We're on the stretch of Hollister Ave that connects Old Town to the tech corridor — right where Goleta's daily life happens.
The Porcher family opened their first Jiffy Lube on the Central Coast in 1987, starting in Santa Maria. Over the decades, they expanded across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties — building a network of eight shops that share the same philosophy: treat people right, do the work properly, and be part of the community.
The Goleta location on Hollister Ave serves a community that has always had its own distinct character. Goleta officially became its own city in 2002, but the people here have always known what they are — a community that values practicality, good neighbors, and not having to drive into Santa Barbara for every errand.
That's exactly why this shop is here. Sean Porcher and Cody Mead run all eight Central Coast locations with the understanding that every community deserves a reliable, local option for automotive care — not a satellite of some other city's shop.
Goleta doesn't do pretense, and neither do we. We'll tell you what your vehicle needs, what it doesn't, and what the cost is — before we touch anything. No hidden fees, no unnecessary work, no confusing jargon. You make the call.
Our team members follow the Jiffy Lube Career Path program — structured training, ASE certification support, health and dental benefits, 401(k), and paid time off. On the South Coast where living costs are real, we believe in building careers you can actually live on.
Goleta sits in a coastal basin where air quality is shaped by geography — the Santa Ynez Mountains trap pollutants, and onshore breezes push them around. Every vehicle running clean makes a measurable difference in the air we all breathe.
The Jiffy Lube name means access to industry-leading training, standardized diagnostic equipment, and processes refined over decades of operation. That translates to consistent, reliable service every time — whether it's a routine smog check or a complex emissions repair.
But the decisions happen locally. The Porcher family hires the team, sets the standards, and answers to the community — not a corporate office across the country. When you walk into this Hollister Ave shop, you're walking into a locally owned business backed by national-level resources.
It's a combination that works well for Goleta — a community that appreciates both competence and character.
We know Goleta isn't Santa Barbara. It has its own zip code, its own city hall, and its own way of doing things. Our shop reflects that.
Goleta's economy runs on aerospace, technology, and the university. The people here are engineers, researchers, teachers, and tradespeople. They want reliable service, fair pricing, and no nonsense — and that's exactly what we deliver.
Across all eight Central Coast locations, the Porcher family team supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association's local chapter and invests in workforce development through the Jiffy Lube Career Path program. In Goleta, that means providing stable, benefit-eligible jobs in a community where they're needed.
If another location is more convenient, we have two more shops in Santa Barbara — same family, same standards.
401 W Carrillo St — downtown, near the waterfront and State Street. Best if you work or live in central SB. santabarbarasmogcheck.com
3956 State St at Calle Real — serves the San Roque, La Cumbre, and upper State neighborhoods. Best for the north side of SB. sbsmogcheck.com