Lemon Grove Test Only Station

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Nice Friendly service. I was in an out in less than 15 minutes. The shop is a little hard to…read morelocate, I drove past it by accident. It is next to an auto repair shop, so parking is limited. I would definitely use again.

Called on a Thursday and was able to have my car smogged the same day! Their prices are also very…read morecompetitive. Overall, I think I only waited about 20 minutes. Appreciate the great customer service! Would highly recommend.

California Smog Inspection

(170 reviews)

Needed to get my oil changed and my friend recommended this spot…read more Ambiance: Parking | There are a few spots for you to park your car. Vibes | I'm not really familiar with the area but it was about 10 minutes off the 805. It's close to a few schools, grocery stores, and gas stations. The spot itself is relatively simple. Customer Service: Great! Tony and Adrian are awesome! Friendly and honest with the suggestions to my car. TL;DR : 4.5 stars. Awesome! The price was reasonable, service was good and quick. For those in this area of San Diego, this space is a gem! Tips: * Come early! They may be quick with the service but this spot is no hidden gem.

My family has been going to the same shop for smog inspections and oil changes for over 10 years…read more We come for the value, speedy service, good quality service, and consistency. The prices have gone up over the years due to inflation but they're still low compared to their competitors.

California Smog Check

(107 reviews)

I've been to this location twice as my diesel van requires smog every two years. Last visit I…read morecalled and made an appointment and I was seen at the time I booked, with no delays. It's a no frills location, an easy check-in and out process, looks like a mom and pop business (or pop only) they send the cert to the dmv automated so no hassle ( I presume all places do this). There is plenty of parking and the entire process takes about 30 mins or so. I recommend this place and will continue coming here.

Very fast and good service. I was in and out within 30 mins. Been bringing all my vehicles here…read morefor the past few years now. They are very accommodating for walk ins but I highly recommend making an appointment. He's my smog go to guy!

Mid-City Smog Check Center

(265 reviews)

noticed this place was one of the only smog stations in the area that opened at 7:30 am. got there…read morearound 8 am on a friday and was in and out in 10 minutes. quick and friendly service. highly recommend! :)

Quick and painless. I drive a 30 year old car and not everywhere does smog on older vehicles. It…read morewas 15 minutes door to door. Ill be using this place in the future.

DMV Get Tags and Smog

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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

Cali v. Smog - STAR Station & Vehicle Registration Service

(194 reviews)

All the positive reviews are true! I needed a smog check at the last minute, scheduled online (very…read moresimple), it was easy to find, and everyone was so nice! In and out in about 20 minutes. Just great!

Went in for a smog check and it went well. Cost a little more than other places but much more.read more

National City Smog

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Fast, efficient. You'll be taken care of here. I come here for my smog checks and oil changes,…read morequality service!

Following the lead of other Yelpers who gave so many Five Star reviews, I decided to get my…read moreCorvette smogged at National City Smog. It's easy to find, right across the street from the police station. I drove up without an appointment, and there was nobody ahead of me. Just the luck of the draw. The service technician releived me of my keys, and informed me there is a waiting room in the rear of the building. The waiting room itself is not exactly eye candy, but there are two sofas available. There is also a large service viewing window for those who like to see what's happening to their car. (I am one of them). After about 20 minutes, the certification was completed and I paid the $60 fee, plus a charge for the privilege of using a credit card. Receipts were presented to me, and I left with a sense of accomplishment.

AAA Smog & Repair Center

(88 reviews)

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!!

Value Auto Repair

(1.2k reviews)

April 29, 2026 I took my 2018 Forester XT (turbo-charged) to…read moreValue Auto Repair for Subaru recommended maintenance. Subaru requires special oils, and fluids, or the warranty is voided. I wanted only recommended Subaru oils, antifreeze, spark plugs, etc. Value followed the manufacture's recommendations, which I was very happy. The maintenance was done in a few hours. The prices are competitive, but the trustworthiness is superior. This a great company.

Alex is seriously the best!!! He let me come in the shop the day I called to replace my rear brake…read morepads and rotors, I already had the parts, and his team installed it in less than an hour! He's kind, fairly priced, and efficient. I can't recommend him enough!

Premier Auto Center

(120 reviews)

Recently visited Premier for an alignment on my Model Y after install of aftermarket suspension…read more Great communication prior, during, and after. Very transparent and worked with me to get everything set. Watching them provide great service, info, and working with customers as I waited was very impressive as well. Great guys with a priority for customer experience and quality service!

Came in for an alignment on my Tundra the guys were very knowledgeable and eager to help. Omar…read morehelped me with understanding more of what I need and offered me a great deal got me in and out quick no waiting. Highly recommend !

