J Speed AutoWorks

(446 reviews)

Great experience! Manny the technician was fast and courteous and had me in and out in no time. Two…read morethumbs up

've been going here for years. Before it was even "Smog Queen". Recently been taking my three…read morevehicles there. The shop next door is my mechanic. Recently they hired a new tech that has been telling me I need to make an appointment. So I called during the week and was told they never set appointments and "It's first come first serve". It's always been that. I went back again and the tech refused to serve me without an appointment. So I called again. I was told again "first come first serve". So I went back and the tech said no. He said my car takes 45 minutes and Honda and Toyotas only take 15 minutes so her doesn't want to do my car. So I try a third time and he tells me I'm hostile and won't accept my appointment. I am not hostile. Especially if someone is going to put hands on my cars. I will repeat my statement to the tech. A customer should not have to worry how long one vehicle takes over an other. Six days a week the other tech says they have always been first come first serve and customers should be able to expect consistent service. When i asked for the managers name is when the new tech said I was hostile. I called the other Smog Queen locations and they also said, "FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!" It's too bad this tech will lose a VERY LONG term customer I also check the other location and they confirmed they do not make appointments.

Smog Check Plus #3

(172 reviews)

The staff here are so friendly and so fast. I had been putting off my smog check for a while but…read morefinally found time to get it done during my lunch break - and I was in and out in 15 minutes! Mind you, they do say they get rushes sometimes so I called ahead and made sure they were able to take me in (walk in) so I didn't have to wait. They also were able to take care of me without my registration paperwork so that I appreciate. Again, I was out of there fast and with a bill of about $50 bucks. Not mad at all! Thanks fellas!

Need a smog check, go here! It's a family owned business that prioritizes excellent customer…read moreservice. I was in and out in 15 minutes on a Friday afternoon, didn't need an appointment. Mention Yelp and the price is fair and reasonable! Gas Powered Vehicles: Years 2000 and newer is $48.00 ($39.75 + $8.25 CA Cert).

Sunnyvale Discount Smog - Star Certified Check Station

4.9

(2k reviews)

Responds immediately to scheduling requests. One man operation. He's very efficient, got in and out…read morequickly, and his prices are the lowest around. He has gained my business for all of the cars in my household. I am all about supporting local businesses and making sure they survive in our expensive Bay Area living. You rock Francis! Thank you...

Francis is prompt and quick. Smog check was done in 10 min. Great and quick service, thanks…read moreFrancis!!

MT Smog Check Star Station

4.9

(1.3k reviews)

Made an appointment for a Smog. They were fast and friendly…read more I definitely recommend!!

MT Smog is the place to go, fast friendly service at a great price. They smog all years, I just…read moretook my 88 Mustang and my 2000 RV over and was in and out in less than 30 mins.

Fresh California Smog

5.0

(71 reviews)

They are amazing! They were open at 10am, drove my car over…read more& I only waited for 10 minutes before they take do the smog test on my car. Quick and professionally done! Thank you Kat

Quick, direct and RJ was both insightful and helpful. Pretty much drove in and was taken cared of…read more Made my day a lot easier. Thank you for the amazing service! Highly recommended.

Speedy Smog Test & Repair

(329 reviews)

Tony is responsive, courteous, and focused. We called in advance and he explained it would be a 20…read moreminute wait for a smog inspection with two people ahead. The gentleman ahead of me had a few questions about the smog inspection process and Tony was very patient, courteous, and transparent in his explanation. As for the smog for my 10+ year old SUV, passed, paid, rcv'd certificate and out the door in 15 minutes. Tony confirmed that he also provides car repair services. Since my mechanic in Cupertino closed shop, I will bring my car here for future check-ups. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Please give Tony your business. It is a great experience here.

Easy to find. Right off el Camino near tans touchless car wash, across from Walgreens. Arrived in…read moremorning. 1 customer wrapping up payment before me, so didn't wait long. Pulled car up to door per instruction and guidance from the worker there. They left the car running for maybe 10-15 min while testing and done. Find their coupon online for slight discount. Quick and painless. Would come back again if needed. Highly recommended.

