Supporting local businesses is important to me, so I decided to give A1 Smog in Lawndale a try for…read morethe first time--and I'm glad I did! From start to finish, everything was smooth sailing. They answered all of my questions promptly through Yelp, responded quickly, and even made me feel welcomed before I had even arrived. No upselling, no surprises--just honest, straightforward business. That's refreshing these days. I came in on a Friday morning, and they had me in and out exactly within the promised timeframe. Parking was easy, and they even have a comfortable waiting area to escape the blazing South Bay sun. My sunscreen definitely appreciated the break! A big thank you to Jose for taking great care of both me and my beloved Honda EG. (Fellow car enthusiasts know...our cars are basically family members. ) He was professional, friendly, and made the entire process stress-free. I actually grew up in Lawndale and lived here for 19 years, so it was nice to finally experience a local business that truly delivers on customer service. As a business owner myself, I know that honest communication and treating customers well are what keep people coming back. I've found my new go-to smog shop and will definitely be returning for future smogs. I'll also be recommending A1 Smog to my friends and family. Thanks again, Jose, for making something as routine as a smog check a genuinely pleasant experience!

Easy in and out. No appointment. Honored the coupon I found online. Jose was a pleasure to work…read morewith. Will return for my next STAR Smog Check. FYI, Bob's automotive down the street bait and switched me once I arrived and tried to charge me three times the coupon price because I was testing a 2014 Porsche 911. Jose was honest!!!

I am VERY impressed by Dru's business. He inherited the location 10 years ago and he keeps it VERY…read moreneat, organized and comfortable for guests. He's not the cheapest but his prices are very fair. I highly recommend him.

I was looking for a location to complete the emissions test after purchasing a used car in Arizona,…read moreas it was required to transfer the title. ECO SMOG advertised a one-stop service, which made it the obvious choice to save time. I stopped by without an appointment directly after returning from Arizona, about 1.5 hours before closing. Dru initially informed me that there might not be enough time to complete everything since he already had other appointments scheduled. I understood and was completely fine with that since I did not have an appointment. There were a few cars ahead of me, so I waited about 15-20 minutes before it was my turn. Dru completed the VIN verification and emissions test on my vehicle. He then mentioned that the next appointment was running late and offered to fit my car in for the title transfer and registration so I could receive my plates and tags without needing to return. I was very excited to hear that, as it saved me an additional trip to the DMV or AAA. Dru was professional, efficient, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. It's clear that customer service is a priority here. The convenience of having everything handled in one place made the experience smooth and stress-free. While some other places may offer coupons for less expensive emissions testing, the value of top-notch service and genuine customer care is well worth it. The time saved and the quality of service provided made the experience far more valuable. Thank you, Dru, for going the extra mile to help me out. I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs smog services or assistance with vehicle registration. It was a great experience from start to finish.

Called in the day before to make an appointment (recommended but not required). Showed up, parked…read morein the garage where he told me, gave him my DMV doc and the printed coupon, filled out one document, he was done in less than 10 minutes and I was done. Literally one of the easiest transactions in my life. Why go anywhere else.

Quick, easy and fast!! We love to see it. They honor their online coupon. I did my first smog for a…read moretotal of $53! Other places would've charged me more for sure. They are pretty open with appointments. I was there for less than 15 minutes total. I did not catch the gentleman's name working there but he was super nice! They even have a bucket with lollipops while you wait. 10/10!

Update 4-stars Feb 5, 10:42 am - Culprit was loose bolts on…read morethe caliper. Test drove with mechanic so far so good. Hopefully smooth driving from here. Update 2-stars! Feb 4, 4:20 pm - @ Gardena omw home to Carson. terrible metal clanking sound when hitting brakes. Brakes lock up, car won't move forward on D. Stepping on gas = brakes make horrible metal crunching sound. Found a safe spot just before fwy. Tow truck will arrive in 120 minutes 6:27 pm - AAA truck estimated arrival. bringing it to their shop overnight. I called and employee said I can leave it there. 8:30 am appointment. Will see what the owner will do about it and I will update my review tomorrow. First review 5-stars Jan 23 - Good 2 tires replacement and brakes. they suggested replace brake pads.

Been getting my oil changed here for almost 20 years. Over that time, every single person has been…read moresuper nice, professional and knowledgeable. They have never tried to up charge or recommend a service that wasn't needed. Half the time I get an oil change, that's all. It's so refreshing. Makes me more confident and comfortable to get other services when they recommend them. Also helps that they are one of the more affordable providers in the area. Wish I could give them 10 stars

I just visited there today since my husband came here before for the smog check…read more I asked the person I go to cafe across the street and come back and there are subway and Amai cafe which I love to have drinks. Price is very good as this location and I don't think I didn't wait long at all. I already recommended to my friend who need smog test for her next car registration renewal. Thank you.

