, He told me; "your check engine light does not light up for 2 seconds when starting up your car, It fails! He could have told me that before the test but chosen not, clearly he wanted his $50-more retest fee. Come on buddy! You could not visually have checked that before failing the car? But again doing the right thing does not get your extra $50 retests fee, correct? (cus the other option is paying again 80 in another place) Long story short; I fixed the dash light bulbs on the car and came back 20 minutes later( old car very easy fix) "check engine light" was firing up for 2 secs, retested and passed smog, and paid them another 50+. When I questioned them the excuse was; " well you could be an inspector " and "Well I have to do what the state of California, bla bla" say whatever you want young man! I still feel you took advantage of me. Best $50 extra spent! because now I know for sure not to take my cars there. I get it, you are starving, but this practices will bring you even less business, good luck buddy. read more

I took my 2006 Mercedes c230 in and Casey was real cool guy. He hooked me up with a new thermostat and got it done fast. Later on my car had a small oil leak... so Casey fixed it no charge. Cool people, laid back atmosphere and very trustworthy. I'd take my car here again no questions. (I've been to this shop many times, always never any problems and super quick!). Thanks again :) Ps... for the people who are upset at the no Re-smog for free.... not every place offers this. Just ask. Then you can decide to do it or not. I knew it wasn't and did it. No complaints here read more

BEWARE! DO NOT GET SMOGGED HERE! They DO NOT do free retests. They WILL NOT ask you any questions about recent service done to your car which could cause it to fail the smog test. THEY WANT YOU TO FAIL SO YOU HAVE TO PAY THEM A SECOND TIME TO GET RETESTED. TOTAL RIP OFF. Instead, go to KENNEDY'S SUPER VALUE SMOG down by Milpas Street. They are about $15 cheaper and give you FREE RETESTS for two weeks!! I've been using them for years and love them. Should never have tried Casey's simply because the location was more convenient. read more

Came in and I told them my car hadn't wanted to start in the morning and that the check engine light was on. Left my car there for the day and they called me saying they needed to change the starter. They ended up charging me $588 for that. I asked them if the issue with the check engine was fixed and they said it shouldn't appear anymore. 2 weeks later I come back with my receipt as proof because the check engine light turned on again and they wanted to charge me $150 more diagnostic. The owner was being really passive aggressive as well. Would not recommend!!! read more

After my car was involved in a minor fender bender causing some damage to my rear bumper, I came to Casey's based on a recommendation by my boyfriend. All of the staff were very quick, polite, and responsive in regards to my car. They were very easy to work with! For a full bumper replacement (which they had to order the parts) and a paint job, they priced the repair very fairly and did a great job in just a few days! As a bonus they have a very cute Klee Kai who likes pets :) I definitely would recommend Casey's for any car repair services! read more

Not sure about this place . I got my car in and suddenly the car failed and the check-engine light was. I had just had a major service done so I did not trust the results. I left had my mechanic clear the falts and past at another smog place. Seams fishy plus tge guy was supper defensive. read more

The only place I will go for a smog. Casey's Garage has been around for decades and has been patronized by me ever since I was 16 and old enough to have a car of my own. I recall clipping their coupon from the Yellow Pages and being stoked about getting the best-priced smog in town. Let's face it, any car repair is expensive - especially when you're a teen! The shop is in an industrial part of Goleta and blends in with its surroundings. They always seem to be busy with customers but I've never had a long wait. Their lobby is small and awkward but is typical for an auto repair facility. I once had a car that did not pass the smog check initially. The technician knew exactly what needed to be done to fix the issue, did so, and then retested free of charge. I left with a smogged vehicle, without having to overpay. I will come back the next time I am in need of a smog. read more

