A great price that coincided with great service. It's pretty hidden so follow the other reviewers tips to find it. I will definitely be going here for all future smog checks. read more

I specifically went here based on all the raving Yelp reviews Bancroft Smog Test Only received and I was so glad I did! John and Dai are extremely sincerely nice, efficient, hardworking people! Even with 2 cars ahead of me to be smogged, I was in and out of there within a half an hour. I drove straight to the back since both garage lanes were occupied and all the parking spaces on the right side were full. John immediately greeted me and assisted me promptly hopping into the drivers seat allowing my daughter to stay in the passenger seat with our dog as I moved into the back seat so he could back up my car into where they needed it to be to smogged. He asked for my DMV registration papers and told me my vehicle would need to go on the dyno and directed us into the back waiting room behind the garage. It was a comfortable stylish leather sofa facing a flat screen television with the news playing and a cool gentle breeze flowing through it so yes we could cool off and relax from the heat of Spring Valley. There was a truck before me for an oil change, a car being smogged and another car waiting to be smogged before me yet technician Dai came in well within a half hour to have me sign the papers and pay $40 through the Square app on his iPhone. It passed! I was elated that it did so this being my 5th Smog Test! I will be back January 2019 for my next Smog Test. Living in Nestor, I don't mind the drive inland since it's good for the car to be tested after a good warm up while engine is hot plus John and Dai are so nice and efficient! They need to stay in business because they are the best at what they do and the manner in which they operate! Excellent job Dai and John! THANK YOU! read more

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Nice friendly people, john helped me out and suggested I clear my code and come back, he cleared my code for me and I left and came back an hour later with all monitors ready except evap and passed with no problems! I was recommended to try this place out by a relative and so I did. read more

I was looking to have my car smoked. I had been ripped off by the one on Campo Road (Carlos). I was referred to Bancroft Smog by my son and what a wonderfulexperience I had working with Ricardo. I can't say enough good about him. He was very informative and after following his suggestions my car passed smog. I am recommending him to everyone I know and will never use anyone else. Save yourself time and money and go to the most honest gentleman I have worked with. Thank you Ricardo! Bonnie read more

This is a good example of great service in an place you don't expect.I'll for sure bring my other cars here. Good Deal !!

For the second time in a row I showed up 15 minutes early before opening and he opened up for me. He is real and genuine and the only person that I would go to for my smog. Great sense of humor. Very honest. I have been coming to him for years and my parents did before me. I would highly recommend them to anybody. read more

Found him on yelp, because of his reviews I came here! There was 3 cars ahead of me and still was super quick. Friendly guy, weird location but worth it. read more

Good solid place that quickly gets your car in and out. Tucked away behind a taco shop but once you find them you are good to go!

Fast and friendly service! Guy was very nice and efficient. Glad that I chose this place to get my smog test done.

Excellent customer service and professionalism. Would recommend it any day of the week!! Have been coming here for years and never lets me down. Stop on by for any smog needs. read more

Been going here for years, super convenient for me never any wait, affordable prices. Went in last week, test came back incomplete, the guy said since I changed the battery the car would have to complete a drive cycle, told me to come back later for free retest, so I did. It passed! Highly recommend this small business. read more

Once I found this place (into the drivethru lane of the Mexican restaurant but keep going straight and it will be on your left), everything was fast and friendly. I did not have an appointment but no one else was there at 3:45 on a Tuesday so I was in and out in 15 minutes. There's a coupon on their website, but they guy gave me the discounted price ($50 for an SUV) without my having to ask. Will be going back to this place in the future! read more

Clean shop. Did my 31 ft. RV no problem. Fair price. Quick and easy. I passed. RVs are a little more and the coupon didn't apply.

Smog checks can feel like going to the doctor to get your test results. This place takes some of the stress off.

Very nice guy! Was in n out.. location is kinda hidden but next to a yummy taco shop!!

Early morning, greeted with a friendly smile. Didn't expect that. Come early so you don't have to wait or anything. I love how chill and low key it is. It's behind Loretta Mexican food restaurant. Would come back. read more

Great, inexpensive, and painless place to get your car smogged! I had a car ahead of me and I only waited about 30 minutes total. its a little tough to find, and their are a bunch of other Smog places on Bancroft. Look for the signs, and the brightly colored taco shop on the right. Pull down the alley way and its behind the taco shop and a residential home. Very friendly people and STAR certified. read more

What a great find the reviews are all correct. Fast and well priced. I will defiantly continue to use them.

Used the coupon! Got in the shop very quickly..parking is nonexistent so I'm glad it was very busy today. Very friendly and quick service.

