I like how I don't need an appointment. I just drove by, waited a bit 1 person before me & got my smog check for $60 (as of 11-7-2025). In & out in 20-25mins. Paid for my registration online & it went through no problem. Easy & straightforward. read more

Friendly SMOG Test Only - Taken 11-7-2025 - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Got in and out in less than 20 minutes!! The Tech was quick and friendly . Service requested was great! Value for the smog test was $60! Which I was happy to pay for. I checked another place before coming here and they were charging $90! This is the place to get your smog test done!! Don't bother checking around. read more

Nothing but good things to say about Friendly Smog - it's quick, no appointment necessary, you're in, you're out and that's one more box checked on your to do list. I did not have an appointment so called ahead of time to change the oil on THREE cars and since they had availability, I was able to get all three cars done in a very reasonable time period. Since they are conveniently located close to my home, I have no doubt I'll be coming back again in the future. read more

Friendly SMOG Test Only - Front entrance. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Quick efficient and a good price. I would go back to these guys. I would recommend him to my family and friends as well.

Quick, affordable, and friendly. Also there are a bunch of tastelessly modified BMWs in various states of disrepair around the corner for you to ogle while you wait. read more

Friendly indeed, he was very accommodating and quick to less than 20mins done. Price is amazing!

I was recommended to Jimmy by Luis Deloera at Professional Auto Care for a smog test and DMV registration service. The process was painless, quick and a reasonable price. Highly recommended... read more

Excellent service. I was in and out in a few minutes. He does smog and also DMV paperwork,... I will go to him for all future needs. Thanks ! read more

My usual smog test place was closed so I stopped by here with no appointment. They were very friendly and fast. It was busy and the phone kept ringing, but he was able to squeeze me in and I only had to wait for about 10 minutes. Jimmy is efficient and fast. Done with everything in less than 30 minutes read more

My Ferrari was made in 1999, which makes it a little harder to smog test. The owner scheduled a time for me to come by when he wasn't as busy so that he can accommodate my needs. read more

I have a '94 Buick and I called Milpitas Smog Test Only--they say they require appointments for vehicles 1999 or earlier--and they refused to do my car. So I called Friendly, and--true to their name--they said bring it right over. They started work immediately and I walked a block down the street where there are a couple restaurants and had lunch. When I came back a half hour later the car was all finished and had passed with flying colors. Happy customer. read more

Bad Experience BEWARE "UNFRIENDLY SMOG Fail TEST ONLY!!! 1. Failed SMOG test because technician entered incorrect engine size entered. This caused test to fail ! ! 2. Told me they would charge me for a Retest if 2nd test failed CO emissions! 3. Damaged hood latch and bent support rod. This was done by technician slamming hood onto incorrectly positioned Hood support rod ! ! 1. The SMOG technician tested my vehicle is a short amount of time which was appreciated However, the Smog test failed? I have had no SMOG test failures in the 13 years I have owned the car. The car is maintained and in good operating condition. The Smog technician tells me the car probably failed CO emissions test because of worn spark plugs, or worn Oxygen sensor. He told me that they would do a retest once the car had been repaired. 2. Later that morning I looked at the paperwork to review the test results when I had time. The report had different engine size listed that what my car actually had? I went back to Friendly Smog and told them about this error. Immediately the Smog Technician tells me the engine size did NOT matter, and it would fail a RETEST. I demanded a RETEST with the proper sized engine. The manager hears this discussion and repeats what the Smog Technician saying the engine size did not matter, and my older car would fail SMOG again. I told them they were wrong, since my car has never failed SMOG tests in the past. They tell me, we could not find the engine size on the emission label? So they used the 'default' engine listed for that model car. This was lazy, and a stupid mistake. They have to enter the VIN when doing the test, per DMV requirements. If the VIN number is looked up, the correct engine is listed for that specific car. This step was not done, which created the problem #1 listed above! Finally, they said a re-test would be done, and I would have to pay, another $65 if it failed CO emissions again. The car easily passed the 2nd SMOG test, but for some 'unknown reason' the Check Engine light came on while performing 2nd test. At that point I decided to cut my losses and NEVER do business with 'UN-Friendly Smog' Again. 3. Later when driving the car, the hood popped open. I pulled over and notice the hood support rod was not clipped into plastic holder. The rod was bent and in the wrong place! The hood was forced closed onto the support rod, bending the frame which holds the hood latch. The hood popped open when hitting a bump. The car now was dangerous to drive! I was able to re-bend the frame to realign the hood latch so the hood would remain closed. UNFRIENDLY SMOG was a WASTE OF MY TIME AND MONEY!!!! read more

