Bakersfield Auto Repair

Customer service was good. Just not worth paying $65. for a car that didn't pass smog. :/

My car wasn't starting, so I got it towed to Circle M Tire and Automotive. They had good Google reviews, so I figured I'd give them a try. They called me the next day to let me know that my cylinders had low compression and advised me to tear down my engine to figure out what causes the low compression levels and go from there. They quoted me $2200 just to remove the engine and inspect it, then additional for the needed repair after the inspection. I couldn't afford that, so I decided to move my car to another automotive shop. So I went to the shop to get my car, and they charged me $185 for the compression test they said they did. They gave me my invoice and receipt, but NO COMPRESSION READINGS, just comment saying "performed compression test and found cylinders 1,2,3 with low compression." Did they really do a compression test, who knows? For a car that is not starting, compression level wouldn't be the first thing you check. And for $185, they should at least have a proof that they performed a compression test. So I got my car towed to another automotive shop, got a call the next day, and told me that my car needed a fuel pump replacement. After a day, I got my car back for less than half the $2200 Circle M quoted me for inspection alone. So, in addition to towing costs, I payed Circle M $185 for nothing.

I was very pleased with how professional and personable Mose at the front desk was. They were knowledgeable and excellent with there work. I recently moved here and I think I found my mechanic. Thanks for the great service.

Had a great experience obtaining my smog check. Professional and polite plus great atmosphere. Would highly recommend this locally owned shop.

Every one I came in contact with at Circle M was very friendly and professional. I have been here for Smog checks but this visit was for what I thought was going to be a very costly brake job. It wasn't. They explained everything that was needed and had the repair done the same day. This is only place that I will be taking my car from now on.

This is the first time that I had been to Circle M. I went in to get my car smogged. The gentleman at the counter was dealing with a customer and told me he would be right with me. Once done with his customer he called me up. He was very polite and professional. He got my car right back to start the process. The smog process took 20 minutes. When finishing my final paperwork, I was given my options to obtain my tags. The whole process was probably the easiest I have ever experienced at a vehicle automotive shop. I had taken my car to A-1 smog all previous times. A-1 smog has gone away from their personal feeling they used to give. I found that personal feeling and good customer service at Circle M and for that reason, I will only be going to Circle M in the future for all of my Vehicle repairs.

Friendly people quick service reasonable prices thanks marsh

Went in for a smog. They were extremely nice and provided fast service. I will continue to bring my vehicles in for maintenance and a smog. Thanks so much!