Speedy Smog

(193 reviews)

Cali V. Smog is always such a smooth and simple experience, I bring all my vehicles here and I will…read morecontinue to do so!

Went in for a smog check and it went well. Cost a little more than other places but much more.read more

DEKRA Smog Check Station

4.7

(260 reviews)

Had my car Smog tested here. Very friendly staff. Quick service! Biggest plus is they were open on…read moreSunday. I was in and out in no time. Will definitely be back.

Fast, thorough and they offer a free re-check if your vehicle doesn't pass the first time! Highly…read morerecommend this establishment! Don't use Santee Smog Test.

La Mesa Smog Check

4.7

(92 reviews)

Had an appointment and they were quick and just what I hoped for. Definitely recommendread more

Relatively quick in & out . A solid $55 out the door . Nate (owner ?) was really nice to talk to.read more

AAA Smog & Repair Center

(87 reviews)

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!!

Found this place on Yelp after having moved into the area. Went there on a Wednesday afternoon with…read moreno appointment, and got help right away. Very great customer service and quick turnaround. Will be coming here for smog when needed again.

El Cajon City Smog Repair & Auto Registration

(178 reviews)

What a find! Alan was friendly, professional and efficient! First time there, telling my friends…read moreand family about this gem. Burt

Scammer - do not take your vehicle here. Had a misfire code I was struggling with and told him I…read morejust needed it to pass smog. Told me I need a new head gasket, a job worth more than the vehicle. Code cleared on its own the day I picked it up from him and took somewhere else and passed the smog. Try again, buddy.

Bancroft Smog Test Only

(182 reviews)

No other place I would take my vehicle to, been coming here for years honest work and individual.read more

Love this place! Been coming here for years. Always quick service. Staff is always friendly and…read morehardworking.

DMV Get Tags and Smog

(12 reviews)

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.

Great customer service. Easy to work with. Would definitely recommend. Open almost every day.read more

Tune Craft La Mesa

(116 reviews)

You guys rock!…read more These people know what they're doing. Always as a walk in, they get it done and boom, on your way you go. They have caught things here and there that the cars need and fair pricing. Oil change is usually the go to but will be going for other car needs.

Battery was failing and needed new one installed. Sadly, it's nearly impossible to work on modern…read morecars. No appointment needed, they had me in and out in about 2 hours. Excellent car shop.

Spring Valley Smog

4.8

(67 reviews)

Convenient and have been going to him for years! He always gives you the opportunity to come back…read morewithin a week or two if it fails he's always been on the up and up the guy running the place is a solid plus!

Some lazy sounding older man answered my call, assuming it's the owner. I asked for a smog price…read morecheck. after i told him i had a 1989 bmw, he said and i quote "oh god i dont even want to do that" then said "uh it would be 175$." Ive never had others complain about my car or price me that high. taking my business elsewhere.

San Diego Smog Station

(74 reviews)

Talked with Simon on the phone. Out of State smog test required for registration of car for my…read moredaughter at San Diego State. Accomodating friendly and reassuring. My college age daughter not exactly comfortable in this type situation. No issues. No worries. Well done and fair price. Thanks to Simon

Called him at 4:17 on a Sunday he took us in and was done by 5 PM. Very nice very quick great…read moreservice.

John's Automotive Care La Mesa

(113 reviews)

I had reason to return today to John's Automotive Care in La Mesa for routine servicing…read more As I've found to be typical for this location, Brian (Service Advisor) was welcoming and friendly. Moreover, the technician (Dylan) completed all the necessary work within ~ an hour while I waited. Again, I strongly recommend you visit John's Automotive Care in La Mesa if your car or truck requires any routine servicing or necessary repairs. Brian - and his co-worker Jay (Service Advisor) - would be certain to treat you well and have your vehicle's work completed quickly with an honest appraisal and at reasonable cost.

