Found this smog station on yelp and am so glad I did. Johnny was genuinely friendly and had me out…read moreof there in 10 minutes. I don't know what the negative reviews are referring to. Price was in line with other shops and the best thing is he opens at 730am so I was still able to make it to work without disrupting my work schedule. Thanks Johnny. I'll be back from now on.

I've been going here for the last 6 years now. They are honest. They are fair. They always do a…read moregreat job. And most people know this, except a few bad apples that are Karens that are the ones to blame. All in all, they do the regulated smog check. They charge a fair price. You're in and out in under 10 minutes. Much better than the chain smog check places. Trust me people, come here and not only pay less but hardly any waiting time!

Highly recommend this place! I went in for a smog check and Oscar helped me throughout the process…read more Explained my battery was new, I had to my drive the car a bit before could pass, I came back a few days later. Oscar assisted me again, and made the whole experience easy and stress-free. Great customer service and very helpful!

Great service from start to finish shout out to Juan! Quick fast and efficient!!! So happy great…read moreprices

Admittedly, I don't know anything about cars so I can't really speak to price point, but what I can…read moreconfirm is the customer service is surpassed by none. Today was my second service on my car with Griffin's Auto Repair. The first time I brought my Jeep here, my engine shut down due to lack of oil as a result of another auto shop's failed oil change. They quickly and affordably fixed what could have otherwise been the end of my Jeep. Today, I brought my car in for a simple oil change. They always perform a full inspection when you bring your car in which gives me peace of mind and helps me plan. While I was there, Dwayne brought me back to show me something they found during the inspection. He and the mechanic, Nicholas, explained what they were seeing and what that meant. Nicholas patiently answered my questions and he spoke with me instead of speaking down to me. After my options were explained to me, I felt I had a fairly good grasp of what I was looking at in the future. Neither Nicholas or Dwayne pushed a service onto me that I wasn't prepared for. Instead, I was offered advice that was best for me. While waiting, I picked Mario and Dwayne's brain on certain car topics and they were both friendly and engaged offering sound advice. They had a great relationship with every vendor dropping off parts and were engaged with what appeared to be many long term customers. In the end if the concern is the cost, I will say you can't put a price on a trustworthy team. I did the quick oil changes with the less than $100 cost and it almost cost me my car. I know every time I bring my car in, I am going to have a skilled mechanic look over my car and make sure I am driving around a safe vehicle. You're paying for what you get.

Want to give a huge shout out to Griffin's. My car was having electrical issues, and they were able…read moreto take in my car immediately. I briefly explained the problem to them, they kept it overnight and I got a call back before 9 AM that my car was ready to go. They did a diagnostic and deep cleaning of my battery terminals for under $120, and did not try to sell me on things I did not need. Will be coming back, and recommending them to others- thank you! Happy customer here :p

HUGE shoutout to brake stop- I called at 1 pm needing all new rotors and pads, brake fluid and he…read morehad my car ready by 4. Pricing was fair given scope of work and my new brakes work great. Totally will recommend others to go here, thank you guys!

A 1 month, 1200$ radiator job could have killed me and child. I would be very concerned about…read moresafety of repair and do a very detailed inspection before accepting the vehicle or just avoid this shop. 7/21/26: I brought my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Brake Stop for a radiator replacement. * 7/24/26: I picked up the Jeep after the repair. (1200 for radiator and hoses) * Shortly afterward: While driving, the hood unexpectedly opened, damaging the hood and shattering the windshield and almost causing wreck on freeway. * I had the vehicle independently inspected for approximately $200 after the shop initially denied responsibility. The inspection found many loose peaces of hardware relating to the radiator repair and the hood latch had been left loose. * After further discussion and inspection, Brake Stop accepted responsibility for the hood failure and agreed to repair the resulting damage. * The Jeep remained at the shop for nearly three weeks while the repairs were completed. Communication during this period was frustratingly limited, with me generally having to call for updates. * 8/27/26: I picked up the Jeep. The hood, windshield, hood struts and hood release cable had been repaired/replaced at no cost to me, and reluctantly reimbursed my $200 inspection expense. Did not offer refund for botched repairs Ultimately, I appreciate that the owner took responsibility and made the vehicle right. However, the original incident was extremely stressful and could have been dangerous, and I was disappointed that the vehicle was released after the radiator repair with the hood latch apparently not properly secured.