I've been coming to Casey's for smog check for years. The crew there is always friendly and courteous. One time a few years back, my wife's car failed smog and they let us fix the problem at home and retest for free. I highly recommend. read more

went to get truck smog test, tech had trouble figuring out how to input info from referee smog label, once finally connected to test machine I was told my ECM was unable to communicate with test machine, I was charged 86 bucks and sent away with no smog cert. I went home and connected my diagnostic computer and connected 100%. So in short No one should have to pay for someone's lack of ability. I will never recommend this so called repair shop to anyone Jeff Hayes read more

This is a great garage for all older model cars and new ones, especially hybrids, as one of the new mechanics worked for Toyota for close to 18 years. The prices are so much better than big shops! Smogs too as they have a Dino machine. read more

The store manager was 30 minutes late to my appointment for a U-Haul rental, and he was slow to serve me and the other customers. The store is pretty small, cramped, cluttered, and dirty. Also be careful because the workers were not wearing masks or maintaining proper physical distancing! read more

Update: December 2018 As promised, this has become my go-to mechanic shop. I've come here for everything car-related for years and I've never had to pay too much or wait too long. Always efficient and professional. And as a young woman I appreciate that they never pressure me to do extra services or upgrades. read more

This is a real nice shop. I love the down-home feel of Casey's. The staff is polite it's a fairly clean shop. And I like the attitude of the guys. They're quick to help and to make things happen quickly. Their prices are fair. And their location right the beside the airport is extremely convenient. They also get a cool ocean breeze. Obviously I've found my new shop when I'm up this way. Casey is a wonderful guy and it's nice to be able to work with the owner whenever you have an auto repair shop read more

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Came in for a simple smog check, had to return three times, paid twice and worst of all, they used a radiator cap and forced it on as an oil cover because they had misplaced mine. Unbelievable. This company is down right scary!! read more

I found this place online to get a smog check for my Toyota. They were prompt and helpful so I decided to take family's vehicles for smog checks as well. We own Toyota, Chevy, and Fords (Clearly we all have different tastes). We've continue to service our vehicles at Casey's for the past several years. My sister had to get major work done on her vehicle, so I recommended her to Casey's. They informed her what the vehicle needed and what eventually needed repair. Needless to say, no one enjoys paying large amounts of money for vehicle repairs. Their honesty is what we appreciated the most. Plus there's a dog you can play with !!! read more

I went to Casey's garage to have my brother's car smogged. The smog test failed and I was charged $80.00. I've never been charged for a failed test. I was also told that if the check engine light comes on and stays on after starting your car it's an automatic fail. The no personality mechanic who did the test could have told me that as soon as he saw the light after he started the car when the test started and told me it's failed. He went thru the whole test knowing it wouldn't pass. I don't know if the shop is trying to keep the doors open but this place has been around for a long time and I would have thought they would have more integrity than to do some dirty deal like that. I won't be going back read more

Went for a smog check, fast and efficient, total was 59.95. It's a star certified garage, so there's a plus. Will come back again

I have been taking my car here for years - the mechanics are always so helpful and knowledgable. They can accommodate my needs for practically any car related concern I have. They have done my smog testing and maintenance with efficiency and accuracy every time. Casey is a genuine and honest business owner who truly cares about his customers - often offering lower prices than other shops in the area. He even helped me find a car to borrow while mine was in the shop for an extended time. He is a kind and generous family man. I definitely recommend this garage! read more

It was a huge mistake for me to choose Casey's Garage and Discount Smog Center when I was in a hurry and they were the only ones able to run a smog check on my car. I will never go there again and I will warn others to go elsewhere, as well. Not only did my smog test fail at Casey's, but he offered to. check it for only another $96.00 and then do the work on it! This offer was the only communication I received from him. The BEST place in Goleta to get your car smogged is Fernando's Smog Check, because Fernando will restore your faith in mankind after Casey destroys it. My smog experience at Casey's completely soured me to his garage and I'll continue to tell friends and family to avoid doing business with that garage. read more

Probably the worst service I've ever had their thieves please no one go to that shop they're all Crooks