Called on a Thursday and was able to have my car smogged the same day! Their prices are also very…read morecompetitive. Overall, I think I only waited about 20 minutes. Appreciate the great customer service! Would highly recommend.

I've taken my car here twice for a smog check and they are always courteous, quick, thorough, and…read morevery reasonably priced (especially with their online discount that I always use). Thank you to The Grove Smog Center for their great service.

Great service as always. Great value on full synthetic oil change. Way cheaper than the dealership.read more

Needed to get my oil changed and my friend recommended this spot…read more Ambiance: Parking | There are a few spots for you to park your car. Vibes | I'm not really familiar with the area but it was about 10 minutes off the 805. It's close to a few schools, grocery stores, and gas stations. The spot itself is relatively simple. Customer Service: Great! Tony and Adrian are awesome! Friendly and honest with the suggestions to my car. TL;DR : 4.5 stars. Awesome! The price was reasonable, service was good and quick. For those in this area of San Diego, this space is a gem! Tips: * Come early! They may be quick with the service but this spot is no hidden gem.

So helpful and knowledable. Courteous and friendly. Good…read moreprices, fast and through service. I was there two years ago and still great service! Highly recommend.

I've been to this location twice as my diesel van requires smog every two years. Last visit I…read morecalled and made an appointment and I was seen at the time I booked, with no delays. It's a no frills location, an easy check-in and out process, looks like a mom and pop business (or pop only) they send the cert to the dmv automated so no hassle ( I presume all places do this). There is plenty of parking and the entire process takes about 30 mins or so. I recommend this place and will continue coming here.

Fast service this morning. I was out within 10 minutes. Price was definitely reasonable and in line…read morewith most places in the area. Prices are also posted on the wall, so there are no surprises. I'd recommend Mid-City Smog Check Center to anyone. Great service!

I've been taking my vehicles to Jimmy for a couple of years now, and since the day I met him,…read moreMid-City Smog is the only place I'll go. He's one of the most down-to-earth people I've ever met. What sets him apart is that more than once, he's gone out of his way to help me diagnose problems that had nothing to do with smog or anything I was paying him for, and he never charged me a dime for it. You don't find that often. Jimmy is genuinely helpful, generous, and a great guy, and he clearly cares more about people than the transaction. If you need a smog check in San Diego, go see Jimmy. You won't go anywhere else after.

Awesome service. Super helpful guys that get it done. Taking all my vehicle registration needs here.read more

Was very nice to have an enclosed seating area. The technician was friendly and professional! I…read morewill recommend this smog shop do to great service and clean waiting area. The is close to SDSU and Rolando very convenient to find plenty of safe parking. A gas station next door for a snack and beverage. Was in and out in 15 minutes you call or text to ask about availability and reserve a test time. Don't blink it's on the north side of the road!! They accept cards for payment! Service is remembered long after the payment. If I can recommend some smog flags banners out front curb side. You re a hidden gem!! Love to keep you around.

This place is awesome. In and out in 10 minutes. My kids were with me and we had a fine time…read morewaiting in the waiting room. Service is always with a smile and I appreciate that the technician leaves the car out front to zoom out when you are done. Easy breezy.

Always friendly, fast after using on many occasions over the years. Have referred to othersread more

Absolutely love this shop and recommend it to anyone looking to get a smog check on their vehicle!…read moreI've been coming here for years and have always had a wonderful experience. The quality of service and work is second to none! Not to mention, the prices are very reasonable compared to other smog check stations in the area. Rob and his team were friendly and knowledgeable. And they had me in/out of their shop within 15-20 minutes. In addition to the smog check ($60), I was also able to pay for my vehicles registration and receive my sticker for an extra $35. Super convenient! Highly recommend this extra perk for anyone looking to avoid mail-in stickers that could take upwards of 3-5 business days to process and deliver. Overall, this smog check station provides exceptional services that guarantee customer satisfaction! Definitely come check them out!

If you need fast service and efficiency come to this place. My go to smog place. They also do DMV…read moreregistrations,they take care of it all for you. Beat the lines and long waiting and come see them. One stop shop and friendly service. Their fee is very reasonable. There's a waiting area and arcade games.

