
Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
Santa Barbara Costa County
California
Santa Barbara County, officially the County of Santa
Barbara, is a county located in the southern portion
of the U.S. state of California, on the Pacific coast.
As of 2010 the county had a population of 423,895.
The county seat is Santa Barbara and the largest city
is Santa Maria. The county is part of the Tech Coast.
| NAME | ADDRESS | CITY | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATS AUTOMOTIVE | 933 S BLOSSER | SANTA MARIA | 93478 |
| FARIAS AUTOMOTIVE INC | 518 WEST BOONE ST | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| SANTA MARIA AUTO ELECTIC | 408 W BOONE | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| DAVES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR II | 707 SOUTH MILLER STREET | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| GM AUTO & SMOG | 157 W ALAMAR AVENUE | SANTA BARBARA | 93125 |
| HENRYS SMALL CAR SERVICE | 922 W MAIN ST | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE | 820 S COLLEGE DR | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| BUSHS AUTOMOTIVE | 213 W BETTERAVIA RD | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| CARRILLO UNION 76 | 305 WEST CARRILLO ST | SANTA BARBARA | 93121 |
| HOME MOTORS CHEVROLET | 1315 E MAIN ST | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
| LARAS AUTO REPAIR | 639 E GUTIERRES #D | SANTA BARBARA | 93123 |
| LOUS CHEVRON SERVICE | 1120 E OCENA AVE | LOMPOC | 93456 |
| SANTA MARIA FORD LINCOLN MERCURY | 1055 E BATTLES RD | SANTA MARIA | 93474 |
Step by Step: How to get a CA Salvage Title
Exact instructions from the DMV.
The DMV has very specific instructions on how to get a salvaged title. I have provided a link directly to the California DMV website with detailed instructions on what items you need to get a California salvaged title from the DMV.

Just click on the “How it Works” picture to the right to be taken to the DMV page that discusses the CA brake and light inspection requirements.
Why do I need a brake and light inspection?

The purpose of a brake and lamp inspection is to make sure that a vehicle being issued a California DMV salvage title is..
How much does a brake and light inspection cost?
How do I know I am getting a fair price of an inspection?

You will do very well to shop around as the price of a brake and light inspection can vary greatly. The only fixed cost the shop has is the cost of the California Brake and Lamp Inspection Certificate which costs only $7, the rest of the cost is labor. We have found that prices vary from $60-120 for a brake and light inspection and certificate and this cost is negotiable at some shops.