Second time coming here and once again it was a great experience. I drove up and was helped right away. The process was fast and efficient--they had me in and out in under 30 minutes so I could get back to work quickly. What I really appreciate is the convenience. I was able to get my car smog checked, pass the test, and even pay for my new registration tags on the spot without having to make a trip to the DMV. The place is clean with a simple lobby and seating while you wait. Overall, quick, easy, and very convenient service. I'll definitely be coming back next time I need a smog check. read more

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I have been coming to this Auto Chek location for years to get my cars smog tested. On this visit, I brought my girlfriends car to get tested. I like the set up of the location as you pull right in right in front of a drive-through test bay. Pull up to the yellow cones, and a tech will greet you and get all of your information and DMV notice. I never got his name, but it's often the same friendly tech that has done my testing. It is nice to see a familiar face even though you only go to a place once every few years. When it is time to test your car, the tech will have you wait inside and he will pull your car forward in to the test bay and do the test. The waiting area inside is air conditioned, very clean, and has several benches to sit on while you wait. When the test is complete, the tech will come in and give you the results which took less than ten minutes on this visit since there was no wait. I was afraid the car might not pass because it has been burning a lot of oil, but luckily it did pass. After paying, they send your pass result to the DMV electronically. If for some reason your car fails the smog test, they will give you one free retest within 30 days. If you go to their website and look in the coupon section, there is a coupon for $10 off your smog test. You are supposed to mention it to the tech when you first arrive, but the friendly cashier was happy to apply it afterwards. This Auto Chek location is a great place to get your car smog tested. read more

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A bit disappointed in my experience today. Been a patron for over 10 years and brought friends and family here as well. I come to learn that they no longer accept competitors coupons when I asked them as soon as I pulled up and again right before I paid. Total for a smog for a regular car was $70. What dismayed me is they didn't tell me they had their own $10 off coupon on their website. I found this out later thru my friend who visited 2 weeks prior on my suggestion. You couldn't have told me about this coupon on the down low as I was about to pay ??? Smh.... read more

Auto Chek Centers - Coupon - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Anaheim, California

I needed to get my 2015 Silverado smogged and this place was amazing they were so fast and i got my new registration and sticker all in one stop i didn't need to mail in anything to the DMV its all done right here. Im very happy. read more

I was in the area and was hoping for a reasonable price They have advertised prices When I asked for the colle student discount showing my Fullerton student id I was told the posted price was $15 dollars higher and wrong So much for a fair price or a student discount. I took my business to somewhere that had transparent pricing . read more

Auto Chek Centers - Lots of bays, so no waiting!!! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Anaheim, California

Smog test where the price is a bit more than average. They are by the book here where everything is like inspector gadget is on the case for your car engine. Anything wrong your car is not passing, anything not CARB legal and with a sticker is being rejected. So be ready for the testing. Lots of space to seat while you wait. Very clean and organized space. I see why they've been in business for a few decades here at this location. read more

EZ Smog check. You might be able to find a $10 off coupon online if you search very diligently.

The service was very quick and I was in and out in like less than 20 minutes. I love that I was able to register my car in the same location one stop shop love it. read more

I've been using Auto Chek Centers about 30 years (wow! I'm old!) I started at their SA location when it was around the corner from my home & began coming to this location when SA closed. I keep coming back because everyone is friendly, the process takes under an hour, and I can get the smog certificate and my tags all on a credit card which is convenient (don't have to wait for the tags in the mail & DMV didn't take credit cards in the past) and a good use of time. Once, my car didn't pass but I was able to pay for the tags (saved from being charged late fees) and armed with suggestions from the tech. I came back about 6 weeks later, the car passed & I had no additional fees - they sent the paperwork to DMV, gave me the tag and I was on my way. On my most recent visit, I checked the car in, then walked into the waiting area (I had planned to pay bills while I waited), but in the time it took to login to my bank account, my car was done! Unfortunately, I chose to pay DMV directly this year for the tag (I really don't know why - perhaps senility, age, forgetfulness???) but I regretted it because I waited another 8 weeks for the registration and tag in the mail. It really is easier just to do the whole process at Auto Chek Centers! Looking for a discount? While certificates are not snail-mailed, or emailed (remember, I've been coming 30 years), there is still a coupon code available on their website - just make sure you spell the name correctly & look around - it's there. read more

Brought in my truck to get smog check, Juan was the "inspector". After about ten minutes he came back and told me it failed, I got the inspection record and every emission test passed. He failed it claiming when he reved the engine, he saw white smoke come out. ( it passed every emission test except this guys visual. When I asked if he could rev it so I could see it he said "it doesn't do it all the time", I asked if I could use my free retest right now then so I can see for myself if smoke was coming out and he said " no you've got to take it some where to get it checked out. I assume they have to have a certain amount of fails to not raise suspicion, so they give some leniency and fail others. I might not even take my free re test here because the experience was so bad. Not just with Juan. The lady at the desk was very short to answer questions, and get me off the phone when I was just asking if I had showed up how many cars would be in front of me. read more