This is just a great place to take your car for service. Frankly I like it better than the…read moredealership.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

4.1

(379 reviews)

Service: Oil Change…read more- polite & efficient oil change with honest review of necessary car recommendations, including battery air filter & tire rotation. Staff works together like a fine executed team. Quality: Always thorough- Value: Coupon 20% off made my day!

Went here on a Tuesday around 2pm and there was no wait and I got seen immediately. In and out in…read more15 minutes for an oil change! Michael was super helpful and explained all the add ons to me without making me feel like I had to get anything. Super friendly service and they seemed thorough. They can't tell you there are coupons so you have to go to the website to check prior but I was able to get $15 off my oil change and it ended up being $107 for a full synthetic oil change. For the speed and efficiency and not having to wait hours at the dealership or drop off my cars, it was worth it.

The Auto Center in La Mesa

(74 reviews)

The only place in San Diego I will take my car for repairs…read more Claudio is honest, and fair. Sadly, mechanics like Claudio are rare in the auto repair industry. I began coming here when my Mom called from out of state, looking for an honest mechanic for a car being shipped to myself as an inheritance gift. He was honest with my mom, and completed the repairs for a fair price. Other shops have attempted to extort both myself and my girlfriend for made up repairs, Claudio either fixed for a fraction, or advised that the recommended repairs were not necessary. An absolute gem of a business, and as a reward for his honesty he has two more customers for life.

We have been taking our vehicles to Claudio for over 20 years. He is honest and fair. Claudio is an…read moreexpert in his field! It is good to have a mechanic that can be trusted!

Team Power Tires

4.7

(231 reviews)

I've been coming to this tire shop for a while now (about 4 visits so far), and they've been…read moreconsistently solid every single time. It's honestly hard to find a place that's this reliable. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with a smile and real professionalism--not the fake kind, but people who actually care about helping you out. Huge shoutout to Kenneth, Ruben, and Alex. Those guys seriously know what they're doing. They work fast, but they don't cut corners, which I really appreciate. Every time I've come in, they've taken care of me quickly and made sure everything was done right. You can tell they take pride in their work, and that kind of service stands out. Fair, efficient, and just overall good people. If you need anything tire-related, this is definitely the spot. I wouldn't keep coming back if it wasn't worth it.

Super friendly, always easy to order specialty rims and tires. Rotated tires for free if bought…read morethere and saved me with a repair (more than once) when I had a leak from a nail in my tire.

The Motor Notars

(39 reviews)

Brooke was great. In time, informed, ready, and a pleasure to work with…read moreI was not aware of a particular paper that I needed and Brooke had them and it was a big relief.

Talk about 5 star service! I had a last minute urgent matter that needed a notary. Not only was…read moreBrooke quick to respond, she was an absolute rock star, professional, flexible and accommodating. She made the drive to our hotel for a very important document we needed done asap. If you are reading this review please don't waste time reaching out to anyone else. Her pricing was/is more than reasonable and the service was top tier. I highly recommend her services. 10/10!

Jesse's Mufflers & Brakes

(373 reviews)

I called Jesse's Muffler & Breaks to ask about welding my catalytic converter back onto my car, and…read moreMario was straight up with me from the start. He gave me a fair price over the phone with no hidden fees or runaround, which I really appreciated. I showed up right when they opened, and Mario got to work on my car right away. Mario was friendly, professional, and clearly knew what he was doing. The weld came out great, and everything was done quickly without cutting corners. It's refreshing to find an honest shop that delivers exactly what they promise. If you're looking for quality work, fair pricing and great customer service, I definitely recommend Jesse's Muffler & Break. I'll be coming back for any future exhaust.

I've been coming to Jesse's Muffler Shop for 3 years now; and the customer service and quality is…read moresecond to none. I've had my exhaust done on 3 cars here; and had resonators rewelded, when I messed it up at home. It's just Jesse and his assistant that do the work; and they've always been willing to accommodate. Appointments are recommended though for larger scale jobs such as brakes. I've never had an issues here, and will continue coming here. Cash is king here and the prices are very fair especially in today's economy.

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