We're at the corner of State Street and Calle Real — right in the middle of the neighborhoods where our customers live, work, and raise their families.
The Porcher family has been running Jiffy Lube locations on California's Central Coast since 1987, when they opened their first shop in Santa Maria. The upper State Street location is the newest addition to the family — and it was built to serve a specific need.
Santa Barbara residents on the north end of town — San Roque, La Cumbre, Samarkand, Hidden Valley, Hope Ranch — didn't have a convenient option for smog checks and automotive services without driving downtown or heading out to Goleta. This location changes that. Same Porcher family ownership, same Jiffy Lube Multicare standards, just closer to where you actually live.
Sean Porcher and Cody Mead run all eight Central Coast locations with a consistent philosophy: take care of customers, invest in your people, and be part of the community. On upper State Street, that means being the shop where neighbors know the technicians by name and trust them with the family car.
We're not a highway-exit smog shop hoping for one-time drive-by traffic. We're on your daily commute, next to the places you already go. Our goal is to be the shop you come back to — not just for smog checks, but for oil changes, brakes, and everything else your vehicle needs.
Our team members follow the Jiffy Lube Career Path program — a structured development track with reimbursement for automotive training, health and dental benefits, 401(k), and paid time off. We believe in building careers, not just filling positions.
Living in Santa Barbara means living surrounded by natural beauty that depends on clean air. The Santa Ynez Mountains, the coastline, the trails — all of it benefits when vehicles are running clean. We see our work as part of that bigger picture.
The Jiffy Lube name gives us access to industry-leading training programs, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, and standardized processes that have been refined over decades. That means consistent, reliable service every time you visit.
But we're not a faceless franchise. The Porcher family makes the decisions, hires the team, and sets the culture. When you walk into our State Street shop, you're walking into a locally owned business that happens to have the backing and resources of a national network.
It's the best of both worlds — and it's why families in the San Roque and La Cumbre neighborhoods keep coming back.
We operate two Jiffy Lube Multicare locations in Santa Barbara — same family, same standards, different neighborhoods.
3956 State St at Calle Real. Best for residents of San Roque, La Cumbre, Samarkand, Hidden Valley, Hope Ranch, and anyone on the north side of town. Easy access, neighborhood feel, no downtown parking headaches.
401 W Carrillo St. Best if you live or work downtown, on the Eastside, or in the Funk Zone area. Walking distance from State Street and the waterfront. Visit santabarbarasmogcheck.com for details.
Across all eight Central Coast locations, the Porcher family team supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association's local chapter through fundraising and volunteer work. We believe in giving back to the communities that support us.
Santa Barbara's cost of living makes stable careers especially valuable. Our Career Path program helps team members earn certifications, develop skills, and build a future in the automotive industry — right here in the city they call home.