Just came back after smog check, very quick and friendly service, truly A+. The place opens on Saturday until 5, and Sundays too. This works for me as I don't have time during weekdays. The waiting area has limited amenities, with chairs and magazines only. So I opted to take a walk around the downtown street. read more

After Yelping a place to get a smog check, I decided to come to A Plus and was glad that I did. It is tucked away and a little tricky to find, but when making my appointment, the friendly woman made sure I knew where to go. My $10 discount was happily honored. Overall it was hassle free and a pleasant experience. read more

The owner of this place is fantastic. She is one of the nicest people on the planet. I know it's seems strange to rate smog testing center but this place is exactly what you want. It's fast, efficient; In, out, and on with your day. You can often time get an appoint the same day you call. It's close to local coffee and ice cream spots, it's the perfect 30 min distraction while you're waiting. read more

I made an appointment and things could not have gone smoother. Everything took about 45 minutes and I honestly left there with not only the mandated smog check but a new place to take my truck for service as she provided me a great reference. Finding places like this is difficult near impossible so this place is definitely a diamond in the rust ;) read more

New Location but same great service. I have gone to her for many years now and can always count on great and timely service...check her out, you won't be sorry! read more

I want to first of all start off by saying the Encinitas Smog Center is $10 cheaper than this place (and down the street on Highway 101); if you call in and ask for a coupon or tell them you have AAA. Secondly, I think a 3 star review for my experience with A Plus is nothing more than generous. I booked an appointment mid afternoon to take me vehicle here. When I showed up the owner (Crystal) starts telling me "I told you 5pm, I told you 5pm". This was my first experience with A Plus and I clearly replied, "no, you told me 430pm". She apparently didn't want to look like an idiot on front of her other 430pm appointment. So immediately I was her 5pm appointment, no apology. I took off for a little bit, grabbed a bite to eat and came back. Upon my return I saw her handing my Porsche key to someone else, before he replied this isn't my car. I had personal items in my vehicle so this irked me a little more than usual. When I walked up, she said you failed smog. I wasn't sure if she was joking or serious. In the tone she said it, it was almost like she was homeschooled here in the United States or did not understand how to talk to someone in US. That's all she said. If you tell someone something bad, it is usually a good idea to not say it like you don't give a crap. She proceeded to help the other individual who was her 530pm appointment after giving me the bad information without elaborating on the problem. After several minutes she told me my gas cap wasn't good enough. I know a lot of people that have passed a smog when they shouldn't have, nonetheless to fail for a gas cap is perfectly function is nothing short of stupid. She was more concerned about taking my money than me passing smog or fixing my issue. She told me to come back another day and deal with it. A plus WTF (AWTF) is more like it. I am pretty sure I would never come back here. The lady ended up doing a resmog for free after I high-tailed it to an auto store and picked up the new gas cap. Since I was paying $10 more than the place down the street and she kept me waiting past another appointment in a half, I thought it was only fair. The customer service was lacking and the reason I failed smog was ridiculous. She even admitted my CO rating was that of a brand new car. I'm going to give her 3 stars because I could have been some kind of Yelp anomaly and she tried to amend the issue at the very very end. But I would be careful bringing your car here. I believe my experience here was no really no more than 2 stars. read more

Another A+ experience at A+ smog! Two years later, I came back to have my smog done. Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties but the amazing owner promised me she would get it taken care of and make sure I got an appointment before my smog was due to the DMV. Sure enough she followed up with me every day to let me know when she would be back up and running and got me in no problem on a day that worked with my schedule. I just love her and this business! I'm a life long customer. read more

Easy, took 30 min. brought in a $10 coupon u can find online, here is the link to the coupon: http://www.smogtips.com/Encinitas-Smog-Check-Station-Test-Only-Center.cfm read more

The woman working here was so sweet! I dropped my car off early and went to grab some real fast and came back and it was done! Quick, doesn't break the bank, and the woman working was totally cordial and friendly! I would recommend this place to any and all who ask! Thanks so much!! read more

The owner was great, helping me get my oversized van tested. Very customer centric and clear.

I was hoping to try this place, but apparently they're closed for the week for smogs. I get it; small business owners need vacation too. So I guess next time... read more

Went there and came in late, she was totally understanding and very sweet. Gave me $10 off my total purchase and was done quicker then I could go to a local taco place and grub. do it read more

Amazing service! Super fast, and super nice. I called right before closing and the sweet lady who owns it squeezed me in! Will be back!

Fast service, reasonable price, great location. I dropped my car off at noon, walked to get some lunch, came back at 12:30 and it was done. Easy breezy! Highly recommend. read more

I have used Crystal for 3-4 Smog tests over the past few years. She just did my 2000 Jeep Wrangler. She is still the nicest, most knowledgeable person I know regarding inspections. She is fast, accommodating and definitely well priced. She is now located in the same lot as Encinitas Aloha Auto Repair. No reason to go anywhere else. Thank you Crystal! read more

I got my smog test here and I had a great experience -- definitely recommend. I called on Saturday morning for an appointment (recommended) and she fit me in at 11am. Showed up right on time and she immediately saw me and got started on my car. She was organized and had everything ready to go and was helpful, answering most of my questions before I even asked. She even checked my tire pressure and made sure they were all good. I'll be coming back. read more

Just got back from having my car smogged checked at A+ Smog Test. It was no hassle and inexpensive, what more do you want!

