I've been taking my cars to Avo at Foothill Smog ever since my first visit to his shop. He is friendly, helpful, honest (a big deal with anything car related) and punctual (another big deal with anything Los Angeles related). I've taken both of our vehicles here a few times and they always do a great job. I don't take my vehicles anywhere else. Thanks Avo! read more

As always, Avo is the best in the business when it comes to great service on taking care of your care. He's friendly and gives best advice. I recommend him to ev read more

Went here to do my first Smog Check after my vehicle turned 6 years old. They were super quick and professional; I got my car back in about 30 minutes. Price was reasonable, too. read more

I thought something was wrong with my car and Avo let me bring my car right away. After a very through inspection, it was found that my car was not damaged and instead it is other causes. They are very honest and didn't charge us. I will bring my car back for more services in the future. Thank you. read more

I'm restating what others have said, Avo and his team are excellent. They are trustworthy, do high-quality service and repairs and on top of that they are considerate, professional and provide me with information to make an informed decision re my car. Time and time again I have taken my car to shops near my home and I'm bombard w confusing terminology they know I don't get and then I get subsequently bullied into a decision. They may be telling me the truth but their treatment of me really felt crappy. I have now found my shop that I trust and that is a huge relief when dealing with high stress inducing prospect of car repairs. Like someone else Yelped Avo and his team have the value of relationships and with that they want lifelong satisfied customers. read more

Great independent shop. I needed to get my smog check done, and was treated by the friendly owner right as they were opening. I was in a bit of a rush, and he made sure my car was taken care of right away. The waiting area and shop are both clean, and service was great. Thanks! read more

Avo is the man! I was literally driving along Foothill when I saw a "Smog" sign. I went in and immediately felt the professional vibe, the waiting area is clean, and I only waited for around 20 minutes. Here's the best part: since I just bought a used car, I did not know much about its specifics and Avo advised me on the immediate fixes that my car needs. 5 stars! read more

I took my car here for smog check as they promise some positive reviews that i read, this shop is highly recommended. This is the service that im looking for, that you can trust and taking care of your car new or used cars! I definitely come back here. Thank you sir keep it up and god bless! read more

Foothill Smog & Auto Repair - Cool car! I wish i can have this car lol! Good service and the one that you can trust. Thanks! Im sure I'll be back here - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Once again Avo and his team take care of us in a timely & professional manner. We have a small Fleet and highly encourage anyone to stop and try their services. read more

I had my car serviced at Foothill Smog. Avo and his crew were very professional, and friendly. They started work on time, worked thoroughly and diligently to complete the service. They also informed me of a couple of other issues that needed to be addressed, and followed up on those as well. All the work was done in a timely, neat, and of the highest quality manner. I recommend Foothill Smog for anyone's automotive service needs. He also has a wicked Chevelle, and cranked up the motor so I could hear the beast run. Thanks Avo. read more

Such a great place. I called them in the late afternoon to see about an appointment, and I was able to get my car smog the same afternoon. I came a bit early, expecting to have a wait (which was fine) and they got my car in right away, I was out in about 30 minutes. Quick and Painless. People there were very nice, and friendly, facility was very clean. Would highly recommend. read more

There isn't much new to be said about Foothill Smog and Auto repair except - EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT! Avo and his team are the absolute BEST in the business! We have been going to Avo for 6+ years now and I would trust him with my life - which I do since he keeps our cars safe to drive. Thank you Foothill Smog & Auto! read more

I just love going here. They have great service and are just so darn nice! Prices are fair. I couldn't be happier.

This is a test only facility and I believe they also do repairs. I believe Avo is the owner and a wonderful soul. I've been there a few times for smog tests and he always went above and beyond to help me out even if my car didn't pass. He's very honest and a straight up guy. I would see him first and then go elsewhere if he can't help you. If I were gay I'd think he was attractive! Where did that come from? read more

I'm going to concur with everyone else. We took our 2005 Subaru to Avo for it's 30K service. I had been to the local Subaru dealership for a recall repair, and was put off by three things: (1) They managed to find $1000 worth of repairs, when I only inquired about a 30K service (2) while I was waiting for the recall repair, some of the slimier guys from the sales floor came into the waiting room to pitch to us, and (3) the repair took much longer than promised, and I left feeling lucky I'd gotten out of there w/o spending any money. By stark contrast, Avo put me at ease immediately. There was a total lack of nonsense, just a professionalism and easiness one rarely finds in ANY kind of service, much less in auto repair. What a pleasure. We got out of there for less than the dealer had wanted for the 30K service alone. And despite Avo's search with his diagnostics equipment, he did not "find" the $1000 worth of repairs the dealer wanted to do. I ASKED him to look for things, which he did, but the car is fine! Hoorah! When I retrieved the car, it was running perceptibly better, and we are very very pleased. I'm driving it 1000 miles in the next few days, and will know more then, but I have no worries. Our local Sub dealer could learn a thing or two from Foothill Smog and Auto Repair. read more

I've been going to Foothill Smog and Auto Repair for many years and I really like going here. Avo, the sole proprietor, does great work and is always a pleasure to deal with. He is completely transparent and fair in his pricing of service to be done and makes the whole process of having a car fixed or serviced stressless. His office and garage reflect the care that he gives to his work. They are immaculate and perfectly organized. read more

They are a great auto repair shop that is fast and friendly. What's great too is their willingness to explain any problems.

