This guy is a fraudster! He charged me for a smog- didn't pass my car. 3 days later I took it somewhere else and it passed with flying colors. Went back to Steve and he refused to give me my money back. He said "it was not his job" to look closer at the car and resolve it the first time. DO NOT GO TO THIS SHOP read more

If I can give it half a star I would. This place is a RIP OFF! Trying to charge me for a retest after the first fail. And charge me 135.00 for a diagnostic! I don't recommend this place to NO ONE! read more

My grandson took his truck to Steve's for a smog check and was told that it had failed the test. When my boy asked why it didn't pass steves said there was no catalytic converter. My grandson proceeded to gat on the ground and looked only to see a converter. Steve's said oh I didn't see it however he was already prepared to give my boy a 600$ estimated for repair. Think twice before using this service unless you know your stuff about cars. read more

EXTREMELY RUDE, I called and asked to speak to the owner and within the first 5 seconds of the phone call the person who answered the phone started cursing me out and calling me all sorts of names. Absolutely unprofessional and uncalled for. UPDATE: after posting this review he continuously tried to call me and when I did not answer he tried from another phone. Then he proceeded to leave a voicemail again calling me far outside of my name saying that he can just delete the yelp post. This man has no place in the business world as he is unfit based off of not just my comment. but the many comments and reviews left on this page. 2nd UPDATE: Steve (The owner) continuesly calls me both during the day and in the night, to include early this morning from both the work phone and his cell phone. At this point it is considered harassment. Being that this company continually flaunts the fact that they are regulated by the Bureau of Auto Motive Repairs. I STRONGLY urge those who have encounters with this man to call the Bureau of Auto Motive Repairs and file a complaint. read more

Junior is super friendly...first time doing a smog check coming from out of country with my vehicle. Father is super cool and smart man. Staff inside friendly and cute. read more

Steve's Auto Service - Smog check for the bmw - Auto Repair Near Me - Oxnard, California

This is a 0 star place...!! Stay away!! First off CASH ONLY with ATM on premises thanks for the extra fees off the back! Charging full price for re-testing and then throwing in the fact that they will make sure your car is go to go next time because it's not "the law" to do it before the first attempt. Talk about common courtesy! read more

They were able to fix my no start problems after other shops couldn't figure out was wrong. If you need service go here.

Went by today wasn't greeted yet insulted by the owner Steve I cannot believe he speaks like that to paying customers but reading the other reviews it's obvious that's just his character so glad I didn't spend one penny here Steve you need a serious attitude adjustment I am shocked you are still in buisness with that kind of customer service. read more

Not happy that they advertise a big $39 banner for smog inspection, but don't advise that the cost for pre-2000 minivan is this plus this plus that and that and was in fact $80 plus $3 for ATM fee to pay with cash only. Service was fine - but no idea how price of services compare read more

I took my 2009 chevy Silverado to Steve's and they told me my truck wouldn't pass smog because the evap wasn't reset. They told me it could a several different things but they couldn't say what it was until they dug deeper to find out. They said it could be upwards of $800.00 to fix it. So I left. Later that day a mechanic friend of mine told me the evap doesn't need to be working to pass smog. I took it to Saviers smog and it passed no problem with no repairs done. And when I told my friend I took my truck to Steves he shook his head and told me never go there again. I want my money back from these thieves read more

This place is a scam. The guy is extremely rude and rants about how he is the best auto mechanic around and all other mechanics are monkeys. I took my car here for a smog check. Before even starting on my vehicle I was badgered by both the mechanic and the front office lady about my car will fail. This is after my mechanic passed my vehicle for inspection and all I needed was a certified smog check completed. And then Steve's auto service people checked my car and came to me telling me my car was not ready. I was puzzled bc it passed at another shop. I wish I sat in my car to see what was actually done to my vehicle bc I feel it in my gut that something was purposefully done to cause it to fail in order to take my money. Here's why...after performing the smog check I was charged $40 and was told to drive it for 40 to 60 miles and have it rechecked, however I would pay another $40 something dollars. Also on my paper work it showed estimated cost for repairs $138 but everything passed on my car except the catalyst which was "not ready". My question is if everything pass then how would this person know what was the estimated cost for repairs without doing a fuinspection? There were no codes, no check engine light, the car was simply not ready. Scammers! Stay away from this business please. The business owner is trying to justify his horrible behavior and lies below. Trust me stay away from this place. Also, look at all of the other reviews that says the same thing I am saying. In his response alone solidifies what I am saying. BEWARE this place is a scam!!!!!!! read more