I have gone to this shop to get smogged 2 times now, and each time it was a very pleasant experience (as much as it can be for another chore on the list). It was quick and easy, and the owner (worker?) is simply a really, really nice guy. I love doing business with good people, as there as so many ungrateful, uncaring business owners out there. Highly recommended! read more

I had made an appointment for 8AM and showed up early. He took my truck in right away and had it finished just past my appointment time. I've found this is generally not the norm. I highly recommend if you value your time. read more

Yep, odd location...but really professional, fast service. And, the guy is nice. Seems like a family run business, which is cool. Whenever we get the dreaded "you must smog your car" when you register it we grab a coupon online and get it done fast and cheap! Makes what is normally a hassle, a little less of a hassle. read more

This place is great! No appointment needed, I think I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Nice guy running the place. If you mention Yelp you'll get out the door for $40 for a smog test. When you see the taco shop on Bancroft just drive in like you're going to drive through and then keep heading straight into the back area and you'll see it. Highly recommend! read more

Quick, efficient, and inexpensive. They were easy to find in a Google search which was why I went to them. Also, they offer a discount coupon on their mobile website (another plus). The whole process took 20 min, they passed my smog test and electronically submitted it to the state. The only reason I didn't give them a 5 star is that the location is not good and hard to find. Customer service and price made it well worth the trouble though read more

Awesome.. in n out service. (that's what she said) but seriously great place to get smogged at a very affordable rate.

This place is great to get your car smog. The guy who works there is super nice and honest. He always has a smile on his face. I've been coming to this location for the last 4 years and its always a wonderful experience. You are in and out in like 15 minutes and they take cash, debit and credit. They even have coupons and their prices are reasonable compare to other places. What else can you ask for. read more

In and out in no time not to mention reasonable prices and professional service no appointment needed fastest in town

They got me in and out quickly $40 flat for my Toyota Yaris 2007. Great welcoming group of people working here.

Very friendly and nice! Didn't wait long and since I checked in they gave me 30% off! It was very inexpensive! Thank you so much!! Will definitely recommend and come back every year! read more

Best smog station hands down! First time I came I failed, but they actually gave me advice on what I can do to possibly pass. Listening to everything they said, second time I came I passed! So thankful seeing that my car is a 98 Infiniti i30 I've been having problems trying to pass smog for months. Highly recommended & very friendly staff! Hope this helps anyone considering it read more

15 minutes tops, great service and a friendly staff! Definitely the best smog test station I've been to.

The most AFFORDABLE and FASTEST service! Went here today and was helped by Jonny. . .super friendly and service - oriented. Will always choose this place moving forward! read more

Have no fear! Go back and there is customer parking there... No frills, basic TEST-only place = no reason to fail you and upsell. Also, very simple pricing $50 out-the-door, some cars extra; I got $10 off with Yelp coupon, paid $40 and passed; in-ond-out in 15mins... includes waiting for one car being tested. They have a customer waiting area with old, but comfy couch... one SMOG check machine. read more

No line. Fast. Didn't get a discount :( $50 and out the door. Cool.

My 2nd Smog in this place very friendly older gentlemen quick knowledgeable $ fair guarantee this place is our family and friends Smog station even though it's a little bit hard to find but it's worth. Thanks for your service read more

Best place to get your smog. The mechanic Ricky is super cool and honest not trying to rip you off and does what he can to help. Great customer service. We need more places like this in SD. If you looking for this place is behind a taco shop just to let you know is kind of hidden so you won't get lost. I'll definitely recommend it read more

I'd been coming to this place for the past 6 years , I owned 3 vehicles and never had any issues. Two weeks a go a brought my truck for its bi yearly smog. Saturday morning went there first thing 8am first customer , right off the bat didn't go as well . He said smog was $60.00 I said I thought it was 50.00. He went and said it went up , so I said ok. As I singed the paper work he circled the part retest which in the last 6 years he never done seem odd. So he went and test my truck . 20 minutes later said I failed . He indicated that my catalytic converter and intake has been tampered . Mind that he has been doing my smog for the last 6 years and this truck of mine has only been driven 1000k in two years . So I went to the California smog Bar referee at cuyamaca because everything didn't make Sense . As I suspected nothing was wrong with my Catalytic converter nor my intake. If I didn't do my research I would had bought a new catalytic converter and intake . Do not trust this guy with your car . I have paperwork's to prove it from the state smog. This guy is too lazy to look for under the car for the serial of the catalytic converter on my truck . That was his excuse that I failed because he couldn't find my serial number . Short story . Do not go to this place if you want to spend more money. read more

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. I brought my car here to get a smog test & quote on some possible electrical issues. I met with John who was extremely knowledgeable, kind & honest. The smog test took less than 15 minutes & they submit it electronically so you don't have to go to the dmv. As far as the other issues he quoted me a considerable amount less to fix it than other places. I will be bringing my car back to him to do the repairs because I really liked his honesty & good customer service. Thank you John! read more

This place has the best customer service and will not try to rip you off! Will only be coming here from now on. Thank you!

What can I add that others have not covered? Got me in and out of there in a decent amount of time and got me legit with the state robber barrons at the DMV. read more