Smog Queen

"Stopped by due to the great reviews. Not impressed by their lack of service. Pulled into the establishment and saw 2 employees. While I know they were working, I received zero acknowledge of my presence. I proceeded to address one of the employees to ask if it was too late for a smog check, no? Okay, short 2 staff members... it's late... got it. Perhaps my older vehicle doesn't meet the clientele they are trying to draw in. Who knows. The fact is, a simple wave, hello, or any type of friendliness - acknowledging a potential customer goes a long way. Won't be coming back."

"I was recommended to G from my co-workers, after I bought my 1st flip car. I quickly realized that G's skill, and business is profitable when flipping cars. Even at general shop cost. He went above and beyond, and even took on jobs most would reject."

"The best and most through service I have ever experienced for my oil changes and more. I have been taking my cars here for the past 3 years and "G" is amazing! His work is impeccable and he knows Subaru and VWs inside and out along with many other makes of cars. After some disaster experiences at other places I am so glad I discovered Smog Queen. I will never have to roll the dice again with keeping my car's service and maintenance up to snuff."

"Straight forward and honest. Shout out to Gonzalo! I, like many people, have been burned in the past by shady mechanics and shops that are looking to price gouge and encourage superfluous repairs. Big-ups to the Smog Queen team for being accessible, very friendly, and honest. My car is old and has a bunch of minor issues that I am aware of but neglect to fix because of cost, model year, and generally not being worth it. I was straight forward to Gonzalo about this and his diagnosis and assessment was super helpful and answered every question that I had. Highly recommend these folks. I don't know what they pay Gonzalo, but from reading other reviews I feel like it should be more."

"I first found Smog Queen by accident, as a referral from another mechanic to get my smog inspection done. I'm particularly picky with my mechanics, as my car ('08 E60 BMW M5) can be a tricky beast to work on. It quickly became clear, however, that this place holds that rare breed of mechanics that are trustworthy, love what they do, and love the cars they work on. My first interactions with head mechanic G confirmed this, and G was more professional and friendly than any dealership or third-party mechanic I've ever been to. His genuine care for my vehicle was clear, and by the time my smog inspection was finished, I had already made up my mind that I wanted him to be the mechanic for my E60 M5. Judging by the variety of rare Ferraris and other vehicles in the shop, I'd say many others made the same decision. Since then, I've taken my M5 to G for everything that I can. German, Japanese, American autos - he can handle anything that his garage has the capabilities for. For those looking for a mechanic they can trust in the city, I can highly recommend G - you won't be disappointed. My only concern is that when I move out of the city, I will not be able to find another mechanic like him."