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    Convoy Smog

    4.2 (141 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jennifer H.

    Came to Convoy Smog by the recommendation of my dad. Hey, you can't get a better one than from your priest, minister or rabbi, right? They have two dedicated parking spaces in front of the shop. Once you check in, you are directed to pull up to the door. There is a small "waiting room" with five seats. You are able to see everything that the inspector does from walking around the vehicle and checking under the engine with a mirror to hitting the accelerator for the test itself. It is nerve racking to see the exhaust come out the back to see if your car will pass but I liked that you knew exactly what was going on and being done. Thankfully, my car passed. There was another vehicle that the technician was working on simultaneously as mine. Jimmy was all business. Didn't chit chat. He was very process oriented. He got down to business but he was pleasant. I arrived ten minutes to 8 am on a Saturday. I wanted to try and be the first person so I could get in and out quickly. The entire process from check in to paying took exactly 15 minutes. The service costs approx $55 with the certificate. I would most definitely recommend and will be a return customer. Good job Dad!

    Z best smog station in San Diego!

    Convoy Smog is by far the best Star smog test and repair station in San Diego. A few weeks ago, my 1990 Nisan 300ZX failed smog at a test-only station (NOx at 25 MPH was a little high). Several repair shops didn't want to help because (1) mechanics and tools of that OBD1 era are hard to find, and (2) this particular car is notoriously hard to work on. So, I was pleasantly surprised when Yaro at Convoy Smog agreed to take a look. He checked the engine and EGR and then pretested it for emissions: NOx was on the borderline...but might pass. So, I said go ahead with the test, which he did - and to my extreme relief the car passed! Oh, and he charged less than the station that failed me. Yaro's courtesy, technical expertise, and above all honesty really impressed me. Other places wanted $300+ to run a diagnostic plus they'd need the car a few days. So, for any smog testing or smog repair needs you may have, be sure to visit Convoy Smog. This is a great shop - you'll be glad you did.

    Dianne A.

    ### Late review/reviewed during COVID-19 ### SUMMARY: 4/5 Fast and friendly. Came here for my work car and will come back again (per instructions from my company of course, lol). ------------------------------------ This review is way overdue and I have since forgotten the man that helped me. Although, he was still helpful and gladly applied my (Yelp? company? I forgot, hah) discount. Smog shop is located where Evans Tire is in Convoy, so it is easy to find. I came as soon as they open and smog itself was completed rather fast. I was given the receipt and the paperwork I required, which was the Smog cert. Will come here again should my work instructs me to do so in the future.

    My experience here was great . I was in & out quickly . No fuss , right down to business . I was treated nicely from the kind man working as well as the other sweet customers their having their car serviced . I did a check in on yelp and saved with their coupon for yelp check-in . I am grateful because now a days every dollar counts that you can save . Yay! I passed my smog test too ;) Courteous service & a seating area deserves 5 Star review . I'll be back , but not for a few years . lol

    15 minute smog! Quick and easy :)
    Ricardo C.

    They were super friendly, and I felt like I was in and out in less than the 15 minutes they promised. Not from here, so I can't say if the value was good or bad, but I feel like this is the normal price to pay for a smog check and I will absolutely bring my future cars there!

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    Leslie P.

    This place is great and honest! The tech Yaro was patient explained things to my daughter about reading what she was signing, and what was going on. it's her first car, so she was nervous, I was nervous and Yaro was great. Car didn't pass pass first or second time but he gave us suggestions to pass in a few days. I believe he is honest because my son (a car mechanic) gave us the same suggestion and said it should work when we go back. We will ONLY use this place in the future. It's a little out of the way but sooo worth it for the honesty and helpful service.

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    Seamless process. Completed in 20 minutes!! Phenomenal customer service. Fair price. I will see them again next year!

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    I really liked the fast courteous service and fair prices for a smog check. I will use them again the next time I need a smog check.

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    1 stop shop for old and new cars with great service. Small little place, but they knock it out pretty quick.

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    Quick and fast. Honored my coupon I found online. I will be back when it is needed again.

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    Stopped by without an appointment on a Saturday afternoon and was done within 15 minutes. Yaro was friendly and helpful. Great service!!

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    Great service, quick, professional, helped me with directions & let me borrow their iPhone charger while doing the check! Much appreciated!!

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    Convoy smog always takes care of my smog needs, Yaro and his staff are very professional and are very helpful!

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