It's not a glamorous spot, but for a smog test they are friendly and get you in and out quickly…read more While I always dread getting these things done for my car it's nice to have a dependable spot at a price that doesn't break the bank. We'll definitely be back next time we're due for a smog test.

Smog check was quick and easy. Not as busy as other places. Let's you know if you passed and why,…read moreif you didn't.

I was in need of a smog test and of course I left this for last minute thing…read more But Natomas Smog Shop was accommodating and was able to get my smog done. The wait was not long under an hour and the fee for my car was reasonable. The staff was professional and the lobby is inviting, plenty of sitting space and not to mention lot's of parking.

Yearly registration fees are due but this time they tossed in the smog requirement too, thought…read moregreat this is going to be a hassle. After a quick search on Yelp, I picked this shop based on their consistently positive reviews. Scheduled for Friday at 4pm and thought I'll probably be there a while. Boy was I wrong, I was in & out in under twenty minutes after handing off my keys and paying my $68. The customer service was super friendly, with the service technician even topping off my windshield wiper fluids and leveling my tires air pressure. The waiting room is SUPER clean and modern. With comfy chairs to watch tv, a small reading area for kids and high rises if you want to bring your laptop and get some work done. They offered cold complimentary water and had a wide screen tv for entertainment to past the time. I'm highly recommending this location to family and friends as I was thoroughly impressed with my smog service.

My husband took his Lexus 2007 IS350 here 2 years ago to get his smog checked - it was NOT passable…read moreat that time. The owner took the time to figure out what was wrong with the car, sensors, CAT - and told him what he needed to fix to get it to pass. He made the fixes and it passed. The owner is a no bs, kind-hearted dude who ended up not charging him for all the extra time and energy he took to find what was wrong. It's also next to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic at no charge. Hubby literally just got the same car smog checked and passed from Cap City this afternoon. We are loyal customers for life!

Very short wait, professional service, and out of there in no time. I have an older car so it cost…read morea little more but is still in line with average cost for smog check sites.

Fast, convenient, and courteous. I had 3 hours to spare in South Natomas so I figured I'd get some…read morecar maintenance out of the way. I called on a Monday morning about a tire rotation, oil change, and smog check. They told me sure, head on over. After explaining the charges for each (which were acceptable based on other rates that I had checked in the area), they got to work and sent me on my way after 25-30 minutes. Impressive stuff. As an added bonus, the waiting room is quite spacious with comfortable leather couches. They have a couple of light snacks, water, and coffee as well. I can't recall the last time I felt content waiting for my car to get fixed up. These guys will have my business again.

I have a scion XD that has been serviced here since I have owned it. They have taken cared of the…read moremaintenance oil changes; Every issue that has raised from shocks to electrical coils component replacement. The quality is top notch and the value is fair with the service pricing. It is so rare to find an all in one shop that can do what these guys achieve. A+ and highly recommend their work to anyone!

Great service. I was in and out within 15 minutes. Probably could have been faster if we didn't…read morehave a good conversation while he was working. Highly recommend!

This shop provides excellent service and very helpful informations. I would definitely recommend…read morethis place.

I'm really glad to have Cap city smog in my neighborhood. They run a tight ship. Walk in Star…read morestation in arcade Carmichael area. A lot of stations are stopping or being dropped from smog because they don't meet the programs strong and unnecessary rules. Those rules are stifling progress in the local car industry by having dealers and consumers hunt around for less and less star stations, which is clogging up the ones that are left. Hopefully cap city smog can keep up the good work they are doing for community.

Repairs were required. So I was able to fix it to get it to "pass" in the same day. Thank you for…read moreyour help.

My wife and I are pleased with bringing our cars in the quality care of Stress-Free Auto service…read more Whether it's oil change or parts repair, they do a magnificent job. The Stress-Free team is exactly what we look for in getting honest repairs done And a video to show us what they 're doing. Also a projected repairs to be completed. Excellent front desk greeting from Naomi. Just a wonderful shop and staff.

