It was time to get my 2000 Dodge Dakota truck smogged again. I took it back to Charlie at KCM smog. Charlie hooked up his OBD2 Scanner tool to my truck. He did a quick scan, then Charlie told me that the truck will pass smog. He did the smog test and it did pass. The entire job took Charlie less then 5 minuets. Charlie is such a good man. He is Honest, Smart & Affordable. I really do enjoy seeing him. I have been going to Charlie for over 26 years now and he has NEVER done me wrong! If you need your vehicle smogged, Take it to Charlie at KCM smog! read more

Good service, at a fair price. Smog testing and maintenance. Trustworthy service provider, IMHO. read more

Charlie has been my go to whenever it comes to my car maintenance needs. Especially for oil change. He takes good care of my car. The quality of his service is top notch! I call him whenever I need an oil change and he gets it done. read more

Came in for my smog check and was in and out in no time. Truly a great guy with the highest quality service. Not too different in cost from other smog stops but it's nice to work with someone you know will treat your car right and get you back on the road fast. Highly recommended. Thanks Charlie! read more

Kcm Smog - Charlie working his magic - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Carson, California

Charlie, the mechanic at KCM Smog, is the best. He's very accommodating, quick and efficient, and he is one of the few places that remains trustworthy and he really gives you the best value. Couldn't imagine going anywhere else really. Attached is a photo of the updated hours! read more

Kcm Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Carson, California

Great service. I have an older 1993 SUV for camping and off-roading. Many Smog shops no longer carry the technology to service these older vehicles as they take up much more time to test and require a higher service fee compared to vehicles in the year 2000 and newer. Over the phone the owner reserved a 12:30pm appointment and when I arrived he took my suv in right on time even though he was actively working on another car in the adjacent bay. He educated me on why many older vehicles like mine often fail the exam, noted that he didn't see any visual red flags but that still wouldn't guarantee a pass. He shared all this with me before taking any money or starting the test, giving me the opportunity to make an educated decision. While he ran the test we talked about nutrition, diet, exercise, and supplements, specifically Korean Red Ginseng. During our conversation he got on the floor and started doing pushups on 3 fingers each hand. This guy is a stud and he's nearly 70 years old! Great service, customer education, good conversation (the car passed by the way)... what an awesome experience! read more

Very easy and efficient smog test! Highly recommend it. I will be coming back for sure

POSSIBLY THE MOST GENUINE & HONEST MECHANIC I'VE EVER COME ACROSS. THANK GOD. BABY JESUS, BLESS THIS MAN. I haven't even left my car for service yet, but I am so happy to have come across such an honest professional. Unlike my previous, super suspicious experience (the mechanics on Avalon next to McDonald's...that tried quoting me something for $1400 but changed it to $375 as I was about to leave...but maybe they have different/less predatory management/sales tactics or whatever now...good luck though. I wouldn't recommend/trust that place after that) This mechanic literally walks you through the entire issue (or issues) with your car, thorough explanation of the solutions, and gives you fair quotes for services without pressure of commitment, especially if you finally found out what's wrong and want to try and do the repair yourself. Some people really be weirdos, like...if you can buy the part and do it yourself for less, just do it. Literally, do it and don't shit on mans for no reason other than giving yourself a temporary ego boost. Mans is chilling and just telling you what he sees as a second pair of eyes backed with years of experience. I would pay for an honest man's labor. I'm so glad the energy here isn't unsettling and predatory like many repair shops when they're condescending towards a female customer...as if females can't understand technical terms. I know y'all tired of coming across toxic/belittling machismo vibes (IYKYK). LMAO TLDR; PRAISE THE LORD FOR AN HONEST MECHANIC/ESTABLISHMENT read more

You can just walk-in, no long line and just 5 minutes away from my house, fast service snd the guy is do friendly!

Very friendly, upfront and even has comedic side. I had my smog check done as a condition for my DMV renewal and it was swiftly completed in a matter of a few seconds. More power to you read more

So i badly needed a smog test, and being my first time of course, yelp come to the rescue. Found his shop through the smog test website, tried to call the number last minute of the day and he answered telling me just to come by. My experience here is excellent. Mr. Kim(owner) is very nice and genuine. He definitely answer my questions. I agree the location is not best but the service is. Although I just had my smog test done here but i think i wouldn't hesitate to bring my car here for any mechanic issue next time. read more

Competitive pricing for extremely thorough work. His shop has moved in recent years but only a few miles away. Charlie is beyond knowledgable in the automobile industry and has given advice and answered questions regarding all of my family's cars which is why we've been continuing to go to him all these years. read more

Kcm Smog - Reviews I found at the very bottom for some reason - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Carson, California

Steve, the owner of LexService in Harbor City [the very best place for "the care and feeding of my car"] referred me here. I have a '97 Lexus (can you believe it ... now 20 yrs. old ... but I "luv" it) I've learned that the DMV wants older cars "off the road" (apparently even well maintained cars) ... so ... it keeps increasing the requirements for smog tests ... Steve said that when I got to KCM ... to leave the engine running so that the catalytic converter would not cool off ... turning off the engine sometimes causes older cars to fail ... Steve called Mr. Kim (KCM's owner) and he was waiting for me when I arrived ... We (my Lexus and me ;-)) passed with zero emissions ... I'll be back ... why? 1) KCM is clean 2) efficient 3) good customer service 4) reasonably priced (smog certification prices are higher for cars older than 2000 ... more DMV nonsense) read more

Great experience at KCM Smog this morning. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. Great price too! Thanks KCM Smog!