Walked in and asked if I can get routine maintenance and get the engine fan checked since it has…read morebeen running loud after I park and turn off engine. Was recommended by my friend and also boss frequents this place as well so that always helps to find a trustworthy auto shop. Not sure of the name of the initial guy who helped me but just told me to right down my info and leave the car keys. Mo the other man there ended up taking the order sheet and my keys but heard he is the owner. Everyone seems to think they come off rude but I think they just have that serious look on their faces and shouldn't take it to heart. At least I didn't since I needed my car fixed and they were highly recommended. Anyhow, on work order sheet they ask the time you need your car back so I wrote 4 to 5pm since I assumed it would take all day if there was going to be a problem. I went across the street to Amai coffee to wait. Dropped off car a few minutes before 9am. They had 2 cars being serviced at the time I left my car. Got a call from Mo around 10:35am. They did the oil change and checked everything for leaks and since car engine fan was one of my concerns they checked coolant and head gasket (don't ask me what that is but assume it has to do with the cooling down of car lol, obviously I am not an expert). He said all looked fine. Got my car back earlier than I thought but car sounds great again. I am happy! Thank you guys for your help. I will come back for our family car needs. I appreciate your help!

Fast, professional, good price point . Requested the…read moreservice, heard back immediately. Will def go back next smog test.

Smog check Simple…read more Quick. No nonsense. Cash $45 Card $47.50 We only come here and highly recommend others to come.

I had an outstanding experience at Hillside Auto . The entire team was professional, honest, and…read moreincredibly helpful from start to finish. Their prices were fair, and the customer service was truly extraordinary. They helped me with a complete engine repair, and the job came out perfectly. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and they kept me informed throughout the entire process. A special thank you to Atif, the main service writer, who went above and beyond to make everything smooth and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, transparent, and genuinely cared about making sure I was taken care of. If you're looking for a trustworthy shop with excellent workmanship, fair pricing, and top-notch customer service, I highly recommend Hillside Auto . They've earned a customer for life!

I'm entirely confident I just got billed 200 dollars to hear the diagnosis for someone else's car…read more First, I would say communications were very poor. Brought my car in Monday, was told they would contact me monday, or Tuesday at the latest. Wednesday rolled around and I had not heard from them so I called in. They patch me through to the mechanic who OF COURSE tells me I need a new engine. My car was making a knocking noise which I thought was maybe a loose valve rocker, or worst case a rod bearing. The noise was coming from the top of the engine, so I was thinking valve related. Here's where it got super suspicious. The mechanic told me there was zero oil in my car, and that the engine codes I had given them were of no help. As fact, I had checked my oil the day before driving in, and it was at the perfect level. As fact, I did not give them any codes. I assured the mechanic there was oil in the car, he told me there was none and my engine was cooked. Needed a new one. I asked for pricing. He gave me a ballpark but said he can check around for a reconditioned engine. I asked him to put together a full, formal estimate and let me know a price. He said he would get back to me today or tomorrow. I didn't hear back at that day or the next, so on friday I called in and said I will be picking up my car. And this is the wild part. As I walk up to the place, I see my car parked our front. Same make, same model, same color. TURNS OUT, it was not my car. Mine was parked out back. I drove my car across the street, parked, popped the hood and checked the oil. Completely perfect level. I sincerely beleive that they looked at the other car that was just like mine, which probably had no oil, and they read me the diagnosis for that car. Frustrated, I go home and start watching youtube videos about engine noises and possible fixes. 400 bucks in parts later and a lot if swear words, my car is no longer making the knocking noise and is running great. Maybe it was a fluke that they had two Chrysler 300s there at the same time, but it was wild how bad the communications were, and how the mechanic just flat out didn't believe me when I said it had plenty of oil and I never gave them codes. While I am happy to have saved anywhere from 8000 to 10,000 bucks, it does not sit well with me that I paid 200 bucks for non responsiveness and a diagnosis that was 100% off. For the algorithm, below is a picture of my engine taken apart by me. Oh that reminds me, based on the condition of the engines dirt and grime, I am even MORE convinced that they never touched my engine.

* I've had the pleasure of having my car serviced for years now by Hassan at Anza Service Station…read more * The service & pricing is extraordinary for the care your car receives. * The wait time is usually a third of the time required by the dealership. * And they stand by their quality work & back it up with a warranty. * I'm extremely pleased with Hassan's management & service & highly recommend the Anza Service Station.

My experience with the owner and getting my car repaired at this place was so great. He was…read moreattentive, honest and helpful. My car was completed extremely fast and the owner went out of his way to save on cost by ordering a part from somewhere that was less expensive than ordering from the dealership. My car works perfect now and I will definitely be back for future repairs as needed. Thank you! :)

This shop is great. I was in for a smog check. Service was friendly, prompt, and work done as…read morepromised. If you're looking at a service place, check this place out. I didn't make an appointment, but I know their website allows you to book appointments online.

This shop is great for smog and other services. The staff are courteous, friendly and prompt…read more They will take time out to answer questions. I will definitely go back for smog checks because the prices are very reasonable and they get the job done quickly.

Still going strong! Mr. Kim at Sky Smog in Torrance is doing his thing just like always. He's got…read morethe same no-nonsense demeanor--maybe a little gruff, but I think it's more of a language barrier than anything else. Bottom line: he's quick, efficient, and gets the job done. When I showed up, he was already working on an older car, but he actually prioritized me and got my smog check done in under 10 minutes. Super appreciated that! The price is solid and fair, and you can tell he knows what he's doing. Not here to chat, just here to work--and honestly, I respect it. I always try to support small, local businesses doing honest work and trying to make ends meet, and Mr. Kim's shop is exactly that. If you want fast, reliable service at a good price, Kim's still the guy.

Quick..no appt necessary..I will use next time. Tip go on a Saturday, yhe surrounding businesses…read moreare closed, making easier to get in and out.