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Value Smog INC
“They're nice and good and do really reasonable price for They're work went to them for a smoke and they titan my battery for me and let me know that it was loose and that they had titan it for me.”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check in Cathedral City, CA
24 listed · 4 in Cathedral City · 21 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
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International Motors Audi
Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar
“Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Battery, Oil change”
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Noe's Auto Repair & Smog Center
Air Conditioning, Brake & Lamp Inspection, Engine & Repairs
“After all the experiences in the Coachella Valley this is my one stop shop and people you can trust with more than fair pricing for any issues you may have.”
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Davies Auto Care
Vehicle Inspection, OIL Change, Auto Maintenance
“Very professional, very knowledgeable, and friendly take pictures and explain to you the problem and why its important to get fix this is important and excellent business for your trust”
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Jim Brangham Auto Repair
- Honest
- a/c
- Hose
“They took the time to explain what they found, cost of repair and even spot cleaned what they thought was something their mechanic left on my drivers side carpet (it wasn't him….”
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Liberty Smog Check
Smog Certificate, Emissions Test, Smog Check
“Only place in the valley that the machine for older cars isn't "broken" so I'll be bring long my cars he in the future guy works fast even though he's by himself”
Area overview: Cathedral City, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 4 are in Cathedral City itself and 20 come from La Quinta (12), Palm Springs (5, 5 mi) and Palm Desert (3, 9 mi). Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,443 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews; 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), punctuality (76%) and quality (76%). 3 show a license on their websites; 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 16 of them; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page carry out emissions and inspection work in and around Cathedral City, CA. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Raya's Smog Check
- Coupon
- Price
“There were a couple of people in line and the attendant, Geraldo, processed us all in a very organized and efficient manner, managing his time very well by keeping things moving so no one felt they were waiting for service.”
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Permuth Auto Care
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Price
“Knowledgeable, friendly, and great quality work.”
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Burgett Automotive
- Price
“Fair priced and will give you a fore warning if he sees something that might need repairs in the future or any wear and tear that might need lead to future repairs.”
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Auto Bahn West
- Knowledge
“Unless you are your own mechanic (which I am decidedly NOT) owning an old car comes with the need for constant “fixing” which means you need to be able to trust the guy that you task to do that, as it's generally an open-ended (unknown cost) process....”
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Segundo's Auto Repair
- Priced
“Honest people and fast service”
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4V Auto Tech
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Price
“Christian was very nice gentleman his team was great and jumped right on what I asked that needed to be done they didn't tell me come back later like the shops around that area did.”
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B & L Transmissions
“Transmission and check engine light was on with told by other places we needed a new transmission they didn't really do good research BNL found oil on the connectors which caused the fuse to short making the lights come on..”
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Smog Test Center-Test Only
- Vehicle
“Real deal”
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Yaquis Auto Repair
- Price
- Mechanic
“Services Transmission, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto power window repair, Auto exhaust system repair, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Auto...”
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Desi's Auto Collision Repair
- Price
- Quote
“I got the best quote after receiving another before his.”
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Citystar Autos
“Excellent work, quick repairs, classic to current, he can do it!”
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Cam Stone's Automotive
Palm Desert Mechanic, The Cam Stone's Team, Palm Desert Car Service
“I got a referral to Cam Stones Automotive and there were some issues with some previous work done on my truck and Guy and Carl we're awesome as well as the tech working on my truck.”
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Downtown Shell
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“I had just got new spark plugs and did the transmission flush recently so he was trying to hustle me and I can't recommend for anyone to get their car checked here, unless they can afford getting overpriced.”
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Smog Dog Palm Desert
Car Registration, Smog Check, DMV Services
“But best of all, you may not only pay for the test on your car but also pay your next year's annual registration and leave with your your new renewal sticker!”
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J & E Automotive
Brakes, Axle Repair and Replacement, Suspension Work
“John and his wife have been helping my family for years now, my wife's jeep is older so she needs lot of repairs and when my Ford Fusion had a small crash they completely repaired everything.”
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Hilltop Automotive & Performance
Brake Repair, Auto AC Repair, Smog Repair
“The service was efficient and the young lady at the front desk (apologies to her as I don't know her name) managed the whole process with excellence.”
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Al's Automotive
- Diagnosed
- AC
- Work
“After my long time auto service company for over seven years also located in Indio decided to start screwing their customers, I searched reviews for Al's and decided to give them a try.”
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PS Smog
“When I brought it back in (and there is never nuch of a wait), they did a quick check with a hand held code reader, before they ran another smog check (which is only half price).”
Why these companies made our list
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Which Cathedral City shops are licensed to test?
3 of the 24 shops on this page list a license or certification on their websites. Emissions stations are licensed by the state and the license has to be displayed at the station itself, so it is easy to confirm when you arrive. The listing shows what each one states.
What customers in Cathedral City say about local mechanics
- “Always VERY helpful and do not push any extra services not needed, Very knowledgeable and friendly, prices are great will go the extra mile to help” — customer of Jim Brangham Auto Repair
- “Dave and crew are dependable, honest, friendly and thorough on their approach to me and everyone I have recommended.” — customer of Jim Brangham Auto Repair
- “Very professional no Mickey mouses I highly recommend this shop to anyone” — customer of CityStar Autos
- “I took my car to get a quote because my front bumper was damaged from a hit and run while my car was parked.” — customer of Desi’s Auto Collision Repair
- “We have been taking our cars with them for years and never had any problems.” — customer of CityStar Autos
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.