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“Thank you, Goodwin, for making time for me, during a busy Saturday, despite having less than 1-hour before close.” in 30 reviews
“Review for my STAR Smog Check: Easy to make an appointment, professional work, fair price, great service.” in 3 reviews
“Fast, friendly and good price.” in 3 reviews
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CarTech is an Official "STAR" Smog Test & Repair Station, and is the Only Shop in Lafayette, CA Certified in performing Smog Failures or "CAP" approved repairs directed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). We offer the lowest price for smog check and most repairs. Please visit the website for more details or discounts. We also offer the following services; Smog Failure Diagnostic & Repair - Driveavility Issues - Check Engine Light - Maintenance Services - Brakes & More...
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- May 24, 2022
Thank you, Goodwin, for making time for me, during a busy Saturday, despite having less than 1-hour before close.
Goodwin is the pinnacle of what a great business owner should be - experienced, friendly, and customer oriented. I came in on a Saturday afternoon, with no appointment, and wanted to check to see if there was an off-chance he could help me. My car was in need of a STAR-certified smog check in order to get the 2023 registration sticker. I wanted to support a local business, in Lafayette, that was still opened, and noticed CarTech with the high reviews. I also noticed that Yelp check-in had a $45 offer (does not include the certification and only good for vehicles before a certain year).
My vehicle was 2008, which was probably the oldest vehicle, out of the other 3 that were in his lot.
Anyways, Goodwin honored the Yelp offer and gave me 40% off the listed rate. He told me that it would be 30-45 minutes (meaning 15-20 minutes after when the business closed) and recommended that I hang out at the Starbucks across the street.
Once the vehicle was ready, and passed (YAY!) he gave me a call and said no need to rush as he moved my vehicle to top priority. He was going to then work on the other vehicles, as he promised the owner that it would be ready by this afternoon.
A man of his word.
Huge respect for CarTech and especially the business owner.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Tiff H.Pinole, CA0121Jun 25, 2023
I would highly recommend CarTech to anyone seeking any services for their car. Very friendly staff and I want to give a shout out to John for taking care of my car when I needed to get a biennial smog check done. It was quite easy to schedule an appointment online and I was able to get this confirmed quickly. Thanks so much!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Carson L.Oakland, CA091Jun 11, 2023
Very helpful and was able to do my smog check right away after setting an appointment time via text. (And there's a Starbucks across the street if you are interested in waiting for your car).
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Z S.East Bay, CA215Apr 26, 2023
Great service! Easy to book my smog check online. Professional and got the job done in a timely manner. Owner was extremely nice. Great experience!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sam L.Lafayette, CA02Apr 14, 2023
I've been a long time Lafayette resident and recently moved away and returned to visit my mother from time to time. I had a Mini Cooper stored in my house a few miles away from Godwin's shop and needed to get it smogged before registering again to drive. It was my second time going to Goodwin to get the car smogged pre and post pandemic, but it was sitting for a bit during the pandemic. Goodwin made sure everything was up to snuff before smogging, and even gave me pointers on how to prepare for it before smogging. He didn't charge me for advice and communicated w/ me over text to make sure I was doing the right things to get a car that had been sitting for a while prep'ed and ready for smog. Thank you, Goodwin for your honesty and professionalism. I appreciate his willingness to work w/ me. Will definitely continue to support this local business...
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Tim T.Corona Del Mar, CA4192May 14, 2022
Amazing experience, kind owner, fast service. Nothing bad to say. Does one thing and does it well
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Fred M.San Francisco, CA8095Dec 18, 2020
Walked in near closing and was welcomed warmly. Scheduled a star smog check for the next day!
great!
cathy/ zaidaHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jeff P.Walnut Creek, CA22578Aug 7, 2020
Good guy! I came in an hour before closing with an out of state car that needed a smog certificate. I told Goodwin that I wasn't sure the car would pass bc I thought the charcoal vapor canister was making it difficult to refuel and I had a new one ready to install if needed. We checked it out ahead of time bc he didn't want to charge me if the car wouldn't pass. It all worked out in the end. He gave me a discount for helping him locate the canister, which he didn't need to do. Goodwin is a good guy. :) Note that out of state smog certificates are roughly $30-40 more than a regular smog check, so you don't get caught off guard.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Katherine C.East Bay, CA29164310Nov 9, 2020
I took my car in for 25,000k servicing. Goodwin has always been very good with communicating and making sure I am taken care of. He was extremely flexible with me when the pick up time was right in the middle of my kid's nap time and offered me a later time. It's nice to find "your guy" when it comes to car maintenance. It's a relief to not have to hunt around and try different places. I highly recommend CarTech and will continue to bring my cars there.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Mitch M.Lafayette, CA226Dec 5, 2020
Would not recommend for a smog check. Needed the vehicle 6 hrs?
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Goodwin B.
Dec 5, 2020
Please get your fact straight before you post a negative review. But, then again, if your vehicle is pre 1996, then you are only half correct, as I would require the vehicle all day or until it is done. If you're vehicle is 1996 thru 1999, then I would only need it for an hour and a half. However...if you're vehicle is post 2000 & newer... and if I or any other shop needed your vehicle for 6 hours, then "Kudos" because it would mean that the shop is very very busy! I would then wish I was on that "Boat".
By the way, who are you as you are not even my customer here, when searching my database. Are you sure you have the right shop?
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