Having never had to do smog before, I was worried about what my first experience would be like. Horror stories of cars not passing, sketchy shops, and a whole plethora of other issues lurked in the back of my mind as I pulled into the parking lot. Fortunately, everyone here is super straightforward, super helpful, and super nice. For around $50 I was out the door and my car passed the first try. I maybe waited 10 minutes before they pulled my car in (call and make an appointment) and I was out of there quickly. It's a really easy spot to pull into, and they open pretty early. I will probably bring my car here again to be smogged. No complaints! PS - they also offer many of the common DMV services! read more

They are very efficient at getting people in and out. Used a coupon and was very affordable. Great customer service.

In and out in 20 minutes...another place failed my car and told me I needed a $945 repair to get it to pass! Really buddy that's why it passed at a place that wasn't trying to make more money off me for bogus repairs! read more

A liiiiiittle bit pricier than what you can get elsewhere, but it's totally worth it for me. I have an INCREDIBLY temperamental VW Jetta, and this is the only place that knows how to pass it. I have had other smog centers fail my car simply because my transmission wouldn't allow them to test it. So frustrating when I know my emissions are fine! At this shop, they know what they are dealing with when a VW rolls in. They always spend a few extra minutes working with my car to get it to shift properly and pass promptly. I will never go elsewhere so long as I'm in So Cal! read more

We all hate having to jump through hoops to 'Smog' our CA vehicles. Encinitas Smog Center goes above and beyond to assist us with this often frustrating process. I have taken over 10 personal vehicles here and they have always treated me fairly, worked me in when they were extremely busy and have enough time and thoughtfulness to be pleasant, informative and courteous. I highly recommend this family owned business!!!! read more

So far, great! I called at 8:15, made an appointment for 9 and am waiting right now. The staff is super friendly and they have free wi-fi. They were done within the 30 minutes and everything passed. My new favorite Smog test only center! read more

Friendly and fast, what more could you ask for? I was there today - a Monday during spring break and was out of there in under an hour. I didn't have an appointment either. Got to shop at Whole Foods across the street and by the time I was done shopping, my car was ready! Woo hoo!! read more

Quick, efficient, and reasonably priced. I am a repeat customer. Recommend without reservation.

In and out in 30 minutes. Fair pricing. Decent waiting area or you can walk around D Street to kill some time.

Quick service, by the time I had walked back from 711 my car was getting parked and a few minutes later I was on my way. The only downside is that the location is a little hard to see from street level. read more

Called in, they said they could take me right away. I dropped off my car, went around the corner to get a cappuccino, came back about 40 minutes later, and it was done. Efficient service. Nice people. Easy breezy. read more

Second time here. They are great. Super fast and efficient. I was able to just wait for the car.

This place is FANTASTIC! I called for an appointment and was able to get in first thing the next day. They took my vehicle in right away and performed the smog test in 15 minutes. I walked down the street and grabbed a coffee and by the time I got back- it was done! I had hoped to get my vehicle registration done as well- but after talking to Nathan (at Encinitas Smog Center), I realized that since I am leasing my car and transferring registration from out of state- I needed some additional paperwork sent to the DMV. Nathan went WAY above and beyond, printing documents for me, going through the checklist of what I will need at the DMV, and doing my VIN verification for me. I can not speak highly enough of this business and their customer service. Now we just need for them to open their own full DMV and the world will be a better place! :) read more

Hello, my name is Jeff and I work at Encinitas Smog. Please be aware that this is a State Smog Inspection and we are under strict guidelines from the B.A.R and California Air Recourses Board. That said, we have no control over where vehicles get directed to, we do know that if the PCM in the vehicle was modified or re programmed that it may get flagged to the referee. We would not know this as we cannot see this modification, also any modified parts require a California Air Recourses approval number. Please feel free to ask us any prior questions before a smog test is completed, it is not allowed for us to pre-scan or pre check a vehicle in the state of California. Thank You for your understanding, Jeff read more

Great place for a smog check. Fast, friendly, reliable front office staff and technicians. Look for a coupon on their website that makes them competitive with low-end discount shops. Highly recommended!! read more

We had an excellent experience here! We came to get a smog on our 88' Motorhome and their service went above and beyond what we expected. Their customer service was great and prices were better than what we were quoted at other smog centers. We will for sure coming back for other Rv and other vehicles year after year. Thank you Encinitas Smog Center!! read more

As far as smog places go, this is the absolute best. Everything you could possibly want in this scenario exists. Best price (I called at least a dozen places), quick service, free retest and staff that helps get you in and out without any hassle. Not really a waiting room per say but across the alley is Ironsmith coffee, so that's a huge bonus since it's some of the best coffee around. By the time I ordered my coffee, chatted with a friend for a few minutes and walked the 20 seconds back across the alley, my car was run. Big win read more

Alex and his family are awesome, kind, competent, and honest. I took my 84 motorhome here last Friday for a smog test/repair. Best move I ever made. Just before going here, I went to Fergusons who failed my smog and wanted $400 just for a diagnosis test BEFORE doing any work! And they wanted me to keep it there for the weekend. I said no way and instead took it here where they removed by carb, adjusted, and cleaned , and passed the smog for $300. All in a couple hours. I was sooo relieved!!! Thanks so much Alex and sons for your honesty and great service read more

Made an early afternoon appointment and showed up early. They weren't busy so they got me right in. The whole process took about 15 minutes. Print out the online coupon before you come. read more

Alex was an amazing help with fixing my car to get it to pass smog, very patient and kind !

Work in Encinitas live in Fallbrook always make sure bring whatever vehicle needs smog check here.

