El Cajon City Smog Center

Tried out this place for registration smog check due to the Unilocal reviews. Very friendly staff, and just like the reviews stated, very fast. We were quoted 15 minutes, and we were in and out in just 10 minutes. The cost for a regular car, including cert, was $ 48 after the $ 10 Unilocal check-​in discount.
We’ll be back!

In and out with my synthetic oil changed in 30 minutes! A group of friendly and hard working guys. Very meticulous too, they checked around to make sure my brake pads and shocks were ok. Made recommendations based on what they found and explained everything in non mechanical terms. Great quality, customer service, and cheaper than other places I have gone to – cant beat that!

Super friendly employees and clean store front. I called asking if I could get a quick smog appointment at 4:40pm (20 minutes before they close) and they did so with no hassle at all. I am very satisfied with my experience and would recommend this shop to anyone needing not a smog check.

No bullshi*! These guys get straight to the point. I didn’t feel like they were trying to sell me anything extra (like what most repair shops do). All I needed was a smog and break service and they delivered! I didn’t even have to make an appointment. They were really busy and they still took me in and I have to add it didn’t take all day. My final thoughts… Great customer service I will be a returning customer.

The service is amazing and everyone is really friendly. Also, they have great prices! And they only charged me for an hour of labor even though it took a little longer because that’s what they originally quoted me. I decided to go here since the Toyota dealership is so expensive and I was not disappointed. I would definitely recommend this place!

I’ve taken a little break from writing reviews but my experience here is well worth ending my siesta. I was shopping at Parkway Plaza when it hit me… crap, my registration/​smog is due. I turned to my trusty Unilocal and it led me to this little gem less than a mile away. I walked in, without an appt. and they were able to service me right away for a Smog Check. I asked if they also do oil changes since I was due for one anyway, and the young man said «Yes, we do it all!» Jackpot! The waiting room was well kept, unlike some other janky auto mechanic waiting rooms I’ve waited in before. A tv played some music videos and the nice gentleman up front even provided me with their wifi acct! After an effortless wait, my car was all done. I don’t live around here at all, but my experience was so pleasant that i’d come back for my future automotive needs. The price was unbeatable. Great service and prices – such a rare combination to come across these days. Save yourself the time and hassle of finding a trustworthy mechanic. This place is your one stop shop.

Needed a smog check to renew our registration. I called and the gentleman was curious and pleasant on the phone. Price was good and I was in and out in about 10 minutes. I randomly asked him about a light on my other car and he said bring it in and he would make sure the tires were at the proper psi for no charge. It’s apparent these guys care more about the customer than the buck. Will definitely use them again.

Had a great experience getting a smog for once! Nick was a great help. I definitely appreciate the quick and friendly services provided by the team. I will definitely return and refer friends and family.

These guys are the experts in what they do! They take great care of my car and give me the best pricing available. Even though they’re 20 miles out of my way, I’ll still come back every time my car needs an oil change or service repairs.

This is a Great place!!! My fiancé looked for the best place to get her car smog done but she couldn’t make it so I had to go check it out for her, when I went into their location the man who approached me had great customer service fast and efficient turn around time with a great price thank you El Cajon City’s smog I will recommend this place to anyone!!!

My boyfriend and I ran over something on the freeway that damaged his car severely. They had a tow truck pick up the car and taken to the shop, then had the car repaired within the same day. They have great customer service and have a lot of knowledge on automobiles. They even showed us what was wrong with our radiator! I highly recommend this place if you want fast service!

I had been struggling with my jeep liberty for 6 months because the check engine light came on. I had been taking it to a family friend but with my permit expiring at the end of October I was running out of options that’s when I looked to Unilocal and found el Cajon city smog center. I called and Allen helped me he said to bring the car in and I was stressing because I didn’t know how I would get back to work, he told me no worries and that they could bring me back and they would call me and give me updates. By 4pm my car was ready they picked me up from work and once we got to the shop they explained why my engine light kept coming on and even did the smog test right then and there. I was able to get everything including my tags the same day. I will keep coming back they are honest reliable and they really take the time to answer all your questions. I would recommend them in a heart beat!

Nick Nick Nick — go see Nick. Great service, great guy, great prices and we were in and done and out super quickly!!!

It’s hard to find a good mechanic you can trust, but this is the place! My cousin referred me here and raved about the service she received and how much money she saved. She’s kind of hard to please and doesn’t even live in the area so I thought, they must be good.
I called in and booked an appointment with Joy who was really friendly and accommodating. When I got there, everyone greeted me! The waiting room was clean, had a bathroom and AC. After the diagnosis, Allen came to talk to me. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions. He gave me a competitive quote with a fast turn time. I’m very satisfied with the level of service I received from the moment I called in to when I left! This is where I’ll be coming for all car maintenance from now on. I’m super happy my cousin told me about this place.

Hands down… best car mechanic I have ever been to! This is my very first Unilocal review — I just had to say some kind words about these guys.
Time after time they’ve provided service that is quick and attentive. They’ve even taken the time to show me what was going on with my car. I feel very comfortable — not hassled or pressured to get anything done. They’re just awesome, and they do sooooo much more than just smog checks. Very happy to have found a mechanic I can trust!

This gays best. Joe nick and Allen the always know what doing. Good service. highly recommended for everybody

Late post forgot to submit from last month.
I recently bought a used Nissan Titan from a friend and had to get it smogged. Took him here since I had been here before and told him that I was in and out in a couple minutes. We literally walked in I paid and sat down with my friend and after that they told us it was done. Literally the fastest nicest services ever. Great job guys keep it up.

The service here was amazing! I am from out of state and need to register my car. They made getting my first smog check as painless as possible. I made a same day appointment and was out of there in 15 minutes.
Bonus points because they noticed my «check tire pressure» light was on and checked it out for me at no extra charge!
I’d definitely recommend this place.

This is the shop to come to for all services! I brought my car in to be repaired, and they were honest and upfront with the things that was wrong with my car. They didn’t try to upsell me things I didn’t need, and prices were very reasonable. They saved me thousands by testing another car that I was going to purchase which turned out to be a lemon. Very friendly staff, extremely knowledgeable, and I will be bringing all of my car needs to them. Thank you El Cajon City Smog Center. Best mechanics that I have been too!

My Evo X check engine light comes on whenever I floor my car. I took it to the Mitsubishi Service Center in El Cajon. Not only that they were unable to fine the problem to the car, they were going to charge me $ 125 for not finding anything wrong with it. Who would pay for that?
I took my car to El Cajon City Smog Center, and within minutes they were able to find the problems. The staff here are super friendly, and the service is fast. The price is also lower than many other places that I’ve checked. Especially, lower than the dealers and other big brand name service centers.
I highly recommend this place for your cars. Even if you’re not sure if you want to use them, at least call them to get an opinion or a quote.