Tech should have known my car car wasn't going to pass with the air bag light on the dash. But still went ahead and test it anyway so they can charge me $190 and have me come back and pay another $120 for a retest ! When they should have just told me to fix that issue before testing it ! Don't NOT take your car here! They are dishonest people! read more

Great customer service. Great value and above all.... Trustworthy! I am a repeat customer and have never experienced a problem. They are always very accommodating for my Auto needs. read more

Miguel is the best because he is attentive, courteous, and good at what he does. A good positive vibe at this shop.

Went in for the infamous smog check. Luckily, This place works quickly! From the moment Tom stepped foot into my car, to the moment I was back in my car, was a total of 15 minutes (Granted I was the only one there during that time)!! Thanks for the quick service Tom!! AAA Members get a discount as well :) Definitely a recommendation! read more

Had to call AAA and rancho towing they were the ones that came out. The young man was fantastic and very professional. I would recommend this company and the young man who helped me out last Saturday. Excellent.!! read more

Came here beginning of April. Needed an oil change, so looked online and found a nice $20 Groupon for this place for an oil change, filter replacement, tire rotation, air filter check, topping off of fluids, and a 28 point inspection. Zach is amazing. He's straightforward, professional, patient, and did a great job explaining things to a novice like me. I really appreciated the honest feedback. I can definitely feel the difference when driving my car. Haven't had any issues since. Great experience overall! I would highly recommend this place. read more

I always look for discounts of some sort. Triple A, military and coupons. These guys did my synth oil change for half the price pepboys quoted me. No issues free coffee and a clean bathroom. They are my go to guys now. read more

Rancho Auto Service and Smog - Auto shop - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Murrieta, California

I went in for a smog check. I was in and out in 15 minutes. I arrived shortly after they opened. Professional service. Found a coupon in the mail but you can also get one on line, read more

Great customer service the moment we walked in. Had an appointment for an oil change. We were taken care of immediately. Honest in diagnosing our Honda, what it needed. However we decided to take care of the other issue next visit. After our oil change was done our car was running smooth again. Wait time was not long, price was more than reasonable from what I've seen in our area. Job well done, I'll be back next time we need an oil change or work on our cars. read more

Amazing customer service! I was set to leave on a road trip to Arizona when my AC broke. They squeezed me in early that morning but I needed a part not in stock. I was due to be on the road by 10... They called locations to find the part and did what they could to get me ready for my trip on time!! I feel they went above and beyond to help me when it was not necessary for them to do so. The only mechanics I go to!!! I've been going here for 3 years now for oil changes and tires, and today goes to show me again why these are the guys I trust!!! read more

I Had a Check engine light on while traveling through town.Holiday weekend and most shops were closed.Doug & Tom had me fixed up and back on the road in no time at all. Highly recomend this shop for fast and honest service or repairs. read more

Thanks for great service! I was in and out quickly, great price! Made an appointment easily.

Went in for an oil change because I had won the Merchant Monday contest on the Facebook Temecula Talk page... the winning ticket was for a free oil change of synthetic blend, but I have a MINI that only takes full synthetic. Instead of denying me the coupon, they took off the price from the cost of a full synthetic oil change! That was awesome and much appreciated. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that it took a bit longer than I expected and the lobby had no air conditioning, so I was roasting in this summer heat. But otherwise, service was great and I will definitely be back! (Maybe once it cools down, lol). read more

This was our family's second visit to Rancho Auto Service and Smog. The first time was positive, and with so many good reviews I was confident to take my second car, daughter's first car for a smog. My first clue should have been that I heard them grinding the gears when they drove the car to the back. To top it off, little did I realize my car had been returned with five deep scratches, four on the right rear bumper above the tailpipe and another on the left bumper near wheel. Nobody said a word. I am not happy at all. My car was manhandled and damaged for a $50 smog. read more

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Good service, trustworthy, and reasonable prices. Hard to find a good mechanic you can trust, but this is a good one!

