California Smog Check

4.7 (107 reviews)

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Oof L.

Came for a smog check, it was $50 and we were helped right away. Super quick service and good communication, we were out in less than 20 minutes

Jose G.

Star certified smog station Small place ample amount of parking, seats maybe 6 right in his waiting room but you don't wait for long owner is on point and knows his stuff good place for quick and honest service. Garcia family Approved.

Joe M.

Came here because of the reviews and location. Did not disappoint! Pretty fast service and nice owner. I would come back here again for future smog checks!

Cynn M.

Called last min & it was 20mins before closing. Owner was so nice & even waited for me to arrive. He was very professional. Place of business was very clean & welcoming. He even check under the hood, made sure fluids were ok cus I told him I just bought car. There's no better way to spend your hard earn money then to spend it with a small business with the best customer services. Highly recommend this place

Hean S.

Fantastic! Opens on a Sunday! What more can I ask? Good customer service! Honest and fast! Very informative Of beneficial information to help you pass smog. Also if you do fail it's FREE RETEST next time unlike other places that charges you again.

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Very fast and good service. I was in and out within 30 mins. Been bringing all my vehicles here for the past few years now. They are very accommodating for walk ins but I highly recommend making an appointment. He's my smog go to guy! read more

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Frank V.

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Smog tech doesn't know anything about smog, beware don't bring you vehicle to this ship. They lost my business now.

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Madeline B.

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I've been to this location twice as my diesel van requires smog every two years. Last visit I called and made an appointment and I was seen at the time I booked, with no delays. It's a no frills location, an easy check-in and out process, looks like a mom and pop business (or pop only) they send the cert to the dmv automated so no hassle ( I presume all places do this). There is plenty of parking and the entire process takes about 30 mins or so. I recommend this place and will continue coming here. read more

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Awesome place to get a quick smog check done! It was a Sunday afternoon when I realized my registration needed a smog check to be completed. Danny had me come in right away. It took me 15inutes to get there anddi was out a half hour later. Super knowledgeable, great service, and I'll be back again in 2 years when I need to get smogged again. read more

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Great quick service, inspector was very professional and friendly. No noticeable issues or concerns. Definitely recommend

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Came for a smog check, it was $50 and we were helped right away. Super quick service and good communication, we were out in less than 20 minutes read more

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Jose G.

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Star certified smog station Small place ample amount of parking, seats maybe 6 right in his waiting room but you don't wait for long owner is on point and knows his stuff good place for quick and honest service. Garcia family Approved. read more

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Mark G.

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So friendly and fast service. Will definitely go back for our car smog needs ! Comfortable sitting area while you wait for your car A++++ read more

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Joe M.

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Came here because of the reviews and location. Did not disappoint! Pretty fast service and nice owner. I would come back here again for future smog checks! read more

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John K.

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We went here to smog our car. The owner there is very nice, they have a small waiting area with chairs and a tv. We were in and out in about 15 minutes. Plenty of parking and the price was cheaper than I thought it would be. From now on we'll get our cars smogged here. read more

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J D.

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Great service great. Very hard working people at this shop. Would recommend anytime a+

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Ken L.

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Good service, friendly people and quick service. Did services as I asked and took care of the paperwork appropriately.

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Emran E.

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Its 5:42 o'clock and and they told me it closed and it says they close at 6 o'clock the Customer Service was really rude so he deserve only one star read more

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Cynn M.

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Called last min & it was 20mins before closing. Owner was so nice & even waited for me to arrive. He was very professional. Place of business was very clean & welcoming. He even check under the hood, made sure fluids were ok cus I told him I just bought car. There's no better way to spend your hard earn money then to spend it with a small business with the best customer services. Highly recommend this place read more

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Crystal M.

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I believe i went a couple years ago but definitely going back soon. Owner or whoever it was that greeted me was so friendly and i believe i was a walk in at the time and he took me in. Super fast and super affordable! read more

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Chris P.

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My husband brought the van this morning, no appointment but Danny was accomodating. He was done in less than 30min. Definitely coming back here... read more

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Hean S.

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Fantastic! Opens on a Sunday! What more can I ask? Good customer service! Honest and fast! Very informative Of beneficial information to help you pass smog. Also if you do fail it's FREE RETEST next time unlike other places that charges you again. read more

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Steven G.

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Best service in the local area! In n out 15 minutes. No wait. Nice lobby, chairs,tv, cold water bottles. Thank you Trieu

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Schaun D.

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I chose this place because it was very close to my house, not a far drive if I used the 125. Ok it did not look like much but as you all know don't judge a book by it's cover. My first though when I got there was OH NO a steep hill. I'm in my Vette and it's very low to the ground. When I talked with the owner he recommended I go out the other side of the parking lot and than pull around the back of building. Once I did that it was a snap!!! He said to open the hood and keep it running. After the check he explained everything on his computer. He was very through with his tasks. He was very pleasant to talk with. Hey I even received $5 dollars off the price!!! Like I always say if you don't believe try it for yourself. read more

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Tj D.

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Oh my goodness, this place rocks! It's always hard as a female to find car service company's you can trust. I hate it when I don't have a "regular" person I go to. I get anxiety about having to get something like a smog check with someone I don't know. The moment I pulled up I knew this guy was going to be affordable and nice. And sure enough he was. Danny even told me where to go to get $5 extra dollars off. I'm so happy I found this guy. This will be the guy I send all my peeps too! Thank you Danny, especially for squeezing me in right before you close. read more

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Tasi T.