The technicians provide informative assistance regarding your issue and direct you to the appropriate solution. The cashier demonstrates professionalism and respect, overall delivering high-quality customer service. read more

Auto Chek Centers - good customer service - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Anaheim, California

Juan was very fast, efficient and helpful! We take our cars here every time we need a smog and never had a problem. We'll be back next month with another car, Thank you to all the staff! read more

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I've been taking my cars to this smog check center for years. Fast, efficient and fair. I only had one car fail due to a previous owner installing a catalytic converter with no serial number. In that instance I was referred to a BAR station ( Fullerton college on Chapman) who then gave me the proper documentation to move forward. Stupid azz Ca democraps. But whatever. But ACC does great work and are always friendly, even offering a free soda or cold water while waiting. read more

Went back for a "free retest" and was received by a very warm welcome of $100 charge to to do the so call "free retest" don't trust this place when they say it's free!!! read more

I have been using them before for all cars that I have and the service was ok in and out. But recently their service has gone down the hole. Gave me a lot of run around with a vehicle that I had to go else where with no issues got it done. But won't be going there anymore. read more

Fast service and no hassle. I have been coming here for over a decade and it's always an easy drive in and out.

This is always been my go to place to get my vehicle smog. Always in and out, the service is friendly, and it's convenient.

Great service, friendly staff, excellent value. I've taken my vehicles here for at least 25 years and will continue to use their services. Easy to continue your registration process thanks to their speedy smog check transmittal. Recommend! read more

They made the process super easy! Thank you! I paid a total of $58.20 including the tax for my 2005 Avalon XLS. I'm grateful I passed, but if you do not pass for whatever reason, they offer a FREE RETEST. Check it out, love the drive in process. The technicians are skilled and professional. read more

Auto Chek Centers - The lil bill - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Anaheim, California

They're clean. accessible with friendly employees. There's a big air-conditioned customer lounge where u can see your car getting tested. I like it here and I've been doing smog check here for years read more

Awesome customer service and service. affordable prices would definitley recommend their service.

Efficient. Fast. Friendly. I even had a coupon! I've been coming here for several years, and I won't go anywhere else.

I've come here numerous times & had no issues. Super easy, in & out, sometimes they mail me a 20% off coupon for my smog check which totally comes in handy as registration itself is stupid expensive. You pay once your vehicles ready, they even offered me an opportunity to renew my registration right there on the spot, and they accept Apple Pay. They offer complimentary soda or water while you wait as well. I bounce between this location and the El Segundo location & it's literally the same experience for me, I appreciate the ease of it all. Pull up to the spot, park in one of the open/available lanes, they take your information, go inside & wait, once your vehicles ready they'll let you know & you pay & go. read more

If I could I would give 0 stars. Been going here for 18 years with our Van. It was a good place. Our whole family gets their cars tested here. Not anymore. They are saying "we modified the exhaust". Never changed anything on it. But they WOULDN'T EVEN TEST IT. Our van would have absolutely passed!! They say "they are just doing their job". Well then, I guess they HAVE NOT been doing their job for the past 18 years. So sad!! The technicians name is Juan. read more

Brought my truck here as it needed to be SMOG checked to complete the registration process. I had been using them since 2004. They spent over twenty minutes crawling under it and using a mirror in the engine compartment. The techs looked confused. This truck has the original "stock" engine in it with all of the factory smog equipment except for a pair of "California legal" headers made by JBA. The tech told me that the headers were incorrect, the catalytic converter was too old, and because there was a fresh exhaust repair by a reputable muffler shop, said they weren't even sure the cat was in the right position. Um, ok guy. These guys aren't mechanics and have no idea what they are talking about and they are expensive compared to other places. Ultimately, they refused to test the vehicle. I will never return. read more

I have a Calloway Corvette, its been smoged at this fascility since 2010. The manager of the business, Juan, was the service tech this time around and actually one time prior. Started with questions about my "after market" supercharger and a reading of the "still have to pay even if you don't pass" disclaimer. I explained to him that Calloway was a factory option and not an after market conversion, made for sale in Ca. So after 10 minutes i was told the car failed as the bolts holding the catalytic convertors were shinny and they may have been tampered with or removed. I was surprised as they were the same shinny bolts since 6 prior passings. It seems Juan was simply determined not to pass my car and made up his own rules. No cross words prior to the failure, maybe old white guys and high performance cars aren't his cup of tea. Turns out no charge as the car was never tested, just arbitrairily failed prior to the actual test. So to my mechanic at Corvette Mikes who laughed and said the technician was just lazy. I then went to Smog Tech at 17035-C Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda, another laugh at Juan's expense and the car passed smog 30 minutes later, and it was less expensive, I win. Called the owner and she confirmed no such rule of shinny bolts existed, i sent her a letter with the details. She was very nice and business like but during our conversation no apology was forth coming, hence the need for this review. Smogged 3 cars there for 13 years, but I now have a new go to business that actually tests their customers cars before passing or failing them. read more

