Experienced technicians Efficient and quick service Great value for the money I always recommend to my friends read more

I have switched between shops and this is going to be my shop. They know their game and found an issue in my car that my previous mechanic denied to exist. My car doesn't make a weird noises and I know if it does they'll take care of it. I haven't seen any surprise cost and their coat is quite reasonable. They are within walking distance of a Starbucks so I don't mind their walk in only policy. read more

everyone there was so friendly and kind! got everything i needed done within an hour! :) would definitely go again read more

FIVE STARS Attention to preventive engine maintenance for interference engine before costly serious damage.   Engine timing belt and cooling system related job including "Necessary" essential required parts to achieve the best FIVE STARS results. 2008 LEXUS SC430 4.3 V8. Service Requested,Quality, and Value. read more

I had two cars smogged here today, and everything went smoothly. I worked with Mr. Mansur, who was pleasant and professional. I have another car that needs to be smogged, and I plan to bring it in tomorrow. There can be a bit of a wait at times, but that is understandable because they are busy, which is a good sign. No matter where you go, there is likely to be some wait anyway. As the famous saying goes, "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." I also used coupons, and they honored them with no questions asked. I will definitely be back soon. read more

I've been using this location more than 5 years. Great price , great people and also nice place , close to high 5 read more

Auto Check Center - This location - Auto Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

No appointment was needed, since their smog check service operates on a first come, first served basis. Even though I arrived about 30 minutes after their opening, Auto Check Center was already quite busy. Mansour was incredibly friendly and welcoming. While I waited, he introduced me to two of his regular customers in the waiting area, who turned out to be from my hometown. That made the experience feel even more comfortable. The inspection took about an hour, but time passed quickly, thanks to the pleasant conversations with other customers in their cozy outdoor waiting area. Their smog check promo is a better deal than what many other shops offer. Some of the negative reviews about pricing seem to come from customers who might not have read the fine print carefully. Pricing varies depending on the vehicle, with the lowest rate applying to cars from certain model years. They accept both cash and credit cards, provided a detailed printed report and submitted everything to the DMV. I was able to complete my vehicle registration online after getting my car back. Overall, I had a great experience getting my car's first smog check done at Auto Check Center. Mansour has definitely earned a repeat customer! read more

Monsouir greeted me as I walked in and he was very kind and sweet. I arrived at 8a when they opened and he told me it would be about 10 minutes before they got started. He invited me to write my information down and relax on the outside patio while I waited. He even made a fresh brew of coffee that was so good! It turned out to be a nice pick-me-up and energy booster for my day! He took care of me in 30 minutes flat, my Smog Check passed inspection and Auto Check Center just found them a new regular!! Me! Haha God bless and thank you, Monsouir!! See ya next time! read more

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This place is a joke. They will do anything just to charge you. I went to this spot without checking OBD2 and they charged me just to say that my car was not ready. Next time when I returned to them when all sensors were ready they said that I should drive more because I had pending codes. The main thing that I went to a different smog check station and I was told that I do have a big leak of gasoline on the engine. Auto check Center guys didn't tell me anything at all even they were offering to repair catalyst converter on my car. Bottom line if you want to get ripped off this is a place to go. read more

Took my car in to get smogged for the first time and this place is great! Mohammed was very nice, helpful and their prices are good! All of the employees were respectful and helpful to the customers and you can tell they run a great business overall. If you need your car smogged, or need other maintenance work done here, try Auto Check Center! read more

Wonderful, attentive service and so close to Laguna Woods! Price was exactly as they quoted for my smog check and the work was done so quickly. I would recommend to all who live nearby! read more

Auto Check Center is convenient and helpful. I started visiting for regular smog checks. One day I had a coolant reservoir problem, and towed my car to the shop instead of dealership maintenance. It was quickly recovered. They took care of an oil change this time, too. read more

Very efficient and friendly service. They were quick and handled my vehicle with professionalism. Not only would I recommend them, I'm not doing business with any other company as long as they're open for business and I live in this area. Thank you fellas. read more

