Very accessible (As an SDSU Student), just park and wait for it to be your turn, then bench with shade to wait while service is done. Very polite owner, only took 15 minutes as someone with a newer car, prior to 2000 vehicles will take longer. I recommend :) read more

Service was straightforward. Pulled up, no one was there so the guy pulled my car into the bay. It took about 15 mins to perform the smog test. They had a little bench with a covering next to their dumpsters to wait. My car passed and I paid. I took a star off because the service was OVERPRICED at $58. I actually went to the guy next door first and his pricing was $20 cheaper, but he was waiting on his certificate for the particular check I needed, and yesterday when I was driving on Waring Road, I saw a place that charges $29.95. To be fair, the guy did tell me the price beforehand, and on that particular day, I just wanted to get it out of the way so just agreed to the inflated price. Oh well! Next year, I'll def have two reasonably priced options on my list so I'm not in the same pickle. read more

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This guy was incredibly unhelpful. I gave him a heads up that the Cadillac converter ID number was going to be difficult to see because it was an older vehicle and it was aftermarket since the original was stolen. He didn't seem to wanna give any effort to try to find it. I had to go under the car myself to try to find the number while he sat down looking at the computer. I took a picture and he still didn't want to figure out what it was. A total waste of time. read more

These days it seems there as as many smog check stations as there are tacos shops in my neighborhood. This is not a bad thing really, since a multitude of choices is typically better. My daughter had put off getting her Jetta a necessary smog check so she wanted a place quick and close by. I searched for her. I found this one with the help of Yelp! I had been using the same place in University Heights for years with the little Reader coupon. The price was identical here without the coupon, so this made it easy, being only about a mile from home. Not only that, the technician is really friendly, fast and will explain everything if you want and have you back on the road in about 10-15 minutes! No hidden charges at all. This came out to $38 total! So I took my Subaru here a couple weeks ago and got mine done. Mind you, this is for 2000 and newer vehicles. 1995 and older will cost $60 total and the test is longer. Still, these are the best prices near me and now my new place to go for sure. read more

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I've learn that the previous owner retired and sold his business. Been going here for years and the price is been consistent, until now. The previous owner use to charge around $37 and the new owner charges about $70. That's a big difference, specially the smog permits are only around $8, so the service fee is about $61. The new owner is nice and all, but the price hike is a little steep. Will be going to another place for smog, good luck to everyone who is loyal to this business, since the previous owner no longer owns it. read more

Bummer Slavko retired! I've been going here well over the 11 years my 5 stars original review I made. My car went from being $38 to $90 for smog. It's higher then other competitors. Obviously prices have gone up but most places went up $10. The new person working said well you can take it somewhere else then lol he ain't wrong. Slavko you will be missed. I took all 3 of my cars here for over 12 years :( read more

I've been coming here for my last few smog checks. They are quick and the process is super streamlined. This spot has been a college area OG business. I trust them 100%. Supporting family local businesses! Was about 45$ read more

New Location!! It's steps from the old one too effortless to find. Look at my pics. This "update" is long overdue since I PASSED AGAIN late last year. Not to take anything away from all the other great smog check stations around but this is where I keep coming back to every other year. read more

Under new ownership since my last visit (2 years ago), but still fast friendly service - and even at the same low price as it has long been. Nobody would spend time and money getting a smog check IF the State did NOT require it - but College Smog Check makes the experience "pleasant" (and requires spending less time and money than anywhere else I know about). read more

Great business run by great people. Came here for a smog test and was in and out in 10 minutes with all the paperwork at a good price. Definitely keep this place in mind when you need to get a car smogged. read more

Damn, man. The previous owner is no longer here. He was the man. The guy here is nice and professional, but the price jumped significantly since last time I came. I'll probably look elsewhere from now on, but the service was still good. read more

I am so pleased with the service I received from Abdul. I failed my smog due to not having driven my car enough in doing the correct amount of both city and freeway driving after a recent repair. He offered to do it the second time, half price. I was very thankful, as money is tight, and after Googling it, I found that a smog station is not obligated to do a second test, half price. This especially was nice of him, as I waited nearly 3 weeks to return due to having serious health issues that included a recent visit to ER. Abdul not only showed his professionalism, but his kindness and humanity shone through! I'm quite happy to recommend him, and will be passing out his cards. Happy Holidays! read more

My truck getting a Star Smog check. Only $38 with certificate. Only took 15 minutes once he got started on it. Very nice guy. One man shop !!! Walk ins welcomed. He doesn't do appointments. You can usually wait as he tests your vehicle, or leave it and have a bit to eat across the ways at several places to eat. Highly recommend this place read more

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Alway have my car smog checked here. Mr. Slavko is everything people say. Hard working, honest etc. highly recommend!***By the way, College Smog Check relocated around the corner to 4622 College Avenue sharing space with Bowmans Auto Repair! *** read more

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The absolute king did my smog check in ten minutes. I almost cried. Yelp is making me write more, so this place was super chill highly recommend read more

I decided to give this place a try because it was convenient to drop off my vehicle to get it smogged while I ate lunch at a nearby place I wanted to try. It looks like the guy runs it out of his home. The office could use a makeover, but I'm not going to hold that against the guy. It worked out well for me. He did it efficiently and told me I should celebrate that it passed. I guess when your vehicle is 12 years old they start saying stuff like that to you. I don't know, maybe he was just kidding. I appreciate that because things are just too serious most of the time. A little brevity goes a long way in my book. That's why I am giving this place 4 instead of 3 stars. That and the 29.95$ special. read more

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Fast, friendly, and great price and great service. If you need a smog check without a long wait I would highly recommend read more

Quick and professional. I asked if I had to make an appointment and they just told me to come in.

