Dan Smog Check Test Only

(1.3k reviews)

Supporting local businesses is important to me, so I decided to give A1 Smog in Lawndale a try for…read morethe first time--and I'm glad I did! From start to finish, everything was smooth sailing. They answered all of my questions promptly through Yelp, responded quickly, and even made me feel welcomed before I had even arrived. No upselling, no surprises--just honest, straightforward business. That's refreshing these days. I came in on a Friday morning, and they had me in and out exactly within the promised timeframe. Parking was easy, and they even have a comfortable waiting area to escape the blazing South Bay sun. My sunscreen definitely appreciated the break! A big thank you to Jose for taking great care of both me and my beloved Honda EG. (Fellow car enthusiasts know...our cars are basically family members. ) He was professional, friendly, and made the entire process stress-free. I actually grew up in Lawndale and lived here for 19 years, so it was nice to finally experience a local business that truly delivers on customer service. As a business owner myself, I know that honest communication and treating customers well are what keep people coming back. I've found my new go-to smog shop and will definitely be returning for future smogs. I'll also be recommending A1 Smog to my friends and family. Thanks again, Jose, for making something as routine as a smog check a genuinely pleasant experience!

Easy in and out. No appointment. Honored the coupon I found online. Jose was a pleasure to work…read morewith. Will return for my next STAR Smog Check. FYI, Bob's automotive down the street bait and switched me once I arrived and tried to charge me three times the coupon price because I was testing a 2014 Porsche 911. Jose was honest!!!

Smog Express Test Only

(137 reviews)

I haven't needed a smog check in some time and I wasn't the one that usually kept maintenance on my…read morevehicle. So it was my turn to find a place. Most places didn't open until 9:00 a.m.! I have to be at work so I needed a place that was open early. Long behold this place opened at 8:00 a.m. that I found on Yelp. What got my attention was the picture of the owner smiling in his photo so I took the 16 minute drive to his location. There was no wait! He greeted me with a smile and my smog check was honestly complete in less than 15 minutes from start to finish! My car passed, and now I'm good to go! Thank you so much for your help today sir! You made my morning.

I came in during my one hour lunch break. My car was fully checked and ready to go at around the 45…read moreminute mark. I bet it would have been faster if Kenny wasn't already working on a car before I got there. Paid $60 flat. Easy and straightforward. Highly recommend. Thank you again Kenny!

Auto Chek Centers

(281 reviews)

Always a very quick pleasure getting smog checked and getting my registration renewed with sticker…read morein hand before I leave. I've been going to these guys since they were much closer to home back when they were in Hollywood. Luckily, they moved not too far from where I work so I can continue enjoying my smog check and registration renewal without the hassle of long lines or large crowds. The price they charge for convenience is not bad and so worth it for me.

Drove up, they took in my car, then 4 minutes later told me hey our computers aren't working call…read morenext time to see if our equipment is up and running.... unbelievable and funny enough I called them before driving over and their receptionist said they had no wait time and to come over.

American Smog Check Center

(270 reviews)

Heard about this place from my Dad. I came in on a Thursday afternoon with my 2016 Toyota Prius…read more Was out in 10 minutes. I highly recommend this place. Great price and excellent service. 5 stars 100 percent. Shout out to Miguel!! There's also a whiteboard in the lobby with wise words of wisdom, which I thought was cool.

My first time having to do smog check on my car amazing experience the guy is really professional…read moreand did everything highly recommended coming here. Prices vary depending on year and type of car. My car passed :) yay

Lax Smog

(233 reviews)

*** What's better than having a new car? ***…read more An old car in great condition and paid off. lol Only downside is having to get smog check(s). It's required biannually for registration renewal. LAX Smog is my "goto" spot for these reasons: - no appointment necessary - quick service ~10 minutes - friendly and courteous - best price in town *** I'd definitely recommend LAX Smog. ***

it couldn't have been any better, it was very easy and fast at a good price!…read more the gentleman is incredibly nice, polite and very efficent!