Smog Check City

(391 reviews)

Very good experience and great deal . booking online, out in 15 minutes. Polite and courteous.read more

Forgot that my car renewal was due in a couple of days, so I was hoping to find a STAR check…read morelocation nearby. Came without an appointment and left within 15 minutes. Employee was very prompt, friendly and had clear communication. I also found their $10 off coupon online so that was great in terms of price value. Would definitely recommend this location!

El Camino Smog Test Only Center

(68 reviews)

The place I had used before was inexplicably fenced off, so I drove along El Camino to look for…read moreanother place to smog my car (registration due in two days,oops). All I could find were tiny signs marking crowded, tiny shops in crowded, tiny parking lots that gave me a bit of a panic attack. I plugged into Waze, which took me here. Ah, so peaceful! No waiting, no confusing parking lots or ambiguous signs, just a bright flashing sign for smog checks and easy access to where I needed to park. The wait area was an oasis of peace. This will be my go-to now!

Unfortunately had a poor experience here…read more Brought in a manual transmission car from 1986 for a smog check, called beforehand to confirm if they could do it, and they said they were able to. The worker seemed uncomfortable moving my car around since it was a manual. He got it on the dyno and stalled it 3 times while it was on the dyno, so it wasn't a pretty sound each of those times. After the third stall, he said that he couldn't complete the smog because something was broken and not able to connect. Now the worst part was that while he was trying to get it off the dyno, he revved really high and had the clutch midway which essentially burns the clutch. Now we both know that it happened because it smelled like burning clutch, which is pretty distinct. I called the owner and all he could say was that if it drives fine then sorry, but it's fine. They told me to come back another day when the machine actually works. Now I'm left with no smog check, a worse off clutch, and grease marks from the worker's hands on my hood, shift knob, and steering wheel lol.

Precision Tune Auto Care

3.9

(142 reviews)

I recommend calling in before visiting to save your time!…read more I called in on a Tuesday afternoon and one of the workers let me know I could come in right away. I came in to do a Smog Check + Oil Change and it took less than 30 minutes to do! It was an easy and fast process! If you look up online, you can find a few deals to show the workers to get the best value. BTW, they do a 3% charge if you use your credit card!

My issue with Bassi at Precision Tune is... we took my sons car there for a light and brake…read moreinspection. The car was pulled in and the back lens covers (which are tinted) were clearly visible. He charged me $180 to do the inspection and said it failed because of the tinted lenses. I said, "you could have told me before you took my money" and he said "this is how I get my business". An up front business would say, "before I take your money, know that this car will not pass". But he is not an up front business. We argued. I felt scammed. He said he wished he never sees me again. That's okay. I give 1 star because I am not going to try to pull my payment. Let my lesson be your benefit.

Precise Auto Repair

(285 reviews)

Can't recommend this place enough. Super fair prices, very honest, and amazing work. Will never go…read moreto another place as long as I am in the area.

I came to Precise Auto Repair in the late afternoon for some car maintenance. I…read more specifically came to do a tire rotation. I met Tom who was the owner of the business. I was talking to him to see if he had time to do the tire rotation service as well as dropping off my car and picking up my car at a later date. Here's the interesting thing : I was pleasantly surprised during my conversation because wow oh wow the business definitely has a great reputation because other customers were calling the office and interrupting my conversation with him. I was not expecting the business to be so busy. This is a great sign. Tom told me that he could do my tire rotation on that day and that I don't need to come back another time. He was honest and he keeps his word, he means what he says. He was able to do the tire rotation service in less than 1 hour and wow I was definitely surprised. I highly recommend talking to Tom about your car. I highly recommend Precise Auto Repair.

Babylon Auto

(228 reviews)

I had a check engine light pop up on my car before a big roadtrip, so I brought it in and Moe found…read morethat my EVAP was working perfectly fine, even looked new. I brought my car in to run the light diagnostic and see what needed to be changed, but Moe concluded that the engine light just wasn't turned off. Within a day I got my car back, and he didn't charge me! Quick service, honest business, and quality service.

