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Golden State Automotive Group - Smog & General Repair

Smog inspection station · Lodi, CA · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%85+58.8Reliability 31%78+24Experts Score= 83Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#216 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 38%
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · 20 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
34%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Golden State Automotive Group - Smog & General Repair at a glance

Customers consistently praise the shop for honest pricing, transparent communication, and efficient service on repairs and vehicle purchases. Reviewers highlight quick turnaround times, helpful staff who explain issues clearly, and a willingness to assist with emergencies or minor fixes without unnecessary upselling. The primary criticism involves dissatisfaction with customer service during car buying experiences, though this negative sentiment appears in only a small fraction of the total feedback.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 29 Google reviews (26 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 34% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 15, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Lodi, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction85Reliability78Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 85 (median 89)Reliability: 78 (median 86)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Golden State Automotive Group - Smog & General Repair: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
85
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Golden State Automotive Group - Smog & General Repair: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
78
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Golden State Automotive Group - Smog & General Repair: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 60.–
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Star ratings

29 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2897%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star13%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 26 written reviews

  • Praise6197%
  • Complaints23%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend1321%
  • Staff & attitude1117%
  • Price & value1117%
  • Quality & results914%
  • Honesty & trust914%
  • Speed & response711%
  • Communication35%

What customers talk about

We read 26 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would definitely recommend this business and will absolutely be coming back in the future”
  • “He kindly scanned my car for codes at no charge and gave me helpful advice.”
  • “…o answer all the questions and let us go through the car with no rush great deal and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable used car.…”
  • “…et it done quick, l highly recommend, straight to the point, and good quality service done fast, this is the only shop I will be going to from now on,…”
    “Worst customer service… won’t be going back don’t recommend buying a car here”
  • “I really appreciated the honesty and willingness to help, especially on a day they didn’t even need to be open.”
  • “Not only did Shakir and Leo help me out immediately, they did a full diagnostic ensuring they got down to the root cause of my problem, they explained…”
  • “…gnostic ensuring they got down to the root cause of my problem, they explained in great detail as they were working along.…”

People customers mention

  • Shakil 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Christine5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Excellent service totally rely Chris. I went in for a belt replacement. I was able to fix my day to come in and time and I was only sitting there for 20 minutes. Highly recommend And as a bonus, they do mobile service they came To my home and fixed my riding lawnmower. 10 out of 10 service

westcoastcaraudioLocal Guide · 5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with this shop. I stopped by on a Sunday, even though they were officially closed, and the owner was there and still took the time to come out and look at my vehicle. He kindly scanned my car for codes at no charge and gave me helpful advice. I really appreciated the honesty and willingness…

Michael2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Awesome guys! Really respectable business. Truck broke down in front of their shop, they took the time to work on it right then and there. Never had been there before. I thought it was going to be something big but they helped and found out it was a simple fix hardly charged me anything for how much time it…

Agustin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

This place good they make sure everything ok with your car great customer service this my 1st time here and I will be coming back here every time

Diego3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Came in with an emergency! Not only did Shakir and Leo help me out immediately, they did a full diagnostic ensuring they got down to the root cause of my problem, they explained in great detail as they were working along. Not once did they make me feel bad for not understanding too much about the mechanics of my…

Diana1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Just got my car and I couldn’t be happier! The price was great, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. He was honest, helpful, and made sure we had all the information we needed. I really appreciate how straightforward and transparent everything was — definitely recommend! Thank you Shakil!!!

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Christine lubner5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service totally rely Chris. I went in for a belt replacement. I was able to fix my day to come in and time and I was only sitting there for 20 minutes. Highly recommend And as a bonus, they do mobile service they came To my home and fixed my riding lawnmower. 10 out of 10 service

Naweed Khan6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Naweed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great work, Pricing and services .

westcoastcaraudioLocal Guide · 5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews westcoastcaraudio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience with this shop. I stopped by on a Sunday, even though they were officially closed, and the owner was there and still took the time to come out and look at my vehicle. He kindly scanned my car for codes at no charge and gave me helpful advice. I really appreciated the honesty and willingness to help, especially on a day they didn’t even need to be open. I would definitely recommend this business and will absolutely be coming back in the future

Michael Webster2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome guys! Really respectable business. Truck broke down in front of their shop, they took the time to work on it right then and there. Never had been there before. I thought it was going to be something big but they helped and found out it was a simple fix hardly charged me anything for how much time it took. Thank you Golden State Automotive. If I ever have car problems in the area I will for sure bring it back to them.

Agustin Velasco JR2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Agustin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place good they make sure everything ok with your car great customer service this my 1st time here and I will be coming back here every time

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Agustin! I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience with us and appreciated our customer service. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

cherokee smoke shop & more7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews cherokee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Worst customer service… won’t be going back don’t recommend buying a car here

Response from the owner · a year ago

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. We want to make sure this concern is addressed correctly. Our business shares the building with two other dealerships, and sometimes reviews can get mixed up. If you’d like, please reach out to us directly so we can confirm if this happened with us and, if so, make it right.

Diego Sanchez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diego has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Came in with an emergency! Not only did Shakir and Leo help me out immediately, they did a full diagnostic ensuring they got down to the root cause of my problem, they explained in great detail as they were working along. Not once did they make me feel bad for not understanding too much about the mechanics of my issue, became a life long future customer with a visit. Extremely helpful and amazing professionalism.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Diego! I'm glad to hear that ShakiL and Leo were able to assist you promptly and thoroughly. We aim to ensure our customers feel informed and supported. We look forward to serving you in the future!

Diana Villegas1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Just got my car and I couldn’t be happier! The price was great, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. He was honest, helpful, and made sure we had all the information we needed. I really appreciate how straightforward and transparent everything was — definitely recommend! Thank you Shakil!!!

Prince Kumar10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Prince has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend them for your used car purchase.Shakil the sale person help us out and we are very happy with are purchase here he took his time to answer all the questions and let us go through the car with no rush great deal and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable used car.

Vanessa GarzaLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vanessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly, fast, cheap

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