So my son goes in for a a smog, and the guy comes back in a couple minutes an tells him that the monitors aren't set. This has happened before and where I used to go they would tell me to drive around for day or 2 and come back. Not here. They charged for a full smog with no free retest. So my son paid paid for a smog just so the guy could scan the car, which could have been done at Autozone for free. Total ripoff. I later took the car to the guy 2 doors down and got the smog. Would never patronize this business again. Stay away. read more

Finding an auto mechanic that you can trust is very tough to find. As long as you speak to Mark at Rancho Auto Service you are in good hands. I have had my Lexus smogged there and had them do some work on the exhaust. They did a great job and were very reasonable in their pricing. I had my Infiniti brakes done and they did an awesome job very quickly. They did a check of every thing else and unlike some shops where the inspection is all about the upsell. Here they told me what needed to be done and those things that could wait. They also helped me identify things that could be under warranty that would be free to fix if I took it to the dealer. I also had my son's Jeep worked on. They did a couple thousand dollars worth of work when the radiator blew and my son kept driving. After a head gasket and some other details every thing turned out great. The only issue on this was Mark wasn't around and so I felt that some of the stuff was not necessary. That is why I give them 3 stars. If you talk to Mark its a 5 star location all day long. read more

I went here a few days ago and the service was good and the prices were decent. However, the service technician never wore a mask, even when he was in my vehicle. This is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. I won't be back and I recommend that anybody who cares about their health not to go there either. read more

I've been bringing all my cars here for regular maintenance for a long time and have always received great service and a great price. I always recommend these guys to my friends whenever they ask if I know a good mechanic. Thanks guys! read more

Rancho has a great service ethic and when they promise to have it done IT IS DONE!! Tom is always pleasant to deal with and is extremely knowledgeable. I use them for both my vehicles and the experience has been unsurpassed. Highly Recommend Rancho!!! read more

Came in today for service on my car. Doug and Tom were very Professional, polite and knowledgeable. I will be back with all my automotive services for all my cars. I highly recommend. read more

This is my favorite auto mechanic. I've taken both of my cars there for oil changes, smog checks, new brakes, alternator, etc. and am pleased with the honesty, professionalism, quality and speed of the work. Thanks guys! read more

Went in for an oil change; over the phone I was informed that I needed brakes as well,which was extremely over priced. After I told the guy I wouldn't be utilizing their services for brakes because of the price he then told me that I had a small oil leak. I have never seen oil on my newly paved driveway nor anywhere else I visit. I am always looking under the car for things such as that. 113 miles later my oil light comes on and I have a fairly new vehicle only 3 years old. I assumed maybe they didn't reset the electronic feature so I ignored it for a day then finally I checked the dip stick only to discover there was absolutely no oil in the motor. How is that possible when I haven't driven the vehicle except picking it up from their facility and didn't see any oil in my drive? Something isn't right about this place read more

Great, affordable, quick service. These guys have been in business in Temecula since the 1980s for a good reason. Needed an oil change and called around to all the big names to check prices with an average price of around $40. Yelped these guys and decided to check them out. Zach was friendly, professional and his recommendations for what else I needed to do for my car were honest. The reason I know this is because a mechanic friend recommended the same services. So nice to find a mom and pop shop here versus the overpriced corporations! Def found my go to oil change spot. Thanks guys! read more

I went here to get my car smoged pretty last minute. They took me in and gave me an AMAZING deal on my smog test. I had previously never been here before Zack was very friendly and honest. The building was clean and comfortable and didn't take very long at all. I will recommend this to everyone who needs a smog test! read more

I absolutely love this place! I am a young woman so auto shops often try to take advantage of that and push unnecessary repairs on me. Zach is always honest and tells me what is urgent and what is not and always does his best to give me a good deal. I always respect an auto shop that just tells it straight and tells you about what the car needs and doesn't need but would be nice. I never feel ripped off or swindled here, they are just awesome and my car always runs great when they are done and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. read more

