Top notch service. Always seem to be able to get me in for a smog right away. Everyone from techs…read moreto guest service is awesome!

Good smog check service. No appointment required. Just go and wait your turn. Easy peasey.read more

They don't take cars in 25-30 min before they are supposed to close at 5pm. I've come in two…read moreseparate times around 4:30 and the guys in the garage tell the receptionist they aren't taking on new cars. If they don't take new cars after 4:30 they should change their hours. This is ridiculous considering I got off of work early to make their 5pm cutoff. They didn't have other cars in the garage either. Only one car which they finished at 4:45pm then closed their garage doors. This is a clean place which I appreciate but not taking cars 25-30 minutes before closing is unacceptable and unprofessional.

This has to be the best place on earth. I came in on my way to get some nachos just for a quote…read more They told me the service would only be about 15 minutes since I work remote i told them id be right back. Grabbed my nachos came back and they only had one mechanic available with a new 25 minute wait time. As I was about to leave the beautiful woman named Nelly who originally qouted me the 15 minute quote offered to do it while she was still eating i felt like crap as i begged her not to but she insisted. She got up and grabbed my keys and was done 2 to 3 minutes before her prediction. Amazing. I wish I could tip her or order her a new lunch. We will see what the future holds. I owe her big time. Thanks a bunch Merced Smog I'll be back again but only if she's there!!

I went in for an oil change and i can always count on the Rusty Piston to do a full inspection…read morefluids and right down to the tire pressure. I will always take my truck here it's a reliable professional outfit.

My new favorite place in town. I brought in my 1994 Lexus LS400 and they did electrical work for a…read morevery fair price. I think they may have taken pity on my 30 year old car. Will definitely be back in the future. Big thanks to Don and the others.

A reasonably good shop to go to. Took my 2016 Jeep in for an oil change, they took extra time to do…read morea complete safety check on the car. They recommended a number of service areas that needed attention, no extra charge for that.

If you are in need of an automotive repair, may I encourage you to read this review?…read more My friend introduced me to Kutter and Kambria at Advanced Automotive Repair in Oakhurst when I moved to Coarsegold. I've since brought both of my cars to Advanced for routine maintenance. Each time, for each car, a routine diagnostic review of the car was performed, and any irregularities were noted. This emulates, exceeds dealership customer service and definitely "raises the bar". Both Kambria and Kutter, have and continue to make me feel like I am their only client. Always engaging, patient, avid listeners, knowledgeable and when it comes to diagnosing a concern, their collective perspective is like "a homing device on a torpedo". Their team's work acumen and ethics are "a cut above" in the automotive industry; the focus; pleasing the customer. And, their pricing is beyond competitive. When I took my 2014 Charger SXT to Advanced for the first routine service, they noted that the upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced, suggested a brake system flush, wheel alignment and rear shocks. When I purchased the car in 2018 (pre-owned), I also purchased a Chrysler "Max Care" lifetime warranty. I called Glenn Thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Long Beach who regularly serviced the car and asked if the control arm, ball joint repair was covered by the warranty and was assured it was. I thanked Kambria for the alert, advised her I would be taking the car to Fresno for the repair, the cost of which almost paid for the warranty. When I brought the car to the Fresno dealership, the service writer offered to beat the cost that Kambria quoted for the brake flush and alignment. I thanked him and advised him that I had already agreed to have the two repairs done at Advanced. When I called Kambria from the dealership and shared the offer, she said she would "completely understand if I had the dealership do the alignment and brake flush since the car was there". In today's "fast and loose" business community, who does that? My response to Kambria; an agreement is an agreement. I brought the car to Advanced for the two repairs. Kambria and Kutter consistently make me feel like I am their only customer. How many members of that club are still around? If you are looking for an extraordinary customer service experience, make Advanced Automotive Repair your first stop. You'll be glad you did!