An ok service and heres why. Its great that they are open on weekends, although hours may vary. However I am huge on customer service, a friendly smile and a great attitude will win my business any day of the week. I was greeted pretty standard, no smile on their faces. A little picky on older cars, I have a 91 ford ranger, although I was not rejected for service I felt like I was treated like a second class citizen, I wanted to see my car being smogged but I was immediately told to go sit down on the side. Which I did. I am no mechanic , so I am not bashing them for my car failing a smog, but having great customer service is something I really look for in businesses, no matter how big or small. Unfortunately I will not be returning to Steves any time soon. I thank them for their service and wish them the best of luck :) read more

I am military and we go by honor, courage, and commitment unfortunately not everybody follows these code of ethics. I brought My car in for smog. He told me if I left my car with him he would do a smog and diagnostic and he would guarantee pass my smog and he would be able to fix any discrepancies. LIES, LIES, LIES. After I paid him his whole attitude changed. I have never felt more scammed in my life. Your word should be your bond. If you can't do what you say then don't say it at all. Then I got my car back and it was leaking in places it wasn't leaking before. I am so disappointed. This is why it's so hard to trust mechanics. read more

Steve is very helpful Thank you steve God bless his heart He's very very good to his customers He knows what you needed and he dont people Cheating on you just like my case He help me with my car read more

I like Steve's Auto Service, they do a great job. Smog checks are extra easy, Pricing could be more clear for consumers due to the posted low price really only applicable for the small sedan type vehicles. -2 stars for not taking Debit or Credit Cards, During a Covid world we should have this option. read more

Pricing policy for smog check is questionable. No clear explanation for price changes due to year of manufacture. I was charged extra for the absolute fastest smog check I have ever had. This even there at Steve's that's been my go to place since 2012. I think I'll be shopping around next time. read more

So... I was in and out of there in a half hour but the mechanic failed my car and told me it had a bad leak and needed something called a "smoke down test" and that it would need a repair. Even though it's a full service ship, he "couldn't" do that. Said I needed a specialty shop. The next shop I went to said that the van passed easily, only needed a new gas cap which they sold me for $4.95. I concluded that this shop owner was wither full of crap or just discriminatory and for some reason refused me service other than taking me money. My advice: You can get better faster cheaper service elsewhere. read more

This a very convenient location right next to the DMV. The employees are so nice. They helped my right away. I am so glad I found this place. I would highly recommend! Thank you!!! Got my smog check. read more

July 2020: Beware will not re-test failed smog like every other smog company. Stay away like the plague. I got my vehicle smogged here and it failed, every other smog place will re-smog for free if within a few days.. NOPE, NOT THIS PLACE!! Save your hard earned money and go elsewhere, you have been WARNED! Yes the shop i took my vehicle to after this place DOES FREe re-testing. Don't listen to response under my comment. read more

Just picked my car up again this morning and had to say how much I STILL love this place!! Never is there a time that I go here and I'm disappointed by the amazing service! Thank you guys so much for taking care of my smog check AND all the repairs, and working with me on the price!!! Also thanks for taking care of my friend Vicky's car last month (the 2017 fire red mustang). She loved you guys too!!! read more

Another 1-star Review for good ol' Steve. I did not have the same problems regarding cost of service as the other reviewers. What I did have was two interactions with Steve (if that's his name) in which the hero of our story was ludicrously rude. Like so rude to me as a customer that I actually thought it was funny while it was happening (this man is like the Soup Nazi of Smog Check stations... and it genuinely is sort of funny). The fact that this man is still in business is shocking. I suspect it has to do with the fact that he's literally a stone's throw away from the Oxnard DMV. If he weren't, the villagers would have surely come with their torches and pitchforks by now. What was so rude? I'd like to share... After telling me that I failed my smog, Steve informed me that he could fix the problem but I would have to consent to leaving my car there for three days. It might not take three days, but I had to agree that three days was alright. Then Steve preemptively rebuffed an "imaginary future me" by saying that if I were to come back with my car and ask him why he needed it for three days he would tell me to leave, not service me, and tell me to never come back there again. BLINK - BLINK. What? The second thing was that, despite my better judgment, I called his shop the next day to ask him a question about what he charges for diagnostics (basically because I was trying to compare prices at a couple different shops, not b/c I was going to go there). Before I could even finish asking my question he started to tell me that he would not tell me anything on the phone and that I would have to come in if I wanted any --- and that's when I interrupted him and said "Okayyyyy. I'm hanging up on you now." -- CLICK. Seriously Steve? There's this thing called customer service that I guess they didn't teach you about at Smog Check school. There's also this thing called the interweb that's in the process of tearing you a new one (I know you thought they didn't get it in Oxnard, but they do... it's there!). Forget word of mouth. These electrons here move faster than the speed of sound. read more

