Star Auto Service

I came here to get my truck smogged (after bringing my other vehicle here last month) and I have to say that I was quite impressed with this place yet again. I was treated with respect, and as a lady, never once did I feel like I was being swindled. Joe gave me prompt service with a smile, and for a small fee replaced my worn gas cap that would have otherwise caused my truck to fail. Plain and simple– Good price, great customer service, and I won’t take my vehicles anywhere else!

I went to Star Auto Service last month for a smog check. Their service was excellent, the price was great, and I was out the door in under 20 minutes. I will definitely return when it’s time for my next smog check.

Came to this place for front brake work. I was expecting them to say yes I do need to replace my pads and machine the rotors but instead, they recommend to just clean and adjust the rear brakes because that’s where the vibration is coming from. They took me in to show that my front brakes are fine. They saved me some $$ that day. I will go back when it’s time for brake replacement. Check them out.

Today I came by the shop was thinking my car would not pass smog few minutes later he presented me a complete pass smog ready to go lol I would say I was there 10 minutes you rock Joe 2000 Pontiac Firebird

Came here on Sunday 21^st of September to smog my Vehicle. By far worst experience for a quick smog. Walked in and right away felt like he was after my money. Asked about a smog check it was $ 69.95 plus another $ 8.25 for a certificate. He took my car in for the smog of course everything passed except for one, A «VISUAL» TEST my Catalytic Converter was supposedly removed or what he said «Missing» so he called me over and advised me about it I said how much is it to fix it? He answered «around 300 dollars because it uses a certain kind» so after he took my $ 69.95 told me to come get it fixed and I asked if it gets fixed and I bring it back do I have to pay again he said yes. So I left with a huge amount of doubt I went to a muffler shop that same day asked to have it fixed and was told my Cat is there and he showed me where it was in plain View sensor attached and everything. I drove all the way from Oceanside back to Escondido that same day to tell the guy my Cat is there and all he said was come back tmrw so the mechanic can check it out so I said no I want my money back I’m not planning to smog it here anymore it was then when he started being «friendly» and said he will smog again so again the whole procedure Cat was there everything passed and I was given my certificate. Not only did I have to drive all the way to the other side of town but he was trying to get more money out of me and claim to do a job that was never going to get done and have to pay again for the smog. Would recommend to go to Brake Stop off Washington and Broadway better friendly people only reason i did not go there was because they are closed on Sundays.

This place is great! Needed a new cat to get me car to pass smog. They where honest and gave me a fair price had it fixed in less than an hr. Highly recommend these guys.

I’m reviewing this place strictly for the smog. Found a coupon on the Penny Saver for $ 18.75 + $ 8.25 certificate for a grand total of $ 27…not bad at all. Regular price is $ 49.99 + cert for cars which is pretty average. The tech who helped me out was real down to earth & they had coffee & Yum Yum donuts for free while I waited.
Try this place out if you need it, as for actual mechanical work I can’t give any feedback on that but one of the techs that works there actually used to be a tech for Toyota of Escondido so I’m sure they know their stuff lol