I do not know why my previous 5-star review was wished to the cornfield of "Not Recommended" Yelp…read morereviews. I suspect it was for the very same reason as all the other Not Recommended reviews...Yelp's frustratingly faulty algorithms. The owner of this exemplary business needs to have it out with the Yelp administrators over this injustice. Onward to my review of the business: This is the ONLY emissions test facility I bring my four vehicles to each year. The owner of the business is cordial, the price is competitive, and Buffalo Emissions provides a discount for cash transactions. The complementary bottle of cold water is refreshingly hospitable. Strange as this my sound, I actually look forward to my annual emissions tests. Each year I have emissions related questions to ask the Buffalo Emissions employee. I rarely award any business with 5 stars, but Buffalo Emissions deserves every glowing one of them. I only wish more businesses would emulate the attitude and diligent commitment to customer care found at Buffalo Emissions.

Came here for an emissions test. Michael was so friendly. You don't have to get out of your car…read moreduring the test. He offered water while waiting. He was very knowledgeable about the protocol for Georgia. It took about 5 min. $21 total. Had great conversation as well!

Showed up right when they opened at 9am and he immediately went on a break. He just stood there on…read morethe phone and 15 min after talking on the phone he waived me to go somewhere else. Unreal

10 minute excellent service. I can first thing Monday morning, and the business was open on-time…read moreand ready for service. Soon as I arrived, I was greeted by a young gentleman, who immediately checked and completed my emissions. This Emissions location is also located less than 1-mile from a Kroger that has a 9am-1am License Renewal Kiosk inside of the grocery store. I was able to check emissions and renew my tag in less than 15 minutes! Great service!

Great service and very reasonable prices. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole…read moreexperience smooth and enjoyable.

I would have to say that Dads is the place to go! Three cars ahead of me during a lunchtime visit,…read morebut it is worth the wait. You receive extremely personable Service and it makes you feel like you live in a small town rather than metro Atlanta. $23 cash if you want to avoid a 3.5% processing fee with credit card. We talked hybrid cars, college choices for his grandson, and even our mutual love of Celsius drinks. All in six minutes! See you next year Dad!

Fast, easy, and hassle-free. I needed an emissions test on a Saturday and was in and out quickly…read more The staff was professional, the process was straightforward, and the location was convenient for the Windward/Alpharetta area. After wasting time at another location that appeared open but wasn't staffed, this was exactly the experience I was looking for. Highly recommend.

Quick, friendly, and easy. Do know that it is $25 now. The $17.99 image shown was posted by a…read morecustomer so it is no fault of the owner that yelp displays that image.

I had driven past EZ Emissions countless times on my way to Trader Joe's and had no idea they…read moreoffered hand car washes in the back of the property. Imagine my surprise when I realized I had been driving all the way into the city for a full-service hand wash when there was one less than 10 minutes from my house the entire time! If you're visiting for the first time, just know that while it's an emissions station in the front, the car wash services are located around back. That's where you'll find the pricing and service options. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful from start to finish. I opted for the full interior and exterior detail, which included vacuuming and all the finishing touches. It came to $55, and honestly, my car was long overdue for some TLC, so it was money well spent. The process was simple and efficient. I left my keys in the car, handed over my ticket, paid inside, and waited for everything to be finished. The gentleman working the register was very welcoming and invited me to relax inside while they worked on my car, which I really appreciated. When they were finished, my car looked fantastic. They paid attention to the little details and cleaned areas that are usually difficult to get spotless on your own. While $55 may seem a little expensive at first glance, the quality of the work absolutely justified the price. I'm so happy I discovered this place. Finding a quality hand car wash this close to home feels like finding a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be back the next time my car needs a little extra love.

This is my go to spot annually when my car emissions is due. The team is always very friendly and…read moreefficient. They always give a complementary bottle of water and this year they stepped it up by adding a gift which is a car air freshener. As my birthday gift! I don't live in the area anymore and yet I still visit this annually.

Having recently moved from Chicago 6 weeks ago, I have been trying to navigate the issues with many…read morebusinesses being closed- for example, until last week I couldn't even sniff an appointment at the GA DDS in Norcross in order to get a Real ID GA License. I now have a beautiful 8.5" X 11" piece of paper that is supposed to pass as a temporary license until the real one arrives in the mail...we shall see. Anyway, next on my list is registering my vehicle from IL to the state of GA. Predictably, I needed to get an emissions test done besides the other items on the checklist. I showed up here on a Monday morning and there was no line here. They took me in, set up my car, and within ten minutes I was out the door! This car happens to be headed North later this summer when my nephew turns 16, so he can have something to learn how to drive on, and also be able to drive him and his sister around so my brother and his wife don't have to. The point is, I asked a million questions of the technicians about getting my car serviced with an oil change and a quote on a possible brake job before I do give the car away. I'm one of those idiots that used to take his car to the dealership to get all service done. It looks like that's going to change. A reasonable price quote, and fast, professional service. You can't expect to get anything better these days. That's what you want. No muss, no fuss. I'll be back in a month or two to get the work done. I suggest if you have the time this is the place that can help you get your needs taken care of quickly and professionally.

I went in for an oil change just a few hours before leaving for a big trip. First off, it…read moredefinitely wasn't "quick" -- I was there for over 30 minutes. Then, when I got home and started to leave, I found a huge puddle of oil in my driveway, After noticing the leak, I pulled the oil filter and found it completely dry. Now I'm missing my trip because I can't reach anyone after hours, and my hotel is non-refundable. I had my baby loaded up and everything. I'll update this review depending on how the issue gets resolved.

Getting emissions done can be a pain but my experience with Clean Air Emissions was fast and…read moreactually enjoyable! The technician, Jamal, was efficient professional and friendly.

