I've gotta give Smog Oasis a glowing review because they are amazing. I was in a pickle and…read moreprocrastinated my smog. I called about an hour before closing knowing I was pushing it but the gentleman on the phone welcomed me to the location. Luckily it is just up the street from me. I get there and the inside of the lobby is decorated with tiki decor and tiki music playing in the background. They had a pot of hot coffee for waiting customers. The guy did what he had to do and took my keys and started doing his thing. Took no longer than 30 minutes. Car passed and was good to go. Shout out to the guy at Smog Oasis for going above and beyond and providing exceptional service!

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.

THEY LOST MY CAR TITLE. This place was supposed to be a…read morebetter alternative to going to the DMV. They never sent in the title to the CA DMV for their records. They don't answer the phone. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

I paid this man for my registration before the COVID-19 pandemic and here didn't even show up…read morebefore the base closed down for essential personnel. My registration is about to expire and there is no way of contacting this person to get it now. I give it no stars.

Seamless Smog and Registration Help with Truly Exceptional Service!…read more I came in thinking I only needed a smog check as a new California resident, and ended up having one of the best service experiences I have had in a long time. Bobby immediately stood out. He was professional, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained that they could also handle registration on site and was very upfront about the added cost for the convenience, which I appreciated. The smog check itself was quick and seamless, but what really set this experience apart was everything that followed. I did not fully understand what documents were needed for registration, and instead of just telling me, Bobby took the time to show me examples, explain the process, and guide me through it step by step. There were complications with my Missouri title and how it translates to California requirements, and he did not just point me elsewhere. He actively helped resolve it. He streamlined the VIN verification process by putting me directly in contact with the right person, making the call himself, and ensuring I knew exactly where to go so I could get it done quickly and come right back. Even more impressive, he stayed past closing so I could return and complete everything, and then went above and beyond by helping install my new plates. As someone new to the state and without tools on hand, that level of thoughtfulness and care was completely unexpected. Throughout the entire process, he remained calm, kind, and efficient, even while managing other customers. He was able to multitask and still make me feel like a priority. This is the kind of service that is rare to find. If you want someone who knows what they are doing, communicates clearly, and genuinely goes the extra mile, this is absolutely the place to go.

Boby and his company are hands down one of the best smog check experiences in San Diego. He's a…read moretrue one-stop shop and makes the whole process incredibly easy. When it comes to smog, he's quick, efficient, and super friendly, no hassle, no stress. You can tell he really cares about taking care of his customers. Highly recommend if you want someone reliable who gets the job done right!

3 stars because the support staff is so nice. Shout out to the friendly man who greets at the front…read moreand the main desk attendants- super friendly and welcoming. However,the notary, Lorena, needs to educate herself on what identification is acceptable. She attempted to turn me away with a passport card and also lectured me on the importance of knowing the exact location of my drivers license is (yawn, who hasn't misplaced their DL?) trying to tell me I needed to go find it and come back. I said it didn't really matter where my license was or why I didn't currently know where it was (none of her business anyways.) she finally stopped her rant called the 'hot line' to confirm, using passive aggressive language smugly stating ' the member has requested that I call (I did not ask her to call) When the call center confirmed my passport card was adequate identification she responded with ' Well, when did that come into law?' I've worked as a notary, Lorena may need to take a refresher course and also consider changing her attitude to more closely mirror her coworkers.

I needed to have my Mercedes-Benz towed from my garage to the dealership without turning on the…read moreignition. Kusay from AAA arrived with a flatbed tow truck and was blocked with a painting crew on a commercial building next door. He was kind to wait 10 mins for them to move. Then he came, put the car in neutral and we pushed it out of the garage with a neighbor's help in the driver's seat. He gave exact directions to guide us through the whole process. He then took professional control of the situation to get the car on the flatbed. So skillful. Thank you Kusay! You're the best! Stuart T.

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.

No, this place treats people horribly. It's one of the worst places I've ever dealt with this…read moreentire world. They constantly badger customers/clients and have some of the worst attitudes. Additionally all of the employees have trouble speaking plain, clear, concise English language. The entire office needs to be fired and start fresh with veterans that need jobs.

Evey time I go in to this office I dred talking to the staff, they are very dismissive as well as…read morerude. I think the staff members should be replaced with a staff that is willing to assist the military members with there needs. My last visit I was given extremely bad advice as well as a very bad attitude. The ID office staff acts as if they are always disgruntled and treat service members like they are children. I have served my county over 22 years, combat veteran deployed over 20 times, to be talked down to by a civilian that thinks I owe him a favor for allowing him to make me or my dependent an ID card. These personell need to learn better customerservice skills if i could give no stars I would have.

This place is amazing! Me and my friends traveled from arizona and our car battery was completely…read moredead. we came here and they told us they can fix it for a great price and it could be done wayyy faster compared to other places in the area!! they completed the service and we were back on our way to the beach in under 30 minutes!! they saved our trip!! they are family owned, super helpful, very knowledgeable, and over all very kind!! 100% recommend taking your car

I came in to get my daughter's car smogged. Fast, super…read morefriendly , and professional. I ended up getting daughter's break light fixed rather quickly for a small fee and an alignment and rotated my tires which was needed. I felt very welcomed in the beginning. I went inside and noticed this is a family owned businesses. Which you could tell by their customer service. They were very detailed with information on my car and explained it thoroughly to me, which I appreciated. ***I highly recommend this place for smog and any other car issues!!!***

I've been going here for years for the smog check. Always efficient, professional and friendly. :)read more

Took my car in for a smog check. They were nice, quick, and professional. The price was better than…read moreexpected. Highly recommend.

The douche bag that was working on Friday May 8 wasted my time. I came in and stood at the doorway…read morefor about five minutes and when he switched customers, I kindly asked him if they accepted walk-ins. He said yes, they do, but I must wait for my turn. It was a little bit of a rude reply, but it didn't bother me. I waited for him to go through two more customers when he finally asked me how he could help me. I told him I needed a fingerprint scan for a specific license. He said he didn't know what form to give me and he couldn't help me. That conversation took about 10 seconds and it could've happened when I walked in the door, not after waiting there for over 15 minutes. That really pissed me off. I definitely will not be going back.

I came here to take my passport photo for a Canadian passport and it was so quick and easy…read more Canadian passport regulations are different and the sizes are different and they did it all quickly and correctly. I do wish they would have let me seen my photo prior and asked if I wanted to retake as I absolutely hated the one photo they took. And when I had my photo taken at Staples before they took a bunch and let me choose and then even redid them for me. The place is kind of tricky to get to just because of its location off of Balboa before it turns into garnett. And I don't think they have their own designated parking lot. I think we parked just in a public parking lot or it might have been the old Bank parking lot. I'm not sure but we were fine there for 15 minutes. The price was pretty good as well. I think I paid around $25 for the two photos. I recommend this place if you want quick and efficient.

For vehicle registration services, this is by far one of the best experiences I've had. The entire…read moreprocess was handled professionally, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to answer questions, making everything easy to understand from start to finish. What could have been a complicated and time-consuming process was completed smoothly and quickly. They took care of all the paperwork accurately, kept me informed throughout the process, and ensured that everything was completed without any unnecessary delays. Their excellent customer service, professionalism, and commitment to helping customers truly stand out. If you need vehicle registration services and want a stress-free experience, I highly recommend them. Reliable, efficient, and trustworthy from beginning to end.

Bought a car from another state. Wasn't sure what I needed to register the car and I didn't want to…read moredeal with the long dmv lines. DMV San Diego made the whole process easy and quick. Highly recommend