Burbank Smog & Auto Center

John is a very trustworthy person and mechanic. you can trust him 100%
he will never cheated you on price or un necessary repair. he will call you first before he does anything.
he has a great crew working with him as well, it is easy to make an appointment at this spot.
Highly recommended

Hands down John and his crew the best and most honest mechanics I have ever met. John works on my car and all of my family and friend’s cars. I would never take my car anywhere else.

This morning was the first time I’d taken my Lexus IS 350 here — I usually take it to the dealership in Beverly Hills, but about a year ago they cleaned me out (what did I expect, really?) so when my car needed it’s next oil change (this week) I looked up places on Unilocal close to me in Burbank and found this one! Thank goodness, because it’s the cheapest oil change my car has ever gotten, they were FAST (I had an appointment, too) and it’s less than a mile from where I live. Oh, and everyone there is very nice, considerate, and intelligent. I really can’t ask for more, so this is where I’ll be going from now on!

I started coming to Burbank Smog & Auto Center when I worked for the YMCA in Burbank. We’d take our vans for service there and I was blown away by the service so I started bringing my personal vehicles there.
These guys are honest and good mechanics. I once brought in a car because I thought my axle needed to be replaced because of the clicking noise it was making. They very easily could have charged me several hundred dollars for that job. Instead, Jon told me it was just a piece of torn plastic on the boot. He fixed and didn’t even charge me.
Believe me when I tell you — and this is not hyperbole — these are the best mechanics I’ve take my car to — PERIOD.

Let me get right to the point – I read a lot of worthless auto repair reviews when searching for a repair shop. People lauded the most pointless things, like the repairman telling you that your car breaking is not your fault or the ability to get in sometime later that week. I only cared about two things: (1) price and (2) quality of work, and I’m glad to share that John Kim delivered on both accounts.
This place was recommended to me by a friend and people on Unilocal seemed to love it. I was flying out of Burbank airport for a long weekend and they let me leave the car with them. I needed the brakes examined and an oil change. The oil change was competitive with anywhere else and they replaced my brake pads and machined the rotors to get rid of the shaking sensation. For oil and repairs, it was a little over $ 200 — all in. Great deal in my opinion and I will definitely being going back.
OK, now that that’s all out there, I can add on the touchy-​feely stuff: all employees were thoughtful and polite and very good to work with too.

Fundamentally the best auto service I’ve ever received.
There’s a reason this place is receiving such high marks — John Kim. He runs an incredibly skillful, honest and caring business. I’ve been bringing my 1970 Mercedes 220D here, and, at this point, I truthfully wouldn’t trust anywhere else to work on it.
Can’t even recommend them enough!

Have an appt. for an oil change yesterday but didn’t make it. John was kind enough to reschedule me the following day. He was very kind. Didn’t wait to long for the oil change. Definitely coming back again next time.

Just had my oil changed here and it was terrific. Without a doubt the quickest oil change ever. Manuel was courteous and friendly and answered all my questions. Go here for good service.

OUTSTANDING service! ALWAYS John Kim and his associates are excellent mechanics and friendly individuals. 5 STARS ALL AROUND

This is my first time here. Everyone is busy, yet it seems like John is very into each and every car. You have to make an appointment first otherwise you have to wait for a while.
The price is very reasonable in comparison to other places.
Definitely will recommend and come back next time.

I called ahead of time and was told I didn’t need an appointment, that it was quickly handled. When I pulled up, their garage was FULL, but they still got my car right up, ran the test, ran my bill, and sent me on my way with a ‘passed’ smog; all in under 30 minutes.
If your mechanic doesn’t run smog checks, I recommend these guys.

Friendly and professional staff. Quick service. I would recommend to anyone wanting a smog check.

John is the best. Honest, nice and the prices are great. Will definitely come back. It’s difficult to find an honest mechanic with reasonable prices and finding John is relieving, will definitely be coming back for all my car needs.

Went here for the first time today. Got a water pump replaced for exactly what he quoted. He put in a better one than was in there before and had everything done and out in two hours. He showed the broken part and made sure we understood what repairs he had made. Incredibly nice and honest. I’ll be coming back here for all of my car repair needs! Thanks John!

John is simply the best mechanic ever. He is so honest and trustworthy and his whole team exudes those characteristics as well. As long as I live in Southern California I will always bring any and every car problem to john. He can get really busy sometimes so it’s always safer to call ahead. There has been a number of times he’s discovered that a previous mechanic has done something I wasn’t aware of and has fixed it for me. He also charges very fair rates and I never feel like he is trying to sell me more than I need.
Take your car here.
Update:
I’m here right now and this woman who apparently has been coming here since her first oil change is giving john a hard time… for not charging her more for the extra work that he’s been helping her with! I thought she was mad cause he did something wrong but wow!

This place is my go to for oil changes. Jon and his team are awesome very honest. I will be coming here for as long as my car lives:)

Very fast service. I only had to wait a few minutes before they were done. I really appreciated it.

In a world where finding a trustworthy mechanic feels like a search for the missing link, enter John and Burbank Smog & Auto Center. I was tipped off to this repair shop almost 10 years ago and I dread the day John retires.
I have NEVER met a reasonable, honest, trustworthy mechanic. I went for an oil change and John told me I had a leak elsewhere, but where every other mechanic would have said «That’ll be x dollars and you need to get it fixed now.» John’s reply was «You probably have about 6 to 8 months before you need to take care of it.
My wife has dropped in on countless occasions needing a tail light or signal replaced and John will always take the time to do it quickly and for an honest price.
I cannot recommend this place highly enough!

The service was fast and cordial. I was helped the very moment I got out of my car. I was quite pleased to have my car smogged so quickly. I always try and support the automotive repair shops. I don’t like the Test only smog stations. They don’t fix anything. They only know how to inspect and test.

John & his staff @ Burbank Smog & Auto are THE BEST!
My family & I have been coming to them for almost 20 years now & I cannot tell you the countless friends/​family members we have recommended who are also regulars now. John is so honest, helpful & sincere. He will always tell you what really needs to get done and how long until you have before it’s a serious concern. Where as other mechanics will try to say you must get it done that day and pay that price– he is so real & straight forward. I have taken two cars to him personally (5 all together in my immediate family).
My car now I have had since 2007 & only issue I have ever had were getting the brakes replaced and I swear it is because of his service when it comes to oil changes, smog checks, rotating my tires etc. He i