Rainbow Auto Smog & Repair

4.5

(28 reviews)

Great service, fair pricing, very prompt and professional. I have taken all my vehicles here for…read moresmog inspections, very trustworthy team at Rainbow. Highly recommend.

This is a my go-to mechanic shop. The people working here are honest and hardworking. I recommend…read morethis place to my friends.

ECO SMOG - Smog Check & Auto Registration Service

(489 reviews)

I was looking for a location to complete the emissions test after purchasing a used car in Arizona,…read moreas it was required to transfer the title. ECO SMOG advertised a one-stop service, which made it the obvious choice to save time. I stopped by without an appointment directly after returning from Arizona, about 1.5 hours before closing. Dru initially informed me that there might not be enough time to complete everything since he already had other appointments scheduled. I understood and was completely fine with that since I did not have an appointment. There were a few cars ahead of me, so I waited about 15-20 minutes before it was my turn. Dru completed the VIN verification and emissions test on my vehicle. He then mentioned that the next appointment was running late and offered to fit my car in for the title transfer and registration so I could receive my plates and tags without needing to return. I was very excited to hear that, as it saved me an additional trip to the DMV or AAA. Dru was professional, efficient, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. It's clear that customer service is a priority here. The convenience of having everything handled in one place made the experience smooth and stress-free. While some other places may offer coupons for less expensive emissions testing, the value of top-notch service and genuine customer care is well worth it. The time saved and the quality of service provided made the experience far more valuable. Thank you, Dru, for going the extra mile to help me out. I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs smog services or assistance with vehicle registration. It was a great experience from start to finish.

ECO Smog is a STAR certified smog check station- requirements of the DMV when registering your car…read moreand needs a smog check. I made an appointment through their website, very user friendly, and received a confirmation text shortly after. I decided I needed to modify my appointment, there didn't seem to be an option to do it on the website, so I texted the number back and asked to change my appointment, this was done quickly without issues. I arrived to my appointment 10 mins early. Dru was very helpful, friendly and professional. He entered my car's info into the system, and once my car passed the smog check, everything was updated and entered into the system already so that when I pay my registration, the DMV (or in my case, AAA) will see that my car passed the smog test. In case the system isn't updated, I was provided with a hard copy certificate to prove that it passed. My entire appointment took 10mins altogether, can't beat that! Pricing was fair and affordable, depends on the year of your car. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs a quick smog check station.

The Smogfather

4.7

(52 reviews)

Finding a no-hassle smog shop is a duty we all bear. In and…read moreout in 10 minutes? Yes Within 1/2 mile of the DMV? Yes Results sent to the DMV immediately? Yes Nice guy who charges you $69? Yes

These guys are always professional and fast! The price is always competitive I have been using them…read morefor years.

Beach Smog

(115 reviews)

Quick and friendly service! Started right at appointment time and was out of there in 10 mins.read more

Excellent service in a timely manner. The owner was very kind. I would highly recommend!read more

EcoSmog

5.0

(134 reviews)

You've been there: suddenly it's time to get your new tags and then you realize you need a smog…read morecheck before you can renew. You're in a time crunch. What to do? Call ecoSmog! I made an appointment just to be safe and was then in and out in (literally) ten minutes. This was by far the fastest smog check I've ever had! Luckily, I take care of my car with regular oil changes and maintenance, so my car passed with flying colors. And the DMV paperwork was handled with ease. This is the most hassle-free place to get a smog check. Tips: It's inside a tire store. Just pull in the driveway as if you were going to the tire store and the smog kiosk is on the left under the ecoSmog sign. $2 off if you pay cash.

Really fast service and great customer service too. Make sure to call before going in- just to…read moreensure you won't be waiting for a lengthy time (since it's a smaller shop). Will be back for sure!

C's Auto Repair

(152 reviews)

They do not do transmission work but gave very honest advice. The man who works there has experienceread more

Cal is not only a great mechanic, he's a great honest human being. I was referred to him by another…read morelocal mechanic who could not figure out my trucks issue. He got it running almost like new. It's a 36 year old truck. He knows his stuff. His prices are very fair and won't sale you part or service you don't need. Thank you! Jose C.

