Wow, that was fast! went at 5:25 pm on a Friday there were 3 bays working, each with one car. As soon as we pulled up the lane in front of us cleared. The test took about two minutes. My 16 year old Versa passed! I was surprised, I hadn't driven it in months and had to jump it, to start it 15 minutes before. The young woman that did the test was nice, and did I mention fast! read more

This location continues to exceed my expectations. They have multiple lanes where cars queue up. I went at an odd time - 10 AM on a weekday so it wasn't very crowded. There were four lanes open and each had three to four cars waiting. I got into the shortest line - three cars and as soon as I pulled up, the first car left. I probably waited five minutes before I was in line to be tested. The test has gotten shorter over the years, probably due to improved technology. You still have to get out of the car so they can complete the test and it was mighty cold out that day. They have an enclosed room where you can wait, but I was not offered the chance to go inside. I imagine it's because the test is so fast now. The car passed inspection. The person who did the test thanked me for coming by - she was very pleasant. This location also has a place where you can renew your plates. My plates are still up to date so I didn't have to go inside but I have used them before and was pleased with their service. read more

I swear every time I have to go for emissions testing and go here there is some issue with the machine or workers are coming off shift and this takes a lot longer than it should. read more

I don't understand why a car built in 2021 still needs an air emissions inspection but unless you pass,you can't renew your Vehicle Registration. I went on a Tuesday morning and there was no wait. The technician was very nice and it took about 3 minutes. FYI, the small waiting rooms are not in use so dress accordingly as you do wait outside while the test is performed. You can purchase your Vehicle Registration sticker after you pass the test but there is a $9.50 service fee. Hopefully with more fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles,testing will no longer be required. read more

I need an Emission Test and this is one of the tasks that I usually dread, but was so surprised how fast it was. On a Saturday morning, I was in an out in literally 2 minutes. There were 4 lanes opened and I was able to pull directly in. The attendant was very nice and informed me I could also get my license plate sticker at the same time if I wanted to . This was a surprisingly pleasant experience. read more

Time for an emission test! I came here about an hour before it closes on Saturday. There was hardly any line. It took less than 20 mins from the moment I arrived to the test and then went to the office to get my license plate sticker, Bonus, it has many good lunch spot nearby. read more

This is the ONLY place I go to for automotive air emissions testing! Been coming here for over 20 years! Love their location, hours and most of all, quick and efficient service! The employees here are professional, give clear instructions and get the testing done quickly and smoothly! PLUS, I love that I can buy my new license plate sticker next door IMMEDIATELY after passing the test!! That's a convenient additional service to offer on top of the car emissions testing service--saves so much time, gas and money having to go somewhere else to buy/pay for a new license plate sticker! Plus you can use your new license plate sticker right away after you pay--instead of having to wait for it to be mailed to you! read more

Super quick and easy! I was finished within 5 minutes. I went around 11:30 am on a week day and had to wait less than 5 minutes. Austin did my inspection and was very helpful! read more

Needed an Emission Test and was pleasingly surprised how fast it was. If you come during the day midweek there's literally no wait! 4 lanes open and ready! Jim did my test and he was super friendly and personable. He was done in less than 3 minutes (not kidding)! He explained passing and the next time would be in 2026. That's a relief!! Great guy keeping you calm and giving you results quickly! Plus Jim let me know I could purchase my tag there too as mine was about to expire. Easy peasy at that counter too. Nicolas rang me up and that was only 4 minutes as there was no one in line. From now on I'll be going during the day and midweek when it's due. This was too easy with no hassle today - excellent service! read more

SMALL CARBON FOOTPRINT Much like voting or taking out the recycling, getting your car emission tested is just a thing we do. I've been to the smog check station in Addison, but I honestly couldn't tell you the difference between the two. The Illinois Air Team also has locations in Naperville, Skokie, Bedford Park, a few near Joliet and elsewhere. There are 16 places to choose from in the Chicago 'burbs, so "I can't find one near me" is a lousy excuse for not performing this routine check-up. You can purchase a license plate sticker here with a debit/credit card but I chose not to, since I'm still a few months away. Don't be like (the old, irresponsible) me and tempt the fates by letting your sticker languish! They'll send a reminder in the mail a few months before it expires, which gives Illinois motorists a full season to find a site near them. The inspection itself only takes 90 seconds or so: they check the mileage and run some diagnostic tests while you chill outside your car--the little waiting booths are closed due to covid. Guy was nice, fast and pretty friendly. He gave me a printout (does anyone honestly keep these?), which I later turned into a paper airplane. * TL;DR * Biennial emissions testing has to happen before you can renew your sticker.....unless you'd rather live dangerously, skirting the plate renewal process and daring Johnny Law to pull up behind you to see if they notice your bright orange sticker that still says 'OCT19'. Normally this is quick enough a task to complete on your lunch break, but be careful trying to squeeze in a trip if you're on a tight time window. Waits increase towards the end of the month, even moreso in the late afternoon as people get out of work. They're open M-F from 8am until 6pm, closed on Sundays and holidays. It's not too bad setting aside 15-20 minutes of your life every two years to get this done. read more

