Welcome to A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog,
your car service in Costa Mesa, CA!
Serving Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, San Clemente
If you’re looking for auto repair in Costa Mesa, CA, you’ve found us. Here at A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Costa Mesa car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Costa Mesa offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Costa Mesa, we are totally confident that A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog is the best option in town!
Serving Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Anaheim, Laguna Beach, San Clemente
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About A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog Costa Mesa, CA
A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog services all makes and models from oil changes to complicated diagnostic and repairs, we do it all! In addition to providing the highest quality automotive repair service on your vehicle, our top priority is customer satisfaction. We strive to make every customer experience your best auto shop experience ever.
Smog Check • Smog Inspections • Suspension Service • Brake Services • Brake Repairs • Brake Replacement • A/C Compressor Service • A/C Service and more…
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We are located at
2945 Randolph Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Conveniently located near the 405, 55 and 73 freeways.
We are your dealership alternative shop without the dealership prices.
The A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog team has over 25 years of combined experience in the automotive industry. There is no bigger thrill to us than the opportunity to work on the cars we love!
Are you ready to experience the best Costa Mesa, CA car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Costa Mesa, CA
What sets A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog apart from all of the others in Costa Mesa, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Costa Mesa, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Costa Mesa auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Costa Mesa, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2012 Honda Odyssey
Mileage
108,377
Service Date
11/16/2023
Services Performed
- Technician test drove the vehicle, performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. The vehicle is 2k miles is past due an oil change, front struts are bad ( hence customer's complaint), an alignment. At 108 k miles, it needs a set of spark plugs, engine and cabin air filters, and it needs a tire rotations as the rear tires are the good ones. Customer approved everything except an oil change. So our technician removed and replaced front struts w/ coils ( strut assembly), removed and replaced all spark plugs , engine and cabin air filters and rotated the tires. After the work was done, we sent the vehicle to Carlos for an alignment. The our technician took the vehicle for a road test drive, no issue now except the oil change is past due.
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- Wheel Alignment- – Road test vehicle – Check all suspension & steering parts for wear – Check tire pressure & condition – Check riding height – Check alignment of all four wheels – Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels, center ste
- Technician rotate all tires, re install wheel to vehicle and torque lug nuts to manufacturer's specifications.
STEPHANIE F. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/17/2023
2012 Toyota Prius
Mileage
122,864
Service Date
11/6/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection, checked and installed the shield for catalytic convector. Tested it, no issues.
SAMUEL T. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/8/2023
2014 Porsche Cayenne
Mileage
111,698
Service Date
10/31/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. Technician diagnosed the front brake pads and rotors and sensors need to be replaced, and also an oil change, test drove the vehicle, no issue for now.
- Replace front brake pads linings and front brake disc rotors. Clean and repack wheel bearings if equipped. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Check and fill brake fluid. Bleed air from system. Road test vehicle.
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
- Oil Disposal
KRISTINA N. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/1/2023
2005 Mazda 3
Mileage
174,104
Service Date
9/26/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. The customer was complaining about "treeing is loose", our tech noticed the two front struts are origenal and Leaking, also the rear shocks are damaged and need replacement, Rack & Pinion high pressure hose and the return lines are Leaking and the vehicle needs a new CLUTCH. The customer only approved an oil change and two rack and pinion hoses to be replaced for now. So our technician removed and replaced the power steering high pressure hose and the return line, changed oil and filter ( full synthetic as the customer requested), topped off fluids, reset the maintenance light, test drove the vehicle. OK for now.
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- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
- Oil Disposal
CAMERON D. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/26/2023
2018 Mazda 3
Mileage
34,217
Service Date
9/19/2023
Services Performed
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
- Oil Disposal
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition, tire pressure, brakes and oil. The customer complained of the wrench light is on, that is due to time for an oil and filter change. Our tech checked there is no oil leake, or unusal sound or noise from the engine or transmission, brakes & tires are good, air filters are good, Needs only an oil and filter change, with customer approval, our tech changed FULL Synthetic oil and filter, adjusted tires air pressure, topped off fluids, no problem now.
