Auto Row Smog & Repair

David Wiens

★★★★★

3 years ago

Brian and his team are phenomenal! He takes the time to explain what is wrong, what the least expensive fix would be, and what he would do if he were in your situation. They are busy because they are good! It is the first and only place I take my cars if I need something. I wish all service experiences were this good!

Akshay Sambhare

★★★★★

a year ago

Same day smog service at the end of the day at 30 mins notice - helped me in a pinch! Friendly service, fair pricing, and that little bit extra - walking out to the street and helping me back up, without my having to ask. Great team and great shop here, highly recommend.

Elizabeth Finlon

★★★★★

3 years ago

Brian and his team are fantastic. We had a couple of issues with our car, and Brian went out of his way to make sure we were completely taken care of, while keeping the cost low! It’s very clear that he and his team truly care about their customers. I’ve never experienced such incredible customer service and will absolutely bring my car back for any future repairs/checks.

Alice Placinta

★★★★★

a year ago

I’ve been bringing my 2007 Toyota Highlander to this shop for a while now, and every time, the service is nothing short of exceptional. A few months ago, I took my car in for a potential transmission issue, and I was blown away by how thorough Brian and his team were. They ran every possible test, had multiple mechanics check it out, and made sure there was absolutely nothing wrong before getting back to me. Most shops, when they hear “transmission issue,” see dollar signs, but not here. They charged me only for diagnostics and even did my oil change upon request. I truly felt like they had my best interests in mind, and that’s rare to find. Most recently, I noticed a lot of water leaking from my car before a long-distance trip to Southern California, and once again, Brian came through. Despite being busy and close to closing, he took my car in on short notice. As always, he was extremely knowledgeable and transparent, walking me through both the best and worst-case scenarios. What really stood out to me was the level of dedication Brian showed. He stayed late on a Saturday evening to inspect my car and get me a quote—well ahead of the Monday timeline he originally gave me. When he called, he broke the unfortunate news that the issue was with the water pump and timing belt. Although the repair wasn’t in my budget this time around, Brian went above and beyond by offering to have someone come in on a Sunday (when they’re normally closed) to get the work done so I could make my trip. Brian even left the car on the lift for me to see everything firsthand, and he patiently explained the issues while allowing me to take pictures for future reference. His willingness to help, honesty, and transparency have truly made him the most trustworthy mechanic I’ve found in the Bay Area. Although I wasn’t able to get my car fixed this time, I will 1000% be coming back, and I would recommend this shop—and Brian specifically—to all my friends and family. It’s rare to find a mechanic who genuinely cares about their customers, and I know for certain that anyone who comes here will get an honest diagnosis and be treated fairly. Thank you, Brian and team, for always going above and beyond!!

J N

★★★★★

a year ago

Randomly stopped in for a smog check. They had an appointment about to show up but let me in anyway and they were all so unbelievably nice and professional. In the 20 minutes I was there so many people came in to drop off or pick up their cars and it was clear everyone was a regular who just loves these folks. It’s such a pleasant surprise to stumble across a wonderful auto shop like this.

Jason W

★★★★★

a year ago

For 15 years! I have been trusting Brian(owner) with my cars. Waiting for my car so decided to leave a review today. Brian does a great job, honest estimates, reasonable prices, handles any issues promtly and proffesionaly. They are a busy shop, so plan on it. I can highly recommend Auto Row Smog to fix your car.

Audrey P

★★★★★

a year ago

🌝Heart and Soul !!! If your car had a brain This Shop would be considered a Doctors Office🧑‍🔬 As the Owner is so Professional he listens to the car!!!! As well as the owners!!! I would consider Brain to be the Master of All Mechanics 🧰 Therefore he should have ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For Trying so hard to Please and Deliver!! With the finest procession ear …he hears the issue. Everyone that walks in is his long time Friend and Loved by the Community!!! This shop is a Free Love Non Stop !! Large comfy couch and local shops make it a pleaser to spend the afternoon getting work done and leave with happy days ahead and newly repaired car!!!‼️‼️🧰😆🤩🧑‍🔬 My daughter bought a used car he helped us through the tuff part getting on the road in safe condition!!! Thanks a Bunch Audrey Pulliam

Michell Thomas

★★★★★

7 months ago

Brought my car in sounding like a dying lawnmower — left sounding like a confident Prius on prom night. They gave her a tune-up and now she drives so smooth. Fast, fair, and didn’t try to upsell me. Highly recommend

Michael Taylor

★★★★★

5 months ago

This shop is great. No appointment necessary for smog check. Price is reasonable. My wife and I both go here. Do your shopping at Sprouts across the street while you wait.

Laura Beth Alvarez (SuperElby)

★★★★★

6 months ago

Fast, affordable smog testing close to home. Can't beat it! My car didn't pass on the first round, only because some animal had chewed on the plastic casing surrounding some wires in the engine area. Not only did they have the correct tubing/casing needed, but they fixed it on the spot for free. Customer for life!

Matt Laurence

★★★★★

4 months ago

My wife went there to get her smog issue repaired, and I have never met an auto mechanic that was so friendly and helpful in my life! He is knowledgeable and honest, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. I'll be bringing my car in soon, its that time again

Jacob Klein

★★★★★

2 months ago

i’ve been going here for years since failing a smog and needing a repair, then it became my go-to shop. the owner, Brian, is great. always keeps it real and is very helpful. when my car had an oil leak and was totally dry, he even came to check it out and put more oil in before i brought it back to the shop

Eudora Bowens

★★★★★

a month ago

Braint is the best mechanic you'll find. First of all he's very determined to fix the problem. Please don't mistake what face expression because cause there not directed towards you, it's all the cars and there coming in multiple cars. Do be patient. Thank You!! I thought my Lexus RX300 was dead Braint Your the Best

Ether Holistic Healing

★★★★★

4 months ago

🌟 Professional and Thoughtful Service I came in for a smog check and was impressed by how professionally everything was handled. The staff were courteous, efficient, and clear in their communication, making the process smooth and straightforward. What really stood out was how they took a moment to explain some of the engine parts to my kids. It turned into a small learning experience for all of us, which I truly appreciated. It’s rare to find a place that combines technical expertise with that kind of thoughtful engagement. Highly recommend for anyone looking for reliable service.

Briana Bixby

★★★☆☆

a month ago

Brian is really nice but I can’t recommend this shop. I went back three times, spent almost $4k, and my car is still making the suspension noises I came in for. Plus my new brakes are squeaky where they never had issues before. He cut me a deal the third time but he also kept my car longer making me miss work. He reached back out to try again but I just couldn’t go in a 4th time to spend even more time and money

Arjun Goyal

★★★★★

4 months ago

Super helpful shop and reasonable price. Brian was great at communicating the various issues and approaches they would try. I felt comfortable and had trust in them. They charged a $200 fee for a diagnostic but they were able to clear my two engine codes that came up before a smog check. They even cleaned a part instead of ordering a new one which saved me money. Great service!

Tyler Potts

★★★★★

a month ago

I love this smog/shop. They are fair, honest, and extremely helpful. They replaced my oil separator quickly and for a fair price after geeting a crazy price from the dealership. They made me feel comfortable knowing i had a budget and fear of the last quote, coming up with a preliminary estimate on the spot prior to inspecting it. They inspected my other car after purchase, and they have smogged another. Every time I leave happy. Thank you so much! Shout out Brian!