Had a great experience here! Was basically in and out in about 15 minutes (but stayed an extra 5 to yap with Bryan haha). Pro Tip: CALL AHEAD! I needed a smog test for my car registration. I called ahead of time (around 9:15 on a Thursday morning) and Bryan let me know over the phone that he was currently working on a car but that he'd be free in about 40 minutes. He also told me on the phone it cost $50 with cash (I think it's cheaper if paying in cash). I came by at about 10am and there was no wait! I parked somewhere, but Bryan had me pull up right in front of the business. He took my paperwork and started the smog test right away. Afterwards, I paid and signed a form and that was it! Easy peasy Side note: the total was $50 (about $41 for the smog test and about $9 for the certificate fee) Bryan was great to work with. (I think he mentioned he's not the owner, but just work there). He's an older gentleman and we bonded over being Asian (he's Vietnamese, I'm Filipino). I asked about his life and he asked about mine. I knew he wanted to keep chatting but another customer came in. Another tip: If you want to schmooze Bryan, be nice, ask about his life, etc. He was so happy to chat! Overall, I had a great experience with him! I'll definitely come back to him in the future for smog checks Thanks Bryan! read more

Service requested was a smog check. Felt welcome and proved service requested in a timely manner. The price was fair pain with my card instead of cash. Was advised if cash it would be less. Completely understandable as I know using a merchant service runs a fee. Was provided with certificate. Would I recommend this place to others most definitely. Just notes it's small place. So if they're people there you will be waiting be patient and understanding. read more

AA Smog Test Only - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Tustin, California

I tried to go to my usual spot Ace Smog but they were already closed on Saturday by 4pm. I drove to another place and they also were closing, still near 4pm and quoted $60, and then another place that was supposed to be open but was closed. So I searched yelp and found this place that opened until 5pm. Luckily when I came, there was no wait. Older gentleman. Remarked how low the mileage on the car was. Pretty straight forward smog check. I asked for cash pricing before agreeing to service and was quoted $48. So it's basically $40+certificate. If you have a well maintained car that will pass smog check and only need no frills service to register your car with DMV, this place is definitely one option. read more

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This place tried to force a fee for a physical copy of a smog check certificate. I was going to bring them 3 cars to do. I called before driving there. We talked about what car, year, model, and make. The price was set. He asked me if I wanted a certificate. I told him no, as it is not required by CA state law. State law states that the testing station will send the pass/no pass cert result electronically directly to the DMV. Why do I need a certificate aside from the printout you're going to give, showing me all the little statistics anyway, like the ones you get from a car alignment? I only care that my car passed, much like how you only care that your alignment is done right, and who cares about camber/toe angles? This is no different, aside from the fact that the testing station needs to send the results to the DMV directly per state law. So I drag my dad along to take 2 of the 3 cars there. He pretends to call some "guy," and he says, The man I spoke with said you need a certificate. 8.25 extra. I told him no, and I said Who is this 'guy' you spoke with? He didn't answer because he faked the call. Then he pressed again, saying he won't do it unless I buy the certificate. I told him no again and I asked him who did he confirmed this as a fact with as I've done my research already. He told me he spoke with DMV. LOL, have you tried calling the DMV in the last 20 years? You think you'll get someone on the phone in 2 mins, if that, and get a confirmation? Lying crooks here. Posts a coupon, doesn't honor it, and wants to charge extra for a piece of paper I won't need at all. Don't go here ever, and work with a man called Brian. He's an old Vietnamese guy trying to con people to pay him more. read more

Quick and Efficient I got there just after opening and he got me in and started the process. I was out in about 20 minutes. read more

Came to get a smog check and the gentleman named Bryan was sleeping. Asked to get a smog check and he refused and said the car was modified (it wasn't). Then he apologized and went back to sleep in his chair. Don't waste your time coming here read more