Googled a place to do my smog check and found this place, which was close by and turned out to be affordable knowing that smog checks cost about $50. Arrived at the shop around 11am and was told to wait for about half hour before we were serviced and decided to eat at Bid Daddy's Fire Grill while we waited. As we finished eating, we got a call from the shop saying my car is ready and passed the smog test! Went back to pay and no one was there at the counter. We waited for about ten minutes, but they seemed busy outside so we understood. The man at the counter, Avo, was friendly, helpful and answered all the questions I had. Smog check cost $45+certification fee of $8.25, total of $53.25. Not bad. read more

Honest, fast, and friendly. What a fantastic combo. They do smog certifications and light repairs. Communication is clear (no "fuzzy" mechanic speak or slick pushy sales talk). I can't get over how clean the garage is. This is the kind of service you'd want in a nice restaurant. http://www.foothillsmog.com/ read more

I can't say enough about the quality of service that Foothill Smog and Auto repairs provides. I used to go to Nissan authorized service center to service my car and they made an absolute mess of my hassle free car. As a result i started searching in yelp and other review sites and finally decided to give Avo and his company a try. And that was the best decision I've made in my life when it comes to taking care of my vehicles. Avo and his mechanic Mike are absolutely delightful people to deal with. Like the other reviewers said, you can sense the sincerity that both of them have when you talk to them. They are the most honest people i've ever seen. I have gone there 3 times now with different problems and they have always tried their level best to minimize my expenses by doing only what's required. They never tried to sell me anything that wasn't needed and if something was wrong and it took them several hours to locate the problem, they bill me for only the number of hours rounded down to the lowest hour not rounded up. Their prices are very reasonable when compared to other independent auto shops and when compared to authorized service centers, it's ridiculously low. I dont' know, but every time I bring my car back from their shop, I am always smiling. I can't believe why others are not like Avo and try to sell you crap all the time and make money by cheating their customers. All you need to be is be honest with your customers. If you do that, they you will get the customer's loyalty and by other referrals, you'll get more business. If only all the shops and businesses followed Avo's example.. i can only wish. read more

Avo and his assistant are wonderfully professional and efficient. I had to go in for a smog certification. I called at three in the afternoon and Avo said he could check on my car in 20 minutes. So, I drove down there, pulled into his shop and 20 minutes later pulled out. Now this was a Friday in the summer and it was late in the afternoon. I normally am pretty cranky by that time of the week but not these guys. They were courteous and friendly. I highly recommend their services. read more

Avo and his team have been taking care of my car for 15 years. The work is fantastic and the prices are very reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent, reliable, and honest mechanic. read more

Avo has been my mechanic since I moved to the LA area over 3 years ago and needed a smog check. He is always courteous, prompt with service, very communicative over email, and though the prices have gone up over the years, still a more economical than the dealership. His shop is immaculate, he seems very honest, and most importantly-- does high quality work. Your mechanic is someone you really need to trust, and I fully trust Avo with both of our cars. read more

Avo is very knowledgable and a great guy. This place is very clean and honest customer service with reasonable pricing. Any can't do car issues I have from here on out will have me coming back. read more

Three years later and still my favorite place for our cars! We have two older cars (2003 and 2004) that have needed a good deal of tlc and with each one, Avo was very thorough in explaining every aspect of the repairs. He's a good person with his life priorities in the right order. That gives me confidence in his work ethic and honesty! As a plus, his shop is soooo clean. You can tell that he takes pride in the work that he provides. read more

I came across this auto business since my former place no longer did smog certs. I was greeted by a very nice gentleman and he was able to take me in as a walk in. By the time I finished my paperwork and maybe waited no more than 10+ minutes, my car smog was completed. I've never had my car done so quickly with my prior place so I will definitely be going there for future car smog certs. The place is also very clean and neat and very pleasant. Highly recommend! read more

I found this place because of a flyer they sent out in the mail. It was perfect timing because I needed to replace my breaks asap. They were very easy to book an appointment with and have a very nice shop. I own a Subaru and they know a lot about Subaru's so it's especially good if you have one. Definitely will go back to them in the future. Also, the owner Avo is very friendly and seems like a genuine guy and runs a good business! read more

I always went to nissan dealers for oil check, etc (I don't know why). However, I moved to Pasadena a few months ago and unfortunately I needed an oil change and a smog check. I didn't want to drive all the way to Gardena so thanks to yelp, I found this place. (: I was in a rush so asked how long it would take. He said about 1.5 hours. Thankfully, he finished in 1 hour (had errands to run) He found things (cooler leaking & front tires in bad shape...great..) that Nissan didn't even tell me and I have been going to Nissan for years.. the people were very sweet. I really recommend this place. read more

