Ruiz Automotive & Smog

Ruiz Automotive & Smog Full-Service Auto Repair Shop in Goleta, California Improve the performance of your car or truck with services from our auto repair shop in Goleta, California.

Our honest technicians at Ruiz Automotive & Smog perform both repairs and maintenance for foreign and domestic models. You can rely on us for all of your automotive needs, including emissions testing and state inspections. Receive the care and respect that you deserve from a local business where you are more than just a number.

11/15/2022

Newer cars typically do not benefit from fuel additives, as today's gasolines contain detergents that keep fuel injectors clean. We have found that fuel additives do not help late-model cars pass a smog check even in borderline cases.

11/10/2022

You may think of air pollution as a recent problem, but that's not the case. The beginning of the industrial revolution led to large scale manufacturing, which created air pollution problems over a century ago.

11/08/2022

While it is always a good idea to submit your car for a smog test on an annual basis, it is not necessarily a requirement for every vehicle. Some automobiles only need to be tested every two years, and electric vehicles do not have to be tested.

11/03/2022

When you have your emissions test performed at our facility, we will provide you with a complete written report of the results at no charge. We will answer questions you have about the results.

11/01/2022

I’m planning a vacation overseas in a city known for heavy smog. Should I limit our family’s activities? Doctors say vigorous outside activities in heavy smog can cause a variety of health issues. Consider replacing biking, hiking, or other outdoor plans with museum tours and other indoor activities.

10/27/2022

Did you realize air pollution for areas across the country is regularly measured and reported? To tell whether a figure is high or low, it's typically compared to the Pollution Standards Index (PSI) established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

10/25/2022

How long does the average smog check take? While it can depend on how busy a smog station is, most smog checks take about 30 minutes. During the test, all occupants of the vehicle – including pets and children – will need to wait outside of the vehicle in our waiting area.

10/20/2022

There are mixed opinions on whether using fuel additives will improve the results of vehicle emissions tests. If you have a newer, well-maintained vehicle and use good-quality gasoline, then your car does not need it. If the opposite is true, then a fuel additive may help.

10/18/2022

Will any type of white smoke emitted from a tail pipe cause a smog test fail? Not necessarily. If the white smoke is emitted because the car is running cold, or due to steam, the vehicle will not be failed for a smog certification.

10/13/2022

By polluting more than allowed by legislative norms you are not only compromising the health of your children, but also expose yourself to a hefty fine. Be safe and take a smog check.

10/11/2022

How often are smog inspections needed? That will depend on the make/model and year of your vehicle – plus if the vehicle has recently been located to a new state or is going up for sale. If you have any questions about your smog inspection, our technicians are here to help.

10/06/2022

An early device developed for reducing air pollution from cars was the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV). This mechanism allows the engine to burn up hydrocarbons rather than releasing them directly into the atmosphere. California required PCV installation beginning in 1961-model cars.

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5755 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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