One of the best experiences I've ever had with an auto shop. I got a smog check with Jon a couple of weeks ago and he was quick and easy to work with. He fixed a small hose for me FOR FREE and told me that I might need to check my radiator soon. A couple weeks later I bring in my car to Jon to replace the radiator. I figured it would take a couple of days to order the part and replace but Jon finished the job by the end of the day. He also gave me a ride home after I dropped the car off! Very nice guy, and you can tell he's honest, knowledgeable and hard working. I would definitely come here again if issues arise with my vehicle. read more

I'm new to Davis so I really have to depend on Yelp to know which places to go for specific purposes. They did not exaggerate when everyone gives it 5/5 stars! The service was super friendly and professional, best of all, I was out within 15min! There is the most adorable dog there that will sit next to you while you wait. Also the price here is the most affordable compared to other places I called. Definitely recommend and I would come again for my next smog check. read more

I had two cars to smog: 1. wife's Honda Odyssey for registration 2. my VW GTI (transfer of ownership) David was the Smog Tech...........and he was very efficient. No appts. needed, but my wife had to wait a little bit. No big deal because she took a nice walk with our daughter to grab a bite to eat. I would highly recommend this Smog Station for those that are local in Davis, Dixon, West Sac, and/or Woodland. read more

Okay, firstly, I want to say that what I'm about to share might seem over the top but you can obviously believe what you want--this shop is f****** excellent. I originally took my 2001 Volvo s40 for a check engine light, and replacement of fuse module. The owner Jon has been very courteous, professional, fair, AND honest about the repairs necessary to get my car in tip top shape. The technicians were very friendly as well! Awesome team, this is my new repair mechanic from now on. I HIGHLY recommend! read more

Very friendly guy! Be prepared to wait a little while if you go in on weekends, when I went there was only one guy to do the checks. I got lucky and was there before a couple people came in behind me. It only took him 20-25 minutes to finish my check, so things go pretty quickly. read more

Service here was fast easy and they were soo nice and helpful. Got to meet the doggo briefly :)). Any Davis student that needs smog check or car services should come here because they offer different coupons on their website and were really helpful over the phone if you have any questions. Definitely would come back and recommend! read more

Had to get a last minute smog test on my car the other day and I had no idea where to go. I ended up finding A1 Smog and immediantely headed over there to get a smog test in. I was worried I wasn't going to be able to, but upon arriving I was surprised at how quick they were to get to me. They were all super friendly and straight forward about what you wanted. They didn't try to sell you on anything else which was really nice. Smog test was quick! I maybe waited about...30 minutes? Maybe even less! I would definitely go back there! If you need a smog test in Davis I recommend going to them! read more

After dealing with a much more expensive smog shop in Davis last time, I was more then happy to try a new shop. I was at work, so the Misses went to A1 to get her Honda smogged, she loved it, was treated with respect, and had no issues at all (where as we find many Davis shops or dealerships treat her like the stereotypical female). We all hate our annual smogs, but, I hope this shop flourishes here! read more

I recently bought my first car and Jon was extremely helpful during our appointment. He completed the inspection in a timely manner and helped me a lot with understanding how my vehicle works. Good job! read more

Jon is really fast. I went in on a Saturday morning and even though there were already 2 people ahead of me, I was able to be in and out in 20 minutes. The price is pretty good compared to other places. I recommending to just printing out the coupon on the website and that would be your price. Also, there's free coffee - now I know how to use it. Thanks Jon! read more

I took my car to A1 Smog for a smog check. John was very professional. The entire process took about 20 minutes. I was very happy with the service. read more

Very friendly and professional place! I called five minutes before they closed and said to come in. After I apologized for being late Jon, the smog tech said, No, thank you for coming to do business with us ! That's what I like about this place. Friendly, efficient and got me in and out and even stayed late!!! I take all my company cars here for smog. :) read more

Jon and Roxy were great! Fast, friendly and clean atmosphere. Thank you for a great experience. read more

A1 Smog - Roxy the shop dog. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Davis, California

Amazing place. Went in without an appointment and got out with my smog certification within 30 mins. The guy was super polite and fun, super fast and professional. SOOOO glad I went there!! read more

This smog shop is great. Jon has an on site mechanic and a repair shop. Fast, quick, and reliable service. Thanks for the smog..

