I looked on Yelp and got a quote within 5 minutes from Superior Smog in Richmond. The service,…read morefrom start to finish was excellent. The front desk staff was helpful. All in all the process took 25 minutes from the time I got there to finish. They didn't try to upsell other services and the quote that I got was what I paid. I highly recommend this company.

came in for a smog check, Francisco was very attentive and helped me immediately. Very efficient…read moreand great prices too. Will bring all my cars here now.

We were on a road trip and the window regulator broke on our minivan in the Richmond area. We found…read morethis shop from Yelp and they were able to fix it within the same day. We can resume the road trip on the next day. We appreciate the excellent service and understanding our situation.

I am a long time customer with the original Magallanes team. Literally since the 90's I have taken…read moremy car(s) there for various services. HOWERVER!!! I have had the WORST experience with this shop to date. On July 7th,2026 I took my 2017 Altima, excellent condition to have rooters change and mounts on motor tighten up $1500+ no problem. 3 weeks later my AC unit shuts down, took my car back to shop, picked it up and paid $755, fine. Not knowing it was 1/2 fixed. I went home and had to go back to shop BC the car did not cool unless I was driving on the freeway, I took it back got charged $805 to add a compressor Damn!!! Now I pick my car up for the third time in two months I am on the freeway the AC works but the heating system is blowing cold air MF!!!!! I am very stressed and disappointed the has been a 3 month NIGHTMARE!!! my car is back today 8.26.26 (I had to file a compliant with the BAR of CA) They are breaking systems in my car that are extremely costly. After this I AM NEVER GOING BACK THERE!!!

I loved this place so much but recently they have made their inspections cost money and they…read moreremoved the receptionist susanne! She was wonderful and always was my reason for coming back since she made everything so smooth and explained well. The new women is a little stand offish and she did not give me the same energy that susanne did. I actually have decided to stop going here for this reason. Please bring her back and keep your old policies. I think its better for business ‍

See these guys! I found them via Yelp and the reviews are true. I know absolutely nothing about…read morecars but knew my car was due for a check up and they took care of me within an hour. Their front office admin is delightful and we had a great conversation while I waited for my car. They didn't goug me on pricing and told me what I needed done vs what could wait. I will be only seeing these guys from now on! And I drive from the city :)

I am super happy with the service from Bay Area VIN Verifiers. I moved back to Cali with 2…read moremotorcycles that are not currently running, so I have not been able to take them to the DMV for Registration and Vehicle Verification easily. I didn't realize that there are trained professionals who can come to you to verify your vehicles... I'm so glad I found them..! Bay Area VIN Verifiers saved me tons of hassle. They are Professional, Friendly, Knowledgeable, and willing to help VERY QUICKLY, even during the busy Holiday Season.

Jessie couldn't help with my transaction due to a DMV policy but got back to me right away and was…read moreknowledgeable. Sometimes the answers you don't want are the ones you need. Oh well...off to the DMV pray for me!

Im glad I took my truck here, great customer service! Smog tech and service adviser was very…read morepolite. I will be taking all my cars here for all smog. Will no longer bring it nowhere else.

If you're on Yelp trying to decide on a smog shop, then give All Star Smog a chance! My experience…read morewith them (first time, first impression) was great. We needed a smog done on short notice--I did a quick Yelp inquiry, the shop owners/staff messaged back quickly, and the next morning we dropped in. Went in Saturday morning--the (covering) technician was courteous, friendly, and professional all around, and we didn't feel intimidated as maybe you would at other shops. The technician (we didn't catch his name) was also very transparent, as he advised us on searching how to properly "drive cycle" our vehicle in order to reset the monitors after the first smog attempt read: "monitors not ready" -- DRIVE CYCLE? Yes, we learned something new that day! We prepared our vehicle to sit overnight, then did the drive cycle early Sunday morning right before returning to All Star Smog for the retest. Same technician was there and helped us out right at 9am. He also gave us a friendly recommendation for additional DMV services that we needed to complete. We all know that car services can most of the time be dreadful, but I can say that this was my best ever smog experience, between CA and NV. Thank you, All Star Smog!

I just had the most pleasant experience with the team at Japan Auto…read more I brought my truck in to see if they could diagnose a problem that I couldn't figure out on my own. They asked a lot of good questions and listened. They took it for a drive and threw it on the rack. They actually spent a good deal of time on it. They solved part of the problem on the spot and are working up an estimate for a fix that needs to happen eventually. Super honest and knowledgable with no pressure. I like these guys!

Japan auto was great. They had clear communication, delivered as promised, and were friendly to…read morework with.

Every car owner, especially those of us with faithful 2010 rides, can be nervous when the Check…read moreEngine light appears; however, I am one of the fortunate ones who have discovered the pro's at DNA Automotive several years ago. There were several items needing immediate attention following my initial input and their thorough diagnostic process. DNA's Customer Service team member, Miquel Mendoza, walked me through findings and provided detailed info to all my questions prior to my OK'ing the work. I knew, due to previous repairs at DNA that their Technicians, Antonio Molina & Victor Ferreira would ensure that the repair work would be guaranteed and done in a timely manner. To the entire team, some of whom I have previously known, and those folks behind the scenes, that help take a local business to the next level - I am grateful! Rachel

I brought my car in for repair work after an accident, and while that portion was completed, the…read moreoverall experience was frustrating and poorly managed. Once my car was transferred to the auto body shop, it became a completely separate system, team, and process--and the two sides clearly do not communicate. This disconnect caused confusion around payments, delays, and unnecessary out-of-pocket costs on my end, including having to pay $700 for a rental car that I originally was told I wouldn't need for that long. I was told my car would be dropped off in Novato once I made a payment. I paid the auto body shop, but the repair shop had a separate payment link that I couldn't access from my phone. I showed them the issue in real time, but instead of helping or offering another way to pay, they dismissed it and said it "worked fine" for them. Because of miscommunication between their teams, my car was not actually in Novato as promised, and I had to wait around for them to figure it out, which caused even more delays and inconvenience. On top of that, the person I was dealing with refused to call and help coordinate getting my car released or delivered until I paid through their system, even though their payment link was not working properly for me, which delayed me further and resulted in additional out-of-pocket costs due to their poor communication. No one took ownership of the situation, and the staff was rude and dismissive throughout the process. While the repair work itself may have been completed, the experience across both businesses was disorganized, unprofessional, and lacked basic customer service. I would not recommend.

Every business should be this organized and well run and every auto shop should be this clean well…read moreorganized, and well run. I am beyond impressed with JP and his shop. I arrived early for my appointment and he came right out ready for me. The smog check and paperwork took less time than any other place I've been to. She has a special for Yelp, so mention Yelp when you book your appointment. His work is by appointment only. The price is very competitive.

I was very skeptical and indecisive when it came to finding someone to service my 2020 Audi A3. I…read morecan truly say I have nothing but great things to share about JP and his auto shop. From the timely communication to the transparency and honesty about the work being performed, I felt confident that my car was in good hands. It was clear they genuinely cared about providing quality service rather than overcharging. I highly recommend JP and will definitely be returning for all of my future car maintenance and service needs.