An extra star due to good communication and response time. brought in my car due to stalling,…read moreprovided all the repair steps it already had with new replacement parts and sensors. Timed 45mins they took for diagnostic. Upon car pickup, technician says bad engine, can't be fixed, better to buy a car. I asked what tests and steps did you do for the results? He said there's smoke from the oil cap. Was hopefully for a diagnostic sheet of what steps were taken, tests performed, but the only comment on the form was "bad engine", felt like no attention to details nor the effort in providing good service

Oil Changers & Car Wash

4.5

(956 reviews)

Top notch service, they take their time to make sure everything is done right…read more Highly recommended.

This is the current go-to place for my wife and I to do our oil change. In a market where consumers…read morehave multiple choices to get their "10-minute oil change" service done, this place stands out for their excellent customer service. Besides getting the job done, despite the occasional change in staff members over time, the folks that work in this place are always super nice and polite. This is what sets them a part and keeping us wanting to return, and we hope that this level of service would continue. We want to give a special shout out to Robert today, who preemptively offered to clean our windshield while we were waiting. This was a nice welcomed blessing because the car wash machine next door that we usually go to was under repair!

Stress-Free Auto Care

4.5

(302 reviews)

Excellent and fast service. very professional, fixed many issues and replaced tires all in one day…read more Will always go back to them for service on my cars.

I received an oil change discount coupon from Stress-Free Auto in the mail for new customers, so I…read moredecided to try them since they are nearby. The office staff was professional, communication was good, and the shop was clean. In addition to changing my oil, they did a detailed overall inspection, which included a battery stress test, engine, brakes, and undercarriage. The full report, which included photos, was emailed to me and I was impressed by how comprehensive it was. If you just need an oil change and can do the minor maintenance and inspections yourself, then it will be a bit pricy at this shop (~$170). However, if you want someone else to do all that, it would be cheaper than a dealership.

One Nation Auto Care

(9 reviews)

This team cares deeply about cars, their customers, and the quality of their work…read more We brought our 1999 Toyota Sienna, which is essentially my pickup truck and used to haul musical gear, take us on camping trips, and the inevitable homeowner runs to Home Depot. The van's ride was getting increasingly noisy and clunky. The engine lurched when put into gear and felt really rough when at idle. I was concerned we were at the end of life. The One Nation Crew took the car in and concluded that the main issue was worn-out engine and transmission mounts. In about 4 hours, the van and I were back on the road, and she was feeling much more like herself. No clunk and thump when shifting, the rough Idle was gone, and the ride was much smoother. One Nation charged us a much more affordable price than the $1,500 quoted by the dealer. These guys do great work. I recommend them to anyone who wants excellent work done at reasonable prices. Mike C.

My real experience with One Nation Auto Care…read more I saw their ads on Facebook and Telegram saying they are open seven days a week. I took time out of my day off and came in on Sunday, 04/26/26, right at their opening time. When I arrived, nobody was there. I called, but nobody answered. I didn't want to waste more time, so I looked for another shop that could help me, found one, and left. Later, they started sending me messages saying the mechanic was delayed until 11:30 AM. That means there was about a 1.5-hour gap between their posted opening time and when the mechanic was actually going to arrive. That does not work for me. After that, they offered me a free diagnostic. I replied: "Hi, I'll stop by again next time and update my review after that." Instead, they reported my review, and Yelp removed it. At that time, I didn't have enough time to fully describe my experience. Now I do. Once again: "I'll stop by again next time and update my review after that." This review is based on my real experience. I came during their advertised business hours, nobody was available, nobody answered the phone, and my time was wasted.

