AA Auto

5.0 (34 reviews)

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Elizabeth L.

Great experience! We showed up at 4pm for a smog check and they were able to take us right away and we were finished within 15 minutes. I highly recommend for an easy and fast smog check!

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Dallas R.

2 months ago

Great folks to work with. My first visit was for a SMOG.....about 3 years ago. I have since returned with three different vehicles for different services. A/C evac, test, recharge after I renewed much of the hardware on my 04 C-RV. My 2017 CR-V has also had AA hands laid upon it. And an older Town Car. Always.....fast service, I have no reason to go anywhere else for auto service. Highly recommend. Raphael, Dave........thank you for...everything. DRR read more

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Kelson P.

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9 months ago

On point service with these guys. You can't go wrong with them. They do more than just smog tests too. Complete auto repair.

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Shawn H.

1 year ago

This is my second time having my vehicle smog'd here. Went first thing in the morning and was in and out in 20 mins. Cheaper than most other places in the area. read more

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Greg M.

1 year ago

I needed to get a star smog check for registration renewal and I was in and out and about 20 minutes. Family run, quick and easy, staff is awesome. Five stars for sure. read more

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Sandra T.

2 years ago

Another 5 stars, we have been coming here over 3 years now and have been very happy with our service every time!!!!

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James C.

5 years ago

The technician was super fast and I was in and out in no time. Incredibly efficient and seemed to know what they were doing. Definitely coming back again as it is everything I hope to find for a smog check station and they are star certified also!!! read more

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parker p.

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4 years ago

Got a car smogged here last year and a second car this year. Both times they took my car right away and it took less than 20 minutes. The price was about $55 the first time and $60 this time. The employees were very nice and worked quickly. I have come back obviously and will come back in the future read more

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Bronson M.

5 years ago

No appointment needed! Quick and easy! What more could you want. Smog check done. I would highly recommend getting your smog done with AA Auto Thank you very much read more

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Kimberly W.

4 years ago

Great service! I was immediately greeted upon arrival. They had me in and out for a smog in about 20 min. Location was easy to find too. Highly recommended ! read more

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Elizabeth L.

5 years ago

Great experience! We showed up at 4pm for a smog check and they were able to take us right away and we were finished within 15 minutes. I highly recommend for an easy and fast smog check! read more

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V A.

4 years ago

Awesome service. Fast work, great service, attentive, professional. Will come back next time. 20 minutes for the entire service. Highly recommended. Be sure to drive all the way down past the corner and entrance will be on the right side. read more

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Kayleigh C.

5 years ago

Called to see if they do STAR Smogs, and the polite gentleman who answered the phone told me they do. He also informed me it could take as little as 15 minutes depending on when I bring my vehicle in and provided me with their hours. Husband brought our car in today. He was in and out in 20 minutes and said he received excellent service and the Smog was really affordable compared to what we've paid in the past. Will definitely be going back and absolutely recommend! read more

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Laurie K.

5 years ago

Had a great experience here getting my car smog checked. I called to see if I needed an appt - they no, just swing by. I was worried it would take a long time without an appt, but that was not the case! Less than 30 min. start to finis. Friendly service. Appreciate the team at AA Auto :) read more

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Inna M.

6 years ago

Been coming here for years, the boys are fast and very professional. Started bringing my mom's car here too, I know everyone will have a good experience here. read more

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Rick S.

5 years ago

They took me right away. No waiting. Very friendly and excellent customer service. I have a 2005 Mustang that I am the original owner of. I trust these guys 100% with my car. I am a repeat customer and this is the third time I've been to see them with this car and I've always had a wonderful experience. I also bring my Ford ranger pick up truck to them as well. I highly recommend. read more

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Jennifer L.

5 years ago

The AA Auto team is super attentive, kind and knowledgeable. They offer a really quick in and out smog check service. The office smells way better than other auto shops. I will definitely be back! read more

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Rachel W.

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4 years ago

I didn't get my notice from DMV that is was time to renew and things have been so crazy in my schedule lately that it slipped my mind. Turns out I also need a smog. This is the first year I've needed one since buying this car so I quickly looked up the closet one and ended up at AA Auto. Yuriy greeted me as soon as I got out of the car and said he would get started on it right away. I was in and out very quickly as promised and he was friendly and professional as well. I will definitely be bringing my car back here for future smogs and any other car problems. read more

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Jae D.

