X-Ray Smog & Auto Repair INC

Vista Xray and Smog

Vista’s Top Smog Star Station and Auto Repair Shop

Star Smog Check

Affordable Prices
  • We perform quick, Star Test and Repair and State Required California Smog Check

A/C Recharges

Rates May Vary
  • Highly trained A/C technicians keep your vehicle cool with a freon recharge & inspect for possible problems. Visit our service center today.

Brake Pads + Rotos + Labor

Rates May Vary
  • Brake rotors wear down over time due to contact with brake pads. Let us inspect your brake pads and rotors.

About Xray Smog:

Xray and Smog Auto Repair is a family owned business that has been delivering top-notch auto repair and maintenance services to the residents of Vista and the surrounding areas since early 2010. We are a full-service auto repair shop located at 1205 N Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083.

The technicians at our shop are ASE certified, use only the latest automotive technology, and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on both foreign and domestic vehicles. You can be certain that they'll get the job right the first time and in a timely manner.

We fix more than you know...

Xray Smog and Auto Repair offers complete auto care for your vehicle. Whether it’s time for your next factory recommended maintenance visit, a routine oil change, new tires, or repair services on your brakes, muffler and exhaust, suspension, air conditioner, or any other mechanical or electrical component of your car, Xray Smog and Auto Repair is in your neighborhood and ready to serve you.

Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. It reduces friction, lessens wear, provides lubrication, forms a seal between the pistons, rings and cylinder walls while helping to cool engine parts. Without the cleaning action of new oil, carbon and varnish buildup would be toxic to the engine

Utilizing the latest diagnostic equipment our Xray Smog  and Auto Repair ASE-certified technicians can repair and/or maintain your steering system, car suspension, and wheel alignment to keep you and your vehicle on the road with a smooth ride.

In practical terms, ensures that every wheel points in the same direction and every tire maintains optimal contact with the road. It also helps maximize your tire investment by preventing some kinds of uneven tire wear. This is a job for a qualified mechanic using precision equipment.

You may think your car’s exhaust system is designed only to reduce noise, but it is also responsible for reducing harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere. Properly functioning mufflers and exhaust systems not only sound better, they are better – for you, your car, and the environment.

An illuminated check engine light means you should have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Xray Smog and Auto Repair has the expertise to decipher check engine light codes, resolve the required maintenance or repair issues, and get your car on the road safely — without the worries of an illuminated “check engine light.”

Our technicians can help improve your visibility by inspecting windshield wiper blades, headlamps, turn signals, and brake lights, and by filling your windshield washer fluid.

Car overheating can come from a variety of sources. With engine combustion temperatures reaching 2000° F and higher, there is a lot of heat to deal with.

Car AC systems have components that require love and attention to avoid drying out and cracking. The car heater also needs regular check-ups to make sure there are no leaky valves or blockages. Let your neighborhood Xray Auto  Repair service your A/C or heater to keep you comfortable at any temperature.

Xray Smog Auto-trained professionals can test your car battery and replace it if necessary with a battery from leading brands. If your car won’t start, the car battery isn’t the only suspect. The starter, alternator, and spark plugs can also be trouble spots.

Sooner or later your car’s engine accessory drive belts, timing belts, and coolant hoses will dry out and crack. Regular inspections, coupled with timely automotive belt and hose replacement will help protect against roadside breakdowns and expensive repairs.

Emissions Testing / Smog Check

We test all passenger cars, minivans, trucks and motorhomes
We test vehicles directed to:
Test Only – STAR Certified
Gold Shield Stations – We test diesel vehicles.
We are expert’s on completing OBD2 Monitor’s

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What our customers are saying.....

  • I called before bringing my vehicle back for a retest. Asked if the 2nd test is free. They said no, its just half the price. I bring my vehicle back and they hand me a full price bill. I asked the dude, he pretended he wasn't aware that a retest was half the price, and charged me half. I asked him if half price for retest was not standard, he said the 3rd test is hull price again. This feels shady. Im not coming back.

    Edgar X Avatar Edgar X
    July 12, 2021

    After being given vague answers at a different repair drop, they helped me diagnose an air conditioning leak for a reasonable price as well as getting my gas recharged. Thanks to their service, I was able to get the gas removed after finding the leak and put back in again all covered under the same service. Kind and compassionate guys I would highly recommend.

    Kristen Johnson Avatar Kristen Johnson
    September 1, 2024

    Super nice! I love them! Very efficient too!

    human being Avatar human being
    July 12, 2022
  • This is now my regular place to have all our smog checks performed. They are always quick, polite, and accurate.

    Ronald Cozad Avatar Ronald Cozad
    July 12, 2023

    Great place for smog

    Juan Chavarria Avatar Juan Chavarria
    July 12, 2021

    Been going here for years, great service and prices!

    Hector Ibarra Jr. (Looney Tunes) Avatar Hector Ibarra Jr. (Looney Tunes)
    July 12, 2022
  • This shop is great! Excellent work, fair prices! Customer service was also amazing with excellent communication. Thanks Gabe and everyone!

    Will Ayers Avatar Will Ayers
    July 12, 2023

    Great service!

    jeff pichette Avatar jeff pichette
    July 12, 2021

    Love this shop! My family has been going here for 18 years! We take all our cars here! Any kind of repair, they can do it! AAA+ and they are sooo trustworthy! You wont be ripped off here. Very sincere & knowledgeable staff. Never been disappointed! Totally trustworthy! They really make an effort to please their customers!

    Cathy Avatar Cathy
    July 12, 2023

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