Asian Auto Repair Clinic

(112 reviews)

I selected Asian Auto Repair based on strong Yelp reviews, but my experience was disappointing…read more Scheduling Issues: I called two weeks ago to schedule an appointment and was told to bring my car in on 2/4. When I called on 2/4 to confirm, they rescheduled me to 2/11. Strange, but I went along with it. The Service: When I arrived on 2/11, I explained that my struts were recently replaced but the car had been making a rattling noise. They quoted $90 for a diagnostic inspection. Within 10 minutes, they called me over to show me a loose bolt (pictured). The mechanic tightened it in about 5 minutes. Then they charged me $200--apparently $90 for the diagnostic plus $110 to tighten a single bolt. Upsell Attempt: They also recommended replacing my struts for $1,500 ($1,300 with their "discount"). This doesn't make sense since I just had them replaced, which is why I brought the car in for the rattling in the first place. Bottom Line: $200 to tighten one bolt in 5 minutes feels excessive. I'll be getting a second opinion on the strut recommendation. I'm disappointed because I specifically chose this shop based on positive reviews, but my experience didn't match the reputation. Hope you don't have the same experience.

I brought my Nissan Murano in for an estimate to repair a severe Power Steering Fluid leak. Alvin's…read moreAuto Center had given me a quote of over $3000 to replace the Rack and Pinion Steering system, however due to issues I had with my last service there, I chose to take my car elsewhere. Fred took a look at my car and within 5 minutes he isolated the leak as being from a high pressure hose and not the Rack and Pinion system! So glad I brought my car here to be repaired and not back to Alvin's!

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Kate Y.

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16 years ago

I'm all thumbs when it comes to cars, but J Speed makes that okay. They've fixed a check engine light (something exhaust valve problem), changed my oil, and done a smog test for me. Each time, they've quoted me very fair prices, and took care of the job in the timely and professional manner. They're hidden out of the way, but it's worth finding them. read more

Nish B.

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16 years ago

My car battery gave out on me last weekend.Jimmy send a guy over to my place to jump start my ol' ride.Took it to his shop for a oil change/battery check/brake check and misc. stuff.All for $25.Nice guy to deal.Btw , i bought the car from him.Check with him if u r plannin on gettin a used car.Very staight-forward and polite. read more

John H.

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8 years ago

Best mechanic in the bay area! Jimmy knows his stuff, is honest, and provides a fair deal. I highly recommend Jspeed autoworks to anyone in need of smog or vehicle maintenance / repairs! read more

Cyrus M.

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9

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9 years ago

Always helpful and willing to talk through an issue. I was recommended him by a friend, and have also recommended him to a friend. I have never heard a complaint from anyone. read more

Stas G.

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2

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10 months ago

Shout out to Jimmy. Reason I got involved in cars and now own an automotive business. Miss you guys! Andy's Auto Sport owner - https://youtu.be/gzamO47BUE0 read more

Promo B.

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74

12

2 years ago

Does the Brake &CEL inspection for salvage titles, now called something else, (and More expensive).

Camellia K.

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15

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11 years ago

Excellent service, Carlos was very friendly and super fast! I was in and out in 15 minutes.

Anonymous J.

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13 years ago

Excellent service. Got in and got out very quickly. Friendly people and great price!

Chung W.

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14 years ago

Nice staff Good price I have been going there for my car's problem for years read more

Mah35h R.

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6

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11 years ago

Amazing service, great guy. Would come here for all my car issues.

Tim L.

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24

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10 years ago

Changed coilovers on my Z, done well and for reasonable price!

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Unfortunately had a poor experience here…read more Brought in a manual transmission car from 1986 for a smog check, called beforehand to confirm if they could do it, and they said they were able to. The worker seemed uncomfortable moving my car around since it was a manual. He got it on the dyno and stalled it 3 times while it was on the dyno, so it wasn't a pretty sound each of those times. After the third stall, he said that he couldn't complete the smog because something was broken and not able to connect. Now the worst part was that while he was trying to get it off the dyno, he revved really high and had the clutch midway which essentially burns the clutch. Now we both know that it happened because it smelled like burning clutch, which is pretty distinct. I called the owner and all he could say was that if it drives fine then sorry, but it's fine. They told me to come back another day when the machine actually works. Now I'm left with no smog check, a worse off clutch, and grease marks from the worker's hands on my hood, shift knob, and steering wheel lol.

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