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    Super Value Smog

    4.8 (168 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    At 3:25 pm 1/17/24, I pulled in and slowed to a stop when the owner's hand gestured to me. He asks without a greeting, "What year?" I say 2010, he says "2009?!, I say 2010 and he repeats "2009!" I say no 2010, he yells loudly "BE QUIET!" angrily with frustration as he looks dead into my eyes with earbuds on. I look at him in disbelief for a couple of seconds and decide to reverse my truck and leave. This all happened within the first 20 seconds of driving in to smog check my truck. I was in shock at how he treats his customers and if you've been here multiple times before, you know exactly what I'm talking about with his demeanor. I decided to take a couple of pictures before I left as evidence of my experience. He then asked me to drive back in for a smog check and said he was not talking to me. He said he was talking with someone on the phone, which I agree with because I overheard him talking before speaking to me, but when he yelled angrily and loudly "BE QUITE!" I know for a fact he was speaking to me because I repeated 2010 as he focused and made eye contact with me. His last offer was to give me a free smog check, but I refused as I'm a person of dignity and respect. None here whatsoever as a paying customer of several years with a fleet of trucks I've had regular smog checks at this location. By the way, he is a friend of an employee of mine who recommended me to him... I've never had to write a negative review for customer service like this before in Santa Barbara in my life and normally I just walk away from a business when there is poor customer service. However, this was unacceptable and not a representation of customer service in Santa Barbara. I would understand from a business perspective if an employee did not care and or actively sabotaged the business, but not directly from the business owner because he was having a bad day. I've been a regular customer of his since his old location in the Eastside years ago before he relocated to this location several times a year. I've taken my fleet of trucks from my small business in Santa Barbara for the convenience of proximity and low price. Albeit it comes at a price for terrible customer service, rudeness, and attitude. You pay for what you get, but be ready to increase your blood pressure just to get cheap smog check service and terrible customer service. What a shame to run a business and treat people like this. The disrespect and treatment are uncanny. Unfortunately, this was the last straw, and will be taking my business elsewhere.

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    1 month ago

    All was very easy, never a problem. I bring 3 vehicles a year here and always fast and affordable

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    2 months ago

    Scott was sexy and professional! I will always go there for smog from now on. My entire family uses him.

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    Guy did a great and thorough job.Takes some time in line because he charges a fair price. Highly recommend

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    1 year ago

    Fast and friendly service! I will continue to get my car smogged there. Highly recommended!

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    Cheap and fast. Professional. Used for 6 years now. Easy location. Central. Value.

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    1 year ago

    He's a great guy great price I've always been happy he's got he cheapest price here in Santa Barbara.

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    Love their work!!efficient, pleasant, reasonably priced,& super professional always!!

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    Great fast service. Incredible price. Great spot for a smog check. Even through in a diagnosis of some repairs that I needed done.

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    I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Came in on a Monday afternoon. Really friendly customer service.

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    Ask the Community - Super Value Smog

    Not clear, are you saying you won't smog check on cars that were made before 2000?

    That is correct We are only equipped to smog 2000 and newer gas or hybrid vehicles and 1998 and newer diesels

    Is Super Value Smog the cheapest place in Santa Barbara to get a smog check ? $34 sounds like a really good deal

    Yes- Total $34 cash or $36 credit card

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    Updated review - continue to use Scott's service for over 6 years and he remains the best in town.

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