Anson Auto Repair

I came here for a smog check based on a friends recommendation. I am glad I did because I was not disappointed.
Service was fast– I was in and out in under 20 minutes. Anson was courteous — while the smog tests ran he chatted with me and offered me a cold soda. He gave me a printed copy of the test results and also submitted the results electronically to the DMV for me.
The price, $ 50 for a smog check, is a bit on the high end but the service is great and Anson seemed quite honest. I will be coming back here again.

I’ve been going here for over two years now and Anson auto repair is the best auto shop I’ve ever been too. Very nice service and he has great prices! Also I drive from Hayward all the way to Fremont so you know he’s amazing! Favorite auto shop of all time!

This shop is probably one of the most honest shops I been too. This is the first time I came to Anson’s new shop after the move. Google maps led me to Dale hardware but they are wrong. You have to pass the harware store, heading towards a sharp right turn. The there is an entrance to the shop righr before and after the sharp turn. I had to call the shop and they led me right to the front door. Stayed on the phone with me till I showed up. Anyways, I came in for a smog check but once Anson hopped into my car, he instantly noticed the check engine light doesn’t light up. He tested a few things and even plugged in a error reader. Long story short, ended up being the bulb had fallen out of the socket. But, because I’m selling the car, the shop honestly told me what was wrong and helped me fix the issue with no hesitation. I am glad there are still honest shops out there.

09/​05/​2015:
Prior review was for a smog service. This review was for replacing an alternator that failed last night. My prior comments still stand — also, Anson is very efficient and knowledgeable. I’ll be bringing my other car here for repair work.
08/​29/​2015:
Close to home, ample parking, minimal wait, fair price and friendly staff.

Anson is so polite and helpful, I have so far had two oil changes and a smog check and he is always letting me know things that should get taken care of, but not pushy about it. His prices are very competitive and I will definitely take my honda back to him for every bit of service that I need done. He is a wonderful mechanic and very nice person as well.

Mr. Nguyen is the man! I was recommended to Anson’s Auto Repair through a friend and I’ve stuck with him. Originally I came in for a quick smog check. That was maybe a year ago and since then I’ve had his fix my car up for all sorts of things, broken door, window replacement, etc. Having gone to many auto shops I know he’s always given me a great price! Highly recommend!

False advertising! Do not believe what you see, «We are a PASS OR DON’T PAY smog station. We are able to test all cars, no matter what year, make, model your car is.» Nothing on the shopfront says that! Not sure why Unilocal still displays that! He won’t give you a second look when I mentioned PASS OR DON’T PAY! Like the typical smog place, they will give you a free re-​test after you fixed your car! He was not too attentive or friendly either.

Wish I could give this place 4.5, but since they’re still new and everything worked out well on my first visit, I’ll give it a 5.
My girl’s car needed a simple oil change, and she had been struggling in getting a solid price for her newer civic.
So I looked through pennysaver for a coupon and found this place for under $ 20 (including taxes). And since the ratings on Unilocal were good, I had to call in then try it out.
Needless to say, the service was fine, kinda run by young’ns but as long as they did it right and didn’t jip me on anything, I have no complaints. My girls happy, I’m happy. And I would recommend it to anyone. Just make sure you call ahead to make sure they have availability.

Great service fast too will return for future
Oil changes and smog check, transmission oil change too.

I came in on Saturday for an oil change. Used my pennysaver coupon and was in and out in about 20 minutes. My technician Andy was friendly and knowledgeable. He didn’t try to solicit work that wasn’t necessary like other shops.