New Century Smog

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Beach Smog was a quick visit for my smog test! Angelo was friendly and helpful. Would recommend…read morethis place and will come back for my next test in 2 years

Service was quick and easy. Great customer service. The price was reasonable and no appointment…read moreneeded, walk in was welcomed. Will definitely go back again.

7 Min Smog Check

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I was due for a smog check and dropped by 7 Min Smog Check as it was nearby…read more It is located on Westminster and Brookhurst, right across from Saigon Supermarket and Tastea. It is super convenient and it is a drive-thru smog check. It wasn't quite 7 minutes as there was one car in front of me, but I was done in about 10 minutes. Tuan, the technician was nice and friendly. There is a waiting area with a couch and more chairs outside so you can watch them complete the work. You fill out a sheet with your information which takes less than a minute. Tuan informed me they used to have a coupon, but now they just charge a flat fee of $50 for cars. Trucks, vans, etc. are priced differently. Quick and efficient service. Will definitely visit them again in two years. Yelp review #1- 2026

Fastest smog check I've ever had! Friendly staff, great service, and only $50. I was in and out…read morewithin just a few minutes.

Andy Test Only Center

(65 reviews)

I came here for a smog check. Super fast service and no appointment needed if you come early on a…read moreweekday (: Great pricing as well.

Best smog inspection I've had. Attempted to make a same day appointment and was able to be squeezed…read morein. Very efficient service! Explained the whole process to me, and took the time to explain some of the paperwork. My smog check was done in no time and I was back on the road. Excellent smog check center at an honest and reasonable price!!!!

Dinh's Pass or Don't Pay Smog Check

(712 reviews)

Been here twice. Smog check. and then smog check and oil change. Quick responses. Fast. Honest…read moreprices. Will always come here!

Smog test was completed within 15 minutes. Dinh explained how to complete the registration with the…read moreDMV. Smog test cost $50, and he prefers cash rather than credit cards. Does not take appointments.

Nelson Smog Test Only

5.0

(310 reviews)

Quick and easy smog check, friendly employee, and you can get a small discount for paying by cash…read moreinstead of card. There's a workout station in the waiting area!

Brought my car for a smog check around 9:30am on a Saturday and the whole experience only took…read more10-15min. Johnny immediately greeted me when I walked in and was super professional and personable. He kept me updated throughout the whole process and made friendly conversation. This shop has a gym which I thought was interesting lol the smog check only cost $50 so really reasonable. Overall, great value and quick service! Highly recommend this shop!

Hi Tech Automotive

(516 reviews)

I had a really great experience at this shop and honestly can't recommend them enough. A few weeks…read moreago, my catalytic converter was stolen, and I had it replaced at another shop. After that repair, my check engine light suddenly came on--even though it wasn't on before. The first shop told me it was a problem with the mass air flow sensor and tried to charge me to fix it, which didn't feel right to me. So I decided to come here for a second opinion, and I'm really glad I did. The mechanic took the time to properly diagnose the issue and walked me through everything step by step. Within about an hour, he figured out that it wasn't the air flow sensor at all--it was just a blown fuse. That alone saved me a lot of money and potentially from being overcharged elsewhere. What really stood out was the honesty and communication. He explained clearly what went wrong, didn't try to upsell anything, and made sure I understood the situation. On top of that, he even aired up my tires for free, which was a nice touch. Fast, honest, and affordable service like this is hard to find. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this shop to others.

Amazing service, quick (10-15min), affordable, friendly staff, professional - highly recommend! I…read morebought a lightly used tired that looked practically new for half the price out the door of what I was quoted at American tires. I had a concern that maybe the price was so good because they were using tires that were patched or something but nothing could be further from the truth! They shared were they source their tires from and rest assured you're getting a great deal for sometimes practically new tires. These guys and girls are the real deal. They have earned a life time customer and my trust to send my friends and family in the future!

Minh's Smog

4.8

(236 reviews)

10/10. They are fast & super nice people. Have been in…read morebusiness for a long time! Family owned business as well.

Quality service! Friendly team! Great value! Reliable service! This is the best and only place I…read moreget my smog done!

Don Smog Check

(74 reviews)

$50 for smog check, Camry 2012. Don was fast, no wait since I called ahead. Straight to the point…read more Quick service!

