A1 Smog Check

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Good price, fast service, easy checkin. Staff was professional and efficient. Highly recommend for…read moreyour next smog check!

Good service nice and friendly staff. Fast service not much wait time. Reasonable prices.read more

Crescent Auto Repair Smog Check

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One of the greatest mechanical shops of all time in my opinion. Paul and his crew are probably one…read moreof the most helpful shops I will visit in my lifetime. From getting me practically stranded clueless to up and running. The prices charged by the shop are also some of the fairest in the area. If you're looking to get your car serviced, id definitely recommend taking it to Crescent Auto.

I sought a Smog Shop technically capable of performing a State-mandated Smog Test on my 1995 Buick…read moreRoadmaster Estate Wagon. 1 shop had broken equipment and a 2nd couldn't do "a classic car". Crescent immediately made me feel welcome as I walked in and responded "certainly" to my enquiry. I was 2nd in line. Parking is awkward - initially park in the first lot fronting 6th St., then walk in. The test is complex but was performed well. No grease, no dirt, no fingerprints! The Shop Owner keeps you apprised of the test progress and really simplified the paperwork. It is easy to see why the shop floor is busy. Technically competent with knowledgeable staff and a professional atmosphere! Once found, you'll be pleased! (I'ld like to see a Vending Machine w/Diet Coke). They do offer a wide range of mechanical services and work to ensure you understand choices and options. It is no wonder they are crowded! A very worthwhile experience!!

Corona Express Smog

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Chris was super friendly and has amazing customer service. He assisted with my car smog and made…read moresure everything went smoothly.

This smog check business was very unprofessional and participates in false advertisement…read more They advertise online and on their own website to be $36.75 with a coupon digital or paper. I showed up and the maintenance professional hooked up my car without talking about pricing. After he completed the smog check he handed me the bill and I showed him the coupon. He would not honor the coupon and said I need to show it to him before he touches the car. I had to pay $61.75 plus $8.75 for the certification fee for a total of $70.50 False Advertising.

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Doug is amazing. The most polite and quickest smog check I've ever had. Prices are great. He always…read moregives back to the community. Highly recommended.

Drove up with one vehicle in front of me. Doug was very nice. It took about 10 minutes. The…read moreprice was better than where I used to go. I will use this business again.

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Travis and his mother (front desk) were very personal and allowed the "Ca Smog nuisance" to be a…read morelittle more human. I brought in 2 cars and both were passed and left with Certificate in hand. Good news they were also within 1/2 mile of AAA cCorona so got tags right after. Thank you Travis and "Mom".

I went there for a Smog Check. The waiting area was comfortable. Great, friendly customer service…read more Reasonably priced. I didn't have to wait long.

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Frank says they give you 8 years before you need a smog check. That's pretty much where I am at. My…read more2018 Honda is ready for its first smog check. California has bigger problems than smog in my opinion. $60 is just another tax.

Needed to get my car smogged and it's a Sunday. I didn't realize most shops don't open Sunday but…read moreguess what? Franks do! And it was only 6 mins away from my house. Eric helped me out. Very nice and friendly dude. There was literally no one here so he worked on my car right away. It's $60 flat out the door. It was quick and efficient. I highly recommend!

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I brought my Chevy Equinox in because of rough idle. Jay diagnosed the issue and said it's an easy…read morefix bro! Told me all I needed was an engine treatment, also said I could do it my self if I get the treatment at Oreillys for cheaper. He could have easily overcharged me for an oil change but was honest and saved me some money. What mechanic does that now a days? His honesty has earned a customer for any car troubles I may have in the future.

A friend recommended this auto repair shop. Both owners Sham and Jay are honest hard working…read moremechanics. I now take all my vehicles to them for repairs.

JC’s Mobile Automotive Air Conditioning Service

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Prompt and got our AC working for our 2005 Honda Pilot. JC was communititave about the issue and…read morewhat he needed to do. I would highly recommend him if you need your AC checked out.

Everything went smoothly. He communicated clearly that an earlier appointment was available, and he…read morecame over at the time decided. The service went well and my AC is nice and cold again.

Corona Lube & Tune

4.6

(388 reviews)

Been here about 3 times to bring my Lexus in for an oil change as I was tired of going to dealer…read moreand wasting a lot of time. Everytime has been quick and easy. This most recent time, I had suspected I had a coolant leak of some kind and noticed this right before I brought it in. I didn't say anything about it and they brought it to my attention, which confirmed what I had thought. I immediately brought it to my mechanic to fix this issue, which happened to be that my radiator was cracked and I got a new one that day.