Normandie Auto Electric & Air Conditioning

(106 reviews)

They recharged the AC system on my 1970 Chevy el Camino just in time for summer heat. Always…read morefriendly and honest. Thanks guys!

Want to give a shout out to Fernando who was able to take me in late on a Saturday afternoon. I was…read morea bit nervous since I couldn't find a shop that wanted to work on my 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. Luckily Fernando put me at ease and let me know that he could try and fix it and if he couldn't he wouldn't charge me a cent. Fernando let me know everything he was doing under the hood and was nice enough to explain to me the process of diagnosing AC issues. He was very transparent compared to what you get at an official dealership. He finished the work within an hour and quoted me at a fair and reasonable price compared to the Subaru dealership. It was definitely worth trying this business in the South Bay.

Master Tech

(235 reviews)

I take my car to Master Tech for all mechanical repairs, routine service and body work. They are…read morethe best! Herbert, the owner, is a knowledgeable mechanic and has a skillful crew. He thoroughly explains the work to be done, any options and tries to find economical solutions. He's caring, professional and provides great customer service. Repairs When the mechanics repair something, it's fixed. I have never had to return. They are very skillful. They fixed a tricky problem with a headlight at a fraction of the cost others quoted. Honest Herbert is honest. He doesn't do unnecessary repairs. For example, Once I had a rattle whenever I started the car. He found a rock in the exhaust pipe and removed it. Body work I recently took my car in for some body work, The cost of the repairs was less than I expected. The car came back looking like new and the paint matched perfectly. Beautiful! I just want to say THANKS to Herbert and his crew and to recommend them highly! Rosann Taylor

Herbert was a big help for me with getting my 2016 Honda accord touring fixed. I had taken it to…read moremultiple mechanics AND the dealer, and no one could tell me exactly what my issue was and just be straight with me. I had an emissions system issue that gave me the code 'P0139'. The first mechanic I took it to last year told me that it was a simple o2 sensor issue (rightfully so considering the code I was getting), yet when he replaced the sensor, the light continually came on. So he replaced it again, and replaced another o2 sensor on the vehicle (according to him). When none of that worked, he told me that my catalytic converter was faulty, and that I was going to have to pay roughly 8k for a new one. Safe to say I didn't believe him, nor did I stick around and simply take his word for it. I started making calls and, at first, genuinely believed that I was going to have to come up with the 8k by summer 2026 (when my smog inspection was due). I thought at one point I was sold a faulty vehicle too and even tried to receive compensation for the error. Turns out that wasn't the case, and even if it was, there wasn't much I could about it anymore. I took it to others who quoted me ridiculous prices for a simple diagnostic, I took it to others that just simply couldn't tell me what was wrong, and then to make things more confusing, the light would go on and off and would even go off long enough for me to pass smog!!! (Even though the first guy I went to said my catalytic converter was bad). Then, I looked online and found Master Tech. Great reviews, great location in the South Bay (Torrance), and fair pricing. Diagnostic was about 160, which would go toward repairs if needed, and if they couldn't find the issue I'd pay zero dollars! When I first got there, already Herbert pointed out things no mechanic pointed out before. I was told and under the impression that all my sensors were new and changed... they weren't. He also informed me that my vehicle was an American built one (not Japanese or Canadian, which I heard can make all the difference in quality). That's information that, although wasn't a huge concern, let me know that this guy paid attention to detail and really cared about what he was doing. He then told me to leave it with him later on in the week so he could give the vehicle TLC (tender love and care), and to be comfortable with not having my vehicle for a couple days (wasn't a problem at all). Eventually he gets back to me after a day and lets me know that the sensor had to be changed out with an oem one, as the previous mechanic put in an aftermarket one. On the day that I picked the car up and paid for the install, we both hopped in and took it for a ride, and the engine was running smooth like butter now. No more rich running (causing my gas to burn faster), and no more harsh shifting. He then hands me over the old sensor and informs me that I should go get my money back from the other mechanic. It turns out, the other guy was trying to screw me over (surprise, surprise!), whereas Herbert was honest and righteous. The piece the other mechanic put in was a Bosch sensor, made specifically for German made vehicles. Smh. It was for VOLKSWAGENS and the like ONLY. He was just trying to get me to pay him thousands, and perhaps allow me to further damage my engine and transmission from the issues he was forcing my vehicle to go thru for the time that it wasn't working properly due to a lazy, incompatible o2 sensor. I was relieved that I found Herbert who was able to help me and install the correct piece for a fair price (443 roughly, as opposed to the almost 700 dollars the dealer would've tried to charge me). I like his style, and he is definitely a righteous mechanic. Thank you bro!

