My husband called a couple hours ago and let me know he was at the smog shop. He said this place is great. The owner offered me a Häagen-Dazs ice cream. About 30 minutes later my husband sends me a picture of Mike and Ike's.. He just got home a minute ago and he's raving about this guy. I think if my husband had to get a smog once a month, he wouldn't mind. I've never heard of anybody having a good time at a smog shop, playing Led Zeppelin, eating candy and ice cream but my husband had a blast. Great service, great value. Passed smog and says he's always going there from now on. read more

The most enjoyable smog test in town! For one of the most annoying tasks around- I love coming here, great service & snacks! read more

Garrett's Smog 3 - Fresh fruit while you wait!!! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Marcos, California

I have been getting my smog checks with Garrett's smog for 18 years. He is supper sweet and always has snacks for everyone. His prices are great and he is quick. His place is supper welcoming. I highly recommend Garrett's smog. read more

I had no appointment and was In and out in 15 minutes. Mechanic kept me updated on progress and offered snacks and seating. Lovely hospitality. read more

First time at this location, and Chris was so kind and very welcoming. Took about 15 minutes and everything was good to go! Plenty of chairs to sit and free snacks as you wait :) read more

He was very quick and very efficient. Would go back again. He knows what he is doing. read more

Friendly service and experience while getting my smog done. I have recommended 3 people already and will continue based on the friendly customer service. read more

was new to the area and got my first smog check with Garret around this time last year (or a little later in the year). it's clear he genuinely loves what he does and goes above and beyond to provide an unmatched experience with snacks, jokes, and music. heading back today for something else and couldn't recommend him enough! read more

Chris meets customer service requests, he exemplifies the highest quality level, while delivering the best value in his market space

Chris is our go to! We would follow him anywhere! Honest, Friendly, and makes getting your Smog completed an enjoyable experience every time! Thank you! read more

I needed a a smog check to renew my car registration. I got to the shop in the early morning and work was started right away. I always use Garrett's Smog for my car registrations. He does great work. The owner is a really nice guy, too. read more

Best smog shop in north county Have been coming hete for many years Always friendly and the service always great read more

I love the vibe. Very kind and personable staff. They work quickly, diligently and ply your with snacks, ice cream, and drinks. There is a dart board and comfy seating. Turn a smog slog into a fun little adventure! read more

Chris was an absolute delight to work with. Honest, fair, friendly- and quick to the draw with good old fashioned hospitality. He even treated me to my choice of music while I waited for my smog - what a guy! I highly recommend his services, in fact I give him more than 5 stars if I could read more

My first time with Chris. He did a great job, offered lots of feedback and answered questions. Very friendly. I'll be back.

stopped by to get my car smogged and chris was super helpful and kind! he had me in and out in 10 minutes. the waiting area had lots of seating and chris made sure i helped myself to fresh fruit, snacks, and a cold beverage while i waited. he also gave me some helpful advice as i'm new to the area. will definitely return and recommend for any car needs! read more

Definitely a bit on the pricey side but id rather support a small business who tries to make the wait a fine one. Provides snacks and drinks and was super nice to talk to. Will continue to support him read more

I have used Garrett before and he is off-the-chart good! I couldn't be more impressed. AND, he is a great person. He has chairs and snacks for customers to relax and enjoy a treat while he works his magic. Give him a try, you will NOT be disappointed! read more

I came here 2 years ago based on the reviews and after a great experience I came again for my smog renewal. The most friendly and comfortable place to get your smog, especially as a woman. As an added bonus the snacks are great, but the reason I repeated my business here was the friendly and energetic interactions. read more

Packaged snacks and drinks.... Including ICE CREAM! 15 minutes if no one is there before you. Nicely located in case you have to leave it for a bit. Good service and always friendly. read more

Excellent location that is easy to get in and out quickly in the heart of San Marcos by the high school. This is was the best experience I have had with a smog check, was less than fifteen minutes. Five Stars, will be back soon. read more

Garrett's Smog 3 - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Marcos, California

Chris is a great guy , came in early Saturday morning , in and out in 20 min Highly recommend ! read more

Great customer service. Short wait time. I've gone twice to have my cars Smogged and will continue to support this business.

