Express Smog & Auto Repair Center

I just needed a smog check for the DMV, and I found these guys from a google search. Decided to give it a try due to some great Unilocal reviews, plus they open at 7:30am which was great to hit before work. I got there at 7:40am, and was gone by 7:55am with my car passed and the info digitally being sent to the DMV. Nice and friendly service, and affordable ($ 39.95 total). I’ll definitely keep them in mind for other car services I will need in the future.

Wow, these guys are fast! Within 15 minutes I was in and out with my Pontiac Vibe smogged. Great Service very personable. I’d go back again.

Very disappointed at the service I received. I went in there because my check engine light was on and I was highly recommended. They ran a diagnostics check and told me my truck needed A sensor replaced in order to fix the problem. The sensor alone was $ 300 after replacing it and trusting them, I came back the next day paid 530 $ 3 for other services done like oil change & brakes which I understand. As soon as I leave the place my check engine light comes back on being disappointed I called back and went back for a second test. Now they tell me its the last sensor and it will cost me another $ 300. I nearly lost my mind since I took it the day before to fix the problem. Needless to say please don’t trust what they tell you. Be aware and get a second opinion. They did offer to put the old back on, but we already knew it was not good. Please be aware

Efficient and fairly priced service! Special thanks to Park the mechanic for his sage advice.

Great guy’s. Going to them for yrs! My car still running like a gem! Whatever problem I have they have solved it quickly!

James rules. Took my Rav4 in for help and he was so helpful, honest and positive. The rest of the crew seemed to be super fun and happy. I will definitely go here for any mechanic needs I hope to not have in the future.

We took our car in to have a once-​over before we take a long road trip and to check for a possible nail in one tire. Park took our car in with no notice and was done in less than an hour. When they found nothing that needed service, they were honest about it and there was zero charge.
Amazing mechanics, incredibly honest and polite. Would def give them future business.

I am ex mechanic and know a lot about cars. James and Park only guys I trust to touch my cars. They are great, honest and professional.

I could not have been more satisfied with the service that I received.
My car needed a lot of engine repairs as well as a few other minor fixes. I shopped around the area and James came back with a significantly lower estimate ($ 1000 lower) than others.
The work was done efficiently within a day and now my car is running well again.
As someone new to the area, I can’t thank them enough for their honest and fair service. I hope I won’t need car repairs again soon, but if I do, I know where I’ll be going.

I see so many smog coupons that I was worried if I did not bring one, I might have to pay quite a bit more. With no coupon, I was given a price that beat most advertisements, very friendly/​helpful customer service, and speedy service. I will continue to use Auto Express.

Been going to these guys for about 13 years I have owned over 14+ cars in this period of time. (Range Rovers, Lexus, Infiniti, Audi and Mercedes)
James and Park are THE BEST and most honest mechanics anywhere. Great service at fair prices

These guys are nice but after I dropped off my car and had to walk to work unless I wanted to rent a car, they called and asked if there was a trick to opening the hood cause they were having trouble. This was not a good sign. It’s like a gynocologist asking «how do I get into your vagina?» not a real confidance booster

My wife and I have been coming to this place for many years servicing both our Lincoln navigator and Mitsubishi eclipse and they have always been terrific. We’ve done a lot of checking around with other repair shops and have always found them the lowest price as well as the most friendly.

Excellent, fair, good rates and honest. I have referred 3 people after they solved two minor problems for FREE! Try to find a mechanic that does that these days. I am a car nut, owning many types over many years thus knowing tons of mechanics. They are always there, very obliging if I have a scheduling problem or call with a question James or Pak always help out. Every repair is solid and they work fast.