Been going there for over 7 years. Crystal, the smog tech, is polite, knowledgable, fair, and efficient. They do take appointments but you can also walk-in. No bullshit; if there's a problem, she can explain it in terms you can understand even if you're not a machine head. Drop your car off, and walk the 500yards to Raul's Shack. Get a chile relleno burrito and eat it while Crystal finished your car. All in all a great experience! read more

We found her in the new location and Crystal is fantastic. some folks move into her old location but she is still in business..... just love her attitude and what a pleasure to have a woman be an expert on my car needs..alway on time and service with a smile. i give her new location out to all my friends. priced right and make an appointment read more

I have been coming here for over a decade since I got my first car at 18. I love this place and the awesome people who run it. They are so nice and always do a great job. Make an appointment because this place is a gem and they get booked. They always send a coupon in the mail and if you forget it they will just give you the coupon price - at least in my experience. Now that I'm married it's become my husband's smog place too. We drive from San Elijo and have brunch while we wait. The lady who owns the place says go have breakfast and take your time, she'll just park it for you until you get back. I just won't go anywhere else! read more

I only bring my trucks here. The woman owner/operator is friendly, kind and knows her stuff

I wish I would have gone here the last time I had a smog. The lady that runs the place is so helpful & nice. It's reasonably priced and you can walk over to moonlight beach while you wait for your car. I will definitely go here for future smog checks. read more

This place is great! They only have one stall so best to make an appt. they were so professional, went over all the emissions tests with me. They also recommended a very honest mechanic in the area too. I highly recommend! read more

Easiest and friendliest smog check! Called and made an appointment- she got me in right away! No wait, SUPER friendly, competitive prices and made it SO easy! Customer for life and will recommend to everyone!! read more

2001 VW Passat -- failed the first time because neither her standalone gas analyzer nor her newer PC-based scanner could communicate with my car, which was weird, because my Ross-Tech VCDS scanner always could. I did have a flaky ABS module, but we both (incorrectly) thought she could smog it, anyway. I replaced my ABS module with a used one on eBay ($60 an about an hour of not-difficult work, instead of $1500 for dealership replacement of the whole ABS control-and-pump system), scanned to make sure it was good, and brought the car back for a (successful) free retest. The real test of a business is how it deals with customers when things go awry, and I am very pleased with Crystal and her test center. I plan to bring our other car next year, when it is due for a smog test, because she has earned my trust and my continuing patronage. Lessons learned -- if your ABS light is on, she will usually be able to smog your car, but there are exceptions, such as my experience. Also, if you have an aftermarket radio, you may want to swap in your factory unit for smog testing, because this can also interfere with a smog scan. read more

I love this place! Been coming here for about four or five years for our two cars and I just love her. Yea you read right: this is a one-woman shop and see is a badass for that! Perfect service, perfectly reasonably priced, and she's really fun to talk to! It's just the greatest little place. I can't recommend this place highly enough. I make it a point to always come back here for our smog tests. read more

Excellent service. Very fast (30 mins) and convenient. Crystal is great. Good price. Repeat customers ask for $10 off (no coupon) and note the new address. read more

Terrible. Yes I did pass but then my car did not start. I dropped my car off, big mistake. When I went to pay they said smog passed great but then they were pushing this mechanic on site. I went to start my car, it would not start. They said my car was messed up. I knew where I stood as far as my car, it was well maintained. They plugged back the wires then my car started. This is bad business!! read more

Great place ran by a bad ass chick! Great price, smooth service, fast and while you're waiting there are plenty of places to walk to for some grub read more

Honest, helpful, bare bones shop. Talk about your concerns with your older car for tips on passing the smog. They offer a $10 coupon for return customers- the way it should be. Shop local. Trust these people... read more

Really great service. She was very accommodating and friendly. Also, she gave me a coupon. I would recommend. Easy, friendly, what more could you want in a smog check? read more

Crystal is awesome! Found this place on yelp and couldn't have been happier with my experience. From the moment I called, the customer service was fantastic and carried all the way through the actual appointment. No waiting around, just in and out in about 30 minutes. 5 stars for sure. read more

This place is great, fast and efficient. Called and made an apointment and they were able to take me in 40 minutes time. Was finished in half an hour and there were no lines to check out:) read more

Got an appointment the same day and the service took less than 30 minutes. Pulled it in and they took care of everything. I'll be coming back to this shop for sure in the future! read more

This place is a hidden gem. This smog only service place was tucked away less than three blocks from the Pacific Ocean. The service was excellent and they even had an appointment available the same day. This was a hassle free and affordable experience. I strongly suggest you visit the next time the DMV requires smog certification. read more

This is a hidden shop between Encinitas and D Street. I suggest you call first for an appointment or you can take your chance in waiting. The test takes about 35 minutes. Crystal was very friendly and professional. I will come back next time I need a smog check. read more

Wonderful place! Made an appointment the day before, was in and out with my passing certificate in 30 mins.

A Plus Smog was able to get me in right away and gave me a quick, efficient smog check. I will definitely continue to come here for friendly, fast service. read more

My entire family has been coming to A Plus for years and we've always gotten fantastic service. We came in on a Sunday as she was closing (google had her hours posted wrong). She stayed late and helped my husband so that we wouldn't incur a late fee from the DMV. We were very grateful! read more

Fast and friendly. Not the cheapest, but you can use Google to find a $10 off coupon. Convenience can't be beat: I got an appointment the same morning I called, and I was in and out in 20 minutes with my smog certificate ready for the DMV. read more