[[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a great experience with these guys.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Basically everything you want from a mechanic: honest, transparent, friendly, competent, and fairly priced. They diagnosed the issue quickly for only $45 and they let me apply that as a credit to the repair. They showed me pics and explained how they reached the diagnosis that they did. The got me in quickly and everything went smoothly. I will happily use them for any future work. Thanks! read more

Don't stick to their posted hours. They close 1.5+ hrs early if they feel like it. No online appointment system. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fast, professional, local![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very reasonably priced. Smog took exactly 25 minutes as promised. Will definitely be back for other service! Thank you Preston! read more

The posted hours say they are open from 9-4:00 on Sundays. I showed up at 2:50 and was told by the gas station attendant they had gone home for the day. What kind of business is this? Can't imagine how many people have had their time wasted by this kind of management. No respect for the customer. Please do better. read more

Excellent service for smog and auto repair. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Preston and Jordan are very friendly and know exactly what they're doing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]So polite[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . I recommend them and will continue to go to their shop for all my auto repairs Shari Pickett read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Gilbert and Daniel are fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I ever need a smog check or the air in my tires filled, I come here. They are always professional and polite. I would recommend this company to anybody. Please support them! read more

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these guys always do a good job with little wait time. The price is good and there's coupons available read more

I had heard good things about this place, so when I needed to get a smog check done, I tried them. The smog check itself went smoothly and was done fine. My problem is with the price and one of the guys working there. I had 2 coupons ready to use - one from their site ($39.75) and one from another ($15 off). When I asked which would be better, they said the one from their site - $39.75, +$10 for SUVs, +$8.25 for the certificate = $58. Yet I was told it was $60. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While I was trying to understand the math, the older guy working there (who wasn't originally helping me) got upset that I was taking so long and arguing about a few dollars (I wasn't, just trying to understand the math).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When he explained it again, suddenly there was a mysterious $3 transfer fee included (which would have made it $61 and was not listed on the receipt, nor have I had to pay anywhere else I've gotten a smog). I needed to get the smog done, so I paid the $60. When I got home and did the math again, the other coupon for $15 off would have been a better deal ($53). I won't be going back there nor can I recommend them since they didn't honor the coupon price and their attitude was abrasive when I tried to understand what I was paying for. read more

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Needed help with bolting my plates in so I called and they told me to come by. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I arrived a gentleman helped me immediately and I was out of there within 10 minutes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]So kind and helpful I'll be using this place for any future car repairs![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Stopped here for a smog and they were super quick and very friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such an easy process and right by the freeway.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend getting a smog check here. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great experience with Preston![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We bring all out vehicles here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thank you for your help and great attitude[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My check engine light came on and I called Smog & Auto repair. I called them at noon and by 3:30 my car had been looked at, diagnosed and fixed! The service was friendly and professional. Some wires had been chewed through by a rat or other animal. They were very honest and did not overcharge in any way. I highly recommend this place for quality, honesty, service, and reasonable prices. read more

Replaced my brake pads and rotors in under two hours without an appointment. Showed me the worn brake parts so I could verify. They used NAPA SilentGUARD Disc Brake Pads and NAPA Premium Brake Rotors. read more

I am a loyal and satisfied customer for several years for yearly smog testing and vehicles repairs because of the reliable; honest; and experienced team. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Preston is a friendly and transparent owner who is constantly and consistently going above and beyond to ensure all my vehicles are running safely and properly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you!! read more

Great convenient location. I've brought many a cars here over the years. The mechanics are honest, caring and kind. They are always busy but somehow manage to meet your needs efficiently. As a single woman it's been comforting to have them around especially in emergencies. Smog checks are on point. Much appreciated y'all. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome service for a quick smog, guy I spoke with was very friendly, great experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I liked this place because there was no appointment necessary and they have an awesome coupon on their website that is almost half off! They were cheaper than the other local places I called to get a smog certification. I came at 3:30 on a Wednesday, and it took about 50 minutes in total. Staff was friendly. The only seating is two seats inside the convenience store. read more

Fast Saturday morning smog check. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Jose is amazing and will get it done fast![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was selling my car and needed a quick and easy smog check. read more

Quick and efficient! Quality place to get your car smogged. Jose did an amazing job!!! read more