DONT COME HERE. The guy working completely wasted my time today. He was not working on anyone else, just sitting in an empty bay on the computer. I drive close with my window down and he just looks at me and continues on his computer. After about 5 minutes again he finally looks at me but doesn't say anything and I ask for a smog and he says sure go park there. I go to park and after a few minutes I see that he's still just sitting in his chair not even trying to assist me. So ridiculous. I came to the other smog place down the street. I understand you shouldn't have to jump at a customer but I gave enough time for him to show some sort of effort for my business but NOTHING. read more

Very disappointed with the man working at this SMOG station. He would not even SMOG/test my car due to a LEGAL air intake I have installed. I provided all CARB EO documents and CARB sticker for the intake proving it is legal in CA, but he was very rude and denied me service, claiming it was not allowed even though I had all the paperwork. TLDR: if you have any LEGAL aftermarket parts, don't go to this guy. A different SMOG garage down the street took my paperwork and passed me no problem. read more

Something fishy about this place. I changed an O2 sensor and took my 1998 Camry to be checked. The owner asked me the year and how many miles on the car. I told home and he said to come back at 1:00. I came back at 1:00 and he hooked up the handheld code reader. He asked me if I had reset the computer and I told him I had replaced the sensor, reset the module and driven about 50 miles. He told me to drive 250 and come back. I did and 2 days later came back. He was really rude and told me he would not test my car. It was too old. I'm not sure where to report this, but I'm sure going to find out. read more

I like the guy but three times he failed my test for smog check. Yes my car needed work but the RPM test we found out (from another smog place in Fullerton that I used to go) is random and this guy here on Redhill AA smog had no idea and therefore it cost us $500. More replacing something that really was ok! To be honest after the third try he said "take the car somewhere else, it may pass". Ironically I had the same thought, so we called the Fullerton smog that I knew and he said the same thing. So I took the car to jamboree smog check. For the same cost that AA was offering BUT Fast and friendly service, free car wash, and a nice place to sit and offered cost bottle of water! Very nice indeed. My point is AA is not up to his game so to speak. Good guy but he lacks experience and mechanical knowledge. read more

Literally the worse. They never answer their phone. When they do they charge on the higher side for smog at $58 with certificate and when I told him I had an online coupon he was pissed and said fine being the coupon and hung up on me. I've smogged my car once here before and not only did it take long, but they weren't able to smog it because I had a catalytic shield on and the guy didn't want to look underneath the car to get the carb # he needed. The next smog place I called Santa Ana Smog & Repair, alright the same price, he was much more pleasant and helpful. Don't waste your time with lazy people that are not nice at this establishment. They really don't deserve your business. read more

Horrible -- I'm not going here again. Guy actually threatened to call the police when talking about the smog check results. He seemed more interested in watching his videos than helping a customer. read more

He was great. He actually told me to take my car in and I did and you know what I went to the dealership Infinity dealership they did all this work and my car broke down within 60 days and they've never called me back to help me the managers called and said oh well we looked at this. We didn't do that But the small guy on Redhill was great. read more

Honored the Yelp price they gave over phone. Took care of me quickly and kindly and i was out.

I got $32 coupon on line for the smog check from their website. I drove my Audi A 5 for the DMV required SMOG check on Saturday, September 3, 2022. I got there at 10 o'clock. There was one customer ahead of me. The owner/operator chatted with the first customer and didn't even acknowledge me. I pulled up to the front of a single garage that had Smog sign on it. After waiting and waiting for "satis longo tempore", the owner/operator looked up at me and asked "what u want?" I said my need for a Smog Check. I also informed the unprofessional man that I came because of the $32 Coupon on his website. He said, "for you and your car, $50 cash. $55 credit card!" I started asking why $32 is not honored, he started yelling "coupon no good. No good now!" I asked him whether the on-line coupon is a "Bait and Switch tactic" commonly used by the criminals? He became more hostile? I also asked him why the unusual cash discount? Is it because he doesn't want to report his income to IRS and California Franchise Tax Board? I had to leave this sleazy establishment! Be careful! read more

