Top notch service. Always seem to be able to get me in for a smog right away. Everyone from techs…read moreto guest service is awesome!

Good smog check service. No appointment required. Just go and wait your turn. Easy peasey.read more

Very high prices compared to the valley. Quoted $103 to smog a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 PSD here…read more Quoted $69 in Merced, and $80 in Fresno. Asked the owner if he can price match a bit - met with a bit of an attitude to say the least. Needless to say, I canceled my appointment and drove to Fresno - went to Express Smog and Shaun got me in and out in less than 30 minutes with no appointment and great service. I have no problem supporting businesses on the mountain, but if I'm going to receive higher prices and lip in return, then screw it, I'll spend the little bit of extra diesel to go to Fresno.

Simple car transfer smog job. Called. Was told $60.00 and if needed re-inspection due to some work,…read morewould be additional $51. Fair enough. Except I was charged not only $60 but an additional line for $51. Asked him to explain. He told me the internet was way behind on his price increases. BTW, there was exactly nothing wrong with any element of the car, and did not require a re-test, nor did he do one. But certainly charged me for it. On a better note, his place is reasonably organized, and he seems to have good equipment. Still, the clear and obvious overcharge was a conscious overcharge, and his reason makes zero sense. Smogs go for $45-70 bucks in this community. His work is fine. Watch the bill.

A reasonably good shop to go to. Took my 2016 Jeep in for an oil change, they took extra time to do…read morea complete safety check on the car. They recommended a number of service areas that needed attention, no extra charge for that.

If you are in need of an automotive repair, may I encourage you to read this review?…read more My friend introduced me to Kutter and Kambria at Advanced Automotive Repair in Oakhurst when I moved to Coarsegold. I've since brought both of my cars to Advanced for routine maintenance. Each time, for each car, a routine diagnostic review of the car was performed, and any irregularities were noted. This emulates, exceeds dealership customer service and definitely "raises the bar". Both Kambria and Kutter, have and continue to make me feel like I am their only client. Always engaging, patient, avid listeners, knowledgeable and when it comes to diagnosing a concern, their collective perspective is like "a homing device on a torpedo". Their team's work acumen and ethics are "a cut above" in the automotive industry; the focus; pleasing the customer. And, their pricing is beyond competitive. When I took my 2014 Charger SXT to Advanced for the first routine service, they noted that the upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced, suggested a brake system flush, wheel alignment and rear shocks. When I purchased the car in 2018 (pre-owned), I also purchased a Chrysler "Max Care" lifetime warranty. I called Glenn Thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Long Beach who regularly serviced the car and asked if the control arm, ball joint repair was covered by the warranty and was assured it was. I thanked Kambria for the alert, advised her I would be taking the car to Fresno for the repair, the cost of which almost paid for the warranty. When I brought the car to the Fresno dealership, the service writer offered to beat the cost that Kambria quoted for the brake flush and alignment. I thanked him and advised him that I had already agreed to have the two repairs done at Advanced. When I called Kambria from the dealership and shared the offer, she said she would "completely understand if I had the dealership do the alignment and brake flush since the car was there". In today's "fast and loose" business community, who does that? My response to Kambria; an agreement is an agreement. I brought the car to Advanced for the two repairs. Kambria and Kutter consistently make me feel like I am their only customer. How many members of that club are still around? If you are looking for an extraordinary customer service experience, make Advanced Automotive Repair your first stop. You'll be glad you did!

Liars and crooks. They tried to way over charge me for parts. Then blatantly lied and blew their…read morecover for the lie. They told me the part would be arrive in a week and when I asked for my car back he magically pulled the part from under the counter. The worst part was they thought I was stupid enough to believe them.

As a local person who try's to keep the money local, this place make's it hard to do so. I was…read morequoted $125.00 to recharge my AC system & have the engine light coded for a grand total of $250.00. This was highway robbery. I would pay a back yard mechanic before I take my car back there. I highly recommend you take your hard working dollars some where else. Plus the vehicle isn't fixed!

