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    A1 Upland Smog and Registration

    4.8 (123 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    business front! as the DMV paper says, make sure they are a "star certified smog check station"
    Van D.

    A1 Upland Smog Check is definitely the most ethical, efficient and affordable Smog Check business in the area. I did my research and looked into a few smog check businesses and this place has the most competitive pricing. Other businesses quoted me $10-30 more for the same service. Also A1 has a Pass or Don't Pay policy, which is rare in the industry. They usually charge you either way, which is fine because they put in the time and work. This shows that they are a very genuine business. The business is located down a narrow area of other mechanic shops of different specialties. I called before I came since it was the Friday after Thanksgiving, and I wanted to make sure they were open before I came out. Andrew answered and he told me he was open. I headed right over and there was no wait! Yay! The business has their State of CA Star Certified Smog Check Station sign at the front. I pulled in and gave my DMV letter to Andrew. It's recommended that you bring it with you to the smog checks, so the business can scan it and make sure the business has all of your information when they scan the code on the form. While Andrew was working on my car, I was welcomed to their waiting room. It had a fan and a nice TV. Andrew was so quick with my smog check. I want to say it took me about 10 minutes... the amount of time for me to take my photos for Yelp and read the signs. Just for the record, it is standard industry practice for pricing to vary between sedans, vans, suvs, rvs or trucks. Anyone expecting the same pricing for any type of vehicle they bring in must be ignorant. Specifically for my little Honda Civic, the Smog Check was $26.75 and the Certificate was $8.25. It was $35 total, what a deal! After Andrew finished with my smog check, we headed to his office for payment. They accept cash or credit cards. No checks. Andrew informed me that they will electronically file my "Pass" with the DMV. He stapled all of my paperwork including the DMV letter, the Certificate, the paid itemized receipt and credit card transaction. I took a few of his business cards to share with my family and friends for their smog check needs. I will definitely be coming back to A1 in subsequent years!

    Owner website that states "coupon match"

    Guy was an absolute a$$. He is the owner of the place but yet has no respect for his customers and is not a man of his word. His website states exactly "Found Cheaper Coupon? Bring the coupon to us and we will match most coupons if it's a star certified test only station in the city of Upland." So I did exactly that, brought him the coupon for 26.75 star certified AND at his exact address and number... and he says "nope i can't do that because it's an expired coupon. Hmm okay well the coupon has no "expiration date" and neither does the website state that. So if you're gonna "match a coupon price" stick to your word. OR state exactly that on your website that YOUR coupons have expiration dates (although they don't). OR just don't have it on your website whatsoever. Dude has an ego too, tried mansplaining it to me over and over. Period babe!

    A H.

    Pass or don't pay means nothing. Went in to have smog test. I was told that my car couldn't be tested because of rpm and sample delusion. Had those issues repaired and came back to get a test. The tester made a notation on the form that I would have to pay whether I passed or failed. The test was aborted, (meaning no pass or fail -just NOT TESTED) but I was still charged. I found out that smog shops can't charge for an aborted test. Now I filed a complaint with the California Department of Automotive Repair. Below you say I didn't pay, but I did pay, under duress because you were holding my keys and paperwork. Just unfair -AND I've been to your shop before. Never again. *See photo of my receipt below it's handwritten by the tester, 'Pass or don't Pay' and 3 lines below that 'test aborted'.

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    Angela C.

    I found this on Yelp with great reviews. It's my first time getting a smog check. I called a couple days before to confirm the price and if an appointment is needed in order to get my smog check. He takes walk in and no appointments needed. The price for my 2014 Honda Accord was $35. I went in today at 9:00 a.m. and the employee was very helpful. It took about 15 minutes so it was quick and easy. A certificate was provide as well as a receipt. I paid in cash, but it looks like they take credit cards too.

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    Stefanie V.

    My husband and I have been to this place several times. The service is great and very quick and affordable. I highly recommend.

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    Dave L.

    Told coupon not valid for 2015 Honda CRV. Cost was $50 not $35. Yelp check in offer not allowed...

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    Highly recommend-nice little waiting room and prompt efficient/friendly service. Everything went awesome no fuss.

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    He is so nice, so friendly and honest and they are doing great job. And the price is very good too.

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    2 years ago

    Super fast and friendly: the owner got me in right away. Gave me my tags on the spot. I definitely recommend this place.

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    I got there at 9 and was out by 920 very quick service, price was great as well 45 bucks or u don't pay ..

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    2 years ago

    Service was quick, gentleman was polite, highly recommend you go to this business to renew your smog certificate

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    Quick easy gets the job done. Had no issues with the service. Paperwork was taken care of.

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    3 years ago

    Great and quick service. Was taken care of right away and all my questions were answered. Amazing staff and extreme helpful

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    I called before going in and spoke to Andrew to see if they were busy and the smog check for my Mazda 3 would take long.

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