Great new location in Carson, moved from Harbor City. Smog is done quickly, 15 minutes tops each time. Owner is super nice and efficient. Will never go anywhere else. I didn't know he did electrical and oil change as well. Will come to Charlie when I need my next oil change and fix my power window motor. Update to follow He fixed my power window and actually charged me less than his initial estimate. Unheard of. My car was ready by the end of the day when he promised it would be. He is our new family mechanic. read more

New Location, same great service. I do hope the owner is reading these as I am not a fan of the new location. Three things drew me to KCM - an indoor sitting area, inexpensive pricing, and fast/nice service. The indoor sitting area is gone - now you're stuck outside with the fumes of something gnarly in the air. I can't figure out if it's sulphur or something else... but it makes me apprehensive to spend much time there breathing it. Also means, no comfy chair, no free drinks, etc... I drive past maybe 5-10 smog places to get here so it's tough to lose one of the major draws :-/ read more

Charlie Kim of KCM SMOG is a great mechanic! He does the smog check, yes. But he always has an answer for what is happening with our cars. He is a perfectionist who gets it right, not 99, but 100% before he calls us to pick up our car. Most of all he has respect for his women clients and does not treat them like they do not know about their cars! Honest and proves that he knows his craft by the great results we always have when we get our cars back!! Thank you, Charlie!! read more

Had to get a smog check AND. Oil change , it was done here with no problems, we were shown some of the problems our car had and were told honestly if they were things he could fix or not. I didn't get his name but the gentleman had a wonderful attitude, super nice, fast service and great prices ! We will definitely be back !!! Thank you so much ! read more

Please avoid this place if you can. Prices are lousy, and there's no effort to be competitive. The owner/operator is a double talking scam artist, We're talking extra fees, undisclosed bs. He'll also tell you how he can't compete with other shops and that he's losing his house. Buyer beware. read more

Not a very professional place they open at 8 but they guy who did my smog inspection came extremely late. I needed repairs on my car and the guy took me in circles and finally said. He only repair newer cars and since my car was a 1997 nissan maxima he refused to do it. I feel like i wasted soo much time and didnt accomplish anything. He couldnt he even refer me to another mechanic. read more

KCM Smog is the best. Have been coming here for years now. Sorry to see them move however it is just a few miles away so I'm following them!

Been going to these guys for years. They used to be on Lomita Blvd in Harbor City. Liked the old location better but same great service at the new location.Owner is honest and very nice. No appointment necessary. Highly recommend. read more

With all the smog centers out there, it is very hard to find a reputable and trust worthy center. Smog prices are competitive, but I also want to make sure my car is taken care of properly because I know nothing about cars. For those of you out in the Yelp world looking for the right smog center- Search no more! This is the place to get your smog check...efficient and fast. I was immediately greeted and the smog tech took care of my car. The prices are very fair and the service was very friendly. I will definitely come back when it is time for my other cars to get smog checked as well as recommend this place to my friends and family. Thanks again! read more

Moved here from TX and took both of my cars (BMW and Jeep) over there. Very, very helpful and knowledgeable. Not sure what the one star reviewer was talking about since I was definitely not scammed at all. Will send my wife's car over there when it's time for her smog check. read more

Once again, excellent service from KCM. I came in without an appointment and was taken care of immediately. The gentleman there, I assume the owner, greeted and welcomed everybody as they came in and advised them he'll take care of the immediately. Nobody seemed to mind, as there's free refreshments. If you're in need of a smog check, KCM is definitely worth the place to come. Hours: Monday - Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-3 read more

Quick and friendly service. Was recommended to go to this location and glad I went.

Love the service. Very professional and prices are exceptional. Take care of my 2005 Audi needs with hesitation, when every other shop refuse to give a simple diagnosis. Had to wait a lil Lo.her then expected since parts aren't usually stocked. But other wise parts where replaced and and I am completley satisfied.. will recommend! read more

Very nice guy he had me in and out within 15 minutes and I got a free soda... I will be coming back..

Don't know what Simon from Beverly Hills is on. The guy was courteous enough but his behavior made me leave and go somewhere else. Took in a 1992 Buick that needed smog and he found some anti-freeze by the thermostat and told me I had to get it fixed before he would test the car. I asked if that was a CA State requirement and he said no but he was worried about the radiator exploding! ????? Went down PCH to H1 Smog and was in and out in 20 minutes no problem read more

I must strongly disagree with Simon Y. of Beverly Hills. I've been to KCM about 3-4 times over the years and found the owner-operator to be honest. Although his prices are not low, I don't believe they are especially high or out of line compared to comparable "test only" shops. Michael B., Wilmington read more

I have been going here for years as have family members. GREAT service; no b/s fees. I am not sure why the negative post for this kind man and shop -- maybe the competition needs to make KCM less attractive. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Excellent - I arrived at 8:30, there was one customer in front of me and I was out the door within 15 minutes! Fastest smog check I've ever had. The guy was extremely nice and efficient. The cost was $39, well worth it. Also, their waiting room has free snacks and free beverages while you wait. I highly recommend this place!!! read more

Have had both cars tested here for many years. Honest guy will not be bribed and witnessed this the last smog check we had there. Some guy came in and tried to make it worth wild if he would pass him. He declined! Principled man! Prices are comparable. read more

The best place to get a smog ever! The service is fast and easy. I've been looking a honest place to get a smog and this is it.

I drove down to kcm this morning to get my car smogged, in and out in 12 minutes flat. Incredible service, very fast and friendly.