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I came here mainly because of the reviews. Not only it was $20 cheaper than my normal spot I always go to lemon grove, but the service was awesome! Only 1 guy working and I was in and out of there in 20 minutes tops! I will definitely be coming back here in the near future if I ever needed to get a smog. read more

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E B.

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This place is great!!! The car was ready to go sooner than I expected! The technician also mentioned that my car had a recall on my airbags and I had no idea. I am very grateful for this place and would recommend! read more

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Elideth L.

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Came to ask for smog test and the Chinese guy was very rude ..me not knowing how this work I was just asking for prices .. and he treat me rude with arrogance and I still ask him if he had time today and he say no! ... bye! Won't be coming here again!! read more

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Brenda S.

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The owner is very nice, quick, and professional! I will definitely return next time I need a smog check and I will also recommend to family and friends. read more

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TonTon A.

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Bringing my vehicles here for the past few years and Danny has always been great. I highly recommend this shop for Smog Only service.

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Chris And Ruth C.

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Quick, easy and friendly! What more do you need. Good price too! Well it wants more characters for some dumb reason, so i typed this.

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Helene F.

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I needed a Sunday smog check and these folks delivered. Price was reasonable and I never had to get out of the car. Thank you!

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Karen T.

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The owner of this company named Danny was wonderful. He was very kind, and attentive to what my needs were. He treated me with the upmost kindness and also offered my baby water which I am so grateful for. It took us no more than 15 minutes and he assured me that I was going to get my tags on time. God bless him so much and his business! read more

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Michelle B.

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Gentleman was nice and efficient. I went on a Tuesday afternoon. No one else was there. Got it done and was able to register the car the next day. Would recommend. But be careful when pull out of the parking lot. Scratched up bottom of my car. read more

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Emilio V.

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Very nice and friendly smog shop would definitely recommend this place. He was very fast and professional made us feel confident on his expertise.. read more

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Alysia B.

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From my first phone call to this location to the very end the customer service was excellent. I called to ask questions and wanted to get in as soon as possible. I went in the same day and was served right away. Unfortunately, my car did not pass smog and I had to come back a second time. My second time returning the customer service was still excellent. I was taken care of by Danny. Let me tell you he was very nice and polite. The price for the service was unbeatable and he was able to send in my smog certificate to the DMV electronically. I will be definitely be returning back to this location and recommending to anyone who needs this service. Thank you Danny for making my experience memorable. read more

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Elizabeth Ashe S.

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Fast Friendly Service! Recommend this Smog Test place! Great that they are open on Sundays and your in and out in 30 minutes! Information uploaded to DMV plus certificate given. read more

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Kimberly C.

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Fast and friendly. 2 people before me and I was in and out in 30 minutes. What more can one say about a smog check establishment?! read more

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J S.

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Quick, efficient, friendly! The car I brought in had been disconnected from a battery for about a year. As a result, it failed the smog test the first time. The tech said that the computer was out of sync and I'd need to drive 100 miles to reset it. I did so, came back, they check the computer, and it was still not responding correctly. They told me to drive it more and come back. I did so, came back, passed the smog test. Three times coming in, only charged once. They were supportive, friendly, responsive, and communicative the entire time. I highly recommend! read more

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Jeremiah T.

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Fast and efficient. Quality work and great customer service. I'm sure I'll be back next time. read more

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Efrain C.

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I was the only customer here and I waited 30 minutes in total to have my car smogged. Between the guy talking on the phone, counting the money in his pocket, stopping to talk to people out on the street, messing around on the computer before he even plugged my car in and looked at it. Waste of time. And he's more expensive then other places. First and last time I use this smog station. read more

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Roy P.

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This review is from my experience getting my Lexus smogged at this place a little over an hour ago (please see attached photo of my receipt with time stamp as a testament to my experience). So I needed a smog ASAP because my registration is due tomorrow. I called this place at 9:17 AM and inquired about a walk in appointment. The smog technician was very friendly and told me to come over in 20 minutes and that I did. I was surprised that as soon as I got there my car was already next in line and undergoing the annoying California smog test. The turn around was super fast and the price was better than other Smog stations by a good margin. In the past, my biggest gripe with California Smog is having to wait a long time in line for a smog test and waiting a long while for the smog test to finish. Today, that was absolutely not the case and I was in and out in approximately 45 minutes. Best smog experience that I have a had so far. Moving forward, I will be going here and only here for all my California Smog Certification needs. Thank you for your outstanding service this morning! read more

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Highly recommend, look no further. 3rd time bringing a family car here. Always professional and efficient. Reasonable fee. Waiting room with cold water bottles in mini fridge.. read more

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Angelica L.

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Got me in within 15 minutes! The test itself was fast. Very efficient with his time.! Definitely recommend read more

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Herstyler K.

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Very friendly people Super fast smog check U should visit this place of near san diego area A++++ read more

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9305 Jamacha Blvd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
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(619) 475-1281
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Does California Smog Check take credit cards?

Yes, California Smog Check takes credit cards.

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If you're looking for the best smog for the best price in San Diego, come to California Smog Check where we will get it done right the first time. Whether you have a new car, just moved to California, or need your smog check-up, we are here to help. We love what we do and we love our customers!

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“My husband brought the van this morning, no appointment but Danny was accomodating.”

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I have been going here for many years. They have always been very customer service oriented and…read morevalue their clients' time. From the guy at the front desk to the guy servicing your vehicle, they offer outstanding service. Highly recommend

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