Lube King

(141 reviews)

They were honest with my needs. They actually pointed out something that the dealership didn't do…read morefor my car even with 60K miles on it. The showed me the Car Fax because all dealerships are supposed to write what type of services they have done to a vehicle. My dealership put schedule maintenance on my car, but never went into a detail what type of schedule maintenance. So it's very vague. However, Luke King put in every single detail of work that done in my car, not a blanket statement. I appreciate Danny and Chris!

So this was a great experience getting an oil change for a Land Rover. A lot of oil change…read morelocations don't service these cars, but this particular shop did--and they have the best rates in the city. I definitely recommend you check them out. They even have a coffee and water station in the waiting area. The shop is located near other stores and restaurants, which makes it super convenient. Drop your car off, walk around the community, or support the other local businesses in the area, then come back and pick up your vehicle. One thing I also noticed is that first-time customers get 10% off. So not only are you already getting a great deal, but as a first-time customer, you get an even better one. Overall, it was a great experience!

Air Tech 24 Heating and Air Conditioning

(141 reviews)

We had a really good experience with Airtech24 Heating and Air Conditioning. What sold us right…read moreaway was Cyrus. He gave us a very straightforward, no-nonsense estimate and only recommended the work he actually felt was necessary. The price was fair, and that honesty is what made us decide to go with him. There were definitely some challenges along the way, especially with permits in our city. Apparently it is much tougher than others when it comes to permits, and it ended up requiring a lot more paperwork and extra effort than he expected. Even with all that, Cyrus stuck to his original quote and never tried to charge us more, which we really appreciated. Jaime and Jesus handled the installation of the air handler, ductwork, and heat pump. They worked hard, were very respectful of our home, kept things clean, and honestly were much quieter doing the work than I expected considering all the cutting and installation involved. They also worked hard to finish ahead of the timeline they originally gave us. Inspection passed with no issues, and now we've been using the AC for months with zero problems. Overall, we're really happy with the work and would definitely recommend them.

Great service, responded right away,kind and polite. Patient and knowledgeable with explaining…read moreeverything.

South Bay Truck & Differential

(65 reviews)

Thanks to Frank and Charlie for taking good care of my TJ , now I can go back to the trails and I…read morehighly recommend them for any Repair or upgrade to your 4 x 4 vehicle

Took a while to get in well worth the wait. Frank is old school and very knowledgable my trac-lok…read morewas coming apart broken teeth and clutches at 275k miles able find parts and rebuild my 22 year old quadrasteer axle got me back on the road worry free will definetly be back for all my axle needs highly recommend him. Thank you Frank

Honda Guys

(190 reviews)

If you have a Honda, this is the place to go get your car fixed. They are honest and knowledgeable…read more Also, they are very nice. I took my Honda and they fixed it with much less cost I anticipated to pay at a dealership.

A very good things but they need to work on customer service…read more I asked for a quote and got an odd response telling me that the quote didn't make sense. I didn't ask what they meant and they never got back to me. I sent several texts over several days with no response. Lame.

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Witney T.