5 years ago

I needed a smog check and found this place on Yelp. Since it's close to home I figured I'd try it out. I'm glad I found this spot. They take walk ins, there was no wait and they were very friendly. I'll be bringing my car in again when it's time read more

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R K.

5 years ago

Great service! I called in the morning about how long a Smog check would take and he said 20 mins. I arrived and was greeted right away. The rep Yuri got my car and said he'd be back in 20 mins. Of course I thought it would be longer, but 20 mins was spot on! However keep in mind there was no one else waiting for a smog, but either way, I was very surprised with how quick the whole think took, especially since I was doing this during my work lunch hour. Now I have time to grab lunch....yay. Will definitely be back again. read more

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Christina K.

6 years ago

I came right before closing this was the last day to smog and pay my tags the opened up for me and got me in and out great customer service

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J R.

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4 years ago

Super quick, easy experience! Not sure of his name, but the younger guy who helped me was so helpful and awesome. Will definitely be back when the time comes. read more

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Ryan S.

6 years ago

When I arrived I was greeted by Yuri. He answered my questions quickly and was very knowledgeable. It also didn't take long to get my smog done. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Kyler B.

6 years ago

Been coming to them for years for smog check. STAR certified and always pleasant to work with. In and out quick and never any paperwork issues with DMV. read more

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Preston F.

8 years ago

Best place in town to get smog done by far, very friendly customer service and very fair prices, they are also STAR certified and do A/C recharges as well. Would highly recommend. read more

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Andrew P.

7 years ago

I first came here back when it was called Express Brake & Smog. I found this place on Yelp after getting my DMV notice to get a smog check. I tried coming in a couple days last week, but they were having problems with their credit card machine and the new one they ordered wasn't delivered on time. I hardly ever carry cash and the route is on my way home, so I didn't mind coming back the next business day. Finally, the shop manager just said he would do the smog check for free. I graciously accepted the offer and gave him all of the cash that I did have on me afterwards. The smog check itself was not even 10 minutes before I found out I passed. I was pleasantly surprised to see such kind, honest people and great service. My wife just came here today again for our smog renewal and also had a great and quick experience. We also got some good advice on our brakes. I can attest that they go above and beyond the call of duty for their customers. I will definitely be returning to this shop in the future and will recommend them to my friends and coworkers. read more

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John P.

5 years ago

Great customer service! Honest as well!!! Also great price I paid. It makes me feel good there are good auto repair places for me to go to.

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Ben V.

5 years ago

First time at this place. Greeted me quickly, friendly, very approachable staff, updates me in with car que. Took 15 minutes tops. I would recommend big time I was in and out! Taking all my other cars here. read more

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Stephanie L.

5 years ago

Extremely helpful getting the family truck to pass smog. Needed a line replaced and made it easy for me to get the replacement parts quick and easily replaced. Yuri was awesome and great about getting the truck in at the end of the day with no hassle. Great local, reliable shop. read more

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Mike R.

8 years ago

Great guys , came in on Saturday afternoon to get my AC charge, these guys tested for leaks and got it refilled and now it's working great! Total time it took was 15 minutes and I was out of there. Good service, good peaople! read more

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Derick B.

8 years ago

Closest STAR station to my house and they are open Saturday too. Quick woke and great service. Highly recommend.

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B L.

6 years ago

Quick and easy. Went in for a smog check and it was completed within 30 minutes. Staff was helpful and nice.

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Mo M.

6 years ago

Visited AA Auto to get my car serviced. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable, they got my car running and back on the road. Will definitely return if my car has problems or if I need a smog check. read more

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Luiz P.

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6 years ago

No wait, crew was professional, got my smog done after 15 minutes, would come back to this place again.

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Anna H.

