Autovet

This is the only place I like to take my car for smogs and diagnosis. I also have my family coming to this place. He’s one of the most honest mechanics in Sacramento, I totally recommend him to anyone.

I just visited this place for my yearly smog check. My car is kinda beat-​up due to mistreatment and poor management on my part. I was a bit nervous thinking that it might not pass smog; but fortunately, it did. The place is kinda small but clean. Price is very reasonable and they do price matching on coupons from other shops. The technician is knowledgeable and personable. I was in and out with my SMOG certification within 20 minutes.
Also, if your registration renewal notice reads: «SMOG Certification Required at a STAR station», this place is also «STAR Certified».
I’m pretty sure I will be back here next year and the year after.

AutoVet is a class above the run-​of-​the-​mill auto shop — honest, competent and out-​of-​the-​ordinary helpful. I needed to get a brake and light inspection certificate for the DMV for my car. My own mechanic Larryz recommended Autovet as a specialist who could do this service. The owner is courteous, well spoken and obviously knowledgeable. He explained the whole inspection process to me, told me how long it would take and even gave me $ 10 off his listed price because I had called ahead. When one of my marker lights failed the test, he didn’t make me go get it done elsewhere and then come back for re-​inspection, but rather replaced the bulb himself — for just the $ 2.15 cost of the little lamp. He also carefully researched exactly how to open the marker light panel so as not to damage my precious car. What a great experience! The waiting room is clean and comfortable and I was able to get a bunch of work done too. Very cool to know that Leszek is also a veterinarian — totally makes sense.

The peace of mind that finding a mechanic that you can trust provides cannot possibly be overstated; and I have that with Leszek of Autovet. Speaking with him for only a moment makes it very evident that he’s a master of all things automotive and not at all lacking in passion for the trade either. If there’s any part of your vehicle in disrepair the causes and solutions are explained so articulately and clearly that even the automotive layman — such as myself — are set at ease.
Also, if you had any doubts about the origin of his shop’s name: he’s also a trained veterinarian. This place is the cream of the crop.

My Go To Place For SMOG! & Minor Repairs
He Keeps My «Betsy» Running
This Guy is Cool and Honest
No Doubt!

I’ve been coming here since I was 18. Eleven years and 3 cars later I’m still coming. All because I found a mechanic I can trust! I brought my car in years ago after I went to another big name company and they told me it would cost 2 grand to fix with parts and labor.
So I decide to see how much autovet would charge for labor to do the job. He checks it and tells me all I need is some switch that cost 7 bucks! He didn’t even charge to put it in. Sold sir! You now have a life long customer!
Autovet will not try and sell you stuff u don’t need done and that’s why I keep coming back. :))
I would have given 5 stars but because sometimes he can only tell you what’s wrong and how much it will cost to fix. if he can’t do it at his small shop. You know what? Scratch that. 5 stars! Lol