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6 years ago

Please do not support this business anymore. They Hispanic man was making so many racial comments and made me very uncomfortable. 3/6/20 ((I know it's Hard in Torrance for black people)) the first thing he said to me SMFH! He lied to me saying he was not going to complete the test knowing I had to get work done AND STILL DID IT AND CHARGED ME!! The Chinese man laughed at me on the phone when I explained everything that had happened!! I have been going here since I started driving. They have definitely changed and being that they did this to me THAT IS THEIR MENTALITY AT THIS SHOP!! RACIST AND TRYING TO GET OVER !!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Pearl F.

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4

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5 years ago

I was in need of a smog check and was trying to find a location not too far from my residence. I searched on google and decided on Dan Smog Test. I must say I was very pleased with the service. I was in and out in a very shot time. The person servicing my car was friendly and efficient and the cost was below what others were charging. I will definitely use them again when in need and highly recommend them read more

Manny C.

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4

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5 years ago

Gave this place a call around 10 minutes after they opened. They assured me that they'll get it done within 10 minutes and for only $50. What else had to be said?? Straight forward, kind people. The guy that smogged my car, Frank, real ass dude. Shared some stories, shared some laughs. At the end I walked out with a car that passed inspection, and a place to recommend to all my homies that need it. read more

Erick W.

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9 years ago

Gone a few times. Good place to have smog done. Once my car hadn't passed, saw Sonny the owner of encino computerized auto center next stall over. He looked at my bmw and saw something wasn't connected fixed it and didn't even charge me even though I offerd him money. Honest people, can't judge a book by the cover. Don't judge the place by how it looks but by the quality of service. read more

Jackie R.

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5 years ago

If you need a smog check please go to this shop. This place is really fast and gets you out in 15 min at most! Max helped me out when I went in today around 1pm and I was out at 1:10pm. The price is reasonable as well. Max also gives you a cool water bottle while you wait (not a wait). Thanks Max! -Jackie. read more

Jimmy G.

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5 years ago

Dan is the man! The first thing he did was come up to the car and give me a COLD bottle of water. Quick and easy service, very friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable about cars and even gave me advice on my car's maintenance. Very satisfied customer! And I will refer all my friends. read more

Destiny J.

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8 years ago

Dan has very good customer service and is very professional. Greeted me with water and a little snack, and had my car smog checked in only a couple minutes . His prices were very good as well. 5 star place. I'd recommend to go to him if you need a smog check. read more

Francis Y.

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8 years ago

Dan was awesome. I was in and out in like 8 minutes. He entertained my two year old daughter while we waited, and gave us bottles of water as soon as we walked in. Great service. Great guy. Five stars. Would test again. read more

Jack P.

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2

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2 years ago

Highly recommend this place, nice service, good conversation, and friendly. Best place to do smog check ever, quickly and elaborate. Come and enjoy!!! read more

Derek L.

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1

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5 years ago

Super simple! Great customer service. Was in and out in 10 minutes! Owner offered some great advice for AAA members to avoid lines at DMV.

Talor W.

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1

0

8 years ago

Service was great and it was very quick and easy - it only took about 7 minutes. He also provided a bottle of water while you waited.

Selina A.

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1

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4 years ago

Very friendly and time efficient! If you go during the week you most likely won't have to wait, got mine done in 10-15 minutes.

Kali P.

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7

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13 years ago

He was awesome! Not only was it quick but they were the cheapest I found. Not to mention he's a really nice guy.

Gaby H.

3

2

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9 years ago

This was the best smog check I have done. They are so friendly and I was out of there in less then 45 mins.

Vu T.

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2 years ago

Great service and affordable prices! Highly recommended!! You cannot beat their prices read more

Ricardo D.

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4 years ago

Great service, Great price and quick

Eric C.

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1

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5 years ago

Fast smog check and good service

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Literally , in and out in 10 minutes ! (I was the only customer at the time). The older gentleman…read morethat helped me , made the whole process a breeze (something a mom can appreciate)! They also offer a free re test if your vehicle doesn't pass! If I ever need a smog again , I know where to go.

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(87 reviews)

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