Fast and friendly. Short wait, was great! Will definitely go back there again and no complaints at all.

Fast friendly and professional work by Eric. Thank you for your help For some reason this survey won't allow me to have a short answer so I'm going to say fast and friendly professional work by Eric. Fast and friendly professional service by Eric. Fast and friendly professional service by Eric I will come back to him again and again We'll come back to him again and again Thank you read more

Amazing owner and very knowledgeable, the man was so sweet. Thank you so very much for getting me in and out for my smog check.

Went here to get my car snogged. Closest place to Las Vegas. Customer service was excellent. Smog cost $88. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Needed to get a smog check so stopped by this shop-- glad we did! The owner has great car side manner, his son was friendly, and they have really cool license plate decorations from all over the continent and other countries displayed on their walls. Nice vibes, cool guys, quick service. Definitely recommend Econo Smog! read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Really cool mural - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

Had an amazing experience. He stayed open later just for me to come get my California smog check all the way from Las Vegas Was very nice and talkative and got it done quickly. 10/10 would recommend if you need you smog check. Especially if you're coming from Las Vegas! read more

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Verynice In-N-Out, for ths smog check service the owner very, very sailer nice and honesty

Super fast response when I called and the service was just as quick. The owner Eric was so kind and entertaining. Great service and great vibes all around! Highly recommended! read more

We needed to get our RV smogged and found Econo Smog & Tune through Yelp. What a great experience. I called Eric beforehand to ensure he could smog check our RV and he confirmed he could perform the check. His location on Broadway was easy to find and he expertly marshalled us to park the RV where he could access the OBD2 port. The smog check went smoothly. He even helped us get out of the parking lot and onto Broadway. What was the unexpected bonus was meeting Eric. Eric was a genuinely nice individual and we enjoyed meeting and talking with him. He made the whole experience truly enjoyable. This business is a definite gem and we'll be back. Econo Smog and Tune in Needles, CA, is highly recommended. read more

Great customer service! Was very accommodating with squeezing me in right before 5pm after a long drive from Phoenix. If you're in Arizona and need a smog from California this is the place!!! The owner is a very nice guy as well read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Came in from Arizona right before 5 and he was more accommodating in getting me in/out! Great business thanks again!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

Bought a car that was in Vegas and needed it smogged in Cali , brought it here and got it done super quick . Dude is super charismatic and full of energy . Would come back here in a heartbeat read more

Highly recommend. Needed smog check. Great service, very efficient, Eric was a super nice guy and great place right on Route 66. Just took for Elvis on side of building. read more

I drove from Las Vegas, Nevada to Econo Smog and Tune to get a smog check so that I can register my car in California. Very friendly and trustworthy. I highly recommend Econo Smog and Tune to anyone needing auto services. read more

Eric and his daughter provided A1 service on this day. A returning customer, I drove from Las Vegas not realizing they opened later on Saturday. When I got to the shop I was greeted by Eric's daughter with a bottle of water and a very happy hello. Smog was quick and easy. Thank you Eric very much for your service and hospitality. read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Service and hospitality. 100% - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

Great customer service, true definition of a locally owned business. Offers 10% military discount too

I was on the road and needed a smog check so I stopped in at this nice roadside smog shop on the famous Route 66 in Needles. It wasn't crowded and the staff was friendly. It was a very hot day and they offered us water as we stayed in their waiting lounge. They were quick, efficient and gentle with my vehicle. They are mechanics as well if your in need of a check up. read more

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Fast friendly service and the DMV is right up the street. This was one of the fastest and most convenient smog check process I've ever been through. Super convenient if you come over to enjoy the river. No lines at the DMV! read more

I highly recommend this place. Eric is extremely professional and courteous!!! Thank you. read more