Don't bother. I took a coupon in and there was a price discrepancy between what they were quoting and the coupon. When I asked for an explanation the older man raised his voice telling me it was in black and white all the while shaking his arms in the air. I told him I didn't appreciate the way he was treating me, especially in front of my 4 year old daughter. His response? He waived me off like I was a dog. Decided to take my business to All Smog USA. Same prices, better service. read more

Steve's Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Oxnard, California

I do most of my own car work, but for Smog's I am always in search of a deal. I used to go to the Aliance at Carmen and Daly in Camarillo - $40 out the door, but their test equipment was broken two times I tried to go there and I felt the staff were shady in general - always trying to push me to bring my Infiniti to them for maintenance. So I searched and found a better deal with Steve's. Steve's is in kinda a dog location on Saviers, and there is ALWAYS a line, but I will go a bit outa the way for a deal. I have had both of my vehicles smogged at Steve's and I think my fellow yelpers are being a bit hard on Steve. It is a smog test, there is little Steve or his guys can do to influence the outcome. In fact the thing they can do that helps - they do - by leaving the car running before the test and keeping the catalytic converter hot it increases your chance of passing. In a smog inspection, you are paying for a yes/no answer on whether it passed or not and that is all your $24.95 entitles you to (the other ten bucks is the states cert and telecom fees which you pay at any smog shop - Steve doesn't get that money). You are getting a $35 out the door smog instead of 2-4 times that elsewhere, so I dont think anyone should have any expectation for special care or service. Here's a hint for smog in general: Cars made after 1995, if not modified, will almost certainly pass smog if the check engine light is not on or has not been on. If it is - get the problem fixed and the light reset before trying to smog. If you dont maintain your car, dont be surprised when it doesn't pass smog. Steve is definitely a character, but I think he is a nice enough guy - the few times I have been there he and I have even cracked a few jokes. He was surprised that my 265K mile truck passed - until i told him I put in a new engine at 258. The shop staff are pretty friendly too. Fernando, the younger guy that works there is cool too, he ammused me when I asked if he needed the gas cap key for my pickup and he just opened it without needing a key. If you take care of your car, expect it to pass, and want a no-frills low-cost smog check, Steve's is a great place with a awesome price. read more

Cheapest price I've found in the Oxnard area but the worst customer service EVER. When asked about the $24.95 deal he said the price is $35. I asked why is it $10 more, he replied, "I am a busy man, you either take it or leave it." I was so shocked! I wasn't asking for a discount, I was asking to see why the price wasn't $24.95+tax or something like I expected. Or he could of said, the $10 is a state required fee, like a fellow Yelper noted. I would have been satisfied with basically anything! How can a person do business like that? [EDIT] After calling around I found several smog check places within a mile of him that charge $38 out the door. I would much rather pay the extra $3! But fortunately when I stopped by all smog, I asked if they'd price match, the owner gave me a newspaper coupon that got my smog check to be under $35. Wow! [/EDIT] read more

The place is amazing, they fixed my Jeep when nobody else could. All the servicemen are amazing especially Steve. He really takes his time and knows exactly what he's doing. Very honest and great prices especially for the quality of work that they do I highly recommend. read more

So let me start this by saying I hardly write reviews, but when I do it's because the business really deserves it! Being new to Oxnord I saw this place from the DMV and thought why not. (Picking up a car I bought) After my smog check was completed I was just asking questions about things around town and they were all very helpful in giving me useful tips!! I than went on yelp to notice the not so nice reviews and decided I should write about my pleasant, efficient experience. :) Thank you for your help! read more

It's hard to believe someone when they tell you their giving you a good deal for a vehicle verification when the cost is FREE right across the street at the dmv! Edit:: Steve's prices are fair and time saving. If you have the time, consider going to the DMV and doing it yourself. You'll save more $. read more