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I came in a particular day to renew my vehicle sticker, and there was a heavier set gentleman working at one of the computer stations when a client was asking him a few questions because her car had failed her admissions. He was unbelievably rude to her. I managed to speak to her outside and she was going through some things she said her mom had just passed and this gentleman made an already hard day for her worse . It's unbelievable how people are able to work with these horrible attitudes when they're supposed to be there to assist customers. Shame on you ! If you hate your job quit !!! read more

I have to say the staff at the Schaumburg location are top notch! Very friendly, good natured and know their stuff. I had an issue with my bank when paying for my license sticker. Vickie whose the supervisor/manager of the facility took at least 15 min making sure I wasn't charged twice. She even came out a few times and gave me a status. Just an all around fab team. I think they went above and beyond. :) read more

I come in ready and was rejected due to o2 sensors and evaporation system not showing up on their system. They told me to come back after 7 days of driving. I drive for 7 days everywhere and got rejected again and then told me to visit a mechanic. I visit a mechanic for a diagnostic and nothing was wrong, afterwards I come back and they told it still didn't get accepted after everything. Told me again to drive after 7 days and the manager was rude and kept putting words in my mouth without hearing me out. Maybe its the system they use that doesn't work very good on checking cars. What a terrible system and staff, so unprofessional. read more

The wait was over an hour. The line moved too slowly. They close facilities when an employee tests positive for COVID. read more

Illinois Air Team - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Don't go here if you have a 2020 or newer my 2020 Honda Civic sport hatchback failed. It will fail because their system is so old and they will make it your issue. The manager and the kid that was working the middle row had no clue what they were doing and proceeded to cuss me out and make it my issue just because they couldn't get a connection and then when I said to do it again, they said it's not our issue. I took it to the Honda dealership and they said there was nothing wrong with it. So don't waste your time go to Meineke and get it done there. It's much faster And your vehicle won't fail plus the mechanics actually know what they're doing. read more

These people are morons. Their equipment couldn't talk to my car. It's 3 years old. Don't go there they don't know what they are doing their equipment is too old read more

Came here on a Saturday morning right after work. They were open at 7:30am and I got here at 8am and left by 8:10am! Everything was quick and went smoothly. Was able to get my sticker renewed as well. I'll keep coming back here. read more

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My car is electric with range extender engine, and it needs specific procedure to start engine. I was trying to explain the officer, but he didn't listen at all and said me f***. Obviously he didn't know how to deal with this type of car, and blame my car and me several times with F word, and it is definitely unacceptable. He was really zero star. The officer for renewal was very nice and helpful. She was 5 star! So the average of this place is 3 star for me. read more

I'm with everyone else. This is one of the fastest emissions testing facilities around. I am always paranoid and call the phone hotline to see how long the wait is before going over. However it's almost always at a minute or less here! I pull up and usually pull right to a booth without waiting even a second in line. The guys are always friendly, quick and yes sometimes hold doors like Nicole W. mentioned. If you're in the area and have to choose between this facility or the one in EGV, go here! read more

It's an emissions testing site. That's all. But it's a good one. I brought my car here at the very end of the required emissions testing last year (I'm not usually one to procrastinate -- the notice was sent to the wrong address and I never received it) and there was surprisingly no line. My car actually failed, so I brought it to another auto shop down the street from here, had it tested, replaced the gas cap, came back, and passed. It was a much smoother experience than I thought it was going to be! Close to home, quick service, and free. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. read more

Tuesday November 7, 2019 2:25pm: pulled into facility. 3 stalls open, 1 occupied. 2:27pm: test complete 2:28: walked into office to purchase sticker. 1 person at the counter helping a customer 2:32 left office with sticker 7 minutes from start to finish. Painless and super easy. Everyone was friendly. Highly recommend this facility! read more

Everyone at this facility was exceptionally nice! I am so impressed! I was also done in less than ten minutes because so few cars were in line; there was only one other car there (granted, I came at 8 am on a weekday--maybe do that!). I also decided to purchase a new license plate sticker, and the staff-member for that interior office was SO NICE. I have a pretty tricky last name, and he even did his best to say it and apologized (even though he did pretty well at pronouncing it!). He also made a little bit of conversation (without slowing down the line) and explained how to best place the sticker. He was just a great person and seemed to care about each customer. I dreaded doing my required emissions test, and this place is kind of far out for me to drive, but this was a positive and fast! Definitely go here if you need to do your required vehicle emissions test! read more