AA Smog Test Only - Coupon no good. Bait and switch! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Tustin, California

Great service! Everyone was helpful and polite. I brought in my DMV paperwork and they took care of the rest. They even had a little customer waiting area meanwhile I was waiting. Thank you and I'll be back! read more

I have come here for years. They prefer cash, I seem to recall it was $58 and change for my 2015 dodge grand caravan. They had a new tech today, Minh...who was quite pleasant (the previous tech wasn't nearly as pleasant) He got me in and out in less than 20 minutes-yay! read more

Are you are scheduled for your biennial DMV wallet molestation "to save the Earth"? Brian at AA Smog Test Only is the Yo-Yo Ma of smog testing. Reasonable price, straightforeward testing, really nice guy. Do it. read more

Don't waste your time, I had my alternator changed by someone, I went to a great female owned place on enterprise st. In costa mesa, she plugged me in and told me drive 100 Miles, I did then went to AA, I asked him he said drive 200 Mike's, I added if he could plug in and see, he had to tester, he didn't leave his chair and had 0 customers, wonder why. Lazy for sure read more

Went to this place with a roughly $40 coupon. Stated $10 more for SUV and $8.25 for certification. Usual prices I expected, but as soon as I got there the owner quoted $68.25. I said I had a coupon and he did not even want to see it. He said, "Land Rover $68.25." I tried to ask why it's more and he mumbled a response that was not coherent. I could see he was playing games so I just left. A quick google search and I found one down the street that gave me a $58 price without coupon. Point is: stay away. read more

Nice Smog place. Nothing special but it's quick and easy. Get your coupon online to drop the price.

First of all, this man needs to learn proper basic etiquette; he is very rude and a scammer. Although I showed him the coupon, he charged me full price, saying initially my car was an SUV, and when I pointed out to him that the price was only $10 more for an SUV then, he changed his word and said I showed him the coupon after I asked for the price and now it is too lake. I showed the coupon, which is, by the way, on his website! I think he puts the coupon only to bait and switch, and when I told him that that was not right and I will file a complaint he said," I don't care" read more

As others have said - the owner does not honor coupons. He is rude, rude, rude. Do not go here.

I was in a bind and needed to get my smog check by today in order to complete my registration. Business owner answered my call immediately and was able to get me in right as I arrived for a Smog check. Great service, quick and down to business. He'll have you in and out under 10 mins! Will be back again. read more

Terrible experience. Showed up to get a smog check for an older truck (2004) and the gentleman informed me it would be $58.25 for the smog. I assumed that was the price if the smog passed. It unfortunately did not pass and he still charged me $50 and after talking with him for a few minutes on how I did not think it was fair to charge me $50 for 10 min and not provide a pass result. I just bit the bullet and paid him. Never coming back here again! read more

We brought $31.75 smog test coupon but was told it doesn't apply to Mercedes but nowhere on coupon (https://www.smogchecktustin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Tustin-Smog-Check-Coupon.jpg) does it state that it excludes Mercedes. They accepted coupon though but not sure I'll go back to this place read more

AA Smog Test Only - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Tustin, California

Inexpensive place, the owner does the work quickly, and pass documents are provided quickly. I have been getting my smog done here for several years with different cars. Owner will raise the price and say the coupon does not apply to your car. Bring the exact amount in cash, show the coupon, and haggle the price. Negotiating the price can be annoying but he will honor the coupon if you persist. A lot of people on the reviews have found this very annoying but I find the pros outweigh that con. read more

$38 bucks for regular sedan. Brought a couple cars here already and all passed (dependent on ur car though). Cheap and good enuff for me since it's not far from home! read more

Would not recommend, it was very unorganized and the people who have worked here are very rude.

