Gave me a quick and reasonable quote on yelp. Very fast service. Sent the certificate to DMV…read moreimmediately, so as I went to AAA few minutes later to pay for registration, everything was filled already.

I stopped by today for smog test and i was in and out in 10 minutes. Wow! There was one person…read moreahead of me and a few people showed up while my car was in the process. Seemed like a popular place for smog test. He electronically sent my results to dmv and gave me a copy as well. I Highly recommend this place. BTW the lowest price after checking multiple places!!

I got two cars smog tested this week. i was in and out within 15 mins. great service!read more

Super fast and easy experience--was in and out in less than 10 minutes. The staff is knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and very transparent throughout the process. I've been bringing my cars here for years, along with my family's, and they've always been consistent and reliable. Highly recommend!

This was such an easy experience…read more Francis came highly recommended, so he was booked a few days out. When I explained my situation, he kindly squeezed me in the very next day. Once I arrived and he took down my information, the smog check took less than 10 minutes. I was surprised by how simple it was, and the price was incredibly reasonable. I'll be coming back anytime I need a smog check and telling everyone I know that this is the place to go!

Great experience at Sunnyvale Discount Smog! Francis was professional, and the whole process was…read moresmooth and hassle-free from start to finish. Excellent service and the best deal in town! Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a reasonably priced smog check. Thank you, Francis!

Quick service and friendly staff. Ty was awesome! Highly recommended. I would not hesitate to refer…read morefriends and family.

Total bait and switch. See attached screenshot for my receipt for a pre purchased smog check at…read morethis place for $19.95. I tried to redeem twice. First time in Nov they said the redemption machine was not working. Second time today Dec 14 the deal was still not working. Sure. You expect me to be that gullable. But then you found my payment and refunded me without any problems. They tried to charge over $100 for a smog check refusing to honor the pre purchased smog check. I refused to pay that. See the final receipt. Complete BAIT-N-SWITCH!

Great service! I needed a lot done to the car. All the brakes and rotors were changed, oil was…read morechanged, and also the headlights weren't working. The headlights took an extra day since the car is a euro and the parts needed to be ordered. The place is busy and full of cars! Definitely go in early or call to see when the best time is to get your service done. I was looking at the low star reviews.... Be realistic with your expectations when bringing in your car. If you have a unique problem, chances are it's going to take longer than you would want it to take to get it fixed. Otherwise just go to the dealer to get it fixed and pay dealer rates/prices. All in all, Vinh's pretty straightforward and honest about the labor and parts. Definitely recommending the shop to all my friends!

Came by for a SMOG, fast and easy service! Highly recommend coming to see Vinh for all your car…read moreneeds.

Despite not having an appointment, and them being short staffed, they reattached my plastic bumper…read moreliner that was dragging on the ground free of charge! I wanted to pay them but they refused. I am not local to this area but encourage you to support this business! And make an appointment when possible. Thank you Expert Auto Care!

One of the only few remaining mechanics I ever trust!…read more First off, Christian the owner, is probably the most honest, humble, experienced & the most knowledgeable person you'll meet. I bought a brand new Lexus GX, Now; previously I've been taking all my maintenance & other needs to a Lexus dealer. After realizing I'm just dumping money away, I needed a solid mechanic that only stands by their work with quality but also knows what they are actually doing. Guys, save all your time and effort and go to this place. Not only Christian has saved my thousands but also he stands by his work! If he gives you his word, best believe it will happen!

Great, consistent, quality service and a value. I have been going here for a decade. Highly…read morerecommend it.

I have gone here since for nearly a decade now, and I can't say enough good things about it. The…read moreowner, the employees, the service, the efficiency, everything is on point. They don't ever BS me on anything. I went here before I moved out of state to make sure my car is in good condition for the drive and when things really need to be replaced, they'll let you know. I had a change in cars and everyone one of my cars have been here. Now with my bf, his cars now get serviced here. Value is unbeatable and the staff is just a cherry on top. The owner is nothing but amazing. Kind, nice, honest, and friendly. Whether you live 30 mins, 45 mins, or 1 hr, I would recommend going here. Make a trip. Oil price has gone up tremendously but they remain the same. Name a better place with over 1,500 reviews and 4.9 stars.