Fast friendly and efficient the owner is super friendly they offer snacks and drinks also! I had a great experience!

Great time and a great guy! Fast and efficient! Thank You! So much empathy making sure if I am thirsty or wanted a snack. Cool guy to chat with. I don't recall his name, but I know his name is not Garrett. read more

Excellent all around. No appointments taken. Friendly and professional. Deluxe waiting area with complementary beverages, snacks, and frozen treats. Recommend! read more

Friendly, quick, efficient, professional! No appointment needed, first come first serve. Came here @11am on a Saturday and was out in 10-15min. We always come back here because the service is outstanding! Also, there is the added bonus of snacks and drinks. read more

Go get your smog done quickly, have some laughs and an ice cream. What more could you want, I love this place and you will too.

A smog check is just one of those minor annoyances in life that no one wants to deal with. And it's really aggravating if the errand ends up taking more of your precious time than expected. That has never happened to me here and Chris makes the experience as painless as possible, which is very appreciated. I first started coming here years ago simply because I moved to a close by neighborhood. Now I live a bit further away and could go elsewhere closer to my home but I still come back here because I know the service will be excellent and I want to support that. read more

Wasn't expecting the best customer service experience of the year for me to be at a Smog testing station, but here we are. Chris is fast and friendly & provides a comfortable waiting area with great snacks. I wanted to hang out longer! Highly recommend. read more

Always fits me in without an appointment, will not waste your money if he thinks it won't pass the first time, recommended a government-aide program for low-income individuals to offset mechanic cost needed to pass smog. Always is generous with snacks and refreshments and a comfy place to wait. read more

Just got my smog check done by Chris. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Coolest guy I've met in a long time. ...And yes, he's got snacks haha read more

Chris completed two of my cars in less than an 45 minutes. I had an ice cream sandwich and listened to rock and roll. I made two friends while waiting. Keep up the old fashioned kindness, Chris. Great job! read more

Garrett's Smog 3 - Texas Ranger - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Marcos, California

This place has been our secret smog check station for years! Chris is awesome and always does a quick and reliable job on our vehicles. We give this place two thumbs up! Soda, snacks and ice cream for the kids while you wait too! read more

Garrett's Smog 3 - My girls even enjoy coming to get the cars checked out each year! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Very hospitable. Always does the job right. And just an all around reliable and great guy. Always get my smog checks done here even though I may not know anything about cars. Great service for value. read more

Very friendly and effective smog service. Highest recommendation! He even offers snacks and refreshments!

Best service around! Incredibly friendly and fast. I absolutely recommend to anyone needing a smog check.

BEST, BEST, BEST smog check experience, EVER!!! Garrett's Smog 3 ROCKS AWESOMELY! My goodness, I drive by this place almost every day and I never knew it was here. Alas, when I done got my arse pulled over by the fuzz for an incomplete registration, I quickly checked my Yelp app, saw Garrett's and called. No worries he said, Come in right away and I'll take care of everything. The here are fair and the whole process is super fast! And, when I drove up and the first thing he offered me were a box of his totally delicious homegrown Tangelos from his tree. Yowzer, they were the best things, EVER!!! It's such a casual, homey, kick back place, filled with snacks, ice cream, beverages, a TV, and magazines. No attitude, no drama, just amazingly friendly and efficient service. What's more, he is a powerhouse of knowledge about cars and the local area. I totally just wanted to hang out here all day! Garrett's Smog 3 is one the venerable reasons why I LOVE North San Diego so darn much!!! read more

Extremely easy, fast, and courteous. Would recommend to anyone and everyone that needs to get their car smogged!

Super friendly quick nice guy. Offers help without any strings. Support this business it's a good one!