Quick service. Very friendly customer service. Comfortable waiting environment . In and out in 30…read moreminutes

What I need in a smog check shop: - Fast and efficient smog…read morecheck - Decent customer service - NO insane conspiracy theory and propaganda on the walls Well, I got one out of the three during my visit here. Fast? Yes! The smog check was very fast. Infact, by the time I dropped off my car walked to the coffee shop across the street and came back, my car was done. Efficient? Yes! I passed and they sent my info directly to the DMV for me. Decent customer service? Nope. When I arrived, they barely looked at me, said,"fill this out", handed me a clipboard, and walked away. On my exit the worker said, "You passed. Cash or card?" I had to ask how much? Do I get paperwork for the DMV? Do I get a copy and receipt? Couple the above with the insane COVID conspiracy signage they have in the window. I only noticed it on my way out, but it said "babies are born dead due to the Covid vaccine. Don't get the jab" WTF?, is this is a smog check station or a Christian Nationalist 4Chan site? Definitely, won't be back here anytime soon.

They are my go-to for smog checks for my vehicles. They get me in and out without any fuss. It's a…read moresmall place, but the staff are consistently nice. The price is competitive. Also, they are able to smog my 1998 truck, while some places can't anymore.

Hello fellow consumers. Be weary of this shop. A vehicle was taken in for a smog check…read more Unfortunately the vehicle did not pass. Repairs were done to said vehicle without customer authorization. Parts were replaced and old parts not shown to customer. A simple smog check was was billed at $1,200.

Super fast. I was in and out in 5-10 minutes. A friend recommended me this place and I will come…read moreback every time I need a car smogged. The pugs on the wall are cool too.

Price for smog is not what is listed on their website. I didn't have time to go elsewhere…read more Otherwise, the smog check was quick and efficient.

Very high prices compared to the valley. Quoted $103 to smog a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 PSD here…read more Quoted $69 in Merced, and $80 in Fresno. Asked the owner if he can price match a bit - met with a bit of an attitude to say the least. Needless to say, I canceled my appointment and drove to Fresno - went to Express Smog and Shaun got me in and out in less than 30 minutes with no appointment and great service. I have no problem supporting businesses on the mountain, but if I'm going to receive higher prices and lip in return, then screw it, I'll spend the little bit of extra diesel to go to Fresno.

Simple car transfer smog job. Called. Was told $60.00 and if needed re-inspection due to some work,…read morewould be additional $51. Fair enough. Except I was charged not only $60 but an additional line for $51. Asked him to explain. He told me the internet was way behind on his price increases. BTW, there was exactly nothing wrong with any element of the car, and did not require a re-test, nor did he do one. But certainly charged me for it. On a better note, his place is reasonably organized, and he seems to have good equipment. Still, the clear and obvious overcharge was a conscious overcharge, and his reason makes zero sense. Smogs go for $45-70 bucks in this community. His work is fine. Watch the bill.

I have used this shop before and thought Johnny was professional and capable when he tuned up my…read moretruck. Had 9am appt yesterday to have ac repaired and he was rude and refused to work on my truck. Told me that my appointment was not important because he was working on two cars that came in the day before. Walked away from me and began working on a car. I thought he was very rude and unprofessional, almost angry. Maybe he was having a bad morning but I seriously believe had I been male he would have been courteous. I will never use him again.

One of the worst smog check stations out there, failed the smog check and was still charged close…read moreto the passing charge amount. $31.75 for a failed smog check. Lied saying all smog check stations still charge if failed, no some places won't charge unless passed. Also to add one reason for failing was the O2 sensor having a "spacer" that needed to be removed underneath the car, bs! When I had it last smog that issue never came up from the other place where the smog had passed. Plus he moved the car in a slightly fast maneuver over a wheel checker even with my car being low. Won't recommend coming here ever, never again!

Prices have gone up at least 50% and his assistant spilled oil on the new whitewall tire (now very…read moreexpensive to purchase) that I brought to be mounted, staining it permanently. Stay away!

New tires! Great service!! Price was just right! Customer service was exceptional! I won't be going…read moreanywhere else!