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Tri City Smog
Deodorizing & Disinfecting
“Mark was a really solid guy, helped me despite no appointment and done within 25 mins- was refreshing to just meet a good person who legit takes pride in what they do”
Emissions Testing & Smog Check in Vista, CA
24 listed · 14 in Vista · 18 rated 4.5+
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North County Automotive
- Team
- Feel
- Vehicle
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Auto Smog Services
- Credit
- Pay
- DMV
“I thought I was going to spend an arm and a leg receiving the smog however felt the price I was charged was extremely reasonable, especially for being a walk in.”
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
Oil Changes, Engine Service
“Michael is the best mechanic I have ever had, I've been having him service mine and my husbands and my sons car for over 5 years, we will never go any where else”
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Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
- Driving
- Towed
- Engine
“Vinh has always given me an honest estimate of the repairs that need to be done and has also guides me to only get the work done that is completely necessary.”
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RC Auto & Smog
Transmission Repair, Auto Service, Smog Check
“I had taken my car to another shop to get my brakes done, but they couldn't get my brakes to work right and they actually suggested I take it to RC Auto.”
Area overview: Vista, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 14 are in Vista itself and 10 come from towns including Encinitas (5), La Mesa (1) and Laguna Beach (1). We have 26 mechanics in Vista on file; this page shows the highest-rated. Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,544 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews; 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (84%) and value (61%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), check engine light (2), oil change (2) and wheel alignment (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of them; 7 publish a contact page; 2 take 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 Vista, 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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Advanced Auto Repair
Fluid Flush, State Brake & Lamp Inspections, Brake Repair
“Called a lot of places around vista for a last minute alignment and spoke to alot of overpriced and rude people until i eventually found advance auto repair.”
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X-Ray Smog & Auto Repair INC
“It turns out the repair shop saved a buck by putting in the wrong kind and figured they'd never see me again (because I'm new to town and they're near the DMV).”
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Eazy Smog Plus Llc.
- Check
- Pay
- Price
“Fast in and out great tech.”
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Auto Precision
“Luke has been my mechanic since 1994”
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MS Auto & Smog
- Job
- Price
“Very friendly and honest work super great service have a small crew but these two guys make the right team for the shop had brakes and oil change done super quick and they turned the car around for me made sure no finger prints where on the car while...”
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Auto Smog Specialist
- Knowledge
- Owner
- Check
“This type of station is not permitted to do repairs but technician is very knowledgeable of what is probable cause of a failure and can direct you to a remedy.”
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Cesar's Auto Mechanics
“I have done quite a bit of service with Cesar for my work truck in the last 6 months or so (lower ball joints, trouble shooting ac, catalytic converters, O2 sensors, smog, check engine).”
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Alignment Pros
- Honest
- Suspension
- Tires
“They just raised their price so they're not the cheapest around anymore but the service is still excellent and you will not find a more honest man than the father whose shop it is.”
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Slick Auto Repair
- Oil
- Fair
- Trip
“Contacted Slick Auto Repair was greeted by Fred, he was very polite along with his two sons as well, checked my car gave me the good and the bad news with honesty as well answered all my questions, doubts and insecurities along with a lot of patience...”
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Antonio Romero Auto Repair
- Labor
- Prices
- Vehicle
“I recommend Antonio Romero Auto repair, because I have used it for more than 9 years, he is very honest, has an excellent service, is fast and has the best prices in OC”
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Shadowridge Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Price
“Services Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, Vehicle safety inspection, Battery, Oil change”
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Ocampo Performance LLC
“My splash shield was missing a screw since I ran over something on the freeway and I needed to get it fix right away and they definitely helped me out right away.”
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Japanese Auto Tech
- Phone
- Mechanic
- Oil
“Very friendly knows what they are doing very good prices highly recommended for anyone who's looking for experienced mechanics.”
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Carlos Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engi...”
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Heras Auto Shop
- Price
- Quote
“I went here thinking that I needed a muffler for my 1990 Corolla, but Heras immediately concluded that a muffler was unnecessary and that I just had an exhaust leak in my resonator.”
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Vista Star Smog
“Prompt helpful service.”
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Star Certified
“Never cheated me out of my money.”
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Wizard Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Mechanic
“Bravo 😁 Bravo' Bravo Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Service not listed”
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Can I book a test online in Vista?
2 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.
What customers in Vista say about local mechanics
- “He was super friendly. He also took the time to educate me about my car and the relevant emissions and car warranty regulations.” — customer of Auto Smog Specialist
- “Great reliable, efficient, friendly and honest service and smog testing for many years now on all my cars every single time!” — customer of Cesar’s Auto Mechanics
- “Fast and great service definitely recommend this place came in for a smog it was super fast n great price” — customer of Cesar’s Auto Mechanics
- “I thought I was going to spend an arm and a leg receiving the smog however felt the price I was charged was extremely reasonable, especially for being a walk in.” — customer of Auto Smog Services
- “The owner is extremely kind and professional. We came for a routine smog check and he was extremely helpful !” — customer of Auto Smog Specialist
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.