I got TWO cars smog-checked by Encinitas Smog Center within a couple of days, and BOTH times I was…read morecompletely & utterly impressed! I did NOT expect to be so impressed by a smog check station. I had called ahead of time to book an appointment both times, and from the moment Jasmine picked up the phone, I felt like I was in good hands. She could not be more professional, so when I arrived, I was quite surprised to see she appeared much younger than she acted/sounded on the phone, and I continued to be impressed by her as she gracefully & smoothly ran the entire office operations, with tons of people coming in & out to get their cars smog-checked. I have ZERO complaints about this place, only compliments -- fast, efficient, reliable, courteous, and SUPER reasonably priced -- what more could you ask for? I'll be getting our cars smog-checked here from hereon out! THANKS, Jasmine & team!!

My truck has been tested by Encinitas Smog every two years since 2018, and the service has been…read moreexcellent. Appointments made, time to complete given, and the vehicle was always ready for pickup. In 2026, the truck failed. Had an O2 sensor replaced recently, and programming the truck's computer takes time to calibrate, including a gas tank's worth of driving. The shop gave me a cheat sheet on how to fix and 90 days to retake the 2nd test. Second time, it passed and is good for another 2 years.

This is one of my regular gas station spots in the area. It's in a very convenient spot on El…read moreCamino Real. It's always clean and I never feel unsafe here regardless of time of the day. I love that Chevron works with my Vons/Albertson's cards and I get discounts for having that card.

This is one of my go-to stations on my commute to and from work at times and have never had a bad…read moreexperience. It was very clean and the service was great. Friendly staff makes a difference and it shows.

I called Ferguson's Garage for a smog. They scheduled me right in. Very friendly and helpful. I…read moredropped my car off, went and had lunch at one of the many nearby restaurants. Within 20 minutes I was texted my car was ready to pick up, just as I finished lunch. Great, convenient service.

Took my 2017 Acura RDX in for an issue with the AC. Received an estimate of $2400 to replace the AC…read morecompressor which seemed a bit high, but I assumed most of the cost was for the compressor. However, it turned out the compressor was $700, and the labor was $1700. I complained about the labor cost for what should have been less than a days job, but Furgerson's tried to explain it was justified. In fact, they claimed they have lower labor costs than other shops in the area. I felt I had been gouged and don't plan on returning to Furgerson's.

Had a great experience with these guys. Basically everything you want from a mechanic: honest,…read moretransparent, friendly, competent, and fairly priced. They diagnosed the issue quickly for only $45 and they let me apply that as a credit to the repair. They showed me pics and explained how they reached the diagnosis that they did. The got me in quickly and everything went smoothly. I will happily use them for any future work. Thanks!

Don't stick to their posted hours. They close 1.5+ hrs early…read moreif they feel like it. No online appointment system.

I've been coming to High Tech for years for my smog checks, and the new owner, Leon, is every bit…read moreas professional as Matt was. I left a voicemail and he returned my call within a reasonable time, then fit me in the very next day. They were busy when I arrived, but another customer waiting was friendly, so chatting made the time pass quickly. Later, when I looked over my invoice, I saw that Leon had given me a discount--a completely unexpected and pleasant surprise. I'll continue bringing my car to High Tech, and I'm glad to see the business in the hands of someone just as pleasant and easy to work with as the previous owner.

I made an appointment for 8:00. Arrived on time to watch the owner and his staff argue about who…read morewas to move my car. I moved it myself. I sat around for 45 minutes to watch them argue. I finally drove off! I was the only woman there for service. The owner passed me up repeatedly to service men! I would NEVER recommend this company to anyone!

These guys are great. I've used them consistently for my vehicles over the past 4-5 years…read more Today, I took a Mercedes in and it was found I had some issues with the exhaust. Project that would have likely cost me several thousand dollars. Ian, their advisor, instead shared with me that I had an extended warranty with Mercedes and I could take it to them to have the work done for free. I've never dealt with a shop who's ever done something like that. Highly recommend

OVERCHARGING - I brought my 2005 Jeep Wrangler here as a new customer to replace the driver-side…read moreseatbelt buckle. I supplied the part myself because Jeep no longer makes it, and I asked for an estimate for labor only. I was quoted $480 and was explicitly told this was a high estimate and that the final cost would likely be lower unless the job turned out to be unusually difficult. This repair is very straightforward and, based on standard repair information and widely available tutorials, should take about one hour. This is not a complex or labor-intensive process. There are four bolts to remove the seat and one other bolt to remove the receptacle for the seatbelt. When I picked up my car, I was charged the full $480 with no explanation. The invoice did not include an itemized breakdown of labor hours, labor rate, or how the charge was calculated. After I questioned the charge and pointed out that this is typically a one-hour job, they reduced the price by $50, bringing it to $430, which is still extremely high for this type of work. They later offered $100 off as store credit if I brought my car back, but I'm not comfortable returning, since my concern is being overcharged in the first place. This shop had an opportunity to fix the issue by issuing a fair refund, and they chose not to. I was hoping this would be an honest, reliable shop for all of my future repairs, but they have lost my business. If you're a woman, I'd recommend coming here with a man so you're not overcharged based on assumptions. After reading other reviews, I noticed that another woman described a very similar experience of being overcharged, which makes this feel like a pattern rather than a one-off mistake. I left feeling like I was taken advantage of. Once I pushed back, the cost suddenly dropped, though still not to a reasonable amount. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this shop. Transparency and fair labor practices matter.

I came in for a smog check today and Scotty and team helped me out incredibly quickly. Everyone was…read morereally nice and the lazy shop dog kept me company. Scotty even pointed out something for me to ask the dealer when I bring my car in for service.

Noticed that my 97 Honda Accord engine was still stumbling. Shared with the mechanics what had been…read moreaccomplished by another shop the month before. Turned out I needed a new Rotor and Distributor Cap. Crew had it ready for pickup in 2-hours.

They moved from Car Country Carlsbad to this new location since our last smog check and changed…read moreownership, but still an efficient place to get your smog check. You can wait in their little waiting area or get a snack at one of the nearby restaurants in that center (Jamba Juice, Chipotle, Five Guys or Panera) or shop at Lowes. They did a good job and finished our car in the promised time.

Walk ins only, so first come first serve. Price is competitive in the area. Took me about 15…read moreminutes, easy!