I recently discovered that my car now requires STAR certified smog checks due to it's age! After…read morebeen given the runaround from three different smog checks locations, I happened upon Don Smog Check at a local gas station. Not only am I thankful i took a chance at this business, they've earned my business every two years for my smog checks until my car breaks down for good! Would strongly recommend this location for the extremely fair pricing and customer service!

Autolink Repair Services - Auto Repair in Garden Grove Ca

4.8

(78 reviews)

Today is a bit of a bittersweet moment. After about 6 years of loyal customer service and about…read more$15,000 later between two cars, it was time for me to call it quits on repairing my Silverado... I don't feel bad blood or any sketchy feelings toward anybody at the shop. I just feel it's dumb luck and just plain bad luck on my part for having such a faulty truck. Everybody at the shop has done an amazing job helping me out. Will at the front counter is an amazing person who goes above and beyond to do whatever he can to make the pricing work for you.. Trey is an amazing technician who knows exactly what he's doing and sends detailed videos and reporting of everything he inspects. Unfortunately my truck started leaking and it was a faulty water pump. The same water pump I replaced 4 years ago at the exact location here at autolink. Again, I don't feel any sketchy feelings. I don't feel any kind of way. I just feel frustrated that the same water pump would go out after 4 years. I feel like something like that just doesn't happen. Even with that, I'm in a position in my life where I can't and don't have the resources to do anything further with this vehicle. About 2 weeks ago, maybe three. I replaced the complete brake system in my vehicle and it cost me about $2,000. Today I got the estimate for the water pump repair and it was $1,500. This is on the higher end of any shop repair. Again? I feel it's worth it because of the work they do, but to be honest, I feel something more should have been done to either prevent the water pump from breaking down again or getting some kind of warranty for that water pump that just happened to break down once again after 4 years. In the back of my mind, I can't stop thinking about the fact that something like this just doesn't happen that often. Water pumps don't break down that often. Anyway, that aside again, I hold no bad feelings toward this shot because I highly recommend them to everybody. They are on the higher end of the pricing ever since they started getting more clientele and more business. That is something that is to be expected I guess. Even with that, they were able to bring down the price significantly, and I appreciated it ever so much. At the same time I had to explain that at this time in my life I I can't and will not continue to repair this truck. I picked up the truck from the shop, drove it home and it's going to be sitting in my driveway for a few months until I figure out what I'm going to do with it. I have to save money to fix it because I do want to keep it and pass it down to my kid because after $15,000 worth of repairs I think it's pretty much brand new and should hold up for my son for a few years. Thank you everybody at the shop, Jay, will, Trey all the mechanics that I haven't met. They are detailed and explain what needs to be done with great reporting and paperwork. I will not be going back for a while. I'm going to save up some money. Get a new car and when the time comes I'm going to fix the truck and pass it down to my kid when he's old enough to drive. But I am seriously done with this truck. It has been nothing but a money pit. Again, I hold no bad blood, no hard feelings toward anybody at the shop. I just feel some kind of way about the same part breaking down 4 years later and me having to fix it at the exact same place with no kind of warranty.

Walked in here on Thursday my car was shaking they gave me a loaner car they called me the next day…read moreFriday which was yesterday the black lady Natalie tried to rip me off telling me I need to get a diagnostic test which is $340 !!! And I had very little oil in my car I told her just do a oil change she than told me it was going to be safe to drive my car she is worried about me and I should pay for the testing ! I told her NO I'll go to the dealer ship why the hell did I pick my car up after a simple oil change they did and my car was fine !!!! Running perfect I wanted to cuss them out so bad but the place was closed I wouldn't recommend coming here at alll !!!!!! I'm a single mom as well I'm so happy I didn't spend my money

Oc Test Only

(30 reviews)

Got a smog test today around 8:40 ish and i was the only customer there which is always nice. It…read moretook about 15 mins so it was a quick turnaround. The cost was pricier than the other smog test centers ive gone before but I recommend if you are around the area and want fast service. Price:$68 Time : about 15 mins

I highly recommend this place if you just need a quick smog check! I was in and out in about 15 ish…read moreminutes maybe less. I went on a Friday around 5pm and there was no line so I didn't have to wait for anyone else to finish up. I had my baby with me. Mr. Nguyen was very friendly and was done with the smog check very quickly. It was extremely fast & I would go there again! I believe this location is also STAR certified. I frequently drive by this area so it's in a very convenient location and easy to find. The inspection fee was $59.99 plus $8.25 for the certificate so I paid $68.24 ish. Will be back again in the future!!