I've been a longtime customer of Corona Lube & Tune and have always appreciated their quick…read moreservice, which is why this experience was disappointing. I went in for my usual Mobil 1 oil change that has normally cost me $89.95, only to suddenly be charged $130 -- over a $40 increase. I was told the price jump was due to the war and increased oil costs. Wanting to verify that, I called three local auto parts stores afterward, and all confirmed that oil prices had gone up only about $1 per quart. For a 6-quart oil change, that's nowhere near the extra $40 I was charged. To be fair, the service itself was still quick and efficient as usual. But using current world events as justification for what feels like excessive up charging doesn't sit right with me. Loyal customers deserve honesty and fair pricing.

J's Auto Garage

(142 reviews)

A Breakdown That Turned Into a Wonderful Experience…read more If you're ever traveling through Corona, California, and find yourself in need of an honest, dependable auto repair shop, J's Garage should be at the top of your list. My family and I had spent a wonderful week at the beach and were driving home to Arizona when our van suddenly started overheating. We had already stopped at a gas station to check the fluids, so we knew this was something that needed to be repaired before we attempted the drive home, and since it was a Saturday afternoon, we started searching for a garage that was open. By chance, we chose J's Garage--and we could not have made a better choice. We pulled in around 10:00am and explained our situation to J. Even though he and his team already had a bay full of cars to work on, they immediately pulled our heavily loaded van into the shop and checked it out. They quickly discovered that the problem was the thermostat, gave us a very reasonable estimate, and told us they expected to have it finished by 1:30. We were thrilled, but honestly, had been preparing ourselves for the possibility that we might have to find a couple of hotel rooms for the weekend because most shops are closed on Sunday. There were five of us, including my 82-year-old mom, and we were all standing outside in the heat. J himself came out, brought extra chairs into the air-conditioned waiting room, and told us to make ourselves comfortable. There was a movie on for us to watch, and he even gave us recommendations for some great Mexican restaurants in the area. We were planning to take him up on that recommendation and grab lunch around noon--but we never got the chance! Jay and his team worked incredibly quickly. Our van was repaired, and we were back on the road by 11:30 am--only about an hour and a half after arriving! J and his lovely wife were incredibly kind and welcoming throughout the entire experience. The repair cost was extremely reasonable, the service was fast and professional, and they treated us like people rather than just another repair order. And, as an added bonus, we got to watch "Back to the Future" while we waited! A vehicle breakdown on a road trip--especially with a fully loaded van, five people, an elderly family member, and a long drive still ahead--could have turned into a complete nightmare. Instead, J's Garage turned it into the best breakdown experience we have ever had. Thank you, Jay, your wife, and your entire team, for taking such good care of our family when we were in a bind. Your kindness, honesty, reasonable prices, and incredibly fast service made all the difference.

My family and I use to come here all the time since we moved here to get our cars repaired. Just…read morerecently, I took my car in January to repair the clutch actuator in my hybrid and they took 4 months to complete the repair after trial and error. They took on a bigger project than they were qualified for, damaging a part after another, eventually replacing the hybrid battery and transmission. They always had an excuse pushing the deadline on every single inbound call. After applying daily pressure on them on a continuous basis , I finally received my car in April, however, the shop still owes me $583 for one of the car rentals they told me to purchase. I kept calling to retrieve the money but they didn't keep their word and denied paying me back. I could have easily placed a lien on the business for $583 with all the proof to retrieve my money but you know my good heart didn't follow through. Instead, writing this review will sting bigger and is the least I can do for the people. Im an easy going guy but after going through this extensive car repair, we decided to pull away from doing any future business for the wrong doing and unprofessionalism of their actions. I believe it's only right for everyone to hear about this and avoid what I went through, therefore, save yourself a headache. The owner is not a man of his word. This will bake in slowly. P.S. I also have screenshots, messages, and documents in case they want to lie and deny the truth.

Harb Mobile Brakes

5.0

(53 reviews)

Good experience with Madhi…read more Car Serviced: 2023 Subaru Outback Service Req: Rear brake pad replacement Price: Final cost matched initial quote cost. Communication: Timely and responsive via text message. Easy scheduling. He communicated the day of that he would be there earlier if that was ok. The job was finished with in the time frame given. Gave detailed information about warranty with autozone brakes for next replacement. Professional and friendly. He is ASE certified.

100/10 stars! Where do I start! Mahdi was absolutely exceptional. He was very respectful and very…read moreefficient. He accommodated my urgent need to replace my brakes and was at my house within hours of messaging him. He showed up when he said he was going to, didn't try to oversell me, he was very efficient and even went on a test drive afterwards with me to make sure that I was happy with his service. He's very trustworthy and me and my husband couldn't be happier with his service. I would highly recommend Mahdi to all of my friends and family. Thank you again Mahdi! I appreciate you.

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