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    Shayne C.

    Back at my go-to smog station!! Adulting here we go on a Saturday! Scheduled an appt. by phone and the lady was very nice and immediately had openings available for me. That's music to my ears! Upon arrival, there was plenty of parking and I snagged the one VIP spot right up front of their business. Tim assisted me and I was the only one there so hardly any wait at all and he even took me in early! WINNING!! Well it was a Saturday afternoon so that must have been the reason too. It's not the spot you'd like to spend your weekend but hey I got responsibilities ya know! It's also near my go-to auto shop, Elite services so this place was highly recommended to me by them. Anyway, I'm writing this review as they do my smog check! Fingers cross I pass the inspection. It's a 2006 Scion. I know my baby is old, but it's a classic at this point and functions just fine and I make sure I give her love, proper maintenance work, and pep talks. Hehe Pro tip: Don't forget to print out their $10 coupon online for some good savings. Especially in this economy... every dollar counts!! Support this awesome family-owned biz! They always make my experience smooth, stress-free, and borderline enjoyable.

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    Called around 9:15am to see what time he might have openings, said I could stop by at 9:30am. He was very straightforward, let me know about a recall on my civic and how to get it taken care of and I was out very quickly. Honest owner. Will be coming back and recommending to other people. Also a clean waiting room which I definitely appreciate.

    In and out in less than 20. Also reminded me I could go to AAA to get my registration paid instantly.
    Juan C.

    Quick and great price! This def my new spot! Also reminded me I could go to AAA to pay my registration instantly Thank you!

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    1 month ago

    Great service and was in and out in 30 ish minutes even though they were busy. Fair price.

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    11 months ago

    I go here every time. Very convenient coming from mira mesa. Nice people. You can't go wrong.

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    1 year ago

    Smog check is fast. I didn't wait that long although there's a line up of people. Good job well done!

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    I have been taking all of my vehicles here for the past 5 years. They are very honest and flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend.

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    Quick job, got me right in before closing. Highly recommend this family owned smog station!

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    Very quick and efficient! Under 20 min wait, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, not too expensive either.

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    Very professional, prompt and efficient service and cost was very reasonable. Highly recommend!

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    Excellent experience. Really good value and turnaround time was excellent. I recommend this business for Smog checjs

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    WOW is all I can say!!! A co-worker referred me to Quan at Hillcrest Auto Repair because I…read morementioned I needed brakes she said the dealership was going to charge her 500 for her rear brakes so she took her Lexus to Quan and was out in 2 hours for 139.00, what a huge difference. She also told me she has been going to them for about 18 years, so I decided to give them a call. Quan answered the phone, and she was so nice, knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I had called around to a few other places who I also trusted and that were closer to home, but the price difference was huge. If I needed all new brakes and rotors it was going to cost me about $1300, if I needed all from Quan it was going to cost about $800 so I made my appointment for the next morning and they were right on time. They tested my brakes and what I really appreciated is they don't upsell you, they took my car for a test drive and said it was what I described shaking on the front end which means my rotors we warped she said they would replace the front rotors and brakes and then test drive it again to make sure the back was fine. Once they finished the front rotors and brakes they test drove it and all was good. Quan was so nice and explained that rotors these days aren't as thick so unfortunately they wear down faster than they used to. I will be going here for all my future auto repairs. A few things to be aware of, this is no frills shop. There is no seating inside there are only two chairs outside the office, however, there are plenty of places to walk to and wait to have breakfast, lunch and shop so it for me this wasn't an issue at all. I enjoyed taking a walk and having breakfast while I waited.

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