I have been putting this review off for some time but it needs to be done before my next visit.
I was having a hard time getting another shop to diagnose my emissions problems (loose fuel cap, and evap system) but I managed to get the car smoged; $1500 dollars later and the symptoms showed up again shortly after.
I wanted to go to another shop but which one?
$1500 is not chump change for a smog especially when the check engine light lights up shortly after you get the car smoged.
I found Thomas Automotive and had them "smoke test" my evap system and they found a leaking canister valve (that was replaced by the previous shop). I got that fixed by Thomas Automotive and went back to the other shop to raise cane: but they were bought out my Mineki. I got the car smoged at Thomas but the check light came on shortly after.
Walter at Thomas Automotive seems like a nice guy and I believe he gave me his best, good faith effort and service which is why I am going back to his shop with this emission issue for my smog. I did some research and found what I believe is the issue: I will have to see if Walter is able to diagnose this issue and fix it permanently.
Because this issue was not resolved Thomas Automotive gets a 4 star rating till we fix it for good. Why would I give a shop 4 stars when they did not fix the issue? BECAUSE I feel Walter is acting in good faith and is trying to save me money.
Stay tuned for a follow up: things can go up or down a star.
Update: 4-2016: another successful smog season for Walter at Thomas!