Had my car Smog tested here. Very friendly staff. Quick service! Biggest plus is they were open on…read moreSunday. I was in and out in no time. Will definitely be back.

Fast, thorough and they offer a free re-check if your vehicle doesn't pass the first time! Highly…read morerecommend this establishment! Don't use Santee Smog Test.

Found this place on Yelp after having moved into the area. Went there on a Wednesday afternoon with…read moreno appointment, and got help right away. Very great customer service and quick turnaround. Will be coming here for smog when needed again.

This automotive repair facility is honestly, in my opinion, the very best auto repair facility in…read moreSan Diego County. Let me explain.. Back in April, when I serviced my 2012 Ford Fusion for a synthetic blend oil change at El Cajon Ford, I was told I needed front and back brakes. I was quoted $600.00 for the front brakes and the.same amount for the back brakes. This amount to me seemed extraordinarily High. I discussed this with an old college buddy and he recommended AAA Smog & Repair Center on El Cajon Boulevard. I had utilized this facility in early May to smog my Ford Fusion. The smog check took a total of 5 minutes to complete and of course my car passed with flying colors. Incidentally, the technician at El Cajon Ford had told me to make sure I get both brakes front and back done in May, as I risked the possiblity of damaging the rotors. Needless to say, I wasn't happy about this as shelling out $1,200 for brakes just isn't in my budget right now. I took my vehicle in for brake servicing at AAA Smog & Repair Center on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Mike, who runs the facility quoted me $375.00 maximum for front brake disc replacement. The work was done in about 2 and 1/2 hours, and the total with tax came out to $394.00. Mike inspected my back brakes and told me there is no way that the back brakes need to be replaced right now. As a matter of fact, he told me the back brakes have at least a year's worth of life left in them. And he explained, as we all know, that the front brakes handled about 80% of braking requirements. I left this facility having paid out a total of $394.00 as stated above.Wow!! On a one to five star rating, if I could give this auto repair facility 10 stars I certainly would. Mike and his wonderful crew got the job done in just a couple of hours and didn't try to break the bank. And unlike other facilities (like El Cajon Ford) he doesn't recommend work that doesn't need to be done. Mike is the most honest service technician/manager I have ever met. This is the kind of auto repair facility one finds in small sleepy towns, located far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. For example, windshield wiper replacement at this facility runs $11.99 per blade in contrast to Discount Tire, who is selling their wiper replacement blades for around $35.00.. Auto Zone comes in at a few dollars less and El Cajon Ford is off the charts for even a simple replacement part such as windshield wiper replacement blades. This price of this one part serves as a metaphor regarding the fact that this facility cares about us customers in charging the fairest priced for parts and labor possible. They truly care about the customer. This auto repair facility has earned my very highest recommendation. As referenced above, they are not out to break the bank And as a matter of fact, Mike and the crew are trying to save the consumer as much money as is humanly possible in this day and age. Additionally, this facility offers DMV registration renewal, allowing the consumer to skip the long lines at the DMV. They also offer body work and basically anything can be done under the hood.The one thing they don't specialize in is oil changes, though the facility will in fact order the oil and filter required if an oil change is absolutely necessary when other work is being done. Let's face it, all companies are in business to make a profit, of course. The problem, with so many companies out there, is that they gouge the customer, to make a huge profit and are charging prices that are probably 500 to 1000 percent above what should be reasonably and morally charged for parts and services way above what most consumers can actually afford. This company is different. They are charging an extremely fair price thereby saving consumers a ton of money that those other huge companies love to just swallow up with their overinflated high end prices. My warmest thanks and "hats off" to Mike and his gallant crew!! I'll be back at this shop for electrical work in August or September. I wholeheartedly recommend everybody out there consider utilizing this auto repair facility before shelling out those big bucks at those other well known large facilities. Thanks again!!

What a find! Alan was friendly, professional and efficient! First time there, telling my friends…read moreand family about this gem. Burt

Scammer - do not take your vehicle here. Had a misfire code I was struggling with and told him I…read morejust needed it to pass smog. Told me I need a new head gasket, a job worth more than the vehicle. Code cleared on its own the day I picked it up from him and took somewhere else and passed the smog. Try again, buddy.

No other place I would take my vehicle to, been coming here for years honest work and individual.read more

Love this place! Been coming here for years. Always quick service. Staff is always friendly and…read morehardworking.

Was very nice to have an enclosed seating area. The technician was friendly and professional! I…read morewill recommend this smog shop do to great service and clean waiting area. The is close to SDSU and Rolando very convenient to find plenty of safe parking. A gas station next door for a snack and beverage. Was in and out in 15 minutes you call or text to ask about availability and reserve a test time. Don't blink it's on the north side of the road!! They accept cards for payment! Service is remembered long after the payment. If I can recommend some smog flags banners out front curb side. You re a hidden gem!! Love to keep you around.

Great customer service. Easy to work with. Would definitely recommend. Open almost every day.read more

Went last week for a smoke check, and it was easy fast, and only about $55! Would definitely…read morerecommend to anyone needing a smog check!

Fast and efficient service. Good price I have brought three of my family's cars here definitely…read morerecommend.

You guys rock!…read more These people know what they're doing. Always as a walk in, they get it done and boom, on your way you go. They have caught things here and there that the cars need and fair pricing. Oil change is usually the go to but will be going for other car needs.

Battery was failing and needed new one installed. Sadly, it's nearly impossible to work on modern…read morecars. No appointment needed, they had me in and out in about 2 hours. Excellent car shop.

Convenient and have been going to him for years! He always gives you the opportunity to come back…read morewithin a week or two if it fails he's always been on the up and up the guy running the place is a solid plus!

Some lazy sounding older man answered my call, assuming it's the owner. I asked for a smog price…read morecheck. after i told him i had a 1989 bmw, he said and i quote "oh god i dont even want to do that" then said "uh it would be 175$." Ive never had others complain about my car or price me that high. taking my business elsewhere.