Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
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24 stations listed · 23 in San Diego · 10 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, these 24 shops carry out emissions and inspection work. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Of the 24 stations we list here, 23 are in San Diego itself and 1 comes from San Marcos (21 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 6,732 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (86%), professionalism (83%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (4), brake repair (3), check engine light (3), air conditioning (2) and brakes (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 23 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the stations on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
8 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
- “From smog checks to expensive repairs, they have been trustworthy, professional, and affordable.” — customer of Kwon's Auto Repair
- “Very friendly staff, very professional. I hope I don’t ever have to get smog papers again but if I do I’m coming here!” — customer of California Smog Test Station
- “Very patient with my questions after having my 10yr non-op'd car smogged for the first time in a while.” — customer of Convoy Smog
- “This repair facility is truly wonderful. From the moment I dropped my vehicle off, Shawn kept me fully updated on the estimate and repair status.” — customer of Tune Craft Auto Center Inc.
- “Came back to get my wife's cars brakes replaced and they had the job done in a few hours and at a reasonable price.” — customer of Smog Express
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.