Fast. Efficient. Polite. That is what a good emissions testing facility is made of, dear Yelpers. I was in and out of here in 7 minutes flat. I put off my emissions test as long as humanly possible. Mostly because I was fearful of waiting for-evuh at the testing facility. No more, I say. Going forward, I'll take the wheel (ha - see what I did there) and head over to this location as soon as that dreaded yellow sheet arrives in the mail. Bonus points go to the gent working the particular testing coral I pulled up to - he opened both the car door and waiting room door for me. I don't know if that's protocol, but it was quite nice nonetheless. read more

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I came to get my emissions testing on Saturday morning at 9AM. The wait was really short so definitely no complaints. I will echo what others say that my time spent there wasn't long. :) read more

I come here to do fuel emission test for first time. I arrived at 11:30 on Saturday but I did not have to wait at all. And test took only 5 mins. I was surprise about the time it took ! Thank you! read more

Illinois Air Team - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I made a visit to check my emissions on 9/19/2020. I wasn't determined to get through as I arrived a half hour before closing time on a Saturday. The end of the line of cars was out to the street but I gave it a shot. The team there does a superb job of getting tests done quickly and I made it through and PASSED right at 1pm closing. They close the entrance gate at the closing time so everyone on the lot inside the gate will still get tested. That's a tasty tip in case you are stressed in line. Keep the air clean! read more

Fast & Efficient. We were there barely 5 minute & out with our passing certificate. Badabing-badaboom. Driver gets out, Emissions Tester person gets in, plugs this thing in and starts it up...wait a min or two while it does it's thing... Driver hops back inside, then they hand you a piece of paper w/ pass or fail. WE PASSED! WOOHOO! In & out in a few short minutes! Nice man, all business. Efficient. read more

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Fast and friendly. This was by far the easiest emission test I've ever had. Thank you for making it so efficient.

They take items out of vehicles without asking they move things in and around vehicles for their own convenience without notifying the owner when they're currently standing right there read more

In and out in 15 minutes with new registration. People are saying they are rude, they're not, they're just direct. They're not there to conversate, theyre there to get you in and out fast, and thats exactly what they did. read more

Took my car in on Monday at roughly 11am. Exactly what you expect from this sort of facility: 1) 7.5 minute wait (not bad really) 2) The tester puts you in a room, does the test, you're back in your car 3) You pass... 4) You leave If you don't pass, I'm sure they'll tell you what your next steps are or you can google search what to do. 5/5 because exceeded my expectations: small wait (weekday/prior to lunch rush), minimal customer service needed (leave car for 2 mins and leave), and it's a 'have to'. No negatives to report. read more

On all my visits to this location over the years I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes with just 1 car ahead of me to get my emissions tested. Of course, I also don't visit here on the last couple days of the month so that always helps. The staff is always courteous & friendly & you are in & out of here lickety split! read more

9/2021 Been here twice lately for two different cars. Staff is ok. Boring job I think. But I was appalled at the direction to go in and get my stickers. $10 surcharge. They don't tell you that. You have to see it and then stop them. I will do it only for $3 and have it mailed to me. read more

There was an older guy that yelled, ripped my registration out of my hand, and then was talking under his breath! Never coming here again!

I give one star the guy in the drive was cool did his thing np,the guy in the office another story. Very slow like slooooow. One cashier line gets long. read more

The gentleman working was very friendly and got me on my way. In and out in no time.

I was there today on a Saturday when they have shorter hours open until 1pm. I was running late on my planned day and when i got there it was 1245pm and had a line down the street. I thought no way will i stay in line and make it. I waited in the end of line and it went a lot smoother than i thought. I was past the gate by a few cars when it hit 1pm and still cars behind me. They closed the gate after the last car in line got in and everyone that was in line got their test. I even was able to renew my sticker in the office after the 1pm close time i was all done at 125pm all together 40 min on a busy weekend!! not bad at all and friendly workers as well read more

I would rate 0 stars if possible. There are no testing facilities in the city of Chicago. No one answers the phone. They are impossible to deal with. pgsaia read more

I drove 40 miles round-trip to the station in Naperville at noon on a Thursday, only to find it closed. All businesses operating normally nearby, but it was apparently too cold for state employees. So, check the illinoisairteam.net before setting out on cold days. read more

Came to test my car. The guy who supposed to perform test, could n't find DLC connector (where they plug in testers) in my car (Mini Cooper), gave me paper: failed. Left facility, pulled over and checked for the connector. Its there in a factory specified place on the left side of dashboard. They need to train people better. And I have to bring my car to technician to make a fix when nothing has to be fixed. read more