I have been a customer of this location since moving to Anaheim over 10 years ago. My Toyota is 18 years old so I tend to worry when renewal states SMOG. Grateful ACC has always been convenient, quick and economical. In past visits when I've forgotten a coupon they've still given me a discount. Truly appreciate their professionalism and kindness as I do tend to stress. Very happy I passed! :) Thank you Ernest! read more

Of course we have taken our cars here for several years and previously had no issues with any of our cars passing the SMOG test, but this time, Ernest looked at our car and claimed multiple reasons why one of them wouldn't pass. It appeared that he had unhooked a few hoses and messed with some parts under the hood. Naturally, my family took a photo of him and the issue, but this made him very upset. He wouldn't give us our car back for over an hour because we had taken pictures and asked us to never come back... not that we would after this experience anyways.... TLDR don't come here because Ernest is shady. read more

Fast & Quick Service for my smog check no issues come here everytime I need a smog check for my vehicle.

This place totally came through!! I was late on my smog check/ registration and the day before it was due I came here. I got here around 8:45 and there were already a few customers, but everything went really fast I was in and out in less then 30 minutes. The CUSTOMER SERVICE was awesome!! I was checked in, helped, and check out all super fast and the employees were very friendly and efficient!! I was also able to PAY MY DMV FEES and RECEIVE MY REGISTRATION STICKER all at the same time!! And in case your wondering I PASSED!!! read more

ACC has been my go-to smog check for years. Always quick and easy. Happy with the service everytime I go.

Wonderful and fast. Will keep going there. Also used the Yelp coupon to receive $10 off

If I could give this place a negative 1 I absolutely would. The service absolutely terrible I should've read the reviews before coming to this place and trusting them with my vehicle. I've had my car for years always passed smog inspection but now I take it to this place for the first time and it fails. The technician Ernesto was more focused on going home than he was in inspecting my vehicle correctly. I've taken my car to multiple shops now that all agree the vehicle IS STOCKED WITH NISSAN PARTS. Don't waste your time or your money on this place it's a complete waste take your car elsewhere ANYWHERE ELSE!!! read more

I have been going to this location for a smog check for quite some time without having any issues. I read on a review that they had a new owner so I was a little hesitant to try them. This being said, I'm glad I gave them a chance. No issues what so ever. I arrived right when they opened and was greeted by Juan who was very friendly. He took down my information, gave me a quote which I felt was reasonable and no more than fifteen minutes later I was on my way. I would definitely recommend anyone giving them a try. read more

I love Yelp discounts! It's a nice way for the merchant to say thanks for checking in. Today the Yelp check in discount was 20% off for a smog check. Hey if you have to take your ride to The Man, why not get a discount? And they offer free Shasta cola inside. Wow they still make that stuff? The smog check was fast and the place is clean. And the ladies are nice. That's it that's all. read more

Auto Chek Centers - Free is good. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Anaheim, California

I needed to get my car smogged for registration. I had the day off and decided to get it done. I went to the Auto Check Center and received quick service and a great price and everyone was really nice. read more

I ended up trying this place when another local smog testing center lost its STAR certification. One-way drive through from Orangethorpe to State College was quick and easy. Price was good with their 20% coupon. Will consider coming here from now on. read more

I've been going ACC Smog Test Center on Orangethorpe and State College and they've always been the best. One of my cars had a problem with 'Not Ready' reading from their system and it couldn't be tested. I was told to drive 50 miles and bring it back. Well I had to do this about 10 times and each time 'Not Ready'. Finally I brought it in one more time and it passed. i got to know the guys that did the checking and each time they were more than happy to give it another try, never charging me if it it was 'Not Ready' Thanks guys!! Erik read more

Do not bring your car here if it is legally modified. They do not have a lift and cannot verify the carb numbers on your hi flow cats. They even told me to bring it to another smog shop with a lift to verify the carb numbers on the cat this morning. When I brought my car to another smog shop, I found out they flagged my car and now I cannot get a smog even though my car passed 2 months ago with no issues. Supposedly this makes their numbers look better or something... At your expense. Stay away. read more

Don't bother if you have an OBD2 accessory. They WILL fail you if you have anything plugged into the OBD2 port under your dash. You would think a professional would be able to tell an illegal tuning accessory from a data connection to display sensor info on the aftermarket stereo head unit but apparently these guys have their heads up their tailpipes. read more