Colima Mobil Service

This station does smog and oil service as well as gas. Simple: don’t trust them– if you can’t be trusted with something small, then there is no way you’ll be trust worthy with something big.
I was surprised when I pulled up to this gas station when they denied me use of the air and water pump free of charge. I’m not posting this because I am cheap, but that when we have a CA law that gives to its people, then that law should be followed.
It makes me think that if these people are willing to break a simple law, that would have only cost them the electricity to run the pump, then what other rules are the willing to bend.

Really bad service. First he saw my car and asked if my car was modified. I said no but I did changed out my intake then he go aheads pops up my hood and checks If there’s was any problem. First my intake has a dent that I already ask a mechanic if there was any problem and he said no but the person that works there told me I can’t do smog check because it has a small dent. My car was the same since two years ago and it had the same intake and I pass. He didn’t even try to help me out and went to do other things. I rather go to a expensive place then this place that is rude.

$ 35 for a smog check pass or fail. $ 8.25 for the certificate. $ 43 for a Honda Accord is steep but it’s the going rate in The Heights. This shop is attached to the corner Mobile gas station and this visit took about 45 mins total to get in and out. Like most auto shops, talk is cheap, but work is efficient. Minus 1-​star for the price increase (smog check alone was $ 25 in 2013). Unlike the smog shop across the street, which only takes cash and costs the same $ 35, credit cards are welcome here. Is our SoCal air cleaner? Maybe. But this is a market rip off since nothing in labor has changed in the last 2 years to justify the increase.

The owner is the worst. He refuses to accept my mobile card for payment. He also short changed me when I give him a 100 dollar bill. I explained to him that he is cheating me and that is messed up. He just yells at me and tells me to get out of there. It was so messed up. I thought about reporting it but decided that it was too much of a hassle. This place is also overpriced for gasoline compared to the other gas stations around Rowland Heights. NEVER COME HERE.

$ 34 for a smog check. Really good! But the service is another story. It’s as if they don’t talk and basically order you around with their finger

I would give negative stars if I could, brougt a1994 Lexus here for smog check, the guys works here not only act like they don’t need the business and also rude, I know this is a Korean owned place and some guy named Kim did my smog check, he not only can’t speak proper English and he had an attitude as if I was begging him for service, he told me I didn’t pass and it would cost close to 500 to fix it, and looked at me and said if you can’t efford it call BAR for assistance (if figured since I am driving such an old car).This is actually my grandma’s car so I called the assistance program and actually was able to get the assistance approved for my grandma. so I brought the car back with the approval letter, that same guy was at the garage when I approached him with his own estimate and the approval letter, he started to act like he didn’t know what I was talking about and started saying that they don’t have the parts something about its too expensive (I thought he said it would cost around 500?) He not only was yelling in very broken English, he acted like he does not want to have anything to do with this assistance program, funny how he was the one that told me about it, and the owner came over and after them talking back and forth in Korean, the owner flat out said they don’t have the equipment and parts too expensive and told me to go else where … LIES !! went across street the other smog check place chuckled when I explained that was what they said and after looking at the report he said it’s not the catalyst converter that needs to be fixed. I wonder if I was Korean this all would have been different, but no matter what they are awfully rude and dishonest, and he charged me 50 bucks with out the certificates this means a complete one would have cost me 75 dollars when it should be 60. really upset and would like to warn you out there to STAY AWAY from this place !

Came in the morning to get an oil change and to remove a huge plastic wrap that was melted underneath my car. Service was great and great price too!
Yes, maybe the cashier dude can be a lil rude. but as long as you keep it real short. its all good!
They were though having a little trouble trying to reset the oil change alert for my car –_–

cashier very bad attitude.
had flat tire when I got there.
so I ask the cashier for air to pump my tire.
he said need to buy gas or put the quarter into the machine.
did I not look like a customer for him?
so I went to the cross street chevron gas station for my gas and air.
never go back again

This place is cool for smog check. I have been going there for smog check a few times. No problem. The test takes about 25 minutes and cost is about $ 38.
The middle aged korean mechanic doesn’t talk much and is not very very fluent in English, but there is no problem communicating and he is cool and nice.
I think it charges $ 38 for both 4 and 6 cylinder cars.
before that I was paying $ 50-​$ 60 for smog check.

Came here to get a smog check. Done in about 20 minutes. The guy who helped me was super nice and patient. He was also really helpful and checked up my car for me. Would recommend. Also $ 35 total.

I have my Honda civic yr 2000 for smog check. Came here on 2008 because it was closer to home. While the old Korean guy named John couldn’t pass my smog because my throttle was a little bit jerky so he couldn’t hold it to certain speed. He came to me n said that my car won’t pass unless I pay 30 $ more on top of the 25 $ orig price. So rather than throwing my money away with no pass I had to agree to it.
I went to a1 auto expert in la puente n Nogales in 2010 n 2012 with Indian owner n always had no problem. N my friend that owned the car previously and also recommended me this place went here in 2006 n no problem at all.
So I was just surprised how some mechanics make their money.
I’m not recommending this Colima mobil service place.

Came here to get my brake rotors resurfaced cause with that amount of shaking (insert joke here). Took it here because of a referral and it was close by. The man who helped me, John, really nice, knew right away what was wrong when I described to him my issue, and fixed my rotors within the same afternoon. Charged me $ 50 (don’t know if that’s good or bad pricing wise) but I’m pretty freaking happy with it. Thumbs up in my book.

HOMG Unbelieveable!!!
Ohh they cant do a smog test on a stick shift. LOSERS!
Came here for a smog on another car and they said something about a cadillac converter part. They tried to charge me TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!
Went around the corner to a place behind the emporium on Nogales they did it for 199 and they did it on the spot, while I waited. Now my car will pass smog and I can get my tags.
The vietnamese guy from Mobil is going to get reported to the BBB.
Before this I took my car in to have the clutch looked at. they fixed it then forgot to put clutch fluid back in and I had to have Triple A come save my ass costing me a effing fortune!!!
Son of a bitches. NEVER AGAIN

Came here for an oil change. The owner’s and the staff behind the cashier and the mechanics are all super friendly and professional. They always greet me and the fact that they remember me and have conversations with me, is what makes it such a welcoming environment.
They are honest about prices and I do not have to wait long. They don’t slack off and are prompt with service that it makes me come back every time for any service that I need. When I want to know how to save money and go for cheaper items, they are honest with that too. They don’t try to sell me the highest priced items like dealerships do. I have gotten brake pads done and tires changed and was satisfied with the service and prices each time.
I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants anything changed or in need of service.
THANKS COLIMA MOBIL!!!

Main guy here is rude. Wouldn’t smog test my car because of a coolant bypass hose that has nothing to do with the smog system and then gave me an attitude when I tried to explain to him. Never coming here again

The ownership has changed and it’s not the same. I go here to change oil all the time but this time, bill came out to be 40 something rather than 20 for their full service. The invoice included some special filter that cost 15 bucks. He did not disclose this at the beginning and I feel ripped off since the previous owner never charged for anything like this. Whatever the price change of the oil is what it is. They are very friendly but with this mentality, I won’t go back again.

It’s funny that most people write just to complain about test services (like a smog check) when they don’t get the results they want. That’s like writing a bad review for a doctor because he identified that you have an illness.
I’ve been going here for ages and trust the services of this place more than any other. They always tell me what I should save money on and what I do need to fix. On rare occasions, I’ve been to other places to get my oil changes… places like Jiffy Lube… where they tell you that everything is wrong with your car and that everything needs to be fixed.