I had just waited hours at the Davis DMV to register my car after moving to California from Washington. I was told I needed a smog and started going all around the Davis area to get a quick one done. Every place I went had really long waits that would take me well after 5pm (when DMV would close). I found A1 Smog by remember the DMV TV ads running, tested my luck, and super thankful I did. In and out in about 30 minutes despite a gentleman already waiting and two other customers picking up their cars. Highly recommend based on efficiency! read more

Awesome service. The other reviews weren't lying when they said in and out in 15 minutes. I walked right in and was immediately greeted. The price (for me personally) was kind of expensive but getting slogged in general usually is. It was $52. For how quick it took compared to other places was totally worth it. They also had a super adorable, friendly dog that kept me company as I waited. The guy working was very nice and I appreciate him not trying to sell me anything else. He did specifically as I wanted and nothing sketchy! I will totally be coming back again next time! read more

A1 Smog - The adorable sweet dog, Roxy. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Davis, California

Great service here. I took my car in without an appointment, and the guy had no issue doing a smog for me. Got in and out in 30mins and my car passed! Highly recommend. read more

Doesn't use a mask if that's important to you, but fast and good service.

Jon does a great job and makes it clear his clients matter to him. I've gotten two cars smogged by him and the process is quick and easy. I showed up towards the end of the day and he was unable to see me, but he immediately greeted me and offered one of his coupons to make up for it- despite it not being even remotely his fault I showed up late. His walls are covered with accolades and letters of thanks, showing how much he has impacted the community. I highly recommend going to A1 and supporting this business! read more

2016 Visit, great service again, was able to get in right away. Look forward to next visit, quick, professional, and friendly too! Thanks, highly recommend this place. read more

My first visit here for a smog test. Proprietor was extremely conscientious and made me feel at ease even when my Honda Accord failed inspection because the catalytic converter I had installed after the original was stolen was not approved for my vehicle. He kindly directed me to the State Smog Inspection Referee, which gives exceptions for certain catalytic converters because so many have been stolen from Hondas that getting the original part has become almost impossible. I went to the referee; he took down the number of the part on my vehicle, determined it was approved for an exception, gave me a certificate, put a sticker on my car and sent me back to A1, where the proprietor remembered me and gave me a free retest, which the car passed! In the short time I spent at A1, I got a strong sense of their family of loyal customers and their dedication to operating a business in a smart and efficient way. read more

Really fast and affordable. Went in on a Saturday and they offered their online coupon without me asking and were done with the smog check in less than 15 minutes. Would definitely recommend their service! read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I'll cut to the chase: Jon is ethical and is concerned about the customer. While all business owners need (and deserve) to earn money, Jon is the kind of business owner who will not, repeat NOT, gouge you, make up nonsensical charges, or worse (as some will do), charge you for services you never actually needed. Now my story. I took my 2002 Toyota Camry in for a smog check. It passed the check but Jon found that the car was idling roughly and the engine repeatedly dying if it got below 1000 RPMs. While I knew the car idled roughly, it had never died. Well I drove the car home (and it died at every stop) and realized I needed it looked at. I called Jon and he was genuinely concerned that this was a new problem. I brought the car into the shop and expected that I had a bad alternator or something likely to be very expensive. Had Jon told me I needed this kind of work, I would have believed him. It turns out that the throttle sensor was gunked up and simply cleaning it solved my problem. Now here is the thing: Jon could have legitimately charged me for labor and services rendered. He did not. I paid nothing for this. Bottom line: if you need service on your car or if you want an honest smog check, this is the place to go. Period. I cannot say enough good words for A1. Jon can be trusted. read more

I've been taking my car to this smog shop for since 2011. It wasn't until today I was told he can only perform smog test on 2000 and later vehicles for the next 3 months. I was a bit bummed out but for anyone who is planning to visit this station, I suggest you give him a call first before dropping by. Other than that I would like to be a returning customer soon as he is my go to tech to do smog for my vehicles. read more

Came back with another car for A1 to smog. I have done 4 cars with them, ALL with excellent service. I would highly recommend A1.