I brought my '01 Lexus into Foothill Smog & Auto for a smog check when I first bought it a year ago, and I got a good feeling about Avo, the owner - professional and honest. So when I needed service, I went back. Their new digs are so clean and well-organized. My car needed repair, and I found Avo to be amazingly honest - charging me less than the estimate because the repair didn't take as long as he had allotted. He also caught an error on my bill after I left, and called me to give me a refund. Now my car runs much better and my faith in humanity is restored. I will go back to Avo again and recommend his place highly. read more

Avo was very accomodating as I brought my car in without an appt. Over the weekend I found a large greasy puddle under my car. He inspected it, and gave me an estimate for replacing the axle boot. I brought my car in later in the week. The repair was done in the estimated time and the price was fair. The garage is really clean. This is my fourth visit and I've been pleased with all of my visits. read more

Im a true fan of Yelp for sure now. Avo is great and does great work and fast. I made an appointment and was serviced right away, no hassles whatsoever. I will be taking my car back to Avos place for tune ups for sure. Its really hard to find an honsest and good mechanic now adays. read more

I came here for a second smog test after failing the first one. I wanted to take it to a smog & repair place in case I failed again so they can help me pass. The large number of 5-star ratings on Yelp reassured me that Foothill Smog & Auto Repair was a trustworthy place (thanks, Yelpers). Avo was super nice, friendly, professional, patient, listened to my concerns, and answered all my questions. The whole process was quick, easy, and he even gave me $10 off for being a first time customer. The shop is immaculate. Avo also gave me a nice professional folder to put my paperwork in. I highly recommend this place for your car needs. I will definitely come back for my next smog test! Thank you for your awesome service, Avo! read more

Found my go-to place for oil changes! Nice, local auto shop with the cleanest, most comfortable, air-conditioned waiting room. Owner has stellar customer service, took my car in close to closing time and even honored a discount from Yelp even though oil changes were not included in that particular deal. In and out in no time at all. I will definitely be back! read more

They recently repaired the computer anti-theft system on my car when it malfunctioned. They were calm and courteous on the phone and didn't talk down to me, even when i had questions. They didn't try to upsell me things, recommend additional repairs (even though my car's old, so they probably could have), or pressure me. They did the work in the timeframe they gave me and figured the estimate exactly right. Although they didn't have their own tow truck, they recommended a towing service that came within 20 minutes (I wish I remembered it's name, because they'd get 5 stars, too). The facility was bright and clean, signaling pride in their work. (Check out the car in the lobby that the owner Avo restored himself. I drooled over it!) GREAT PLACE! MET MY NEEDS! Had my car back a couple of days, and it seems to run smoother than ever. I have a sneaking feeling that they put air in my tires, etc. read more

I took my car into Foothill Auto & Smog a few months ago after reading the other great reviews on Yelp. I was incredibly satisfied with every aspect of their service: Clean and organized shop, courteous on the phone when making an appointment, quick to help upon drop-off/pick-up, very quick at diagnostic and price quote, and very reasonably priced. This is a great place and I have already taken my car in a second time for a different service with equally great all-around service. I highly recommend! read more

My sister, fiance, and I all take our cars to Foothill Smog & Auto. I felt beyond lucky to find this auto repair shop when we moved to Pasadena 6 years ago. I got ripped off by the first place I went, so working with Avo and his team has been refreshing. There are a million reasons why I bring my older, high mileage cars to Foothill Smog & Auto, but the top reason is that I had my car in for an oil leak and they were going to be working near the timing belt --he noticed I was due and was able to save me a ton of money on labor by replacing the belt while they were in there completing the other job. Even my father approves of my choice of mechanic and that says a lot! I would recommend this shop to everyone! The prices aren't deep discounted deals, but the assessment is honest and the workmanship is excellent. read more

Walk into Foothill Smog & Auto Repair and you're likely to meet Avo and his wife working the front office. Immediately I could tell my car would be in good, capable hands. They share a passion for doing things properly. After they inspected my car, Avo presented me with a list of things they'd found, allowing me to choose how we went about fixing my car while keeping everything in budget. I found the quotes he gave me were right in line with the research I had done online. I believe cost is secondary to safety and quality craftsmanship. If you want it done right, and you want it done fair, visit Avo and his wonderful family. The dude keeps a clean ship. read more

This was my first time getting a smog check here a few months ago and I was very pleased. It was evident that the reviews on Yelp were genuine, so that's what actually led me here. Avo was pleasant to talk to and the service was conveniently done within 20 minutes. I will definitely be returning - thanks for the great service, Avo! read more

Went in for a repair. Honest, efficient, and nice guy. Clean repair shop as well.

Took my old car here, now have a new car & am a returning customer. Love the fact that Avo remembers us and we trust him & his crew to give us the best service. He has a customer for life as long as I live here! Thanks Avo for another great service! read more