Thanh Auto Repair

(632 reviews)

I would like to take a moment to truly thank Keith for his hard work and dedication to fixing my…read morecar. He went above and beyond all my expectations, truly a great mechanic. Had a super mysterious clunking when driving over bumps & dips due to previous mechanic mistakes, and he took some of his personal time to come with me and to hear it for himself. They priced very fairly and had an incredible turnaround time, typically done within the same day. Thank you Keith for all that you do, I will be back because of you for the foreseeable future. PS: Keith, the sound is completely gone. Again, thank you.

Amazing honest auto shop that doesn't not try to upsell you. They told me about an issue my car is…read morehaving and were upfront that it's not a fire now but could become an issue later. Yet they did not try to pressure me into fixing it, but rather told me in a more of an off hand, oh hey by the way kind of heads up. I appreciated their honesty and the price is not a rip off either. The only downside is that they don't take appointments so it's a first come first serve situation and I had to come in on a PTO day since I want to make sure it got taken care of that day.

A-1 Muffler Express

(229 reviews)

Had to show this business some love as they know exactly what they're doing and very reasonable…read morepricing as well! They are always busy (which explains their work quality and prices. You will NOT be disappointed. Very kind folks and tell you exactly what they're doing. Will definitely return for more work as needed and referre family and friends here. Thank you guys again for the work on my vehicle! 05 BMW 330I

I called A-1 Muffler Express looking to change my OEM mufflers and Coil overs. Spoke with Yen and…read morehe was super helpful with his recommendations and availability. He did warn me that it could be a little wait due to high volume of clients. I ended up going with a muffler delete and replaced my suspension with coil overs. Yen took care of the muffler delete and Lee and two other very helpful gentlemen took care of my coil overs. I have to say I am very satisfied with the quality of work for the value. They quoted me way under anyone else that I had called prior to going with them. I will recommend A-1 Muffler Express to all of my friends and family. They all make you feel that you're part of the family. They offered me coffee and cold water while I waited for my car to be done. One thing to remember, they are experts in mufflers, exhaust systems, and not any other type of work. But it never hurts to ask if they can do it for you!

Electric City

(153 reviews)

Apparently they also fix/diagnose hybrid cars here!…read more My prius prime had a warning that "hybrid system malfunctioned" so I was stuck struggling to operate the vehicle for 2 days... The morning of the visit, lo and behold, the error code went away, took it to this shop anyways to see if they can find anything, nothing showed up on the OB2 scanner... They didn't charge me and just told me to monitor and come back if there's any issues, 10/10 for honest people!

Honest, thorough, knowledgeable, fair pricing. Makes sure nothing is wrong by an extended test…read moredrive!

AC Exchange Auto Air Conditioning

4.0

(135 reviews)

If you're having AC problems with your car I HIGHLY recommend this place!!…read more I was helped by Jose who was very helpful and knowledgeable. The pricing for my repair was fair and way more affordable than what the jeep dealership wanted to charge me. Overall I'm very happy with my experience here. I'll finally get to drive around feeling cool and comfortable during this summer heat

Great shop--honest, direct, and knowledgeable. No upselling or misleading, just straight answers…read more Jose took great care of me. I brought in my Fisker Ocean to check the A/C for a possible leak, and they did exactly what I requested--nothing more, nothing less. Really appreciate the professionalism. Highly recommend.

Mobile Auto Repair Services

(19 reviews)

Excellent service and value, super qualified, and extremely trustworthy! in one single afternoon…read moreEdwin both diagnosed and repaired complicated issues (a/c blowing hot air and check engine light sensor malfunction) that a big auto repair shop couldn't resolve over four weeks and multiple attempts.

Was a good 1st experience when he fixed my car before, but after a 2nd attempt at repairing another…read morevehicle, communicating the problem and asking for a quote, he decided not to respond. Don't recommend.

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Matt P.

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14 years ago

I recently had my smog checked here. They are fast and to the point. The sign out front saying "Total Cost $40" is what drew me in over the other shops in the area. No one enjoys getting their smog checked or their oil changes etc. but at least this place gets it done quickly and efficiently. They seemed much busier than the other shops in the area. read more

Gary P.

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11 years ago

Don't go to this guy if you have a diesel. He doesn't know anything about Knn cold intake. He's a tard. Go somewhere else. He needs to understand stuff and he's racist read more

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