8 years ago

I went to AA Auto Repair to get my STAR Smog check. I failed the test but the employees were a great help in informing me what steps I need to take to rectify the situation. When I came back, I was able to pass the smog the second time. They were very professional, quick, and efficient. I highly recommend their services. read more

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3806 Recycle Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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(916) 638-8182
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Smog Checks and Auto Repairs is our specialty from emission related repairs to general maintenance we'll have you covered nothing is better than a One stop shop. A\C recharges and diagnosing done here ! Stop by offering 5$ off coupon for smog checks when left a review of your visit

History

Established in 2018.

We are a new smog shop in the City of Rancho Cordova, we look forward to serving our customers with great care and compassion.

Meet the Business Owner: Raphael M.

I have been in this business for over 2 decades and pride myself in working closely with each and every customer. I provide honest and reliable service.

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“I needed to get a star smog check for registration renewal and I was in and out and about 20 minutes.”

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Smog Tech Pros

(200 reviews)

Simple, honest, and efficient service. They got us in and out quickly as a walk-in and handled all…read morethe paperwork for us. The whole process was easy and stress-free. Everything was taken care of, and it was one less thing to worry about. What else can I say? Thank you smog tech pros !

I came in for a smog, and unfortunately failed the first time. I forgot to get the guy's name, but…read morehe showed and explained to me what needed to be fixed. I fixed it and came back and it passed! I loved how quick and easy it was. In and out within 15 minutes the both times I came. Prices are fair and seems the comparable with other smog places I've been to in the past. Overall I'm happy with the service I received. Thanks guys!

Recycle Smog

(19 reviews)

I replaced the lower control arms, struts, tie rod ends, ball joints, sway bar links, and the…read morepassenger knuckle of a 2014 Toyota sienna minivan. Something was odd. It dove and rocked in dangerous ways. I took it to Firestone for an alignment. No change and they could not figure it out. I took it to Toyota of Folsom. That was a joke. They gave me no useful information and a ridiculous $10,000 repair diagnosis for a completely unrelated and nonexistent problem. No useful information about why the car was driving strangely. I took it to my regular Toyota Mechanic. Still no new information. I was referred to Recycle Smog by an Auto Electrician. I explained what the van was doing. They took it for a test drive and in about an hour and a half finally told me what was going on. I'd put the wrong steering knuckle on the passenger side. (FWD instead of AWD!) all for about $60! Thanks guys! I thought my van was hopeless!

Professional, fast, fair price! Need smog for DMV last minute was in and out in 45 minutes or…read moreless. I will continue having smog done with this business

Danny's Automotive

(308 reviews)

Danny is a amazing mechanic knows his stuff. Again saved money. 20 minutes tighten a couple bolts…read moreand down the road I went. No charge. All 5 stars and worth.

I've been here quite a few times before, I have always gotten great service, but I never did a…read morereview. My car failed. It's smog check up the road, and so I needed to drive it about 50 miles or so to "reset the car's computer, " before it would pass . I decided to stop here for an oil change before I did that, as the car was way overdue. I was helped by Mike. He's helped me before, he's always thorough, friendly, and helpful. He got me checked in, he told me the different options for an oil change, and I told him which one I wanted. They did the oil change, and I was out in about 15 to 20 minutes. The price was extremely reasonable. Everything was great. Before I left, on the side, I happened to mention that I had needed the oil change because of the smog check. He said, oh, before you take the car back to the smog shop, stop in here, we will do a pretest to make sure you drove enough to reset the computer. I said, no charge? Nope That was nice of him. I drove 45 miles "up the hill" to Pollock Pines, to look at all of the pretty new snow. I came back, it took less than five minutes to do the pretest, and he told me, "green lights all the way." I took the car back to the smog shop and passed with flying colors. As I mentioned, I've always gotten great service here at Danny's. Thank you, Mike, for taking that extra step for me. I truly appreciate it. I will be back.

Sunrise Smog

(60 reviews)

Got referred to this location and was glad I did! I've had constant issues with my older Honda and…read moreimmediately on calling in, the front desk agent was patient, informative and absolutely helpful! He answered my questions on some basic maintenance and some strange noises, so I brought it in and the mechanics there did a thorough job, fixed up a quick loose belt issue and explained everything so well. Will absolutely come back for any future issues!

Great service, very fast and well priced! Highly recommend for smog checks. Fast service, we were…read morein and out in under 20 minutes!