Excellent repair shop. Honest and knowledgeable. Decent prices compared to their competitors…read more I came here bc I was stuck and now I will be using them as my regular shop!

Qwan at Hillcrest Smog and Repair is the best. Quality work, and someone you can trust. Having…read moregrown up and worked in car agencies, I know who knows what they are doing and who isn't. They were the best. Honest and top quality. No need to look further.

Came in to get my car's AC fixed and had a great experience from dropping the car off to picking it…read moreup. I received and honest diagnosis and reasonable price of the repair and the service was prompt. I will absolutely be taking my vehicle here for future needs.

It's unfortunate because I really wanted to give this place a try, it would've been convenient for…read moreus since we manage multiple vehicles, and I was hoping to build a solid business relationship. On 4/14 I brought in an Escalade after replacing the rear brakes because it started throwing multiple warning lights, even though the ABS sensor and brakes were already replaced. I understand newer vehicle technology can sometimes cause glitches even with simple repairs, so I trusted they'd be able to diagnose and fix it. They charged a $130 diagnostic fee, which I was completely fine with. The next day, they said they needed to reset the computer for $390. Since I had already paid for the diagnostic and was told it would go toward the repair, I agreed. The following day, I was told they couldn't reset it and that I'd need a new module for $3,468.54. I declined and decided to get a second opinion from our regular mechanic. I still paid the $390 plus a $13.65 service charge, which I later found out was a credit card fee. The next day, I took the vehicle to our regular mechanic. Within 2 hours, they cleared the stored codes and the vehicle was ready, total cost: $120. No waiting days, no module replacement, and no unnecessary upsell. I waited a couple of weeks before writing this review to make sure the issue didn't come back, and also spoke with Barry to see if anything could be done about the $403.65 I paid. I felt it was unfair to be charged for a service that ultimately wasn't completed. I would've been completely fine just paying the $130 diagnostic fee. Unfortunately, he declined, stating the charge was for their time. I understand time was spent, but from a business standpoint, I wouldn't feel right charging a client for a repair that wasn't successfully completed, especially when the vehicle left in the same condition it arrived. Because of this experience, I wouldn't return or recommend this shop to others. I think it's important for people to know that you may end up paying for work that doesn't actually resolve the issue.

About a week, I made a verbal fleet servicing agreement with AA Smog Shop San Diego Auto Clinic…read more They're a small shop in a dicey location, but I like to support small businesses and have grown to trust many small businesses around San Diego for my fleet. I sent my 1st vehicle to them 4/9/13 and everything went as promised. Today, 4 days later, I sent a 2nd vehicle and the price was all of a sudden 15% higher. Same vehicle model, same engine, & same service. Having spent some time talking to the owners CJ and Nan when initially setting up terms, I thought it must be an honest mistake. When I called, Nan mentioned some additional fees that were not outlined in the first invoice. She said she was unaware of the exact deal we had made, but she would talk to CJ about it. It just seemed like miscommunication. CJ called me back, I explained the situation by calmly and politely referring back to the 1st invoice they sent me. CJ proceeded to go back on our original agreement citing oil prices (wasn't that calculated on the initial agreement?), told me to go somewhere else, and hung up. This was unexpected as my original agreement was discussed with them over the span of multiple conversations. It feels like a bait and switch. It feels like the additional charge was added on purpose in hopes that I would not be paying attention to my invoicing.