I am so thrilled I found Encinitas Smog Center! I had a mystery light that periodically appeared on my truck. They STAR smogged my truck..passed it and took the time to explain options to me so I could understand. I am also happy to find they are a DMV Annex! For $20.00 you can avoid going to DMV! They are so nice!! I know why my friends and a local mechanic suggested I go there!l read more

Incredibly convenient spot to get your smog and vehicle registration done all in one spot. Smog prices are reasonable and only take 30 mins max. All in all I had an out of state car smogged and registered with new CA plates in an hour, there was a $45 surcharge but I'll gladly pay that to avoid the zombie horde and the mongoloids who serve them at the California Department of Motor Vehicle Office. read more

Only took them 30 min to do the smog check on my wifes car. Fast service and price seems very reasonable. Thank you!

I made an appointment to get my car Smog checked. Arrived at 10:50Am and my appointment was at 11Am. They took my car back and performed the Smog check. They were very professional, honest and low priced. $48.20 out the door with coupon added. I will use them again. Thank you read more

I have been taking my truck here for years to get the DMV required smog check. Nathan is always super helpful in taking my paperwork and getting me checked in and out as quickly as possible. This place can be very busy in the mornings so you should setup an appointment. I highly recommend this place for your smog checks. read more

Came in to get my car smogged at lunch, they got the test completed and I snagged some delicious tacos down the street while they were working on it. Only took 30 min and I was done. Highly recommended, thanks to Hannah and Nathan.. read more

Nathan is so helpful. I called recently on a Saturday morning and got an appointment that afternoon. The car was done before I got back from a 15 minute errand at WholeFoods. Encinitas Smog provides great service. read more

BEWARE!! If your check engine light is on, it's an automatic fail. They could tell you upfront before they do anything but they won't . They want your $50. read more

Fast, simple, fair and friendly! Simply call, make an appointment, show up and your vehicle is done within 45 minutes. Whatever I need a smog, I go here. You should too! read more

What a great place. Made an appointment for my motorhome and I was in and out. Definitely check this place out!

This place looks like any other establishment in encinitas on 101. Kinda run down but it shows that they try to make it look decent. Service is fast and the the staff is friendly. This is my favorite test only smog station.... location, anyone? read more

I needed a smog check, but my check engine light was on. My regular mechanic (now my former mechanic) had diagnosed it as needing a new fuel pump to fix. I called Encinitas Smog center and asked if they could deal with the light so I could get my test. They said bring it in. A few hours later, it was fixed. The problem was some cracked hoses and the total charge was $105. I drove it for a couple days and then it passed the test. Alex, Nathan and the rest of the guys were so nice, I felt totally comfortable with them. Alex even suggested I get someone to look at my radiator hoses as they were looking ready to replace... read more

I like this place because they don't have an incentive to fail you so they can fix your car. The guys that work there are pretty friendly. The only con is that they're always booked up like crazy, but they're really good about getting you in if you have an appointment. read more

Always good friendly service and reasonably fast. Nathan does a great job and is great for customer service. Only bad thing is if your car has a problem, you then have to take it to another place to repair, and then because you have already paid the smog check fee, you have to go back. If you think your car may have an issue it best to go to someone like the Shell on el Camino where they can repair it at the same time so it is only one trip instead of three. read more

I had such a nice experience with this company. The gentleman behind the desk was so friendly and personable. They took care of me right away. Good customer service is hard to come by these days... that's why I'm writing this. read more

Quick and efficient! I was in and got my car back before my food was even on the table while I was as brunch with my girlfriends around the corner. read more

WOW. Big difference from two years ago, and NOT in a good way. Customer service seems to take a back seat here now. Had a decent expierence here two years ago, but i went on a monday with an appointment and was very dissapointed. was told 30 minutes took a little over an hour. Kid testing my car practically burned up my clutch, not a racecar but my little s2000 is all I have, tried to talk to the technician but he seemed a litlle slow. anyways left and came back and this kid was still smogging my car! Sat, waited, then watched him give my clutch one last beating before leaving VERY dissapointed. Will definitely go somewhere else next time. Place is really run down but most of all service was bad. By the way look at the dates for the reviews.....wonder why theres no 5 star new ones......hmmmmm read more

My 93 pathfinder failed at Encinitas Smog Center but passed two blocks away at A+ Smog Test Only Center. The hydrocarbon readings for 15 and 25 MPH at Encinitas Smog Center were 76 and 32 repecctively. At A+ Smog Center they were 61 and 24 respectively. For anyone with and older car, go to A+ Smog Center and always perform a tuneup (plugs, rotor, wires, etc.) before testing on old cars to improve your test results. The day I arrived at Encinitas Smog Center someone was painting their large van in the area directly adjacent to the test machine, filling the test area and downtown Encinitas with HCs and VOCs. No spray booth, no mask, nothing. Unbelievable. I felt like I had stepped back into the 70s (in a bad way). I can't help but wonder if the higher HC readings were due to the white fog of automotive paint wafting through the test center. After failing the test, the folks at Encinitas Smog Center told me to try Techron Gasoline and come back for a re-test. No other suggestions were given. A+ Smog Center was a much more thorough and friendly experience, with the owner, Carolyn running the front desk and doing the testing. After passing (barely) at A+ Smog Center, the owner told me I should always perform a tuneup (plugs, rotor, wires, etc.) on old cars to improve my test results. read more

STAR certified and free retest for up to 90 days if your car fails smog. I thought my car might fail, and it did. Fortunately I got it fixed and they got it retested within 20-30 minutes on a Saturday morning. They also offer $10 off coupons through mailers, online and yelp check-in so be sure to grab one of those before coming in. Service has always been friendly to me and they take appointments as well. read more