Yeah, yeah I'm one of those driver's you see around Henderson and the surrounding areas with a California license plate, lol - cuz I'm from Cali! ;) It's that time again, where I needed a smog check in order to renew my CA registration. At first, I thought that I was going to have to make that trek of over 2.5 hours drive to Barstow, but after checking Yelp, Needles CA is soooo much closer (just 'bout 1 hour and 20 minutes from my door step, yes I was averaging 80 miles/hour) lol. With that said, it wasn't that hard of a decision to drive to Needles instead of Barstow. I left Henderson around 6:37a and arrived at the shop just shy of 8a. When I pulled up there was already a line! I walked in and was greeted right away, with whom I'm guessing is the owner. He had such a fun personality to him - so much that it seemed like he was always smiling! His side kick Brewer came out and got my paperwork started. After that they Eric, the owner began my smog check. What literally felt like 10 minutes, then boom.. I was done. Passed with flying colors. I felt like I sat down, only to get right up - that's how quick my smog check was. Paid for $78 and received my paperwork. All in all, I would hiiiiighly recommend THIS smog check spot if you're also a transplant from CA living in the Las Vegas/Henderson area who needs it for registration renewal. I was a bit nervous about making the drive down and doing this alone, but I felt very comfortable and everyone here is super nice! p.s. he gives out free koozie's like free gifts after you complete a service with him. Eric, thanks for also letting me kill a roach or two! That was fun! read more

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Excellent customer service. Honest, quick and good price. Got a smog and Eric finished it within minutes. I will definitely come back here again. read more

Eric is very professional and explains everything about your car and the smog process. Unless you want to go to San Bernadino or Palm desert. He's your man. Friendly, easy to understand and the whole shop is very clean. Great job, thanks Eric! read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Clean shop, license plates from all over the country, and then some. - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

A small shop on Route 66 with nostalgic vibes, nice friendly owner who seems to like his customers. He told history of how he obtained his shop and some about his family. I was there when he opened with 1 person ahead of me, fast professional process . Drive up from Las Vegas was pleasant and beautiful- I would recommend read more

I just moved to Vegas and my car was due for registration for CA so i used yelp to find somewhere close to vegas and found this shop. All I can say 1.54 minute drive and as put I want to say in 10 mins. they were quick and efficient. the gentleman even checked my air in tires and topped the off. I found my new spot and will be referring a lot of ppl his way. read more

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I have been a customer for years now. I am always met with kindness and honesty by all who have work at Econo. Thank you for the service you provide. And thank you for being open on Saturdays for us teachers and occupations who can't make it on a weekday. read more

Went here for a smog check. It was super quick and efficient, the workers were very friendly and informative and made it a nice and smooth process. Thanks! read more

Came here for a smog test - I had to get it from Star certified station and this place was closest. Eric is fabulous and very nice! A+ customer service and super friendly! I just had a check engine light repair right before and he was very honest and notified me that the previous mechanic that did the repair used incorrect parts and replaced it for me with no issues after the test. Super awesome guy! It's a far drive but highly recommend him! So awesome! Would go back - no questions asked! Wished he had multiple locations a little closer . read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

Had an awesome experience with Eric yesterday. He was super friendly and very courteous. This is so refreshing these days. He is the only game in town for SMOG checks in Needles, but he is professional and happy at his work. To the folks traveling from out of state to get this chore completed like me, Econo Smog & Tune is the place to go! This may be the first time I forked over $70+ smackers with a smile! read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Storefront - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

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Very fast. I arrived about 830a on a Thursday. Had two cars ahead of me, but I doubt I waited more than 15 minutes. More money than I'd like to spend on a Smog, but I'd rather pay the $72(?) than drive to Barstow or farther. Super nice guys. I was at the DMV about a mile down for less than 2 min. Cash only I believe. read more

Cali plates but living in Nevada! This is the place to go. 50 miles drive was nice from Henderson NV. We were in and out in about 30 minutes. Family owed business, the owner is really friendly and his mother was so sweet we bought some of her handcrafted trash cans she sells in the waiting room. Will return read more

The owner is so kind and helpful!!! Fair prices, quick service, friendly staff. 10/10 recommend.

Incredibly friendly. Had to get a smog done for my cousins car. Called beforehand and he said he'd get me in and out within 30 minutes. Took him 13:46. Yes, I timed him. Why you ask? My cousin wanted us to go get food. I'm like no bro, we can wait. It'll be fast I promise. Cool looking shop. Very old school with the customer service you want every establishment to have. Bring you business here if you're told you can be helped. Car is 08. Paid $76 or $78. read more

Super cool guy Erik. Help me knock out my smog I drove all the way from Vegas to get it done just so I can keep my custom plates. He was super fast and friendly. See you in 2 years buddy read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

The owner was so sweet and they got us in and out for a smog check. Took less than 30 mins in total. Highly recommend

