Riverside Smog and Auto Repair
“Experience professional staff will take care of your vehicle in a timely manner.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Riverside, CA
20 technicians listed · all 20 in Riverside · 11 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Riverside Transmission Center
“A little costly but had my truck up and running in 3 business days”
Premier West Gears
“I took my 02 f150 4x4 in and was able to talk to him about my truck very openly.”
GT Pit Stop Automotive Services
“Rv broke down next to them and they went out of there way helping and ordering parts for me.”
Csai Auto Service
“There are plenty of auto repair service stations near my home but I gladly drive the extra 30 minutes to have my vehicle serviced at CSAI Smog & Auto Repair.”
Kormodiv Inc.
“From my initial interactions with Carl and Mike, who provided invaluable assistance with my suspension, to my recent encounter with Russell, who promptly addressed my concerns with my Airlift suspension control, the team at Kormodiv exemplifies professionalism and expertise”
Listed for drivers in and around Riverside, CA, these 20 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.
Area overview: Riverside, CA
All 20 technicians we list here are in Riverside itself. We have 48 technicians in Riverside on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 1,956 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (88%) and value (82%). 11 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) and oil changes (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Riverside work on Saturdays or Sundays?
11 of the 20 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Scotty's Auto Repair
“They always do the job quick and explain everything to a level that anyone can understand”
L & T Complete Auto Repair
“Called L & T Complete Auto Repair at 10am Saturday, Jose figured out the issue, ordered parts, worked after the business hours and had my vehicle road ready again the same day.”
Auto Integrity
“He and his team provided quality service and ensured I was up and running along.”
Miguel's Auto Repair
“Quoted a price over the phone and after the work was done, he went down on the price!”
Dalcar Auto Repair
“I have been going to them for 4 years, and even though I moved he's still my go to guy!”
A & R Auto Service LLC
“Even though they are busy but my car always finishes within short time not to mention that I took so many cars there and I always go home happy”
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center at Raceway Ford
“Got my car in the bay as soon as the keys were available and got my service going.”
Autotech
“Thank you so much for your professionalism and compassion I've been having a hard time finding a place to smog my old Chevy truck ,but you guys made time for me and got it done!”
Honda & Foreign Auto
“Excellent place to buy engines, good price and customer service thank you guys 👍🏻 …”
Genuine Tech
“There has never been an issue they were unable to resolve in a timely and affordable manner even with my custom configurations.”
JP RIM Experts LLC
“They also warranty their work, which for me, makes me feel better & is a major plus.”
Vince's Auto Repair
“Vince is so kind and honest, most mechanics take advantage of women and say all kinds of stuff is wrong with the car.”
Autlan Auto Repair
“Very good service and very reliable”
Auto Stop Smog & Repair
“He has done smog checks for me, timing belt replacements, as well as a transmission replacement.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Riverside
- “Very knowledgeable and professional they listen to your concerns and then diagnose your vehicle and give you a fair price.” — customer of Auto Integrity
- “They are very professional, honest and good prices I recommend them, I been with them for 7 years and I been so happy with all the work they have done to my 5 cars.” — customer of L & T Complete Auto Repair
- “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
- “By far the most knowledgeable Diesel mechanic and shop I've ever come across, and I've worked in the automotive industry for 20 years.” — customer of Miguel's Auto Repair
- “Very satisfied. He's very knowledgeable in his trade & gets your car done on schedule, I finally found my mechanic.” — customer of A & R Auto Service LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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