Jesse's Mufflers & Brakes

(377 reviews)

Mario helped me out today and did a great job installing an aftermarket catback exhaust I bought…read morefor my Focus ST. After failing to get a stripped bolt off myself to put the exhaust on at home, I brought it here at 3pm and Mario took a look at it, gave me a quote, and did it right there within an hour or so. He was friendly and asked me a couple of preference questions before he did anything which I appreciate. And the value was pretty good imo, I asked a different shop for a quote before and was quoted almost double what Mario did it for. Highly recommend this shop, thanks Mario

I called Jesse's Muffler & Breaks to ask about welding my catalytic converter back onto my car, and…read moreMario was straight up with me from the start. He gave me a fair price over the phone with no hidden fees or runaround, which I really appreciated. I showed up right when they opened, and Mario got to work on my car right away. Mario was friendly, professional, and clearly knew what he was doing. The weld came out great, and everything was done quickly without cutting corners. It's refreshing to find an honest shop that delivers exactly what they promise. If you're looking for quality work, fair pricing and great customer service, I definitely recommend Jesse's Muffler & Break. I'll be coming back for any future exhaust.

John's Automotive Care La Mesa

4.6

(114 reviews)

I had reason to return today to John's Automotive Care in La Mesa for routine servicing…read more As I've found to be typical for this location, Brian (Service Advisor) was welcoming and friendly. Moreover, the technician (Dylan) completed all the necessary work within ~ an hour while I waited. Again, I strongly recommend you visit John's Automotive Care in La Mesa if your car or truck requires any routine servicing or necessary repairs. Brian - and his co-worker Jay (Service Advisor) - would be certain to treat you well and have your vehicle's work completed quickly with an honest appraisal and at reasonable cost.

When you call you get a real live person, no AI or prompts…read more The price of their oil change for my car was easily $60 less expensive than the dealership. I'm not going to those stay in your car oil change places anymore because I was tired of the up selling and they didn't replace my air filter lid last time they were trying to upsell. JAC had my car back to me in a prompt manner. I'll return.

Oil Changers

4.5

(158 reviews)

Love going to this Oil Changers fast and friendly. Love…read moreworking with Kevin Jorge Jay Pete Always ready with a smile. They remember their clients as well. They never try and sell you something you do not need.

I do not recommend Oil Changers in Lemon Grove…read more After an oil change at their shop, my classic truck began leaking oil all over my driveway. They stripped the oil pan drain plug and then attempted to blame the previous shop (Jiffy Lube), even though that oil change was over six months earlier. After the Jiffy Lube service, I had zero leaks or issues. I took my truck back to Jiffy Lube, and they inspected it. They determined they were not responsible, explaining they use hand tools for drain plugs. In contrast, Oil Changers used an impact tool on my classic truck, which damaged the threads. Instead of properly addressing the issue, they applied sealant in an attempt to stop the leak. As a result, I'm now paying $1,300 out of pocket for a new oil pan, gasket, hardware kit, and labor to repair damage that should never have happened. Very disappointed with how this was handled. If you value your vehicle--especially a classic--I'd think twice before trusting it here.

A-Z Auto Care

(6 reviews)

Highly recommend this place super friendly and always take good care of my car …read more Always come back when ever I get an issue with my car . Recommend for Mercedes Benz & bmw

I have been coming to A&Z auto since Covid and I have never had any problems! The staff here…read moreeducate you on what's wrong with your car and price fairly! Highly recommend

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Jose P.

7 years ago

Bad customer service and the mechanic will scam you and try to get more money from you to take home to his family. Don't trust this shop or shady Alberto is a scam artist and liar. Don't leave your car here they will tear it up. Stay away from them. The worst shop ever and very sketchy. read more

J C.

2 months ago

This is the worst place ever ok I failed, but talking to people like we are kids and making us look like criminals because we fail, it's so bad forgetting the 2 retest, I'll pay full price fuck this place read more

Caroline T.

Elite 18

101

153

9 years ago

Super fast, friendly, and the best price in town! I will most definitely be recommending this place to family and friends!

Ernest C.

8 years ago

Fast and professional. Test on class A motorhome completed in timely manner. Done in under 30 minutes. Highly recommended

Lolegi I.

198

8 years ago

Great service and friendly customer service was definitely in and out would recommend to a friend

Jessica C.

13 years ago

Quick and friendly service. Will definitely recommend this place. Awesome customer service :)

Scott R.

11 years ago

In and out in less than 10 minutes. Doesn't get much easier. Friendly staff.

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