This automotive repair facility is honestly, in my opinion, the very best auto repair facility in…read moreSan Diego County. Let me explain.. Back in April, when I serviced my 2012 Ford Fusion for a synthetic blend oil change at El Cajon Ford, I was told I needed front and back brakes. I was quoted $600.00 for the front brakes and the.same amount for the back brakes. This amount to me seemed extraordinarily High. I discussed this with an old college buddy and he recommended AAA Smog & Repair Center on El Cajon Boulevard. I had utilized this facility in early May to smog my Ford Fusion. The smog check took a total of 5 minutes to complete and of course my car passed with flying colors. Incidentally, the technician at El Cajon Ford had told me to make sure I get both brakes front and back done in May, as I risked the possiblity of damaging the rotors. Needless to say, I wasn't happy about this as shelling out $1,200 for brakes just isn't in my budget right now. I took my vehicle in for brake servicing at AAA Smog & Repair Center on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Mike, who runs the facility quoted me $375.00 maximum for front brake disc replacement. The work was done in about 2 and 1/2 hours, and the total with tax came out to $394.00. Mike inspected my back brakes and told me there is no way that the back brakes need to be replaced right now. As a matter of fact, he told me the back brakes have at least a year's worth of life left in them. And he explained, as we all know, that the front brakes handled about 80% of braking requirements. I left this facility having paid out a total of $394.00 as stated above.Wow!! On a one to five star rating, if I could give this auto repair facility 10 stars I certainly would. Mike and his wonderful crew got the job done in just a couple of hours and didn't try to break the bank. And unlike other facilities (like El Cajon Ford) he doesn't recommend work that doesn't need to be done. Mike is the most honest service technician/manager I have ever met. This is the kind of auto repair facility one finds in small sleepy towns, located far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. For example, windshield wiper replacement at this facility runs $11.99 per blade in contrast to Discount Tire, who is selling their wiper replacement blades for around $35.00.. Auto Zone comes in at a few dollars less and El Cajon Ford is off the charts for even a simple replacement part such as windshield wiper replacement blades. This price of this one part serves as a metaphor regarding the fact that this facility cares about us customers in charging the fairest priced for parts and labor possible. They truly care about the customer. This auto repair facility has earned my very highest recommendation. As referenced above, they are not out to break the bank And as a matter of fact, Mike and the crew are trying to save the consumer as much money as is humanly possible in this day and age. Additionally, this facility offers DMV registration renewal, allowing the consumer to skip the long lines at the DMV. They also offer body work and basically anything can be done under the hood.The one thing they don't specialize in is oil changes, though the facility will in fact order the oil and filter required if an oil change is absolutely necessary when other work is being done. Let's face it, all companies are in business to make a profit, of course. The problem, with so many companies out there, is that they gouge the customer, to make a huge profit and are charging prices that are probably 500 to 1000 percent above what should be reasonably and morally charged for parts and services way above what most consumers can actually afford. This company is different. They are charging an extremely fair price thereby saving consumers a ton of money that those other huge companies love to just swallow up with their overinflated high end prices. My warmest thanks and "hats off" to Mike and his gallant crew!! I'll be back at this shop for electrical work in August or September. I wholeheartedly recommend everybody out there consider utilizing this auto repair facility before shelling out those big bucks at those other well known large facilities. Thanks again!!

Set an appointment just for my convenience. Guys were prompt, service was quick and the cost was…read morereasonable. I didn't have to get a smog check done for my registration but wanted to be pro-active. Will be back and referring!

After years of looking for a mechanic and only taking my Subaru to the dealership for all repairs…read moreor maintenance over the life of the car (8 years), I decided to take a chance here. I had a great experience with Alex at Value Auto Repair. I originally reached out through Yelp, and he was responsive and answered all of my questions. His pricing was significantly better than what the dealership quoted me, but what really stood out wasn't just the price--it was his honesty. I came in with a humming noise that I believed was a bad wheel bearing but was unsure. Alex was upfront from the beginning after making the same diagnosis and even encouraged me to get quotes from other mechanics if it made me feel more comfortable so I could make sure I was getting a fair deal. That kind of confidence and transparency is hard to find. When I arrived, he was able to get my car in within about 30 minutes to diagnose it. While the part was being delivered, I went to lunch, and once I came back, he had the wheel bearing replaced in about 45 minutes. Before I left, he took the time to show me both the old and new wheel bearings, explaining how they worked and letting me hear and feel the difference. I really appreciated him taking the time to educate me instead of just handing me a bill. One thing I noticed while I was waiting was how many customers came in who clearly knew Alex. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to see him, several appeared to be repeat customers, and there was an obvious level of trust between them. After my own experience, I completely understand why. Alex also has a great sense of humor, which made the whole experience much less stressful. Most importantly, the humming noise is completely gone, and my car drives perfectly again. If you're looking for an honest, knowledgeable mechanic who charges fair prices and genuinely cares about his customers, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alex and Value Auto Repair. I know I'll definitely be back.

April 29, 2026 I took my 2018 Forester XT (turbo-charged) to…read moreValue Auto Repair for Subaru recommended maintenance. Subaru requires special oils, and fluids, or the warranty is voided. I wanted only recommended Subaru oils, antifreeze, spark plugs, etc. Value followed the manufacture's recommendations, which I was very happy. The maintenance was done in a few hours. The prices are competitive, but the trustworthiness is superior. This a great company.

I was looking for a trustworthy auto shop in the area. Came across premier auto and all the reviews…read moreseemed pretty good across the board. Took my car in for a squealing noise. I pulled around the back of the shop lost trying to find the entrance and Robert came out to assist . He took a quick look under the hood and directed me to the front. He was leaving early and didn't have time to do a full diagnostic but he still checked to see what he could see with the visible eye and it was for sure an oil leak. He asked if I could leave the car for the next day and he'll get on it first thing in the morning . He even offered me a ride home when he saw me standing on the street Waiting for my boyfriend to pick me up. Very friendly and honest shop. When it came to the pricing they try and do all they can to help you out knowing how hard it is with this economy . After getting a quote for the fix I called around a couple other shops and they were the more affordable option. Ive found my forever mechanic . Robert and Omar the manager are a pleasure to work with. Glad to know with such costly unfortunate circumstances there's still good people around who want to help and truly care about their customers . You're not just another invoice . Highly recommend !

Skipped the ridiculous dealer quote to fix an AC leak on my Civic Si and brought it straight to…read morePremier Auto Center. Huge thanks to Omar! He was super friendly, kept me in the loop the entire time, and got everything sorted without any hassle. Car was done on time, saved a ton of money over the dealership, and the air is ice-cold again. Solid, honest shop with top-notch customer service.