Such a friendly, awesome staff. Quick and inexpensive. Love this place. It is Family owned and the owner is quick to let you know, that his main goal is your happiness and satisfaction. He loves the fact that so many of his customers are third generation. It says a lot to have a business open that long. What a Blessing you guys are read more

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Steve the owner is a helpful and good worker. he is friendly and hospitable to his clients. He has been in business at this location for 50 yrs. I have used him for lube & oil change and smog check twice. I have been very satisfied in his thoroughness & quickness and care to my vehicle. I will come back when I need his auto repair talents. read more

Very unprofessional and rude service. The guy that answered the phone is stressed out. He said god damn fucking Mexicans when I skied him to repeat what he said as I didn't understand him. I wouldn't get near this place. My rating is 0 read more

Started out as a good deal. Many "Service Fees" cost a star for each. $28 for DMV processing, Credit Card Fee, Smog Cert Fee, must rate 5-star to get coupon. See how fees hurt. Would have given five if TOTAL cost was stated Up Front. Find out beforehand. I was in a hurry. Thanks for the lesson. Trying to defend it doesn't help. read more

One of the best places to get your vehicle's smog and DMV paper work taken care of, especially on the week ends, they are opened Monday through Sunday. Saturday around 10:50am very slow. Therefore this is the best time to come in and get the smog done and DMV paper work. Will continue to bring my cars here read more

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I went here for a smog check years ago (2011) and I thought I wrote a review but I guess I didn't (or someone deleted it!). I made an inquiry about possibly getting a repair at this shop because my Saturn didn't pass the smog test. I was directed to the owner because apparently he was the only person that could give me an estimate of how long this repair would take. This guy was a rude and condescending jerk. I have done basic repairs and maintenance on my car before so I have a general idea of prices and how long the labor would take. He attempted to overcharge and he gave me an estimated time of 2-3 WEEKS for an O2 SENSOR replacement. Did he think he could dupe me because I'm a female? Or does he not like white people? It's unfortunate that he treats people this way and is still in business. Judging by the reviews of a lot of others, I'm not the only one that was treated this way. Years later he's apparently still doing the same thing. Addition in response to owner: If anyone was dealing with anything, I was dealing with you. You won't fail because of your location. If you were anywhere else, you would. Please treat people better if you're not going anywhere. read more

I took our 2002 Toyota Corolla to have the check engine light checked out. I was there for no more than 5 minutes and here is the reason why. I parked the Toyota in the only available space I could find and waited there by my car while my wife parked our other car. While I stood there waiting, I hear Steve yell "What do you need!!!?" So I turn around and look to see who was yelling and again he yells at me with an angry face "What do you need!!?". I was shocked that a business would treat a potential customer that way. His attitude the entire time I was there was not of a business owner wanting to provide service, but instead it seemed as if bringing our business to him is bothersome. His attitude was as if he was providing a public service at no charge and we were simply wasting his time. I told my wife how angry the guy looks and how he yelled at me and we decided to go somewhere else. Do not take your car or truck to Steve, he is very unprofessional and probably needs to retire. Diego read more

Quick, easy convenient service! Love bringing my cars here. Never have to wait so long and Liliana is such a great help! Great customer service and friendly. Always quick to help with all of customers needs. She truly goes above and beyond! Will greatly recommend others to Steve's! Thank you Liliana for all your help! read more

I always bring my vehicles for smog checks here. Quick and quality service! Convenient location and Steve and his staff are the best.

Great quick service! Even on a Sunday!!! Awesome people at Steve's we were in and right out! No problems with the '06 read more

Steve's Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Oxnard, California

I highly recommend Junior at Steve's for your smog certification! Fast and great service! read more

The younger guy provided good customer service overall and completed the smog test rather quickly. This was my first time getting a smog check, and I felt a bit rushed into getting started. I was required to get a smog check to renew my registration, and I didn't know how it worked. I was expecting more guidance. For my TC, they charged me $40 including the certification fees. When I parked my car, Steve came up to my car and shouted "what do you want??" I thought that was rude at first, but I think he was making a joke. He was also yelling that to the car queued behind me. Maybe he knew him. Just a warning so you are not surprised when you go. They also charged me a $2 fee for paying with a credit card... which seemed silly for a $40 bill. So bring cash if you don't want to throw money away. read more

Just had a great experience at Steve's auto shop for smogging are older car... prompt, efficient, friendly service. Recommend!