TLLDR: Quick, easy, no-frills smog check. Make sure you show the online coupon for $20 off. Go early to beat the crowd - in and out in 15-20 minutes. I came here for a smog check, and the whole experience was quick and hassle-free. The process is straightforward with no upselling or unnecessary waiting. I showed the online coupon and got $20 off, then paid cash for a total of about $70 for my 2012 Honda Accord. From the time I pulled in to the time I drove away, it only took about 15-20 minutes. The staff keeps things moving efficiently, and the service is exactly what you'd expect from a smog test center--fast and to the point. I arrived around 8:30 AM with only one car ahead of me, but by the time I left, four or more cars had already pulled in. The shop itself is basic and no-frills, but if you're looking for a place that gets you in and out without wasting your time, I'd definitely recommend coming early. read more

This place is absolutely horrible... I should have read the reviews to know what to except. On 2.3.26, I paid cash for a smog check and used a $20 coupon. My vehicle did not pass (check engine light / too lean bank 1) and I was told I had 10 days to come back to complete and pass the test again; or, I will have to pay again. Today, 2.5.26, my car was serviced at Pep Boys. I checked and found that the Smog Test Only Station closes at 5 p.m. When I arrived, at 4:48 p.m. I saw the roll-up door closed, but the pedestrian door was open. I was approached by an abrasive male what stated, "We're closed." I said I thought you closed at 5 p.m. He stated, "We're take the last customer at 4:45 p.m. because it takes 20 minutes to complete a test." I said I am (3) minutes late, a return customer (with my paid receipt / failed test results), and had my vehicle serviced and repaired today. He stated, "You have to drive it 100 miles before you come back to re-test." "You could have just had the computer re-set." I was not told about the needed 100 miles to be driven. The male who assisted me (2) days ago walked up and I told him that I was not told this by him. He said, "I do not remember you." The rude guy tells me that Pep Boys should have told me about the 100 miles and that I should have told them why I was there; basically it all falls on me. He also stated, "You could have just had the computer re-set with out any repairs to pass a smog test." If this is a Smog Test Station rule, then they should have told me... not Pep Boys... after going back and forth, I said I will come back within the 10 days and drive the car as much as I can. I do not appreciate the accusation of possibly having the computer re-set without being repaired. I am only going back to complete the test, will never use this site again, and will share my experience to family, friends, and co-workers. Rudeness will slowly bring down a business. Proper customer service brings back business. RESPONSE: Arcadia Smog Test Only Center (Owner) 4 days ago Hi Sophia, sorry that you had an issue, but i can not force anybody to stay after hours, it takes 20 minutes to do the test, and the guy is wright after the repair is done your mechanic will rest the check engine light needs to be driven before the retest that is not our rules your car will fail again and the guy was being honest with you, bring your at normal hours we will test it again thanks. UPDATE: On 2.9.26, I returned an my vehicle passed the smog check. All three (3) staff members lacked any form of customer service and/or politeness. The lady that I was sitting next to, while waiting for our cars, commented, "They are not very friendly here are they?" I responded, "No, not at all and I will never come back..." If the shop closes at 5 p.m., and the last customer should be there before 4:30 p.m., it should be posted. The staff and owner have completely missed the mark of customer service and the general principle of a polite greeting and simple conversation with each visit, "Hello, how are you?" and "Thank you." Customer service is not important to this business. read more

Fast, friendly, cost-effective and efficient services. I was in and out 20 minutes, Maxs.

It gets the job done, Staff is straight to business no sweet talk, no appointments, no waiting rooms. I called in to ask, "do you take appointments, or is it walk in only?" Before I could finish I was interrupted with "No appointments" These guys are straight to business. If you don't care for small talk or pleasantries this is the place for you. The price isn't outrageously good or bad, kinda standard mine is just under $70 for a truck. Side note they do offer smog for diesel. (No big cars no lowered, no limos) read more

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Before you even speak to them, show them your coupon on their website! They will literally not honor it unless you practically force them to so do it before you even greet them! They know you here for a smog check so don't bother tell them hello I'm here for a smog check. Also I didn't have papers since I think I did electronic or email only. Just check your email and you can send these guys the report via email. They will print it out there. Very quick and efficient service like everyone says. I was maybe 3rd or 4th in line but still only waited like 15 mins, if that. Price seems okay for the service but the value from the coupon makes it a bit better for those looking for a deal. read more

Easy and quick smog check location that takes walk ins! I was in and out within 20 mins. There's also a coupon on their website that makes it cheaper if you pay in cash, show it to them before service when you walk in! There's no refunds if you use the coupon though if you don't pass. So if your car is iffy and you're not sure if it'll pass , maybe do their regular service, but if it's pretty routine smog check for your straight forward not super old car then totally fine. Friendly, fast and straight forward ! Will come back read more

Great experience and super fast! Daniel helped me and he was great. I used the coupon (you need cash and I would print it) and there was not issues. Could not recommend them more! read more

Arrived around 8:30 am and there was only 1 other person waiting ahead of me. I was greeted by a nice man who was helpful and courteous. My car was smogged and I was out the door by 8:45! There was a coupon on their website and I got a great deal as well! Highly recommend. read more

Service went smoothly and quickly. There was no wait time when I went. I recommend for your smog check needs.

