This year, i received the dreaded "Smog Check Required" notice prior to renewing the registration…read morefor my 2018 vehicle. I checked Yelp and read the numerous positive reviews for Star Auto Check. I requested a quote via Yelp and within seven minutes, I received a reply and a quote from Joe. Joe advised me that a smog check was $39.75 plus $8.25 for the smog check completion certificate. Joe also mentioned that no appointment was required and that it would take ten mins max to have the service completed. Everything sounded good to me so I took my truck in for a smog check. Upon my arrival, I was immediately directed to park my truck in an available bay. A very friendly and hard working employee (Sergio) approached me and requested my DMV renewal notice or the vehicle registration which I provided. I had time to sit in the waiting room and glance over friend's Yelp reviews (what could be better than reading Yelp reviews? :) Nine minutes later, Sergio walked in and announced "your truck is ready". WHAT!! Wow, I was impressed as the service was completed in record time. Sergio advised me that proof of the service was electronically sent to the DMV and that I should receive my new tags within seven to ten days. Nothing further was required from me. I was genuinely impressed and thankful for the GREAT and friendly customer service I received today. Thank you!

There were two technicians working when we went. Their waiting area was occupied and so we decided…read moreto wait outside instead of the small waiting area. Their techs spoke Spanish amongst themselves the entire time. I guess my tech assumed I didn't understand what he was saying. He told the other tech that we were ridiculous to watch him because he wasn't going to steal anything. Well, I never thought about that until he mentioned it. I honestly just wanted him to finish so that I can be on my way. I was staring at my car sitting in the stall not doing anything and wondered why I was still there. Another car that came in later was finished first. I told him that I heard and understood what he said. The price for the service was fair but I certainly didn't need the attitude even if it was a joke or not.

09/24/2026 -- A five star review. Found this location on Yelp. The staff was pleasant, helpful,…read moreefficient and quick. I was in and out in about 20 minutes. I cannot praise this service and efficiency high enough. Thank you.

Review for Smog check: 10/10 would come again! Love places…read morethat don't feel intimidating. As a girly pop, I appreciate them being so friendly and informative. It was $45 for a smog check--great value! Just be aware it's across the car wash vacuums when you turn in! It shouldn't be hard

Advance Auto Smog Star has been my go-to place for all my smog check needs for more than 10 years…read more That kind of loyalty doesn't happen by accident. Moe is always professional, friendly, honest, and very accommodating. Customer service is consistently top tier, and he always makes the process easy, quick, and hassle-free. It's nice having a local business you can trust and confidently come back to year after year. If you're looking for reliable smog service and excellent customer care, I highly recommend Moe and Advance Auto Smog Star. - aka Rico

I highly recommend Mo and his shop for anyone who loves to keep old cars running. I have a 1987…read moreVolkswagen Cabriolet that's not perfect -- I do most of the maintenance myself. And as a hobby mechanic, sometimes my work only makes sense to me. But Mo took the car in, listened to my explanations of some of its idiosyncrasies (won't hold an idle until warm, the rad fan is manually toggled... you know sh*tbox stuff) and performed the smog. What I felt at his shop was that I felt valued as a customer, not just a nuisance hobby mechanic looking for a professional to clean up their mess. He was kind, patient and got the car to pass. Will be coming back with my other sh*tbox Volkswagen.

I can't say enough good things about Patrick's Auto Center! Patrick and his team handle all the…read moremaintenance and repairs for our plumbing company's fleet, and they've been nothing short of amazing. As a business owner, having reliable vehicles on the road is extremely important, and knowing we have a shop we can trust makes a huge difference. Their honesty, professionalism, quality of work, and attention to detail are second to none. It's hard to find a shop that genuinely cares about its customers and takes pride in its work, but Patrick and his team do exactly that. They understand how important it is to keep our trucks running and our business moving. I highly recommend Patrick's Auto Center to anyone looking for an honest, dependable, and knowledgeable auto repair shop. We truly appreciate everything they do for us!

I had a great experience with Patrick's Auto Center! The staff was friendly, professional, and easy…read moreto communicate with. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made the entire process straightforward. It's refreshing to find an auto repair shop that values customer service and takes pride in its work. I would definitely recommend Patrick's Auto Center to anyone looking for reliable automotive service!

Always quick . Right in front of me if I want . Upfront…read moreprice friendly service . Always open on time low wait time .

Stopped by this morning and was in and out in 10 minutes or so. Follow these simple steps and you…read morecan do the same. Step 1 - Drive to Alosta Smog Step 2 - Park the car and walk in Step 3 - Tell them you are there for a smog check Step 4 - Hand the man the paper and the keys Step 5 - Scroll social media while you wait Step 6 - Pay the man $47 (credit card) Step 7 - Get in the car and drive home

Took my old car (125K+ miles) to have it smogged. Pulled…read moreright up and they instantly took care of everything. And quite amazingly enough, it took longer for me to fill out their form, than to run the tests. I go back there, year after year ! They're the Best. TEN STARS !

I'm not sure if they charged me right I was in a rush and payed 16$ for 4 things wich is crazy the…read morelady was rude and there's no way a energy drink or even a Gatorade is 7$ and not close for a small bag of nuts...

amazing!!! I am from out of town and my car started acting up. they got me in and looked at it…read moreright away when my car dealer company said 4 days. they found the problem and were amazing!!!!! good people. highly recommen!!

Unbeatable, affordable price for getting an oil change at Purrfect Auto Service! Kelly, the…read moremanager, is very nice and you can tell he cares about providing the best car maintenance service to all his customers new and returning. They do give helpful maintenance recommendations, but they aren't pushy about it. This is will be my go-to oil change place. Can't recommend enough!

Never had as problem been going for 25 years Courteous…read morereliable always helpful Never felt over charged

My husband recently took both of our vehicles here for an oil change. He talked with the owner and…read moredefinitely a nice guy. Honest and friendly. We recommend bringing your vehicle here. Definitely a great value!

Vick is excellent to work with! Reliable, honest, and quick. We were referred by Mood's Auto and…read morehave continued to return. Can't imagine going any place else!

Fast, easy, close by my place to get done . I have been coming here every time I needed an smog…read morecheck and never has gave me a hard time . Will be coming back again .

Excellent and knowledgeable folks here!…read more Great service provided by referring my request to a muffler shop. Thanks and will return to you for other automotive needs.

They never mentioned a diagnostic fee when I scheduled an appointment. When I made arrangements to…read moredrop off the car, they sprung it on me at the last minute, which felt very deceptive. Still, the price they quoted me for the work was so much higher than other shops, even when you add in their inflated diagnostic fee, I was better off taking the car elsewhere to have the work done. Don't be fooled by the name "Affordable.". Save yourself the time and money by choosing another mechanic from the outset.