Having a California registered automobile when you're living in Las Vegas can be rough. I remember the first smog check in Barstow, mainly for the long drive and for the uncomfortable waiting area. I was dreading a return to that town, but luckily I found this place instead. For me, the drive was not much more than an hour and a half, if that (compare two hours plus to Barstow). I'm pretty sure most people will find similar drive time savings, as well as dealing with fewer cars on the road. Also, I still had reception for Las Vegas radio stations for all but the last half hour to and from Needles. Maybe the only drawback was having to slow down when passing through a couple towns on the way, but at least you get some stretches of 75 mph speed limit. The owner of Econo Smog & Tune is a good guy, born and raised in Needles and a lifelong resident aside from an eight year period (he has grandkids now). He likes to chat you up, which makes you feel almost at home even though he might take a bit longer than if he just put his head down and did the job. That's good service though. He also offered water or soda, which I declined since the fans and my personal water bottle worked well enough. Sorry if I'm violating some sort of taboo here, but I've gotta report that it was a $78 smog check for my car (and for most vehicles too - it's $98 for mobile homes or heavy duty vehicles). I'm pretty sure that's the same price you'd get in Barstow, but the time and gas saved and the overall pleasantness of the experience is definitely as good as it gets when you're stuck in the desert. P.S. It's nice to look at the license plates on the walls, even if they're mostly not vanity plates. Check out the really old California plates if you stop by. read more

CLOSEST TO VEGAS SMOG CHECK **Yelp 100 CA Challenge 2016 #5** The owner is so NICE!! he is very talkative & keeps you entertained throughout the process. He is the only one there & he has learned that there are a lot of people coming from Vegas to get their smog check done while they are temporarily living out in Nevada. This is the closest location for a LICENSED smog check person. We were in & out within an hour even w/ other cars in before us. Everything w/ the service & labor came out to be $80 which is not bad considering its only a couple hours away from Vegas & we didn't even make an appointment which i thought was risky on our part but we got it done =] He even gave us a free cup sleeve thingy & a 2016 calendar ahahahha read more

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Pretty awesome shop. The owner is pretty awesome and quite entertaining. Eff trying to drive all the way to Barstow, for all of you Cali folks living in Las Vegas, this is by far best choice. And did I mention the DMV around the block has no lines! read more

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While I was in Lake Havasu City, AZ, my friend and host needed to get his Suburban smog-tested for his CA sticker. So the closest inspection facility was in Needles, about an hour's drive north. Given what I know about Needles was from the Peanuts cartoon strip where Snoopy's brother, Spike, lived nearby. We found the shop facing the fabled Route 66. Along the same road was the tracks of CSX railroad which freight trains a mile long trundled past by. We found Eric, the owner, eating his frosted carrot cake in what it seemed the coolest waiting room in town. Temperatures hovered above 100 degrees but it was a mild 68 within the confines. My friend explains that the shop is using a swamp cooler rather than conventional a/c to chill the air. Eric gladly set aside his lunch and checked out the rig. He pointed to the stacks of sandbags near the garage door explaining that the shop was nearly inundated by a strong rain storm that overwhelmed a nearby culvert. For the next hour, he proceeded not only to explain to us how emission testing works but to tell us the history of his shop, the Navajo reservation's farm next door, Mrs. McKinley's famous beef jerky, and a slew of folkloric tales. You'd think Eric should be a professor at UC instead of a proprietor of a repair shop. But, there you go - life's funny that way. Life happens amongt the mundane. We soon were on our way - my friend was satisfied. In the meanwhile, customers were trooping by either picking up their vehicle or dropping them in. Some just wanted to chat or gossip what was going in town. I gathered that they were there just for the swamp cooler. read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Along Route 66 - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

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I have found 2 gems in the barren land that is Needles, CA!! One is Juicy's River Café and the other is Econo Smog & Tune! Had to drive here from Havasu twice to smog the vehicle we leave in Havasu. Eric is a great guy. Very honest and wants to help you out!! Star certified too- which was a requirement on my last registration renewal. Highly recommended!! Tim's tip: go early and then stop by Juicy's for breakfast!! read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

Great place for a smog & close to Vegas! The owner & son were a pleasure to talk to. Definitely would recommend.

Fast and very friendly service! From phone call to smog check everything was very pleasant. He even gave us cute beer coozies as souvenirs!!