Be wary. They will rip you Despite showing them the online coupon they supply (Note: I had CASH per the coupon.) They refused to honor it as I showed it to them after service. read more

I have been coming to Arcadia smog test only center for years. They are quick efficient and just the right amount of service they provide chairs in the shade for you to set and wait. Actually, need to get my car smogged. so, i'll be going in this week!! they also have a berry comparable pricing. read more

Was quick process and everyone was very helpful and friendly. Only thing it is cash only!

Service was good and quick. The employees were all professional. The shop was clean, and they have seats outside while you wait.

Went in for smog and didn't pass. Asked about free retest and they said ok. Came back 2 weeks later and was surprised I had to pay. They rudely pointed to small print saying must be done in 10 days. Owner was a jerk and after 10 years of coming here I can't come anymore. Will take our three cars elsewhere where they treat their customers right. Also cheaper in Monrovia on Myrtle $50!! And they're nice not like this place! you can see by his reply that he's a liar (never even argued with his 10 days) I just left because he was so rude and loud. His reply proves how crappy his customer service is. read more

Stopped in for a smog was in and out in about 30 minutes. Super easy and fast. I'll be back next time for my smog check

Got lucky and showed up when nobody else was waiting in line. I was in an out with my smog completed in less than 30 minutes. Bring your online coupon for a discount! read more

These guys absolutely suck. They're awful. They run a bait and switch scam whereby they entice customers in with a $20 coupon. Then they refuse to honor the coupon saying it wasn't presented when you walk in the door. (Coupons are presented at time of payment. Otherwise, disreputable businesses, like this one, can charge a higher price to makeup for the coupon.) Meanwhile, the workers print the coupons themselves, and use them on your behalf - and THEY pocket the $20!!! What a bunch of losers. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO ELSEWHERE! I Hope they get reported to the State of California and lose their operators license. read more

Fair price. VERY fast and efficient. TI have gone to them several times, and never spent more than 20 minutes start to finish--usually less. hat's what I am looking for in a smog check! read more

Got there no appointment, had my car in and done in less then 20 minutes. Fast and efficient. Thank you

Does what they are supposed to do and quickly. I took my car in for a smog check and spent only about 15 minutes there because I wasn't busy. That's all I was looking for. read more

This place is great, they take the 20 dollar off coupon you can find online. Make sure you pay cash and give them the coupon when you give them your registration. Clean, friendly and fast. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, actually this is my first one, but this one is warranted. I had a very disappointing experience with this smog shop. First, their customer service was consistently rude and dismissive. I called three separate times to confirm and reschedule an appointment, and despite all efforts to plan ahead, they closed early--well before their posted business hours. When I brought up the inconvenience, one of the younger employees had the nerve to say they "value their personal schedule over customer convenience." That alone tells you all you need to know about their priorities. There was zero effort to be accommodating or professional, and the sense of entitlement from the staff was honestly shocking. This is not a business that values its community or takes pride in its reputation. They clearly don't rely on referrals or repeat business, because they do nothing to earn them. I highly recommend taking your vehicle--and your money--somewhere that respects both. read more

Good place to perform the testing. There is an online coupon but it's for cash payment

I was impressed by Arcadia Smog Test Only Center. I had called ahead of time to get pricing and ask initial questions. This place is close by to where I work. They do offer a check in offer, which you need to mention and show them when you drop off your car. No problem! They do warn you that the check in offer is for cash price and they can only do the test once (even if it's a fail). I appreciated that they were ahead of schedule and called me right away. Please note you do have to stay there for the smog check time, but I was able to leave because my work was literally within walking distance. This was much appreciated since I am pregnant. read more

I found this smog location online after realizing the one I usually visit was closed. Their service was quick and great. Would defiantly recommend using this business for your smog check needs. read more

It was quick and easy. Would recommend this to anyone needing a quick smog check. Thanks!

