Norcal Auto

Just got home from a great interaction with Sean at NorCal auto– friendly, helpful and FAST service. Whenever I go to car repair appointments, I usually feel like I’m being scammed or condescended to. Not so at NorCal auto. Thank you Sean!

Efficient and friendly owner. Will definitely be back.

Sean took care of me today. He was able to see me (on a Saturday!) because I was unable to make my appointment yesterday. I left with my smog certificate in my hand in less than 10 minutes! Sean was very accommodating and polite. I recommend seeing Sean for your next smog certificate, I know I will. Thanks Sean.

I had to smog my car again and still highly recommend this place. In and out professional service and the waiting room/​office area is comfortable — Seinfeld on TV, comfy couches, and cool artwork on the walls– feels like you’re just sitting in the living room.

This place can’t be beat. Sean is great, and the service is always prompt. I’ve gone here for my last 2 or 3 smog checks, and I couldn’t come up with a single complaint if I tried. Seriously, just go here for your next smog. You’ll be glad you did.

Sean was very friendly, quick and efficient is performing the smog check on my car. I had an appointment and was in and out of there in about twenty minutes. He explained what he was doing along the way which I appreciated. No gimmicks just a straightforward smog check. Great place and good price.

Smogs for $ 45 and willing to open up a spot last minute for me. Entertaining conversation and friendly shop on the outskirts of Chico near the airport. Our girls love seeing Uncle Sean! Thanks, man!

Absolutely great service! I was able to get in and out without even making an appointment. Sean was very professional and friendly.

I stopped by late one afternoon without an appointment, however was helped quickly and efficiently. The mechanic seemed like good guy, and the whole experience was smooth. Fair price too, I would definitely return as well as recommend this place to anyone needing a smog check

Sean of Nor Cal Auto is the most honest and genuine mechanics that I have met. I have been searching for a great place to smog vehicles and have auto repair conducted since 1994. I have finally found a person that I trust, I know will go the extra mile, and is willing to abide by a code of ethics not commonly found anymore. I will continue to have private and business vehicles smogged and repaired by Sean at Nor Cal Auto for years to come. It has taken 21 years to find a mechanic I trust and one that will go to the end of the earth for you, but now I have. My experience with Sean has been so great on multiple occasions that I am now going to have Sean do all repairs on my fleet of business vehicles (40). Thanks Sean!

Went here because of all the rave reviews and every single one of these people were telling the truth. I pulled up a little early before my appointment and he just flagged me into place. Popped the hood and went inside for some quick and easy paperwork. Everything was taken care of in about 15 minutes. First time my car has ever passed smog on the first try in years (its an 88) and I like to think its because I took it to him. Highly recommend and will gladly be coming back.

Sean was a very nice guy who is honest and fair. His prices beat everyone in town. $ 45 for a smog check. It’s best to set an appointment. I was literally in and out in 8 minutes! I highly recommend NorCal Auto, support your local businesses and save money!

TL;DR — Sean is awesome. His shop is awesome. His service is awesome. Give him your money and save yourself the hassle of dealing with mechanic scumbags. Also he doesn’t do the DMV stuff anymore because no one was taking advantage of it and it’s too expensive at the moment/​price of goods going up. So my man Sean can’t justify offering it anymore.
Sean’s a certified badass. Went here this morning to get a smog for my car and it was about a 15 minute drive or so. I was the first and only there. Rolled into a vacant parking spot when Sean came over and asked if I here for a smog.
I said «Yeah» and he asked me to park in the awning and he’d get me hooked up. I also came prepared with some Micky D’s breakfast cuz ya boy was hungry.
So anyway, fast forward 10 minutes and while I’m munching on my McMuffins, Sean and I are talking casually about stuff. Kitchen Nightmares is on and Gordon Ramsay is going in on some crappy chef. Sean’s like «I’m pretty sure your McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches taste A-​1 compared to that restaurant’s crap right now.»
In between our conversation he politely asked me to sign off and review what he was charging me for, didn’t try to upsell me, sell me anything useless, or any additional fluff. He also didn’t rush me out of there either. So I able to take my time and enjoy the deliciousness I had brought with me. All in all I spent about 15 – 20 minutes tops. The process was fast and easy. ¹⁵⁄₁₀ would chat and chill with Sean again. Oh yeah and my car was fine. And I paid about $ 45 for the whole thing (smog check).
«It seems like quality has taken a dive man, all these shops are trying to screw you out of your money. You come in for brakes, they try and sell you a tune up with it. On the shop’s mission statements it should say in fine print under their BS commitment to customer service, ‘We’re also here to gouge and bone you out of every penny you own.’ — Sean, Certified Boss, Norcal Auto
Support this man, he’s awesome.

I can’t tell you about this place, you just need to go find out for your self why I’m posting this 5 star review :-) !!! Friendly, fast, convenient, overall awesome experience !! And most impressive he’s honest !

Walked in and was able to take care of my car honestly and affordably, all while I waited in his comfortable customer lounge!

This place is the best! Sean, the owner, is female friendly, I was Not taken advantage of! I highly recommend!

Best Auto place I have found in Chico … Very personal… I will definitely return :)

Sean’s rad. I called yesterday afternoon, and he fit me in at 930 this morning. As another reviewer reported, he was waiting for me and waved me under his canopy as I drove up.
I love the fact that you can pay him and he’ll do your registration for you at his computer. I hate dealing with the DumbV, so this was perfect. Had I not been chatting his ear off he likely would have had everything done in 15 minutes. He even applied the new sticker (I’m OCD about my vehicle, and he scraped, cleaned, and scored the sticker like I would have).
Go here. Affordable, great guy, excellent work, I’d go back in a heartbeat.

Never have to wait. No smog drama. No up sells. Fast, good price, honest. Sean is looking for repeat customers, not a fast buck. Keep up the good work, dude!

I will never go anywhere but NorCal auto from now on. Quick service and he was able to take care of my smog even though it was past due! Never had to step into the DMV! It’s right by the airport but it’s worth the drive and very reasonably priced.