Review is for service on 1/13/25. I was having issues with a strong exhaust smell in the cab of my…read more2013 Chevy Equinox, and was in search for a trustworthy mechanic to take a look and hopefully repair any problems before an upcoming SoCal roadtrip that I was taking with my family. I used Yelp to put a blanket request for the Sacramento area, and Stress Free Auto reached out right away! I was able to take my car in first thing the next morning and was greeted in such a friendly and warm way. Knowing they had a few jobs ahead of me, they called a niiiice Lyft and made sure I got home free of charge! From there the communication was excellent. There were continual texts that provided information about their progress not only with searching for the main problem, but also a general overall inspection of my vehicle. Once complete they sent me an estimate, I called to coordinate which things I wanted repaired/addressed, and they sent over a finalized quote that I signed immediately. It was quick, informative, and quite literally stress free The main problem was a cracked exhaust manifold. Seems like an extensive repair, right? Well, they let me know later that afternoon that they were done! Amazing same day service! Absolutely incredible. It's been a month since the repair and I haven't had any issues. So, in my book, that's a job well done! The only small gripe I have is the cost. Again, it was same day service, so it's understandable that I might have paid more than I would have at another local shop, but they did offer a discount on the initial inspection cost. Some other shops roll the inspection cost into the cost of repairs, but unfortunately Stress Free doesn't do that. Plus, a couple of suggested repairs were somewhat of a laughable cost. If memory serves, they quoted me around $60 to replace wipers. I'm not sure if it was a quote for all 3, or just one, but I spent $15 on a wiper on the way home and installed it myself. Whatever, they are trying to make money! Despite my small price gripe, I will be using Stress Free in the future for any vehicle concerns I have!

I have overestimated my rating of this company, to put it kindly. I paid a total of almost $2000…read morefor maintenance care a repair shop only charged me $255. I sat around North Star for hours and days without these results. My new repairman who I'll give ongoing business to took 2 hours to completely fix everything. If you want to learn what scammers are, this place could be the epitome of the perfect training ground to learn. As a woman who can sprint 13.0mph I'll tell you these mofos are hella slow. If you enjoy wasting your time, give them people your business.

This was an experience that completely started off positive that ended up as the worst decision we…read morecould have made for our safety a life, we came here for a tire and before we knew it we had placed our lives in the hands of evil and a scam that would change how we look at this shop, we got a tire drove straight home and parked the car and soon as we woke up to leave to a Graduation the tire was flat, so we took it back to the shop to find they they sold us a completely defective tire and on top of that they wanted to charge us for a whole other tire, they knew what they were doing and they did nothing to help with the issue, they did not once make sure it was in working condition, they took advantage of our family, they just kept saying our policy says, instead of taking accountability and ownership they made a mistake we only wanted accountability and to get the issue fixed and they did neither they hid behind "our policy" imagine if we were on the freeway and it exploded it's heart breaking Update: this is the email that was sent to the owner

Been getting my car smogged here every few years, and it's always pretty quick and seamless. I…read moredon't live too far from here either so that's a huge plus. I called on a Saturday around noon to ask if I can do a walk in for a smog. They close at 2 pm on Saturdays and the gentleman who answered states they can take walk ins and there currently wasn't a long wait. So I headed over there about 30 minutes after the call. Parking space here is limited, so be prepared for that. When I got here, there were 2 customers ahead of me, one finishing up a smog check and another just had his car towed here for repairs. I was helped within 20 minutes after arriving and was here a total of about 40 minutes total for smog. Again, great and quick service. The waiting room isn't too bad. They have a huge tv you can watch as you wait, magazines and a few chairs you can rest at. There's also a huge window where you can see into the bay. There's also masullo pizza next door if you want to eat while you wait, but the technician might be done with your car before the food arrives. Pricing is average for getting car smogged, and they do take credit card. I'll continue to go here in the future.

Wife's SUV needed a smog and 15 minutes later it was done. This is her normal spot but I brought it…read moretoday. Gotta support local businesses.

Do not come to this auto shop!!!…read more They are shady and fail vehicles on SMOG for made up reasons, then deny a refund and tell you to open a case with the BAR. I had my 1985 truck smogged here, and they failed me due to two reasons. I took it to another repair shop to have it fixed and re-smogged, but THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT PASSES SMOG AS IS. I called Natomas Automotive and they informed me to call the BAR and that they wouldn't refund me for their fraudulent failed SMOG test. They get positive points for their SMOG program for each vehicle they fail. Do not let this place work on your vehicle. They do not seem to be an honest mechanic shop and they do not care about making things right. Avoid at all costs.

I had a great experience with Singh at Natomas Automotive. He was very nice, honest, and thorough…read more Instead of just taking my car in, he suggested that I first check with Hyundai to see if the repair might be covered under warranty--something he didn't have to do but showed he was looking out for me. The motor of my windshield wiper fluid stopped working the same day as a service done at the dealership service department. Hyundai quoted me $250 just to diagnose the issue, with the repair costing anywhere from $800 and up. Natomas Automotive was able to fix the issue for $550. I really appreciated that the mechanic didn't push unnecessary work and genuinely wanted me to get the best deal possible. Hard to find that kind of integrity these days! Highly recommend.