I was due for my bi-annual smog test and, as usual, was waiting until the last minute. I decided…read moreto try my best to get it in during my lunch hour and was looking on Yelp for a convenient location with good reviews, and I had to find a required star station. I was not led astray. I pulled into AA Smog around 12:15 on a Wednesday afternoon. I was the only car there. However, right after that, two other cars pulled in behind me. The attendant, maybe the owner, jumped out to greet me. He took my info and DMV paperwork. He quoted me $65 dollars, which I found quite reasonable, as other nearby places charge more, even when they claim to be offering a discount. I sat down in one of of the few lawn chairs to wait. Literally, five minutes later, my car had passed and was ready to go. On top of that, the person who helped me was quite friendly and chatted with me about his four cockatiels who were there with him. Getting Smogged is never something was want to do, but something we have to do. AA Smog Shop made it easy.

So I obviously forgot to do a smog test until the very last minute and I had to get in in the…read moremorning before work in order not to pay extra on being late with my smog I called around some of the numbers of the places I called didn't answer. Their hours were not listed on their site. It was just so inconvenient until I found North Park smog test. They were so convenient easy-going no hassle like the other people that I had to wait in line here and then it was gonna take a while and that they had to do this that and more this person was just straightforward did the smog test I was able to go get my stickers that same day and make it to work which I had called work telling them that I was most likely gonna be late because of all the hassle I got from the other places, but I'm so glad I didn't give up and I went to North Park smog test again their telephone actually works and they have a human being answering the phone and getting you in and out as quickly as possible so you can go on about your day. I'm definitely coming back next year. It was my first time doing a smog test for my car, I've never had to do one so all of this was new to me but now I know what to do and hopefully I won't wait till the last minute next year, but I will definitely be back to Northpark smog test. The cherry on the top was that my BD took the car in for me while I was getting ready to go to work thinking I would have to take a Uber or be late but all of this done was by 9 AM. I was on my way to go to work.

Was super quick & easy! Called the day before & made an apt. Got in & out within 30 mins, charged…read more$65 for my test. Overall, would recommend & come here again!

Bottom Line Upfront: Miramar Auto Repair is one of the best values of any auto shop in San Diego…read more Jason and Pedro were exceptional in taking care of me, and finding a solution to a very technical challenge. I brought in my Honda Ridgeline for an issue with my AC. Jason worked with me at the front-desk and went above and beyond to understand my issue and the troubleshooting I had already done. He explained to me CONCISELY what the feasible issue may be, and how they were going to approach a diagnosis. Jason was extremely knowledgeable, and followed up promptly to discuss the fix. Pedro was also exceptional. He found the issue (rodent-chewed wires) and repaired it perfectly. When I picked up my car, he was as excited as I was to have helped me. Before Miramar Auto, I took my truck to the Honda dealer, and they charged twice as much for a diagnosis, only to tell me that I would need a new compressor (incorrect diagnosis) and that it would cost twice as much as I ended up paying out the door at Miramar auto. I couldn't believe how easy Miramar Auto made it. To say that Jason, Pedro, and Miramar Auto are honest, fair, and made me feel taken care of... would be an understatement. They have rightfully earned another lifelong customer. Thank you Miramar Auto!

They did a great job inspecting 2 cars for us, which we ended up not buying. Very detailed reports…read moreand felt confident in their assessments.

I was in the area and chose Smog Oasis for my smog check, and I'm so glad I did. Jose assisted me…read moreand was above-and-beyond kind and friendly from start to finish. He made the process smooth and easy, which I really appreciated. The waiting area truly feels like a little oasis, clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. It made what's usually just an errand feel surprisingly pleasant. Thank you for creating such a welcoming space!

I've been using this place for smog carts for years. You can make an appointment or walk in…read more Their new location is much easier to get in and out of vice the old location off of Barnett Ave. Convenient location near the Target shopping center. Competitive pricing, frequent coupons, and quick service.