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Riverside Smog and Auto Repair
- Tire
- DMV
- Desk
“Excellent service from the lady who treated me right there, I paid my registration, they give you the diagnosis and they don't force you to do anything.”
Mechanic Shops in Riverside, CA
24 technicians listed · 23 in Riverside · 10 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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Riverside Transmission Center
- Mechanic
- Tires
- Truck
“They had my transmission completely rebuilt and I did t feel once like they were trying to treat me like I'm stupid when it comes to cars or different because I'm a girl.”
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Premier West Gears
- Work
- Tacoma
- Off-Road
“As far as pricing goes i have no clue, and honestly for the quality work they did they could have charged me double what they did and i still would have paid.”
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GT Pit Stop Automotive Services
- Communication
- BMW
- Honesty
“GT PIT STOP EXCEEDED all my expectations as a Repair shop Sam, Carlos and staff both were great keeping me informed every step of the way making sure I was totally satisfied i love my My VAN Thank you Guys!!”
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Champion Auto Service
- Communication
- Honest
- Needs
“I recommend this place as it is obvious they're in business just to help people and not to take advantage of them as other mechanics have done to me in the past.”
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Csai Auto Service
- Certified
- Mechanic
- Truck
“We first took our BMW to the mechanic we've depended upon for 20 years and after paying the fee and leaving with the problem unsolved, we found CSAI Auto Service.”
Area overview: Riverside, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 23 are in Riverside itself and 1 comes from Chino (16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,303 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (83%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "communication" and "knowledge". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine light diagnostics (2), oil changes (2) and transmission repairs (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Riverside, CA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Kormodiv Inc.
- Suspension
- Industry
- BMW
“He first told me they were moving to Riverside and it wasn't a good time but then after hearing how I wasn't happy with the other shop he said he would squeeze me in before Christmas.”
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Scotty's Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Quality
- Truck
“Sam documented the diagnosis findings in a way that made it easy for us to send to the car rental company who gave us the car that overheated and get a refund.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Pay
- Financing
- Toyota
“He made sure to keep me in the loop every step of the way his communication was on point overall provided a very stress free experience and got me back on the road in no time”
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Rcar
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Price
“Been going here for close to 10 years, hard to find a shop you can trust to do quality work at a fair price like they do, they have never tried to up sell me on things on dont need done.”
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Godina Custom Services
“I usually have to worry about mechanics adding things that did not need to get fixed just because they see a girl and think she won't know the difference....”
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Pierce Automotive
- Smog
- Towing
- Price
“About 3 weeks ago, on a Friday, my car left me stranded, I got towed in by Carlos(Pierce Towing) (really nice guy) turns out it was a part that was a special order… No car for the weekend”
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Auto Integrity
- Swap
- Offer up
- 1999
“The tech was very knowledgeable on the situation with my cars ac he also was very professional my ac started blowing ice cold again in less than an hour .”
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L & T Complete Auto Repair
- Job
- Honest
- Oil
“Not only does he take the time to explain what is wrong with your car he also gives you advise on preventative maintenance that everyone should know like checking your oil and water.”
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Los Amigos Body Shop / Paint & Collision Center
“Very honest, humble people that work there came in with my problem, they not only made me feel better about my situation, prices, work and service outstanding experience overall”
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Dalcar Auto Repair
- Work
- Mechanic
- Price
“These days having car trouble is stressful enough, but knowing you can take it somewhere where you will be told the truth and treated respectfully, Is outstanding.”
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Miguel's Auto Repair
“Great shop and honest wont try to up sell you on parts you dont need”
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Smart Prep Automotive Reconditioning Inc
- Truck
- Knowledge
- Brand
“Had a sizeable dent in my rear quarter panel removed, along with a few other things and a detail done in about a week, with zero lead time and at the best price around.”
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Autotech
“They were very polite and accommodating and had my car done in no time and they also had very great communication I will definitely be bringing my car back here”
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A & R Auto Service LLC
- People
- Mechanic
- Honest
“My grandfather and mother have been using Auscencio as a family mechanic for over five years and he is the most fair, reliable and amazing man and mechanic!”
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Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center at Raceway Ford
“Though it is not in Quick Lane's menu of services offered, amazingly a technician arrived within 15 minutes to provide a jump and my wife was safely able to return to Los Angeles.”
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Riser Forklift
- Spoke
- Company
- Price
“I reached out to Riser to let them know that they did something during their service because before the machine was fine, and as soon as they serviced it, it was showing a wrench light and also had a lack of power.”
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Chaira's Repair Collision Center
- Efficient
- Team
- Insurance
“When the cities insurance didn't want to work with us, David was able to work out something with us so that we could get our car looking as good as new.”
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Honda & Foreign Auto
- Sell
- EX
- JDM
“And with low mileage, I like this place because they always find the engine, that I need, and they always test them, I never had problems with there engines and transmission, I love the service, I Recommend this place!”
Auto Mechanic Services in Riverside, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$309
Maximum cost
$3085
National Average
$679
Avg Per Hour Rates
$112
$494
$864
Typical price range is based on 367 cost profiles
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Why are some shops on this page not in Riverside?
23 of the 24 shops are located in Riverside; the rest come from other towns within 20 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers say about technicians in Riverside
- “They diagnosed the issue quickly and replaced the computer in a timely fashion.” — customer of Csai Auto Service
- “They diagnosed and repaired my truck same day, and even took the time to tighten up a few bolts that they noticed were loose on my grill.” — customer of GT Pit Stop Automotive Services
- “Have you ever wanted an automotive shop with exceptional customer service, experience mechanics, and the owners, along with the staff, to treat you like a person?” — customer of Kormodiv Inc.
- “Perfect guy with nice and friendly behavior. I will recommend for my friends to take their cars for repairs and inspections to here.” — customer of Autotech
- “One of the last honest mechanics left. I will push my vehicles to him before I drive them to anyone else.” — customer of Miguel's Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.