The service is quick and fast. The guy is really nice. I've come here about two times already during my lunch break because they're really quick service and always have discounts on yelp. read more

Arcadia Smog Test Only Center - Front entrance - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Arcadia, California

They only honor the Yelp coupon if you pay cash. There are less expensive places close by to get your car smogged. I went to Pasadena. Waste of time coming here. read more

Scammed. I took my car in to get it smog checked and they took my car into their garage, which was not necessary, because I've been there before, and the smog check was all done in the parking lot. However, they wanted to falsely fail my vehicle smog test by falsely telling me the vehicle has problems with the active grille air shutter, which I had to replace costing me $252.74 from sierra nissan of duarte and an additional $150 to have it supposedly installed by body shop/repair shop H J auto group in baldwin park, due to my physical limitations. After completing the replacement, I went back to arcadia smog test only center to get it re-tested, but the hispanic male alfreado lara told me a I need to drive 100 miles miles to clear out the ecu memory. I didn't believe this, plus I could see it in his facial expressions, this is BS, but I left and drove about 75 miles, then returned to the shop. This time alfredo didn't take my vehicle to the garage to tamper with it again, the smog test was done in the parking lot, but failed again, stating the vehicle now has a evaporative system issue. I then, just left arcadia smog test only center, and later that night put some more miles on the car. The following day I took the vehicle to a different smog test only center and it passed with no problems. My advice to you is to avoid this smog test center, they, the nissan dealer and repair shop all work together to scam people for extra cash. read more

This place is an absolute joke. They refuse to honor their own coupon simply because I didn't present it before the service. Would the service have been any different had I mentioned the coupon earlier? It's absurd. I have never encountered such a desperate business resorting to sneaky tactics to cheat customers out of their rightful discounts. No cash option was offered after its service at all. read more

We always did our smog test at the same shop. In and out fast, and the technician was very friendly.

Came here for a STAR certified Smog check and was slightly dissatisfied with the value of service. The $20 off coupon, which needs to be presented first thing, requires cash only which was a bummer because I didn't have cash and there were no exceptions. So the full price for the smog check came out to $69.75 which was more than other places were charging, so that was the disappointing part. I will say the service was quick and straightforward, lasting no more than 20 minutes. read more

My family member had a poor experience dealing with this business. They were unprofessional and told her she needed to have major work done on her car in order for her to pass. We took her vehicle to another smog check business and they said no major work was needed and per their check they said the car passed. My family member took the car back to this business and car passed without any problems. Throughout the transaction the staff was unprofessional. I do not recommend this business. Per owner's response, not mistaken. You were rude. read more

smog check was performed but upon payment I said that I had seen a $20 off coupon online and they said I could not use it since I didn't mention it at first. Left me feeling very dissatisfied since he wouldn't accept the discount. read more

Robots have more personality and agency than the two dudes that were working. I had a bad experience with this shop and don't wish to come back again. This shop has finicky coupon stuff going on. I recommend going elsewhere. read more

Came in 4:30 pm on a Friday and just walked in and got smog tested, no appointment needed! There's a Yelp check-in deal but I think it's about the same with the online coupon they are promoting. You need to bring cash for the deals and it will be around $40 total after fees and such. Simon was great, to the point on paperwork and in checking my car. I was on my way in no time, pretty good for a one bay smog check location. He even pointed out that my brake fluid cap was off (oops) and put it back where it needed to be. When driving up to the location, the entrance to the lot is on La Porte St. and not directly on 1st Ave. Also note that this business is not be confused with other car place Fast Autoworks across the street. read more

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Quick service. Was in and out in about 20 minutes as promised. The people could have been more friendly but seems like everyone there was all business and I don't mind as long as I get what I want quickly. Make sure to check in for $20 off before your service if you have a 2000 or newer vehicle. read more

Came here for a smog and they said I needed my dmv papers but I left them at home. Went home to get papers and stopped by a place close by and they didn't need anything and smogged me fine. read more

Painless service. Easy to find spot, and they have a few dedicated parking spots that made navigating the space easy. They honored the coupon that I had, in fact they prompted me to ask if I had the coupon. I was aware that it was cash only for the coupon, since it literally says that on it. Hard to miss. 38 dollars for a smog check worked for me, fair and comparable for the area. Service was fast, crew working there was attentive and efficient. I walked in, got serviced, was told to wait. They had a few chairs by the office and a few more towards the street on the sidewalk? It wasn't that much of an issue, as I wasn't waiting long anyway. For a Saturday afternoon, they seemed to be having steady, but not overwhelming business. I would come back here the next time I need a smog check. read more

Did not have need to smog in last 7 yrs (newer leased cars), but recently acquired an used car needing Star smog. Everything is still Great - the same, nothing has changed. Same technician, fair price, no wait, straight forward. Highly recommend! read more