The owner was easy to talk to and trustworthy. This was my first time needing a smog check. My bf recommended this place. I called right when they opened at 8:30am and I didn't need an appointment. I was in and out. Will definitely come back. read more

Came here twice -'great service each time. They're busy but friendly. Just stop in - no need for a reservation. read more

I've been going here for quite some time now. This year, service has gone to shit. The first time it failed, it took the guy 1.5hrs to smog my car... I see him walking to the back of the room and all I can here is Spanish conversation. Pretty disappointing when it's on my time and rude. The second time, I see him walking around taking his sweet time chit chatting with other coworkers... chatting with his lady friend that is visiting... it took him 30 mins just to get my car onto the platform to check. The last few times I went here, it was ~$45. Now it's ~$60. Just an FYI for you guys. Regardless of pricing-- The timeframe of completing my smog test is ridiculous. I can understand if it's busy, and it's obviously not. This will be the last time I'm coming here and it's sad because it's such a convenient location for me. read more

Been coming back to this shop for years. In and out for a smog or any repairs to all my vehicle.Jimmy the owner is easy to talk to and the price is very reasonable. recommend to anyone looking for a local mechanic. read more

I took my car here because I live like 2 minutes away. I was told the smog check would cost 59.99. I was like sounds on par with other smog check places... Test went fine, car passed, went to pay, I was charged $70.... I was like huh? He didn't factor in the States SMOG certificate fee (8.25) and he stuck in a 2 pretest fee? I didn't ask for a pretest! I was upset at the fact that this guy quoted me a price that's the same for other testers in the area, then added his stuff on top. This is dishonest to me. So my other car needed a SMOG, so I went 2 blocks up the street to Quick SMOG Check Center. The test there was 55 plus 8.25 (certificate fee) and a 1.75 Xfer fee. But the best thing was the guy that works there told me the price out the door. He said $65. Got to love honesty and upfont-ness. I strongly recommend you drive 2 blocks up the street and save $5... =) read more

I put getting my cars smogged in the same California state government lack of forethought category as putting MTBE in gasoline to pollute the groundwater in order to supposedly prevent smog. How much time, effort and needless cost is spent testing newer vehicles that probably collectively pass 98% of the time? With 5 cars in the family I always groan when I get the registration notice saying I need a smog. However these guys made it easy. I drove up after 2pm on a Monday without an appointment, signed the estimate and was out in about 30 minutes at the very most. I don't understand the hocus pocus with the smog tests but am always happy to pass. I will come by with the other 4 vehicles sometime soon I am sure. read more

I've been here for a while and I keep coming back even i move already from Santa Clara. Great service and no overpriced.

Start to finish in 25 mins. Not a lot of chit chat but efficient. $45 for the smog test and thankfully didn't require a retest. It's down an alley so keep your eyes peeled while on Bassett I came right at 8:00am on a Tuesday and there was nobody here , by the time I left around 830 someone had just arrived read more

One of the most friendly and affordable smog check place I've ever been to. I would recommend making an appointment or calling in first though since there's only one stall to get your smog check. Buy either way really quick and friendly service. read more

Although not too conveniently located on a main road, this little shop is still easy to find tucked away across the railroad tracks off of Lafayette since there are smog test signs on Lafayette. The prices are fair since they advertise specials on Craigslist ($34.95 at the time of the writing) and also do price matching and take competitors coupons if you bring in a print out or advertisement. The local shop owner, Jimmy, is both knowledgeable and friendly. Over the past two years, he has been more than willing to share his knowledge of how to get a vehicle to pollute less, increase gas mileage, and most anything else having to do with air-exhaust tuning. The best part is that he works quickly and doesn't mind staying a bit past the shop's closing time to ensure that you can get your smog test. I was in and out of there in less than 15 minutes for a comprehensive test! read more