Leon did awesome on my car. I took it in for a smog test. Was taken care of in the time I was told. read more

Had a very negative experience with this smog shop. With so many other options in close proximity, I'd highly recommend avoiding this place. Incompetence and poor customer service skills is a good way to lose business. I recommend Complete Car Care on El Camino Real for Smog or oil changes. read more

Went in for an oil change and serpentine belt replacement! Speedy and complete. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thanks Jose[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quick service and friendly staff![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easy smog check would recommend close to the freeway too.

they were super fast and very nice. i didn't feel like i was scammed or being taken advantage of since im a girl. [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was kind of like asking my dad or older brother to help out with my car.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] i'll be coming back when i need another smog check read more

Preston + team provided prompt & professional smog work done here in Encinitas. Has a nice parking lot if they are extra busy.

Get an appointment. Quick and efficient. What else do you want? My new go-to smog shop!

Most efficient smog check I've ever experienced! In and out in about 15 minutes. Coupon is honored.

This place is super shady! They said there were major problems with our vehicle and it would need work to pass a smog check after charging us for a failed smog check. We agreed to pay another $75 diagnostic and they said our car would require $2500 of work to pass the smog check. We took our vehicle to a different, honest/reputable mechanic and he said it was just a faulty check engine light that needed to be reset. He reset it immediately and did the smog check, which the car passed, and only charged us for the smog check. This place is great if you want to get ripped off. read more

Encinitas Smaog has a fair and friendly staff. Get the job done at a reasonable price.

Beware. This gas station is bate and switch. Advertising gas price of $5.49 a gallon. So I stopped went in paid cash $140.00 for a fill up. Walk to the pump and noticed it says $5.69 a gallon for the cheap gas. I went back in and asked about it. The stoned out of his mind clerk tells me that is if u buy a car wash. I said. Well don't u think it should say that. He said the city approved this. They had a big vote over this. So any ways. I check with the city this afternoon and no such thing. There liars for sure and they are tricking people to think they are getting a low price and turn around and stick it to you. Example. I paid $140.00 for 24 gallons of gas. At $5.69 If I got there advertised price I would have saved a big $4.80 and there cheapest car wash is $8.00 So if you go in and spend $70.00you have to spend $8.00 to get there advertised .20 cent discount which saves you $2.80 So there pushing this. Buy a $8.00 car wash and we'll save U $2.80 when u spend $70.00 WOW THANKS! read more

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I had a great experience here. I used the Yelp coupon and the worker was kind and attentive. I would recommend this shop.

Absolutely not! This place is outrageous for vehicles that are in the year 1990 through 1999. They charge 170 to 180 to do a Smog! Call any other Smog person in encinitas area and it'll be no more than 60 some dollars! Do not come to this location unless you feel like giving away your money for free!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spoke to the manager, and he doesn't care that he overcharges his customers[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great service, great price. The guy working on the morning of Feb 20th was very nice. Thank You! read more

Preston was friendly and helpful. Jose was a true professional, and my smog check went quite well. I would use these folks again as the price was worthwhile. Dr G. read more

This shop is really a breath of fresh air! I've tried a few mechanics around town since losing mine 10 yrs ago. None of them were horrible or anything, just not the whole package, in my opinion. The ideal place is honest, knowledgeable, fast and at a good price. I finally found a great place. If any of you are looking, visit, Preston at Encinitas Smog and Auto Repair on Encinitas Blvd at Saxony. He and his team are legit. read more

Jose is great. Be nice to him - fast, honest and nice. Got in and out walk in less than an hour. Don't forget your coupon. read more

Love these guys. We had a smog test failure on our Volt that was pointing to a repair so costly we thought we'd just donate the (otherwise perfectly fine) car. Took it to Encinitas Smog and Repair and they found a solution that cost a fraction of our first estimate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Preston is the man.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fast, friendly and efficient service from Jose. Truck was done way sooner than at other shops. Will definitely be back in the future

This place is great! Awesome customer service from Jose and he got me in and out within 20 min.

Be Careful. Bait and switch once you get there for smog certs. Preston, what a wharf rat. So many other decent places to go to in the area. I'd stay clear of the place if you have a choice. Just a heads up. Could have had a decent customer with multiple vehicles. read more