I needed to get a smog check done for my sedan and was quoted $28.75 plus $8.25 (for a total of $37) over the phone. No appointment was needed. When I arrived at the shop, I realized it was the same place I came to for a smog check two years ago! I was in and out in about 45 minutes. The process was quick and hassle free. There were seats inside the shop as well as a tented patio area with seating right outside. I think they have some of the best prices for a smog check in the area. I bookmarked them so that I don't forget for next time! read more

Moved from Maryland to California, and came here to do a last minute smog check before I headed off to South Korea the next day. They were able to accommodate my walk-in and serviced me within 30 minutes and provided the paperwork to take back to the DMV. Cheap smog check! They also provided coupons for my next visit. read more

Auto Check Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

I've gone numerous places over the years, but this experience was better than most. They're friendly, courteous, and professional service is exceptional. You can't go wrong with these guys, and they have competitive pricing (especially with the coupon off their website). read more

Great value for smog check and straightforward, quick process! Would return for other services in the future

Busy place but the service (Smog Check) was completed in timely manner. Total time in and out including check in was around 50 min. For Smog Check service, it was around 30 min. Price is the best I could find in OC area. Probably the best price in Southern California IMO. Will definitely visit for my next smog check for sure read more

I brought 3 cars into Auto Check Center and all three passed today! Great service and very Happy! Thank you!

Friendly, fast, and efficient staff! Received a reasonable quote for a passenger side motor mount and had the replacement completed within the hour (I came by on a Tuesday afternoon for reference!). General parking was also not too challenging in this parking lot unlike some of the other auto body shops that I've been to in this area as well. Would highly recommend! read more

Excellent service these guys are a group of professionals which make it very easy to work with they are upfront and no hidden charges at all, Highly recommended Thanks for the amazing service read more

Best smog check center around. I've been coming here for years. Owners are great people, always recommend.

Excellent service from start to finish! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. They made the whole process smooth and stress-free, and I appreciated how transparent they were about everything. The quality of work exceeded my expectations, and the turnaround time was quick. It's not easy to find a place you can trust, but this is definitely one of them. Highly recommended! read more

Best Price Best service as soon Nice staff Near Irvine I was satisfied ............................................................................................................. read more

Auto Check Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

I called in for a quote for a smog check and provided the year and make of my car and they said it would be $38 which included the certification. I had my boyfriend taking my car the next day and he told me they charge $70. This is very misleading and dishonest! Then I went directly to the website and saw that they had that price offered only if you printed the coupon that was not explained to me when I called over the phone nor did I know there was a coupon that existed. I just simply asked what the quote was for my make and model and they gave me the coupon price but then charged me full. In addition, they were trying to upsell us on changing my brake pads when I just recently went to a mechanic and had my brake pads checked, and they definitely don't need to be changed at this time. Never going back! read more

UPDATE UPDATE I recently traded my previous vehicle in for a newer one, a 2020 Subaru Forester. After getting all the paperwork done I immediately took my car over to Mohammed and Monsoor to have the 60k servicing done. I was so happy that I did!! They found several items that were in need of service even though the paperwork from CarMax had assessed the vehicle in "excellent" condition. My car needed new brakes and a front set of rotors! I also had a few minor things with the oil filter etc. Once again the team at Auto Check Center did amazing work on my vehicle in a timely manner and charged an incredibly fair price for their service. I cannot say enough good things about the guys here and their family of technicians. It's exactly the reason why I continue to bring my vehicles here, and why I will always bring my cars here. The weekend can get busy here as with most solid repair shops. I highly recommend bringing your car in early on a weekday, like Tuesday-Thursday for minimal exposure to lots of people and longer wait times. read more

This review is specially for the smog check. I came by after lunch for a walk-in smog check and there was several people in the waiting area and in line so it looked like it would not be a quick in and out. The owner said it would take an hour or so due to the volume which was okay so I decided to wait. It took just a little over an hour, which was fine. As a reference, I've gone to several other smog check places that are dedicated to smog checks (that's all they do) and it has typically taken 20 minutes or less. However, those places seems to charge $10-20 more so that's one trade off. One thing that I noticed with some of those other places is they do not re-test for free, if you fail the test, here they will re-test if they service the vehicle to help you pass. It was nice weather out on the particular day we came so the outdoor waiting area was very comfortable to sit out if need to wait for a few hours, an indoor waiting area is also available but not very spacious. There's also free Wi-Fi so you can connect your laptop or iPad while you're waiting. There are coupons that you can find in your mail or also online, on their website, so you'll want to check first before coming. I may consider them in the future for other service. read more