Jimmy was fast! I was in and out faster than getting a burger at Mickey Ds! I found the ad for their shop on craigslist and then checked Yelp(of course). My car is *not* stock so I'm a little weary where I take it for smog, fearing they will fail me for visual after they see my exhaust and carbon fiber airbox, even though my car will pass sniffer no problem. I highly recommend taking your car, stock or not, to Jimmy for a smog check. He will get you in and out in no time! Nice guy too. read more

Great smog test place! Tony is very friendly and will re-test your car for free as many times as it takes to get the pass (and I should know). Also, I think they're linked with their neighbor J-Speed, because one of my re-tests was done over there on their machine and it counted as a free re-test. I had had the ignition cylinder replaced on my car a while ago, and apparently the battery was disconnected during that change. My car's on-board computer uses volatile memory (I had no idea, for some reason I thought it was non-volatile), and some statistical metric that it collects is reported back over the electronic system and used in the smog test. Let me tell you, my aging car is teaching me all kinds of things about cars and smog tests that I did not know before :/ Not sure if grateful or annoyed at my car, really. Tony was able to tell me that the emissions part was passing just fine, but the computer wasn't reporting back the metrics needed. After driving around a bunch, it still wasn't working, so he suggested I take it to my mechanic. My mechanic figured out that the thermostat wasn't registering anything, and the computer uses the engine temperature to determine that it's warmed up enough to start taking measurements. Unsurprisingly, if it's reporting a stone cold engine the whole time, it won't record squat. We sort of found that out when my car popped the engine coolant cap off and sent boiling coolant everywhere in my mechanic's shop, but that's a story for another time... (Four B Auto's David is amazing and very patient with exploding cars.) Thermostat was replaced, I drove around, and still no dice. Tony notes that the temperature is being reported now, but never goes above 125, and it needs to be at least 165. Hmn. Back to the mechanic with this new information, and he figures out that there's a short in the wiring harness and fixes that. Finally, the car is reporting appropriate temperatures! After a short drive around town, I'm back at Friendly Smog Test and my car has finally passed! Hooray! And to think, it was my car's ability to sense the engine temperature that was holding all that up. Moral of the story: if you think it's not related to the smog test, ask. Sometimes it is, and Tony will take the time to explain it to you. Thanks, Tony! :) read more

Other reviews were helpful. Thanks Yelpers. All we need a fixed price (without trying get more from our wallet), no delays. read more

Carlos was amazing! He made my visit super easy and simple. Bonus was there was no wait and he made sure he let me know exactly what was going on wit my car. I went in for a smog check and he made this experience super easy. He also made sure I was comfortable waiting for my car and also made small talk about eachothers kids. Also, he did mention if my car needed any type of service, to go there and he would make sure it was taken care of. Wish more people like him out there. Thank you Carlos!!!! read more

If you want fast, quality service, go here! Their prices are very reasonable, including the cost for parts. Friendly's Smog Check is one of those tucked great smog/repair shops that fewer people know about. It was less busy because of it. I will definitely go there the next time I need something for my car. read more

The DMV provides you with a list of shops in the SouthBay Area to go to for break & lamp this list is in need of revision badly after calling several shops for brake & lamp getting the run around I found J SPEED AUTOWORKS the name says it all the guy who answered was friendly told me he could take my car in and service it upon arrival took note that the mechanic was courteous, friendly and although busy work in an efficient manner to get me in and out without feeling rushed oh I almost forgot to mention best prices hands down some of the competitors are downright outrageous and take far too long to service your car this is good look for break & lamp service. Thanks, Diva in a Lexus read more

Good for smog test.... I went twice ... Rate is reasonable compared to others.. Service is prompt too read more

I was in and out within 15 minutes, dude even knocked 15 $ off for me. Professional, fast, best in San Jose. read more

