It was time you get the clean air inspection, found a location on Yelp. The lines were short and I…read morewas in and out in record time.

In and Out. Just follow instructions and best days. Workers and quick and willing to help with any…read moreproblems in my experience for years.

They were friendly and it was fast service I recommend it…read morebecause I didn't have to wait long. I was in and out quickly.

MOTORING ALONG The…read moreair team in Bedford Park does their best to get your car's emissions tested quickly. When renewing a license plate sticker in Illinois, you'll first have to take your car to a Vehicle Emissions Testing site. There's 11 stations throughout the city/suburbs as well as some self-serve kiosks which I didn't know about until now. Most locations also have a counter inside to buy said sticker. This testing facility is tough to find, it's tucked away in an industrial area about 1/2 mile west of Cicero Ave. There's plenty of testing lanes to pull into, so if you encounter a wait, it should be a brief one. The guy who checked my car gave me piratey truck driver vibes (and I mean that in a good way). While the testing itself only took 3 minutes, the wait for a sticker was quintuple that--I waited nearly 10 minutes outside in a drizzle plus another 5 inside. The plate renewal fee was $151, plus a $10 service charge which I'm not a fan of. Maybe that helps pay the wages of the folks who work here? Maybe it's just Illinois being greedy. * TL;DR * 11 years - and 100K miles - later my car still passes an emissions test, thankfully. Illinois state law requires all cars & trucks to get a checkup every two years. Speaking of which, when was the last time *I* had a checkup? Between the leaking fluids and the flashing indicator lights, I really ought to have someone go under my hood and make sure things are hunky-dory. Emissions testing is far from sexy, but it's gotta be done if you want to keep driving that jalopy of a car (I'm talking to you, owner of the beige '96 Mercury Sable missing its front bumper).

Stopped here for a state vehicle emissions test on a recommendation. Super short wait time. Way…read morebetter experience than driving an hour to a larger state run facility. Service staff were polite and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Jason who helps with emissions test is the best. Great employee and is very very good at his job…read more Appreciate the great customer service

I moved to the state about a year ago and, after a couple of months, needed a window regulator…read morereplacement. After some research, I chose Clark's and they didn't disappoint. It was actually a great test case since I had a good sense of the expected cost, yet it was a sufficient enough job to allow room for dishonesty should that have been the case. Their quote was fair, within expectations, and the work was done very well. Since then, I've returned for routine maintenance and plan to keep coming back as long as I'm in the area.

I can't thank Joey and the rest of the Clarks team for their…read moreseamless work and genuine commitment to providing the customer with a fair and honest diagnosis. I had work done on my 2013 XV Crosstrek transmission and suspension and was super screwed over by my warranty company. Joey explained everything to me as clearly as he could and even changed my brake light bulb for free. Still had to pay a crazy amount due to the warranty covering next to nothing, but the work was done within a 3 day turnaround time. Very good experience I cannot recommend them enough!

if you are up for a smog test, this place is a hidden gem. Whenever I go the wait times are usually…read morefive minutes or less and it's not in a location where most people would know because it's not on a main street. The guys are quick there's also an area after you get your smog test completed and pass for you to buy your license plate renewal sticker. It's definitely worthwhile.

This location is fast and friendly staff . I am still unsure why Illinois is like only state that…read morerequires this - but if need emission testing this location has many bays and is fast

For some reason, the location is tricky finding. It's tucked in the corner near the train station…read moreand the entrance for testing is a road looping around the back. However, arrive mid week before lunch and there's nobody here. I was in and out in 4 minutes. Some of their employees are a bit rude, but I'm sure they deal with a lot here.

Great service. They were able to get me in and out fast! Had great recommendations on a shop I…read morecould take my car to.

Been going here for my older cars for several years. I come on weekdays in the late afternoon, and…read moreonly a few times has there been a line with more than a few cars. Very courteous and quick service. I have also used the on premise tag renewal office around the side of the building. Easy and efficient as well.

STAYING IN COMPLIANCE…read more It's not exciting but car emissions testing is a state requirement, so you gotta do it. I got mail the other day informing me that my plates were due to expire soon, which necessitated a trip to the nearest Illinois Air Team to (hopefully) give my ride a clean bill of health. I visited the one in Joliet at noon on a Friday when the estimated wait time was 4min. The emissions tech was nice; that job must get old in a hurry, so kudos to him for staying upbeat and getting me on my way. There's a small side building off to the right where you can renew your license plate sticker, and that's where I headed. Five people were in front of me, one of whom was arguing with an employee over their failed emissions test. Hey man, it's not THEIR fault your car is a jalopy held together by air fresheners & bungee cords! This guy got pretty worked up and the mood in that tiny space became tense, at best. Should you choose to get your sticker here instead of through Secretary of State, they'll charge a $9.50 credit/debit card transaction fee. Since plastic is the ONLY thing they accept, there's no way around this surcharge of ten bucks (by say, writing a check or paying in pennies). * TL;DR * This review could be broken into two parts: the actual emissions test, and the license plate sticker renewal process. The first part was great, a solid 5*. The second part took a while and drags the overall down to 4*. That side building gets surprisingly hot in the summer, and I'm not a fan of the whopping $10 processing fee....I have enough taxes and sh*t in my life, I could do without this. Aside from those quibbles, this emissions testing site is just fine.

Fast and friendly If…read moreyour time is more valuable than money you can get plates here, renew or do your titlework for a convenience fee of $10 If you own a car older than 1996 you will need to make sure your car doesn't have an exhaust leak, or other leaks under your chassis. Also only cars 2010 and older get tested. Even year vehicles for this year (2014)and odd year next year

Came here at 10:30 on a Saturday and got right in. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had…read moreno issues whatsoever.

Wait was just a minute long! Attendant was professional and so courteous…read more Service was so fast! My favorite part was the onsite sale of the plate sticker once you pass. Small fee for a hassle free pick up process.

Prior to going, I tried looking on Google and Yelp to see if anyone wrote some useful tips…read more Unfortunately, I didn't find any in recent times, so I'll write some myself. The website depending on the location, will say wait times but it just has a number like 1 or 4. I wished it would have been more specific like say min or hour. The numbers indicate mins, if you see a 1 then it's just 1 min. The Addison location was easy to find and only one car was in front of me. This was at 12:45 pm on a Wed. Avoid going on Mon and Fri-Sun. When they open it might be hectic because like the DMV, everyone will have the same idea. It's best to go towards the end of lunch, and late afternoon. I came around 4:30 pm and it was dead. The employee that did my testing wasn't rude, just kind of nonchalant. She had me sit on the chair for a minute or less. The whole process was quick.

These guys are the most honest car repair shop I have done business with. They could have got…read moreseveral hundred more out of me if they wanted. My 2001 Pontiac Aztek had a check engine light that kept coming on. They told me all the problems it could be and prioritized it by likelihood and price. They went down the list and addressed each one. The final one was a bad valve and they replaced it but the check engine still did not go off. Instead of charging me for it, they took it out and returned it and didn't even charge me the labor cost. They got my car fixed multiple times in the past but at this point it's just too old and they advised me to not put any more money into it. I trust them with my car and know that they won't take advantage of my lack of knowledge about car issues. I highly recommend First Auto and will always use them for any issues with my new car.

This place turned a really bad situation (with a shady car dealership) around for me and left me…read morewith all smiles. They dealt with me with honesty and integrity and I will continue to do business with this shop as long as I am in the city limits...