Master Tech Smog & Repair

(270 reviews)

I took my car in for a sound I thought we heard and they couldnt find anything wrong. I've been to…read moreso many places where they find something wrong no matter what. Bryan called and discussed with me what he checked and that he didn't find anything. They didn't charge me which I feel so bad about because he spent his time and effort! Anyways, I figure a good review is the least I can do after being treated so well.

Honest good folks work here. Very fair prices. Good communication and advice. Thank you!!!read more

Asian Imports Garage

(88 reviews)

I've taken my 2011 Subaru Tribeca in a couple of times in the last 6 months and the experience…read moreduring my visits have always been outstanding. Services performed: battery replacement, smog check, disc brake pads and rotors replacement for front and rear, brake fluid flush, front wiper blades rubber replacement, oil change and coolant flush. Quality of service: Exceptional. Aman and Mike never forget a face - no matter the amount of time that passes. They're extremely knowledgeable and take the time to explain what they're doing and why. The quality of work is equally exceptional - clean and reasonable turnaround. Highly recommend taking your car here if you're interested in working with seasoned, reliable and friendly professionals.

Aman & Mike run a family owned shop and thats exactly how they treat you when you walk through…read moretheir doors. They are super knowledgeable about cars and are honest mechanics. My family and I have been taking our Jeep Cherokee and Hyundai Palisade to them for years and they never disappoint when it comes to their outstanding work and customer service.

Smog Zone

(43 reviews)

Excellent and quick and friendly service I would highly recommend bringing your vehicle here very…read moreclean environment and very knowledgeable

An absolutely great experience. This is a very small shop, they are right next-door to the…read moreChevron/Baskin-Robbins on Folsom Boulevard, just west of Mather Field Road. I had a Groupon, and I showed up on a Friday about an hour before closing. As I mentioned, it is a small shop, so they can only do one car at a time. There were like three or four people waiting, so I said I would just come back first thing in the morning. I came back at opening time, and got right in. I was helped by Godfrey. Very professional, very personable, very friendly. We chatted a bit as he was doing the paperwork. My car goes in for the smog check, and unfortunately, it didn't pass. I had just changed the battery yesterday, and that had basically "rebooted" the Car's computer. He said I needed to drive the car about 50 miles or so, to bring the computer back to where it needed to be, so that it would pass the test. I drove 45 miles "up the hill" to Pollock Pines to look at all of the pretty brand, new snow, and then brought the car back. This time, it passed with flying colors. We finished the paperwork and I was out the door. This was a very good shop, everybody was professional, and friendly, I would come here for a smog check again. Thank you.

VIP Smog

(52 reviews)

Would have given them 5 stars, but I took 1 star off for having limited parking spacesread more

Fast friendly service. Been here before and will be back again when I need to. Price is fair.read more

Lee's Automotive Repair

(75 reviews)

I noticed my car was braking oddly so I stopped in at the recommendation of the Costco tire folks…read more(great rec btw!). They did an inspection of my car in under an hour and it cost nothing to find out what was wrong. I made an appointment to come back and they were able to get me in pretty immediately. On the day-of, drop-off was easy. We confirmed what I needed and I gave them my car for 3ish hours. They replaced brake pads, transmission fluid, cabin filters and with the Costco rec discount, it was very affordable! Front guy is very kind and patient. I instantly noticed my car smelled and drove better on the way home. I think I have found my everything mechanic because service was so good!

I called to see if they had any appointments open for a same day smog check. They were able to…read moreschedule me, I was in and out in 30ish minutes. The price was fair.

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2 years ago

Finally a honest mechanic! Went in for a leak coming from below my engine. Despite AA Auto being very busy, they fit me right in. I was in and out in 25 minutes. Ralph got my car right on the lift and provided an honest assessment of my leak (condensation from the AC). Even showed me a video so I can see what he was seeing. He also inspected my brake life and gave me great advice in servicing my transmission. I will definitely be back! read more

Jennifer M.