My auto shop (Tune Craft) recommended College Smog Check as a test-only station. I noticed that this listing shows only Mon-Fri hours but I decided to call...found out they are open Saturday 8-3pm. I submitted a change to Yelp and maybe you'll see Saturday hours listed by the time you read this review. Anyway, today I drove over there and as everyone says, Slavko is super friendly and professional. Someone else drove up shortly before me and he was just starting with her car...Slavko told me my car would be done in 25-30 minutes. I came back in a half hour and my car was done and it was $38 with cert. BTW there's a really cute little waiting area (see the photo I uploaded). I HIGHLY recommend Slavko & College Smog Check! read more

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Great place to get your smog check. Friendly, Fast, Professional, and a Great Price. I Highly Recommend his shop. read more

This is my second time coming. Guy is really nice and gets the car done quick. 38.00 for smog and certification. Cash only still as far as know. The place is tucked behind the old Egyptian tea room so look out for a purple building and it's behind there. Get there right at 8 or a little before and you shouldn't have much wait. I go during the week though, so can't say much for Saturdays. No real place to park, its super small so just park off to the side. Would recommend. **Has a bench and table with chair around the corner read more

I can't recommend this place highly enough! I shopped around and this was the best deal at $38 for a regular smog check including the certificate. There was 1 car ahead of me but the smog check took less than 10 minutes. Great service, great value, fast convenient! read more

Do not go here if you think your car has any possibility of failing, because they charge EVERY time if you fail. Most places give you a 90 day free retest if you fail but NOT HERE. My battery was just replaced last week and failed because it hadn't gone through the drive cycle after it was replaced. Extremely disappointed to have wasted money and told you have to pay again next time, for such an easy fix. The guy who performed it was really nice and walked me through how to get it to pass next time but very frustrating when you choose a place based on budget and then get told you have to pay again. So much for saving money! read more

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Mr. Slavko is a great man & working hard. He's very professional & knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to all my families & friends. I am very glad found this place on yelp near my house. read more

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Best smog check experience. Simon was very friendly and quick. I was in and out in under 10 minutes. Price was $38 (cash) or $40 (credit card) which include the smog certificate. Couldn't be happier. Please take your car here to support this small business. read more

Slavko is wonderful! He is very personable amd gets you in and out. He is honest, reliable and inexpensive. We take all of our cars here. Highly recomme read more

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Fast, kind, fair price. In and out in 15 min. Def come here if you need an affordable, reliable, efficient option.

Quick service at an affordable price. Provided paperwork to show car passed the smog test

5 years later and I still come here. Still the best service and prices. They moved around the corner from the old location so make sure to come to the new location and not the old one. The old location is a different smog check station now (probably trying to trick people who have been coming for a while). read more

I've been having my cars smogged with Luke for 20+. Reasonable, reliable and knowledgeable. He has moved very closed to the old location near Little Cesar. Passed again! read more

The young tech was very professional I never felt rushed. The marking is odd kinda like Tetris lol. I believe they're moving around the block. I did the paperless and saved a couple of dollars. I ll be back. read more

Been coming here ever since I moved to SD. Friendly and quick service. Highly recommended!

Great guy . Love college smog . He's always pretty quick . Fast easy and friendly service . Take All of our cars here . Yes parking can be hard . But not impossible. $38! Bucks . 95" and and newer . read more

I was looking for a smog shop on the DMV's website and this place the nearest to my house. I walked in around 12:30pm, filled out a simple small piece of paper, and handed Luke my car keys. He said to come back in 20 minutes. After getting coffee, I came back and my car was ready to go. Luke was so friendly! Fast service and a very reasonable price! read more

Quick and experienced service! The man who runs the smog check business is knowledgeable and kind. I definitely recommend College Smog Check to anyone who would like their car to be treated well and impeccable customer service by the owner! The bench with umbrella and potted plants is a nice spot to chill while you wait. read more

Super quick with no appointment! Very professional and cordial. Will return in two years when I have to get my car re-smogged!

Quick and reliable. Great guy, paid $38 and was done quick. Place was a little hard to find.

Great experience! I was there like 20 minutes, and the guy (sorry, I didn't learn his name) was friendly and efficient, and took the time to make sure everything was clear for me how to submit my results. Thanks read more

Zero wait time. Super friendly & quick. Very reasonable price. Parking lot is a bit wonky but nothing that should prevent you from going. Would definitely recommend this place for your smog check! read more

Super fast and nice to work with. Best rate in town too. He was kind and pretty quick. He seems to have been in the business for a while so he will now be my go to person in San Diego. read more