This place was amazing. 1st come 1st taken care of. One lady in front of me. Her car took 15 minutes. My car took 15 minutes. I waited about 30 minutes total. I went in on a Friday at about 1pm. I don't know who the gentleman who was working but he was very nice and respectful. There is nowhere else you should go in Davis. Awesome place. Super easy. I left super happy. read more

After having an effortless experience taking my boyfriends car to get smogged at A1, I took my own car in when it was time for a smog. Unfortunately, my experience has been nothing but a headache. I have an aftermarket air intake installed that John failed me on the visual inspection because he didn't see the Carb EO sticker (this was the first time I've heard of this). Fortunately he didn't charge me anything as he hadn't started the actual test. After being a little pissed, I did some research and found that in this glorious state of CA, you cannot have an aftermarket air intake installed that is not certified by CARB as legal for use in CA. (What a joke). I contacted the manufacturer for a replacement sticker as mine was certified and took it back to A1 thinking things should go smoothly. Unfortunately again, they didn't. He looked up the Carb EO number and said my car was not listed. He asked where I'd received my sticker from (a bit accusatory) and I explained directly from the manufacturer after submitting my receipt, VIN number and photos. He said he would not pass me since my car was not on the list and handed me the print out of the CARB EO from California's ARB site. When I got home I took a look at the list he gave me and my car was right there on page 6. I called John and he responded "That's why I gave you the paperwork. Bring it back in." Safe to say I won't be. I know John is trying to follow the rules set be this crazy state, but this run around was ridiculous. I never had a single issue at the place I used to take my car in Sac, but it seems to have closed. read more

I thought I needed a smog check based on paperwork that I received from the DMV (which I had lost). John was very diligent in checking information about my car and helped me realize that I didn't actually need a smog check, but just needed to pay a renewal fee. He very easily could have taken advantage of my ignorance and charged me for a smog check anyway and I would not have known. I appreciate his honesty and will definitely return next time I need a smog check or oil change. read more

I went in for Smog service. I appreciated the good customer service and the quick turn around service. It is important to support this local business. I happily recommend A1 Smog. read more

I took my car in for a smog check. It didn't pass. Jon asked me if I was mechanically inclined because if I was, I could make the repair myself and save some money. Long story short, I made the repair and my vehicle passed. I listened to him speak with the customers there and he was always kind and respectful. I'll be returning. read more

I've been here to get a smog check and oil change. Both times, I had very positive experiences.Owner is very nice, professional. He even dropped me off at Starbucks for my oil change because it was a windy and the garage door was being loud. I will definitely return for other services on my car. Prices are reasonable and service is efficient and friendly! read more

Great, affordable, and professional service. What more could you want? I arrived on a weekday morning, and was done in about 15 minutes. Will definitely be back. read more

The best price in Davis for a smog check. Nice guy, just opened his business, very professional.

The plan was to smog my car at 8 as soon as the doors said he would open and then go straight to the DMV before the lines got long. He arrived at 8:30 which was 30 minutes after the listed business hours. He was very apologetic, gave me the coupon discount and a $5 discount on top of that. He was nice and the service was fast. read more

Jon is efficient, friendly, and kind-hearted. He was able to squeeze me in as a walk-in during the Saturday work day. I waited for my vehicle at the location, and he kept me updated on my wait time while he serviced other vehicles. Having Roxy the dog for company during the wait was a big plus! read more

GREAT PLACE! Amazing people! GREAT SERVICE! Dog was sooooo cute!! I recommend everyone to come here!

Best price hands down! Jon is a really nice guy getting on his feet as a new local business owner after many years working the trade. Smog was very fast and easy, will definitely come back. read more

Awesome little in and out shop. Quick service and nice employee. Jon helped me out and was very kind. I stopped by Davis Smog which was expensive and the employees were not easily understood. SpeeDee offers the same price but is always busy and takes too long. Worth the drive out to A1 Smog. Thanks guys! read more

This was the best smog experience ever. My son was purchasing a new used car and we brought it here to make sure it would pass smog before we made the purchase. We got a lot of help evaluating the car and it saved us a lot of trouble. I will come back here every time! Thanks! read more