Never in my life have I been treated so poorly. Since this is my first time getting an emissions…read moretest done, I'm sorry I had questions. The guy working here needs a manners class and should find another job if he doesn't like this one. When I need another emissions done you can definitely bet I won't be back here. A little kindness and customer service goes a long way. Oh and I always leave a tip. None for you

Bavarian Imports on Howell Mill Road in Atlanta referred me to Karma VW and Audi in Scottdale,…read morelocated just northeast of Decatur in DeKalb County. Bavarian referred me to Karma for a second opinion after Bavarian recommended a $6,000 engine replacement for my 2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T with about 303,000 miles. You can read my Yelp review of Bavarian for details on that. My service advisor at Bavarian said my engine had maybe six months before it would brick (die) and that I should consider putting that $6k instead into a new or used car. As the original owner of my car (still original engine too), I didn't want to give up on it just yet. I took my car to Karma, got that second opinion, and Karma saved my car. It's starting and running better than it has in a long time. General manager Jonathan Parker and mechanic Mike truly are VW specialists. Thank you, Jon and Mike! If you have an old VW or Audi and are looking for a good mechanic in the Atlanta area, this shop is worth the drive. It was for me. Karma is the sixth independent VW/Audi specialty garage I've taken my car to since 2009 and about 105,000 miles. Before then, I took my car to VW dealers. Jon has worked at three VW dealers and two independent garages. One thing that makes Karma different from other independent garages I've been to is Jon and Mike like to do things by the book. Other shops were/are OK with shortcuts and workarounds that aren't factory spec, so keep that in mind if you've had work done to your car that isn't to original VW/Audi design settings. I took my car to Karma (and Bavarian) to diagnose my engine occasionally misfiring upon cold starts. Karma's diagnosis was completely different than Bavarian's. Bavarian said old valve guide seals were causing oil to leak into my cylinders. Karma's diagnosis, per my invoice, was: "Found fault codes stored for secondary air injection. Found someone has misrouted vacuum hoses and blocked several off. Ran output test on secondary air pump. Failed. Found kombi valve sticking open, which allows water vapor from exhaust to build in secondary air pump, which has killed it and popped fuse." Yes, I was aware my previous two mechanics/shops had done various work to my secondary air injection system. Lately, I was OK with "deleting" or removing the secondary air injection system because I was told by at least one VW/Audi specialist that the system was for emissions only and that it didn't affect the running of the car. That was true to a certain extent as I drove my car for several years with the P0411 check engine light code for "Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected." What Karma did solved that problem. Mike performed the following, per invoice: wiring repair at ignition coil harness, removed bumper and replaced secondary air pump and mounts, replaced kombi valve and cracked 90-degree hose, replaced fuse for secondary air pump in ECM box, properly routed vacuum hoses and replaced all of them, and set readiness code to ensure no other engine performance issues. All of this work, parts and labor, cost about $2,500. Mike found some other stuff wrong with my car, which I authorized he and Jon to fix. Mike replaced: my leaking valve cover gasket and camshaft adjuster seals, faulty blow-off valve, and boost pressure control valve. This other work, parts and labor, cost about $1,000. My total bill was $3,477.94. As Jon put it, "Better than a new car payment." I agree. At the time of my visit, Karma's labor rate was $140 per hour. For comparison, less than two weeks prior when I was at Bavarian, their labor rate was $150 per hour. I have no idea what VW and Audi dealer rates are like these days. The bottom of my invoice says all of Karma's work comes with a 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty, which is the same as any VW dealer. One thing I really liked about my experience with Karma was the after-hours drop-off and pick-up. I was able to drop off and pick up my car when it was convenient for me. I didn't have to take off work or wake up really early or anything like that. I actually never once visited this shop when they were open. All communications I had with Jon were via Yelp messaging (initially, to set up my appointment), email (to get an estimate in writing/PDF), and phone calls. I paid over the phone too. Convenient. I will say, over the phone, Jon talked really fast for me and sometimes, it was hard to hear/understand him, so it was hard for me to process all of the information he was telling me. We think at different speeds and I'm slower. Also, I'm not a VW expert like him. In general, I try to understand all of the issues and work done to my car. Just from our phone conversations, I could tell Jon was very busy taking other calls and seeing other customers come into the shop. I could hear all the activity and he had to ask me to hold several times, which I didn't mind. Based on this experience, I plan to take my Passat to Karma for service for the foreseeable future.

Had a 2009 Audi, by the time I found this place it was already in engine failure for the 3rd time…read more They did what the could, it was time to be grateful for the memories and let it cross the bridge to "we buy cars"! Please learn from my lesson. If you have an Audi or VW, please tow to this shop before doing anything. I only wish I would have known. RIP cute money drain.

Quick, easy, great service. Recommend if in a rush or if you have time to spare. The location is…read moreeasy to get to but make sure you tip because it's amazing service

Gedion was great. Kind and professional. We were In and out in minutes. This location is open later…read morethan most other emissions testing sites on weekends. Clean and nice location without having to leave or get out of the vehicle.

I came here last weekend to do my annual "birthday inspection". I put it off for 2 weeks as my…read morebirthday was when I just received my vehicle back from the collision center after 3 months of repairs. There was no wait, although it was tricky to figure out how to enter the structure. There's a one-lane driveway located between the two parking lots that leads you the right direction. If you go the wrong way, you'll need to reverse back in. I spoke with the man working, and learned that he also owns the other locations. I used to go to the one at Toco Hills. I'll be coming back here for future inspections, as this one is closer to me now.

Fast drive thru emission test for $25. No wait at all. This place is super close to Ga Tech too.read more