9 months ago

5 Stars & nothing less! Once you meet Yuri & his team, you won't want to go anywhere else. Yuri is nothing but honest & up-front. He doesn't just work with you but for you. I needed a new engine, he & his team did it! They communicated with me every step of the way. If I had questions, they had answers. This is the shop to trust! My truck won't be taken anywhere else. read more

Veralyn A.

2 years ago

I've been going here for years. Super close to my house. As soon as pulled up was greeted. The system for smog was having difficulty waking up. Very apologetic. Can't control technology, so was no one's fault. I called before coming next day, technology awake and working. Brought the car in, super nice, helpful, fast. Will continue to come. read more

Samuel M.

3 years ago

Amazing Service, needed a smog for my car they were super close to my house. I went in and they took me in right away and got it done quickly. This was by far the best and fastest smog service I have ever gotten. Very Professional and they got me in and out in no time. I will definitely bring all my cars here. 5 Stars. Thank you! read more

Haris M.

8 years ago

Great smog shop. I've been a customer for over 6 months now prior to the relocation and I keep coming back for a reason! Very friendly and professional staff with excellent customer service. They get me in and out with literally no wait which I greatly appreciate. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Scott S.

6 years ago

Ive been taking my car's here for 2 years now. Every time I bring in my car for repairs or maintenance they get on it ASAP. It is a great shop over all and the employees are very friendly. Wouldn't recommend any other place to go to. This is the place to go. One stop shop. read more

Brandon F.

6 years ago

Great experience here! They got me in right at the end of the day and stayed extra to finish my smog. I appreciate the great customer service and the price was very fair, even more reasonable than other places I've gone to. I'd recommend this place to anyone! Thank you. read more

Robert M.

6 years ago

Gentleman walked up to my vehicle as soon as I pulled in and was very helpful. Walked me through the process on seating and paper work. I will be coming here again! They don't treat you like a number. They treat you as a human being with top service. Thanks guys! read more

J K.

8 years ago

These guys are quick and awesome service! Will go here to smog all my vehicles. I was in and out. They are at the end of the road and around the corner. They tested and my car failed, but they didn't charge. We fixed the car and came back and it passed! read more

Thi N.

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6 years ago

I called first to see if appointment needed. They take walk in and was quick to assist me when I walked into their office. They met the DMV smog check requirement (STAR Certified). The wait wasn't long. About 10mins. Stuffs are very nice as well. read more

Lena T.

6 years ago

Came here to get my star smog check, I was in and out of there in no time. Great customer service also fast and very knowledgeable with answering my questions. Defiantly recommend them. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Rebecca C.

2 years ago

I needed a smog, went in and they took my car in immediately. In and out super quick and at a great price. Very nice guy that helped us. I totally recommend. Thank you so much for the quick services great place read more

Michel G.

6 years ago

Got both of my cars smogged here. Very fast. They took me in right away and informed me one car was not ready for smog. So I drove it a bit more. Came back. And it was ready. They were quick and very nice. read more

Adam Z.

7 years ago

Great service and price. Literally took care of me immediately, even checked to see if my cycle completed for the egr/evap part of smog before even charging me anything. Best smog experience I've ever had read more

Maura B.

6 years ago

Took my car here to get smog done. These guys are extremely nice and great service. I was in and out the door in about 20 minutes! I highly recommend this place!! I will definitely be using them again ! read more

Monique M.

6 years ago

I'm new to the area, and came to this place for a smog check. The young man that greeted me was very nice and informative. I was in and out in no time, it was so fast. Thank you for your great service. read more

Oscar U.

2 years ago

I've been coming here for years for smog checks. Fast quality service at a great value. Yuri is great to work with. Very prompt and informative. Happy with AA Auto's service and will be back again. read more

Jane R.

6 years ago

Yuriy helped me and he was so nice. Very hard worker, he had me out in a jiff. Their retest policy is great, and they offer a wide range of services. Will be bringing all of our cars here. read more

Dustin M.

8 years ago

These guys are awesome! Walked in didnt even have to wait more then 5 min for them to pull my car in. Then they were done before I knew it. I will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

Jacob R.

170

8 years ago

They took care of my smog quickly. They are friendly and professional. These are the same guys from Express Brake and Smog in a new location and new name. Glad I found where they moved to. read more

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