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Zee's Smog Test Only Station
“We are so thankful to him and we are all always completely satisfied with his superb auto care and delighted with his warm, friendly, caring, and genuinely helpful personality and customer service.”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check near Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa has 29 mechanics of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Newport Beach (16), Aliso Viejo (1) and Cerritos (1).
24 listed · 23 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
“Fitzgerald Auto Care Center is were I take my car to get fix cause they always explain everything that needs to be fix and they are never pushy to get other repairs on your car.”
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Saddleback Automotive Service Center
Air Conditioning, Timing Belts, Tune-Ups
“I called and asked if they could top off my antifreeze and how much would it cost he said come over and I'll do it for free and when I went there I decided to get a oil change.”
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All Import Cars Smog Check
- Mechanics
- Price
- Checks
“Seemed like nice guys, but some woman getting an oil change got surprised when her car was being pulled out, for her to leave, and all of the oil drained into the parking lot (before she got in).”
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Soco Smog Test
- Competitive
- Website
- Price
“Refreshments were provided, seating either in the station for quick tests or a shared front room of the BMW shop next door for longer tests (like mine).”
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D'S Automotive Inc
- Mechanic
- Price
- Smog
“I had to catch a flight and get two cars dialed before the trip and he like a crew chief of a major nascar star hustles and got it done and I caught my flight and the work was absolutely perfect!”
Area overview: Costa Mesa, CA
Their ratings run from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,079 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (88%) and punctuality (74%). 2 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (ASE); 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of them; 12 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email. 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 Costa Mesa, 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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California Coast Auto Repair
- Nissan
- Mechanic
- Prices
“And the waiting room was a total blast with complimentary soda, water, ice cream bars and snacks too, while you wait a short period of time for your car to be serviced.”
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Newport Smog & Auto Registration
- Money
- Check
- Price
“Called got prompt answer, no bs price incress, like some other places,the worker was polite and honest liked his job and got me in and out very happy to know that they have customer service like that still it seems to be hard to find it with some t...”
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European Import Service For Audi
Suspension Repair, Brake Repair, AC Repair
“I took my daughter's Range Rover Evoque in after an accident I was in that damaged the front passenger bumper, fender, as well as some damage on the side.”
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Costa Mesa Smog Test Only
- Area
- Car Wash
- Efficient
“I am sure it depends on your car, but he completed everything during my lunch hour, and I still had time to pick up something to eat before heading back to work.”
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Expert Auto Care
Alternators, Belt & Hoses, Vans and Sport Utilities
“If they find an issue while performing maintenance, they will contact you to discuss maintenance options, provide materials & labor estimates, & obtain your approval prior to proceeding.”
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Mesa Smog
- Test
- Price
- Pay
“Had to pass smog to get my registration tags, these guys are fast and ligit, took only 15 minutes and wasn't to pricey considering I have what you would consider a classic.”
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D&S Auto Air
- Job
- System
- Work
“The level and quality is top notch and having a BMW and Mini shop in Costa Mesa for 29 years there is no one as qualified and skilled at air condition work and fabrication than Steve at D/S Auto Air.”
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Raging Bull Performance
- Honest
- Price
- Lamborghini
“After the Bentley dealer quoted me an exorbitant price to do an engine out repair for a common vacuum leak, I called Frank and he explained the repair to me in detail and quoted me $3000 less than the dealer (and he uses OEM factory parts, too!”
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Rudy's Garage
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Air conditioning, Oil change”
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Kevin's Automotive
- Money
- Knows
- Mechanic
“I had an oil leak that I took to another shop they wanted to do all kinds of unnecessary work and it seemed overwhelming because I know my truck was very solid Kevin fix the problem and a couple hours and charged me very very reasonable price.”
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DNA Smogs
“Friendly, honest and reliable”
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Fredi Do
- Knowledge
- Prices
- Mechanic
“I was referred to Fredi by an employee at an auto parts store, and im really glad about it because Fredi is responsive, kind, polite, VERY GENEROUS with his knowledge, and for those reasons more than fairly priced.”
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Commercial Auto Services
“I explained to him what was the problem and even though he was working on another car on the outside of his shop he stated that he would atleast check my van out to see what was causing the gas leak.”
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Superior Smog Center Inc
- Classic Car
- Price
- Gas
“I took it to another smog place before Jim and they didn't really care about finding the problem, rather just telling me to come back to then be charged more money.”
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Waraby's Auto Repair
- Smog
- Price
“They did my smog for my 1998 honda.”
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Louis Garage
“He did a great job on my truck he was very curitous and When he said it would be ready it was ready charged me very little I'll definitely use him again honesty goes along way with me”
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Burciaga's Auto Service
“Great, friendly service, they got me on right away for a smog check!”
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Japanese & English Car Services
- Sense of Humor
- Mechanic
- Pricing
“Having worked in the automotive repair industry for years, I contacted 4-5 mechanics for price quotes for I felt needed repair/ replacement for my Subaru Outback Impreza (only visible on a lift).”
Why these companies made our list
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Which Costa Mesa shops are licensed to test?
2 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 near Costa Mesa say
- “Fast, friendly, professional, these guys are awesome! Takes all the work and hassle out of getting your smog done, definitely recommend.” — customer of Costa Mesa Smog Test Only
- “Great service and affordable prices. I recommend Kevin's automotive to everyone who needs a honest and trustworthy mechanic” — customer of Kevin’s Automotive
- “Perfect place, professional and friendly staff! I strongly recommend this place for Smog check.” — customer of Costa Mesa Smog Test Only
- “Thank you for your patient, friendly, and professional service So Co Smog” — customer of Soco Smog Test
- “Amazing customer service, awesome technical knowledge, fantastic to find someone with the ability (and willingness) to smog check Bertha, an old (1981) RV (no computer, carbureted).” — customer of Soco Smog Test
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.