Needed a smog check for my 2016 Honda. I was in and out with in 20 minutes!…read more The service was quick and the lobby was nice and clean.

They don't take cars in 25-30 min before they are supposed to close at 5pm. I've come in two…read moreseparate times around 4:30 and the guys in the garage tell the receptionist they aren't taking on new cars. If they don't take new cars after 4:30 they should change their hours. This is ridiculous considering I got off of work early to make their 5pm cutoff. They didn't have other cars in the garage either. Only one car which they finished at 4:45pm then closed their garage doors. This is a clean place which I appreciate but not taking cars 25-30 minutes before closing is unacceptable and unprofessional.

Great experience for a smog check. Good value. Clean and comfortable waiting area. Opens earlier…read morethan most.

I didn't notice that my car registration said I needed a smog, I only had a couple weeks to renew…read moreit. I looked around and gotten price quotes from a bunch of places, but my friend recommended this place. Since they were close to where I work, I decided to give them a go. It was pricier than the other places I was quoted, but I was able to get in as soon as I got there. The guy working there got my car done very quickly, and he was very pleasant to talk with. I would definitely recommend them again - the time saved is worth the little bit extra !

I was just at The Smog Guy shop to get my Smog Certificate. Alberto was excellent and his service…read morewas quick. I am very impress with his professionalism and his customer service skills. I will definitely will go back to them for my Smog Certificate needs. Thanks,

I got a smog here today! This location is right off the Hammet exit and super easy to get to. There…read moreare other businesses that surround the shop. Alberto is very friendly and knowledgeable. I was in and out very quickly. This shop also has the best prices around. I look forward to continuing to take my car to get smogged here and tell my friends about my great experience. Thank you Alberto!

I did a ChatGPT search and recommendation to get a mandatory Smog check to register my vehicle for…read more2026 tags. A number of businesses came up as suitable. However, A1 Star Smig came to the top with ChatGPT based on my lines, dislikes, and expectations of services to be rendered. It was 30 minutes away. Well outside of my distance scope. However, who am I to argue with ChatGPT. I arrived at the location and was immediately taken into the service section. There was another vehicle ahead of me. The technician handed me the paperwork and started the mechanical process. He stated that truck is going to take over an hour. Your vehicle will take considerably shorter to complete. How refreshing is it to do business with an entity that can balance time management while keeping their customers at a low stress level. I had my dog with me and fully expected to take her for a walk while we waited. Dog and I - very surprised by the time I finished the paperwork the mechanical process was done, uploaded to the State of California, and I had all documentation and receipt in hand - on my way to tge next stage. The technician was fast, efficient, helpful and kind. I am overdue getting this done and he just looked at me - without condemnations referred me to the closest AAA Office to avoid long DMV lines. How cool was that!? My daughter and son in law normally handled all of this for me. They are going through a divorce. So I felt it was time for me to take care of myself and my business. A1Star Smog made this transition to independence so much easier for this 76-year-old woman. Leaving us more time to get back to Mdera and have some much-needed dog park time. Therefore, if the dog could speak she would definitely tell you A1 Star Smog is dog-approved as well as human-approved .

It was an amazing experience--easily one of the best smog shops in town…read more What stood out most was the speed, professionalism, and honesty. I walked in with two cars ahead of me and was still in and out in about 20 minutes. I was genuinely impressed by how efficiently everything was handled. The staff was friendly, polite, and helpful throughout the entire process. They were also very transparent about pricing. The technician clearly explained the cost upfront, which I found very reasonable, and even offered a coupon that took $10 off the total. On top of that, the technician took the time to explain the smog check process and was thorough in their work. That level of communication and attention to detail really stood out. One thing that truly sets A1 Star Smog apart is its hours. They are one of the few smog shops in the Fresno/Clovis area that stay open later on Saturdays--closing at 5 PM and still accepting walk-ins--while most others close much earlier. I highly recommend A1 Star Smog for your next smog check if you are looking for friendly service, efficiency, convenient hours, and great value.