We won't take our vehicles anywhere else! My husband and I can't say enough great things about Rancho Auto Service & Smog. We've brought our vehicles here several times and have always been happy with the service. They do excellent work for an honest price. If you want it done right the first time, go here! read more

This place is great! The service is great and the people that work there are so friendly and helpful. I have taken my car here a couple times and I continue to go back. I'm always in and out so I don't have to wait forever like most places. I would definitely recommend this place if you need some work done. Especially for an oil change. They have the best price!! read more

Came here for a high mileage full synthetic oil change with a transmission flush and I was very happy with both the customer service and price! Very friendly staff and quick turnaround on my truck. I will be bringing my other vehicles here from now on! Thanks guys! read more

I have been to Rancho before with good service. But recently I came in with an air conditioner that wasn't getting cold. Rancho looked at it and told me I needed a new compressor and $800-$1100 to fix it. This time I got a second opinion and the answer was much different. A different repair shop replaced a fuse and a recharge and it was blowing cold once again for $150. read more

I have 4 vehicles and bring them all to Rancho Auto for regular maintenance and repairs. Normally I get tires installed elsewhere because I figured that a shop that specializes in only tires would be more cost effective. The last 2 times I've had tires replaced I decided to let Rancho Auto give me a quote. In the end I had Rancho Auto replace the tires because they were one of the best prices I was able to find for a quality tire. I have had nothing but good experiences with this auto shop and they continue to earn my business. Thank you Rancho Auto! read more

Great service, Weather it's a smog check or service I always feel I was treated fairly.

Went with my husband and everyone was so helpful! They are not pushy or try to sell you something you don't need. They are good, honest people who care about your car as much as you do! This is the first place I have gone for an oil change in the area and now I wont go anywhere else. read more

We service all are company,personal and RV at Rancho. I refer everyone I know and they do great work with a great attitude to help in anyway they can. read more

I trust Doug and Tom with all my family's auto needs. They take care of what is needed and I never feel like they try and up sell me for additional items. Their work is performed in a timely manner and the cars are returned neat and clean after any service work is done. read more

Great guys great price quick smog! I called on afternoon and they got me in right before close. Zack is real nice and honest guy. I called few places prior to them and they had the best price among most! read more

Brought my car in at 11:15am... Was told it would be an hour...I come back at 1pm and they still have not started on my car?!?! I was told oil spilled on the previous car and they had to wash it...didn't even the decency to call and inform us. I would give this place another chance EXCEPT this is the SECOND time they have given me an hour estimate and not finished on time... The first time I went there, they didn't have a part to finish my simple oil change?!?! Never again! Lost 2 1/2 hours of my day! Ended up going to a place down the street! read more

I had a coupon for a free oil change so I figured I'd give this place a try. I made an appointment for 10:00 AM but arrived at 9:40 AM. I spoke with Zach and he let me know that they would start on my car right away even though I was early. Apparently my car takes full synthetic oil and I did not know that. The price of the oil that is needed for my car is expensive. However, being that Zach had already told me they'd honor my free oil change he still gave me the price he quoted. Being that many mechanics and automotive repair places notoriously try to rip women off, I was very pleasantly surprised that this wasn't the case at Rancho Auto Service & Smog. On top of the awesome service, friendly employees, and clean waiting area...they even offer a 36,000 mile warranty on their work. I'm a customer for life! read more

I originally found this place on Groupon when they had a 19.99 oil change special. I tried them out because I do not trust the jiffy lube types even though their hours tend to be more convenient. I have been bringing my Jeep here for oil changes ever since. Tom is always so nice, and they get me in and out as quickly as possible. read more

I've been taking my personal and work vehicles to Rancho for a few years now. Always great service with fair prices. They have been excellent in diagnosing and repairing any problems that we have had with our vehicles. I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. read more