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Encinitas Smog Center

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Encinitas smog shop all the way, for everything.
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Studs. In and out. Always in schedule. Knows older carb's vehicles as well so got my runner and RV done there.

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5 years ago

Fastest smog check I've been to! Fair pricing as well. WILL be going out of my way to go back there :)

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5 years ago

Nice an honest work. Was in and out in 15 minutes and the owner was really nice. Use the coupon for like $10 off!

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I come here every 2 years when I need a smog and get the same great service every time. Fast and friendly.

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4 years ago

Easy to find. Service was very quick. Guys were polite and friendly. Very trustworthy. Would highly recommend!

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4 years ago

Super service. The guys worked very quickly! I am very satisfied! Will recommend to others!

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Ask the Community - Encinitas Smog Center

Im a leetle nervous for my next inspection /26 year old truck. I was told to get a PRE-inspection . Does anyone know if ESC does these, and cost ? I probably would qualify for CAP but, they always run out of funds by time my smog is due in May :(

I would just call the Encinitas Smog Center directly so the owner will be able to discuss with you your options.… Read more

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Nathan is always super helpful in taking my paperwork and getting me checked in and out as quickly as possible.

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Had a great experience with these guys. Basically everything you want from a mechanic: honest,…read moretransparent, friendly, competent, and fairly priced. They diagnosed the issue quickly for only $45 and they let me apply that as a credit to the repair. They showed me pics and explained how they reached the diagnosis that they did. The got me in quickly and everything went smoothly. I will happily use them for any future work. Thanks!

We paid $90 for a smog check, and then two days later I got a quote through Yelp for $70. It was a…read more"typo," which I don't believe. EDIT #1: This truck passed the smog check in December, 2024, for a title transfer. This shop failed the smog check because there were no CARB EO numbers, but in order for the truck to have passed last time, those numbers had to have been on the catalytic converters. If they couldn't find the numbers it was either because there was dirt obscuring them or because the numbers were positioned so that a mirror (which all shops have) could display them. Once we get the truck checked again, I'm going to file a complaint with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. EDIT #2: Now that I think about it, this guy should never have run the smog check and charged us if he couldn't see CARB EO numbers. I'm filing a CBAR complaint right now. EDIT #3: California Bureau of Automotive Repair complaint number 661D-5NXDZV has been filed. The business information is: License number is 300634 Issuance Date August 27, 2021 Expiration Date August 31, 2026 Listed as ENCINITAS SMOG & AUTO REPAIR PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER: NAZARI, ARIAN

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These guys are great. I've used them consistently for my vehicles over the past 4-5 years…read more Today, I took a Mercedes in and it was found I had some issues with the exhaust. Project that would have likely cost me several thousand dollars. Ian, their advisor, instead shared with me that I had an extended warranty with Mercedes and I could take it to them to have the work done for free. I've never dealt with a shop who's ever done something like that. Highly recommend

OVERCHARGING - I brought my 2005 Jeep Wrangler here as a new customer to replace the driver-side…read moreseatbelt buckle. I supplied the part myself because Jeep no longer makes it, and I asked for an estimate for labor only. I was quoted $480 and was explicitly told this was a high estimate and that the final cost would likely be lower unless the job turned out to be unusually difficult. This repair is very straightforward and, based on standard repair information and widely available tutorials, should take about one hour. This is not a complex or labor-intensive process. There are four bolts to remove the seat and one other bolt to remove the receptacle for the seatbelt. When I picked up my car, I was charged the full $480 with no explanation. The invoice did not include an itemized breakdown of labor hours, labor rate, or how the charge was calculated. After I questioned the charge and pointed out that this is typically a one-hour job, they reduced the price by $50, bringing it to $430, which is still extremely high for this type of work. They later offered $100 off as store credit if I brought my car back, but I'm not comfortable returning, since my concern is being overcharged in the first place. This shop had an opportunity to fix the issue by issuing a fair refund, and they chose not to. I was hoping this would be an honest, reliable shop for all of my future repairs, but they have lost my business. If you're a woman, I'd recommend coming here with a man so you're not overcharged based on assumptions. After reading other reviews, I noticed that another woman described a very similar experience of being overcharged, which makes this feel like a pattern rather than a one-off mistake. I left feeling like I was taken advantage of. Once I pushed back, the cost suddenly dropped, though still not to a reasonable amount. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this shop. Transparency and fair labor practices matter.

Encinitas Smog Center - smog_check_stations - Updated May 2026

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