I’m surprised that there are only positive comments for this body shop. From June through August, I’ve had to go to this body shop three times for at least 10 different problems. I’ve spent about $ 1,000 dollars on a car that I NEVER had major problems with. My car literally broke down on the freeway within 2 weeks after going to their body shop for a routine maintenance. After they «fixed» the problem (it was a a severe oil leak) and replaced the parts necessary, it started leaking again in a month. When I got an oil tune up elsewhere, the repair person told me I needed to go back to where I got it fixed because it seemed like they never fixed it. When I went back the managers told me that there was no way they were the ones responsible. I whipped out my receipts and then he was said «oh yeah, I guess we did fix it.» He told me he’ll try to repair it again because most likely it was a defect. I tried to give them a second chance, but he not only told me I couldn’t bring it in on certain days (when I was a new customer «ANY» day or time worked for them. Literally, he always said any. Guess it’s a different story once you win the customer over.) but he also said «you know, last time the other manager listed your engine as a V4 which is A LOT cheaper to fix than a V6 engine, but I never decided to change the price on you. I LET you pay the cheaper price we made a mistake on. I’m just letting you know that.» He said that to me multiple times throughout our discussion of the problem Um, you made the mistake not me, and you never mentioned to me. 1 — isn’t that kind of a suspicious story? and 2 — isn’t it unprofessional to try to guilt trip the customer? And why is it just the most perfect timing that after owning this car for 6 years and always on top of my maintenance, in 3 months I’ve had every problem imaginable? I was too worried that they’d screw with my car some more, so instead of getting it repaired with them, I went to another car shop and unfortunately had to shell out another $ 400. Unbelievable. I’ve luckily never encountered such morally questionable shop managers in the past before them

I was very happy with the service I got at Express Smog & Auto Repair. They took my car in right away, found the issue in 5 minutes, and fixed it quickly and at a reasonable price. They were honest, straight-​forward, and friendly. I’ll definitely go back!

Five years ago I re-​located to the Valley from the Westside, and was in need of finding a reliable + honest (read: we won’t gouge you just coz you’re a girl) auto shop. So I did the Unilocal thing, and decided to try out Express Smog + Auto based on other reviews. They were pretty convenient to get to, and I found out they even offered pick up/​drop off service, if you needed it, which was handy. Plus they even have a deal with a nearby Enterprise to get you a rental while your car is worked on, if you need it. Well, they turned out to be A-​1 all the way, and they’ve been my «go-​to» auto shop ever since. James and Park are super-​nice, and explain things in a way that I can understand, without talking down to you, and I don’t get that «I think I’m being ripped off» feeling when they tell me what they recommend be done. They even, at times, had me come look at my car up on the riser to point out to me what they’ve found. I’m a complete ignoramus when it comes to car parts etc, but even I could see what they were talking about, and it seemed to make sense. They’ve always appeared solid and professional to me. The prices seem very reasonable — and I’ve never had to take my car back for a «re-​do» on anything. They always fix the problem first time round, and my car always drives really nicely after. I’d totally recommend them to any gals out there who’re squeamish about handling that whole auto repair shop scene. James + Park will take care of you and you can rest easy you’re in good hands!

It was time for the dreaded DMV registration renewal, which this year included the extra cost of a smog check — yay for my pocketbooks!
I came here through a recommendation from a friend, and though it was a little out of the way, I thought I’d give them a try. I came there without an appointment, but they still saw me right away. I met both of the owners, and they were both very friendly, and super efficient. Also, I thoroughly enjoyed their People magazine selection in the clean and comfy waiting room.
Their smog check is also decently priced at $ 39.99.
The only issue I had was entering their driveway because it is a little bit narrow, but other than that I was completely satisfied with my experience.

My car has been having major issues lately, and I’ve had to call AAA 3 times in the past 2 days because my car kept stopping on the freeway! My good friend who knows a lot about cars recommended this place as it is near his work, so I decided to have triple A take me and my car there since my bumper was literally coming off. I had expected for them to take the entire day but they finished everything by lunch! Granted it was a weekday (I’m sure weekends are packed), but they really took their time to listen to my concerns and made sure that the car I was going to drive in would be safe. They put my bumper back on, fixed the wheels, and did some other stuff for a great price! They also test drove my car at the end to make sure everything was good. The owners are friendly and honest… this is definitely my go-​to repair shop from now on! :)

I am a lady that does not know much about cars. Driving? Yes! Repairs? Yikes!
That’s why I give this place 5 stars! They do know about cars. As it turns out, they know a lot about cars and they use that knowledge for good, rather than evil.
I have been taking my cars here for around 5 years now. James Hong is the owner and he and his staff always do a fantastic job, quickly and for a fair price. As a woman, the mechanic shop can be a very intimidating place, shysters taking advantage of my auto ignorance. Not at Express! They are not some fly-​by-​night shop looking to make a quick buck and skip town, they treat their customers right and have built-​up quite a customer base. The last time I stopped by, they were PACKED! So Popular!
Obviously, I highly recommend this place. James and Park are great guys that will treat you respectfully and get your car into tip-​top shape, quickly, and for a fair price.
It is a bit hard to find because there are other shops on either side,
keep your eyes peeled and you’ll be just fine.