Jim Davis Automotive has been my go-to for about 25 years. Jim was still running the show back…read morethen. BJ owns the place now, and was with Jim many many years prior to the changeover. New ownership, but the same work ethic and honesty. For 13 years they helped keep my roadster running tip-top (and it's now living it's best life in Aptos with its new owner), and before that, my 250K miles Toyota. I'm glad my new Subaru is out of warranty, because I trust Jim Davis Automotive over my dealership. My wife has been bringing her Mazda3 here since about 2012 as well. Note: we're coming from 15 miles away, and live walking distance from the Subaru and Mazda dealerships; yet the 15 miles are worth it for the trustworthiness. Between four cars, I've had water pumps, timing belts, breaks, manual transmissions, air conditioners, an alternator, valves, valve cover gaskets, an engine mount, and various other bits repaired or replaced, as well as my wife (always) and me (more recently) getting our basic oil changes and servicing done here.

While they were quick to respond, they did not determine the cause of my "Service Engine Soon"…read moredashboard warning. I took it in twice. It would go off and I would drive it around several time and then it would go on again. The last time when I went to pick up my SUV they charged me $200! Oh Well, live and learn. BTW, I'm now driving around with that warning light ON not knowing what to do.

For a quick smog I can only say good things!…read more After reading some of the negative reviews I was a little worried, but after being pleasantly greeted by the cashier who told me to wait for the mechanic (which only took a few minutes) I handed him my DMV renewal paper I received in the mail. He was extremely appreciative that I did as it saves them time and can expedite the process. I handed the mechanic my car key and he told me to come back in forty five minutes to an hour. It only took about twenty five before I received a phone call stating my car had been completed. I went back to the cashier side of the shop, paid with my phone and had a kind chat with the attendant about how I am new to the area and how he enjoyed growing up in this part of the Bay Area. If you need a quick no-nonsense smog, go to these guys! If you're worried about time they appreciate a quick call and weekdays are less busy.

L-A-Z-Y !!!! This guy! I've been taking my cars to him for years (I have 4 now, used to have 5)…read more I would watch him as he worked. Super slow and as I said LAZY. One of my cars is a classic 1978. I know smog guys don't like doing them because they have to do a little work instead of just plugging a car into a computer. But the law says I have to get them smogged and the state says these STAR stations have to test. There is a workaround to that to just be an ass. I pulled in and parked at approximately 9:30 am. The owner(?) came out and said the smog guy wouldn't be back for a while. I said I'd wait. He pulled in another car that came after me. Smog dude sauntered over to me after about 45 minutes. He asked what I wanted (Ummm, a smog check. I have been bringing this car there for years. He also said he knew the car and I reminded him it always passed). He said I'd have to leave it and pick it up later. I told him i'd wait. He said that I couldn't wait because he had that other car was taken after mine. I told him I am disabled and didn't have anywhere I could go. I said I was fine with waiting. He said he wouldn't allow me to wait. He then said I could pick it up the next day. I was not going to leave my classic car on his unsecured lot overnight. He then said I could pick it up at the end of the day. I said, "And Uber home?" He said "I don't care what you do". Once it was determined that he wouldn't allow me to wait (what????!!!!) and my only option was to leave the car I started pulling out never to return. The owner (?) walked out. I flagged him over and said that I won't be bringing the two other cars that are due to get smogged there and he waved me off like a big FU because of his partner's "policies" - which I don't know what are besides laziness. I will also not buy gas there anymore. I have two other neighbors that used to use them that I told about it who were shocked about their behavior and will not go there again and hopefully some yelpers won't go there ever. I am a kind person. I interacted with both of them pleasantly as I do with everyone orginally until this went south. This came at me way wrong. I was not asking them to do anything outside of their business. If They had an appointment model, I would have used it.

Went in on Friday for a smog on my Camry and Ravi was able to assist me and take care of my vehicle…read moredespite not having an appointment. Ravi took care of me and valued my time as a first time customer and got it done within 20 mins as he promised. Good and reasonable pricing for a smog. Other shops were charging $120 + for a simple smog.

I do NOT recommend these guys. I took my car in for a CA smog check, for which they charge $50,…read morewhich includes the mandatory DMV $8.25 transmission fee, and the station's $41.75 fee for running the test. As I later learned, the first step checks whether the car's emission monitors are set. As it happens, because my car had been in another shop for unrelated body work, apparently the battery had been disconnected during repairs. That then required the emission monitors to be reset, which happens normally during the first 100 or so miles of driving. As my mechanic later informed me, at that point a reputable smog and repair station would have told me to drive for a couple days and come back to have the test run. Instead, Palo Alto Shell charged me their entire $41.75 fee - for nothing - and said I'd have to return for a retest for an additional $50. My regular mechanic told me all this after the fact, and offered to check the monitors (for free) before I took it for another smog check. Needless to say, I'll go elsewhere for my smog check and will never go to Palo Alto Shell again for gas or any other service.