Murrieta Smog Star & Official Brake & Lamp Station · Murrieta, CA
STAR certified smog station and Japanese auto repair specialists serving Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Menifee, Lake Elsinore & the Temecula Valley. Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda — every job starts with a real diagnosis and a written estimate.
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Murrieta Smog Star & Official Brake & Lamp Station — Auto repair shop · Smog inspection station. Read what Murrieta drivers say about our STAR smog checks, brake & lamp certifications and full auto repair, straight from our Google Business Profile.
26500 Jefferson Ave, Unit D, Murrieta, CA 92562 · (951) 304-2322
SureCritic verified reviews
SureCritic only publishes reviews from customers with a verified repair order, so these scores come from real invoices at our Murrieta shop — smog checks, brake & lamp certifications, diagnostics and full auto repair.
Daniel J. M.
Murrieta, CA · 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Always welcoming, efficient and fast.
Shop response
We're glad to hear that you felt welcomed during your visit! Efficiency and speed are definitely part of our game plan here, and it's great to know we hit the mark.
Aaron P.
Murrieta, CA · 2002 Toyota Tacoma
She said she uses them all the time. They're honest and efficient, and they always give good customer service. She always recommends them.
Joseph L. R.
Winchester, CA · 2010 Ford Flex
Mechanics were on point in diagnosing the problem with the vehicle and the price to fix was extremely reasonable.
Shop response
It's always a win when you get quality work at a price that doesn't make your wallet cry. If your Flex ever needs a pit stop, you know where to find us!
Ramon R.
Murrieta, CA · 2010 Toyota RAV4
Murrieta Smog Star has done an excellent service to my RAV4 again, replacing the rear brakes and changing the oil. The prices are great and reasonable. The owner and the workers are all nice and can be trusted with the work they do on your car. I'm a veteran and proud to recommend Murrieta Smog Star to all veterans and friends.
Shop response
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your trust. Thank you for spreading the word to your fellow veterans and friends!
Reviews imported from our SureCritic profile for Murrieta Smog Star & Official Brake & Lamp Station.
Why people drive past three shops to get here
Auto repair got a reputation for vague estimates and surprise totals. We run the opposite way: measured evidence, photos, itemized pricing and an honest answer when a repair isn't worth doing.
Written, line-item estimates with photos of what we found. Nothing gets touched before you approve it.
A licensed STAR test-and-repair smog station, so we can certify DMV-directed vehicles and fix failures in-house.
Pinpoint testing and live data before a part is ordered. Diagnostic time is credited toward the repair.
Fail the test? Once we perform the qualifying repair, the retest in our own lane is free.
Japanese auto repair specialists
We specialize in Japanese vehicle repair and maintenance. From timing belts and valve adjustments to CVT service, hybrid diagnostics and smog certification, we know what these cars need and what they don't.
Full-service smog & auto
Twenty service lines, all makes and models, foreign and domestic. Each page below spells out exactly what's included, what it costs and how long it takes.
Official STAR station smog inspection for every California vehicle, including STAR-directed cars.
Full detailsEmissions diagnostics and repair for vehicles that failed the smog test, plus a free retest.
Full detailsCARB-compliant converters installed and verified so the vehicle passes California smog.
Full detailsCheck engine lights, drivability faults, no-starts and electrical gremlins traced to the actual cause — all makes, with deep experience on Japanese vehicles.
Full detailsPlugs, filters, fluids and factory-interval service that keeps a car passing smog and out of the shop — Japanese makes are a specialty.
Full detailsInterval timing belt replacement with pump, tensioner and seals done as one job — essential for Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Mazda engines.
Full detailsClutch replacement, transmission service, and shift-quality diagnosis for automatics and manuals — including CVT and Japanese transmissions.
Full detailsDMV-required brake and lamp inspection and certification for registration, salvage, title and out-of-state vehicles.
Full detailsHead gaskets, oil leaks, overheating repair and complete engine replacement for all makes — Japanese vehicles are a specialty.
Full detailsScheduled service, DOT-ready inspections and priority turnaround for work trucks and vans.
Full detailsPads, rotors, calipers, hoses, lines and brake fluid on trucks, cars and vans.
Full detailsSmog inspection, failed-smog diagnosis and emissions repair for cars, trucks and vans.
Full detailsFull-synthetic and conventional oil services with a real multi-point inspection — Japanese vehicles welcome.
Full detailsFull-module scanning, live data and pinpoint testing on gas vehicles and Japanese makes.
Full detailsEvacuate and recharge, leak detection, compressor and blend-door repair.
Full detailsBatteries, alternators, starters, parasitic draws and wiring repair.
Full detailsHeadlights, brake lamps, turn signals, trailer lighting and auxiliary lights.
Full detailsRadiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, fans and coolant service.
Full detailsMufflers, pipes, flanges, manifolds and exhaust system repair.
Full detailsBumper-to-bumper inspection with photos before you buy a used truck or car.
Full detailsThe shop
We're a local shop, not a chain. The same technician who diagnoses your truck is the one who repairs it, and the person quoting the job is the one who has to look you in the eye when you pick it up.
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Free estimates · Free retest after qualifying smog repairs
Tell us what it's doing. We'll tell you what it takes — in writing, before any work starts.