RENEE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/20/2023
2010 Mercedes-Benz S550
Mileage
76,362
Service Date
8/5/2023
Services Performed
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
- Oil Disposal
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- REPAIR AND RESTORE AND PAINT THE REAR BUMPER- LEFT SIDE AND THE QUARTER PANEL REAR – LEFT SIDE
ABBAS N. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/7/2023
2019 Dodge Charger
Mileage
121,633
Service Date
8/2/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked, tire pressuR, brakes and oil. Our technician test drove the vehicle and the customer complaint of noise and sound from the front lower control arms. Our tech determined and recomended to replace the lower front control arms, sway bar links and strut assembly with its tensioner. With customer's approval our technician ordered the parts. Our technicians got sick and i did not want the customer to wait any longer, So we had our neighbor, Costa Mesa Brakes and Tires to do the job for us as a sublet.
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- Wheel Alignment- – Road test vehicle – Check all suspension & steering parts for wear – Check tire pressure & condition – Check riding height – Check alignment of all four wheels – Adjust caster, camber, toe-in, and thrust angle as needed on all four wheels, center ste
JOSH S. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/2/2023
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage
84,277
Service Date
5/31/2023
Services Performed
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
- Oil Disposal
- Technician rotate all tires, re install wheel to vehicle and torque lug nuts to manufacturer's specifications.
- REMOVE AND REPLACE
JACK C. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/3/2023
2013 Nissan Altima
Mileage
121,653
Service Date
5/22/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection and determined / diagnosed that door handle is broken from inside and recommends replacing it. Customer gave us authorization to remove and replace it w/ a new one that we ordered ( special delivery).
- DOOR HANDLE – Remove & Replace – [DOES NOT include refinishing (where applicable).] Sedan Front, Inner, Each
AMANDA D. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/22/2023
2010 Mercedes-Benz S550
Mileage
87,585
Service Date
5/18/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, and oil. Due to excessive codes of low voltage through out modules. Found alternator charge is below normal specs. 13.5 to 14.5 while running with all accessories on, alternator charge is 12.53 V. Our tech recommends replacing alternator. Also oil filter hosing gasket and oil cooler gasket and oil separator are leaking and need to be replaced. With customer authorization , tech removed and replaced alternator, oil filter housing and oil cooler gaskets and replaced oil separator. He added two quarts of coolant, retested the alternator after replacing and it shows good recharge, 14.78 V. Test drove the vehicle and no problem now. Customer also authorized us to buy, remove and replace the front, left fender liner. Our tech removed and replace it. The customer also requested to look at the "keyless go system" on the left front and rear doors. The rear is not working, seems like the sensors for keyless system have a malfunction. Request 3.5 hours for disassembly of door trim and check interior door circuitry. Our tech removed the doors interior trims and worked on Electrical of the doors. We could not fix what the problem is unless we order about $2000 worth of parts.
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter, Reset the service / maintenance light-if applicable- , Check air filter and breather filter. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle , No problem at this time.
- Oil Disposal
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- DOOR HANDEL- REMOVE AND REPLACE- BOTH-LEFT, FRONT AND REAR
ABBAS N. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/19/2023
2005 Saab 9-2X
Mileage
169,520
Service Date
5/6/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belts & Battery. Customer complaint of noise when turning the A/C on, upon visual inspection noticed, the tensioner pulley for the A/C drive belt is sized, doesn't turn. Our tech recommends to replace tensioner pulley and drive belt and retest A/C functionality. With customer authorization, our technician removed and replaced both tensioner pulley and serpentineCustomer complaint of noise when turning the A/C on, upon visual inspection noticed, the tensioner pulley for the A/C drive belt is sized, doesn't turn. Our tech recommends replacing tensioner pulley and drive belt and retest A/C functionality. With customer authorization, the tech removed and replaced both the tensioner pulley and the serpentine belt. Retested A/C functionality, its OK , no problem now.
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BENJAMIN B. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/7/2023
2006 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
178,345
Service Date
3/27/2023
Services Performed
- Technician performed multipoint visual inspection ,checked fluids, Belt, Battery condition and charging system, tire pressure , A/C and heating system, brakes and oil. Customer complaint of engine not running right, like misfire, scanned for codes and found misfire on cylinder #1. Checked compression, results 120psi. Checked ignition coil, injector and spark plugs for damages, found ignition coil for cylinder #1 not working. Note: to customer, ignition coils may fail at any time. Also check front brake pads are at 15% left of life. So our technician removed and replace ignition coil for cylinder #1 and removed and replaced front brake pads with customer authorization. Scanned the and tested, misfire was gone, test drove the vehicle and no problem now.
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Daniel W. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/27/2023