NO frills....just plain smog and done....honored coupon....no problem...AMAZING PLACE...will be back

I just had the worst experience dealing with another smog check station that was straight scam artist. Auto Star Smog Check & Repair in Lake Forest, CA did me wrong by falsifying prices and I was already out $60 when the check should have been closer to $35. Then I find this place. A coupon that reads $28.75 + $8.75 for most cars. I get skeptical again and do some research. The owners have kept the same price for decades and I was not able to find a better price for smog check (STAR certified) anywhere. I walked in, had a lovely chat with the two gentlemen in the front, paid $37, and left within 15 minutes. The place is friendly, transparent, fast, and affordable. Definitely coming back here and telling everyone about this place. read more

Pretty clean, no frills smog check place. They get it done for $28.75 plus $8.25 for the certificate. No cushy waiting area, free sodas or car washes. Just what you need for the cheapest price in town. They do perform other services, but I have not used them yet. read more

The Auto Check Center went above and beyond during my visit. Solid, trustworthy service and fair prices. I was able to get my Smog Check done quickly and effectively at Auto Check Center! read more

Great service, honest, good price, all my cars smog check been done by auto check center,

Their charge for a smog check is fairly reasonable. However, their work was super inefficient. The mechanic that was assigned to work on my vehicle was barely able to move due to age (with due respect). My car was hooked to the machine, and the process just didn't start for roughly 20 minutes. When I followed up on a time estimate, he almost shouted at me. Very unfriendly. It felt like that I owed him a million. When the work was done, he even didn't bother to back my car out of the bay. Very unprofessional. I saw him even use my personal hygiene products in the car. Very unethical. Not a pleasant experience. In summary, very unfriendly, very unprofessional, very unethical! read more

They smeared grease and brake dust all over the side of my suv; then denied what I witnessed them do. They further lied about it! because it looked really bad like a dent! I asked them to clean it up they wouldn't...! saying "I was no where near your car" Liar -- you're dirty fingerprints are still on it! Finaly "Luis" a younger guy helper came forward with a micro-fiber cloth and cleaning fluid to help. I think he witnessed the whole thing as well and wanted to do the right thing and make good on it for the shop. Luis 5 stars! on balance NEVER GO HERE! They don't care about you, their work or your vehicle... read more

I have been coming to this shop for many years and always pleased with their service. Good customer service satisfaction. Very good staff and always helpful. Jimmy is so patient in explaining things to me and I appreciate all the efforts and hardwork. Highly recommend! Thanks to Mohammad and Monsour for always accommodating last minute requests! read more

Needed a smog check for my car and found this place online. Best pricing around Irvine area. No appointment needed and first come first serve. Went in yesterday and the whole process took about 30-40 minutes. Fast and easy. Recommended for anyone who needs a smog check in OC. read more

Good price, great service, and honest people. Have been coming for 20 years with 7 cars (Lexus, 3 Hondas, 2 Toyotas, and a Subaru). Always good work, sometimes better than dealers and way better value. read more

Went in without an appointment for a SMOG check and they were able to see me immediately. However, I do recommend getting an appointment. Their customer service was friendly and entertaining as well and I highly recommend them! read more

Went here for a smog check. After the car passed, I was called over and told my rear brakes were down to 15% and I should replace the pads right away. The guy said he'd give me a discount if I did the work right then but the discount would not apply if I came back later. Mind you they never removed either of the rear tires to do a thorough inspection. I passed on having the work done and brought the car to my trusted mechanic. I have 50% left on the pads!!! Don't trust anything these guys tell you!! read more

Best smog shop around Irvine area- fast and easy- in and out - more cars to come and will send my friends and family- conveniently located in Irvine auto square and strong repair team as well - thank you team read more