Very bad customers service.i went there for smogs my car. Guy did right way. My car is not pass. He told me to drive 60 miles then come back. I go there back. And I wait 1 hours for retest. After me 3 people coming he take care of them fast. I ask them I coming befor them. He don't care about that. He don't want those people go some where else. Booz I already pay him money that's why he don't care about me. I never go there again. read more

Called New Year's Day to see if they were open to get my car smogged. They weren't open but the owner said meet me there in 1hr. I showed up 50mins later and he was already there setup and ready to get started. I was in and out in less than 20mins. Awesome experience to start the new year, definitely recommend this business. read more

Recently moved from Nevada and had to smog my truck to be registered in California. My first attempt failed, apparently my K&N intake system was missing a sticker that California requires. Tony was my tester and he was pretty friendly and helpful. I applied for a replacement with K&N and a week later they sent me my sticker. I brought my truck back to Tony and he remembered me. He tested my truck a second time...it passed...and I was on my way in about 45 minutes. Would have been faster but I had to wait for 2 other cars before me. Tony is a great guy and I recommend not only coming to Friendly Smog but see Tony as well. read more

They were quick I was charged 60$ a bit too much? didn't have to wait but on the other hand the Asian guy kept texting and did other stuff instead of his actual job never coming here again. Not to mention he was rude. read more

we have 2016 sprinter 25 foot RV . they got us right in no problems . for all you rv people this is the place to get your smog! .

Based on a neighbor's recommendation on Friendly SMOG Test Only, I called ($45 was quoted) then went into them to smog my son's older Audi A4 which my son and I just put a new motor and turbo in. They did the smog check and it passed the emissions part but since I had reconnected the battery the previous day it had not had a chance to log/update the ECU. The test gave "This vehicle failed the Mil/Check Engine Light Test due to failure to complete all OBD self tests." Tony (one of the techs) said I just needed to drive the car for 40 or so miles and then it would be fine and to come back. They charged me $36.75 and stamped my invoice stating that I had one free retest within 30 days and that it would be an additional $8.25 more. So I drove it around and came back in two days later and had another tech (also very friendly) did the full retest which it passed, total cost $45 as quoted on the phone. Both times were done while I waited (and time spent was around 15 minutes each). I asked a lot of questions, they listened and patiently replied with knowledgeable answers. My take on these guys are they are quick, friendly, professional and they know their stuff as this is the only thing they do... Mike read more

Came here for my SMOG check after searching in the area for the best price. I compared prices across 4 difference places in the area, and decided on this place. This place charges $45.00 flat, out the door, without any coupons or haggling. And they do it quickly too. Not much else to say other than the next time I need a SMOG, I'm taking my car here. I'd recommend that you do the same for the best price and fast service in this area. read more

My car has made friends with Friendly for many years. Friendly, fast, efficient, and reasonable price, the shop has all the qualities, mostly, trustworthy. I'm very happy with the services and glad I have finally found a shop that both my car and I can trust. The owner's name is Jimmy, knowledgeable and well-educated. He's always ready to answer any questions that a customer may have. read more

Friendly! True to the name. Fast, easy and efficient. Didn't need an appointment, was in and out in 20 min.

This was by far the worst experience I've ever had for a simple smog test. Carlos was abrasive and rude, and after my boyfriend inquired about wait time he was told to sit down. The situation then escalated to the point that Carlos (who instigated verbal and violent attacks) threatened my boyfriend with a metal bat, saying he would crack his head open, calling him a puta (bitch), and many other vulgar phrases. My boyfriend stood up for himself and got the manager, but nothing was done. I had 911 ready to go, but my boyfriend did not want to wait around to file a report since he would have been away from his office for too long. Luckily there was no physical damage done to my boyfriend or our car, but it is absolutely absurd service. This guy Carlos should be in jail. He is a down right thug. We ended up paying for the test and speaking to the manager. We told him that Carlos needs to be fired, and my bf reiterated that to him. Apparantly the manager told him that he is a union work so it "isn't possible to fire him". This was the absolute worst service experience I have ever had. I am on edge just thinking about it. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST. read more