Ace, the gentleman that helped me is a very nice guy. When I called he was very helpful and got me in on my lunch break, no questions asked! I showed up and he took care of my car in less than 20 minutes. I appreciate Ace being so personable and kind! Its not everyday you come across A+ People!! I will definitely be coming back here and recommend them to friends and family. :) Thanks Ace and AA Smog for the First Class Service! Your friend Katie read more

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Brian was very nice, he give us good price, he was fast clean and finished the smog in 10 minutes. If you need a smog or if you need to renew your car registration, plate or sticker/ tags, I recommend you go there .... Thanks Brian read more

Would not honor coupon at all. Wanted to charge more. Terrible service. Wanted to charge me $70. Far above coupon prices. Did not honor or go over any prices...his response is fake and not truthful. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

1. Didn't show up until 8:11 a.m., despite 8 am start and then told me to come back in 20 minutes. 2. Would not honor coupon asking for $50; as I started walking away he offered $45. 3. Cannot recommend; going elsewhere. read more

They do honor their listed coupons. They say trucks and suv pricesis $10 extra ($2.01 more than what his coupon says) after they see your car and hook it up. Then, once they are running the car they ask if you want your certification for registration which I had already asked at the very beginning with the total price before he hooked it up and he said it would be an additional $8. They do not honor their list prices and they nickel and dime you. I do not recommend. read more

Like many others have said, this place is all about nickel and diming you. They "honor" the online coupon, but it's cash only or an additional $3 charge. Add $8.25 fee as well! And since you didn't pay full price the first time, they "have no choice" but to charge you all over again for a retest (and don't forget another $3 if you didn't bring cash). read more

Accompanied the lady to smog our beater SUV. The smog man sizes us up (we were dressed meagerly, 100*f day), including our dog, and asks each of us what we do for a living. We had a coupon and he demands we pay 40 dollars more than the coupon since the car is a SUV. Too hot to shop around we decided to let him proceed. During the smog test, he repeatedly demanded more money. Purported to us that since our SUV is a 94 Isuzu, he needs more money to complete the test. Demands another 40 dollars and a Starbucks coffee (perhaps the most bizarre request I've received from a business). Avoid this place if you can. read more

Second time getting my car smogged here. He's quick, cheap and efficient. $40.00 cash (with printed coupon) and I was in and out in 15 minutes (there was one car ahead of me so that's not including wait time). It can be very busy during the late afternoon (1pm onward), but even still you should be there less than 30 minutes. The owner is super bratty and racist, but he is hilarious and gets the shit and shoo's you on out of there to get the next car in, so don't take it too personally if he yells at you. I see no reason to go elsewhere. read more

I haven't had to do a smog check in several years but one of my vehicles is getting older and I received a notice to have it done before I can renew its registration. I came here to have my mini van's smog check done. This smog check place which is one service bay in a portion of a Shell gas station was supposed to open at 8am, but the guy didn't show until about 8:15am. Although a coupon said the cost is $29.97 plus certificate, he said it'll be $10 extra for vans. The coupon only specified that large vans will pay extra. Anyway since I was already here, I said okay and had the smog check done. The person wasn't too friendly but not rude. I have definitely experienced better with other smog check places in the past. read more

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I have been going to the guy for years... i Went there yesterday with a coupon, it said 29.99 + 8.99 cirtificate fee... He then proceeded to tell me that, it was 39.99 + the certificate fee because my VAN was concidered a TRUCK!!! i needed it done so i did it anyways... it came out to 46$, i gave him 60$ and he only handed me back 4$ !!! I told him he only gave me 4$ where is the rest, and he was like "oh sorry, here you go" read more

First off, let me just say I went to this place on accident... When I did my yelp search I had called and booked my appt with the place across the street . When I got off the freeway I quickly realized that there were two places and both had Star.. somethin somethin. So.. I got out of my car.. saw Robert and quoted me a great price. Had me in and out in 15 minutes! He is quite the chatter box but rather nice to carry a conversation with. Overall.. happy mistake.. in and out in a jiffy! I shall return read more