It was my first time going to an Illinois Air Team Station, and I was really dreading it. It's one…read moreof those tasks that feels like such a hassle, so I kept putting it off. I finally went, and thankfully, this location was close to work, which made it easier to stop by during my break. The wait was short, and the whole process was pretty quick and smooth. That part was a plus. Now the service. I don't expect friendly greetings or big smiles, but the person testing my car seemed completely over it and made me feel like I was a nuisance (like, trust me, I didn't want to be there either). He was mumbling the entire time, and I genuinely couldn't hear what he was saying. He wanted me to put my key on the dashboard, get back in the car, and roll down the window, but I had to ask multiple times just to understand his instructions. I get it. It was cold, and I'd be miserable working outside in that weather, too. Still, clearer communication would've made the experience much better. In the end, I'm just thankful it didn't take long and that I didn't have to be there for very long.

** Courteous Service ** ** Clean **…read more** FAST ** Not much can be said about getting your emissions done. I'll leave this advice, if you've ever waited more than five minutes to get your emissions done at this location, go early. No wait. Great fast work done here.

They were friendly and it was fast service I recommend it…read morebecause I didn't have to wait long. I was in and out quickly.

MOTORING ALONG The…read moreair team in Bedford Park does their best to get your car's emissions tested quickly. When renewing a license plate sticker in Illinois, you'll first have to take your car to a Vehicle Emissions Testing site. There's 11 stations throughout the city/suburbs as well as some self-serve kiosks which I didn't know about until now. Most locations also have a counter inside to buy said sticker. This testing facility is tough to find, it's tucked away in an industrial area about 1/2 mile west of Cicero Ave. There's plenty of testing lanes to pull into, so if you encounter a wait, it should be a brief one. The guy who checked my car gave me piratey truck driver vibes (and I mean that in a good way). While the testing itself only took 3 minutes, the wait for a sticker was quintuple that--I waited nearly 10 minutes outside in a drizzle plus another 5 inside. The plate renewal fee was $151, plus a $10 service charge which I'm not a fan of. Maybe that helps pay the wages of the folks who work here? Maybe it's just Illinois being greedy. * TL;DR * 11 years - and 100K miles - later my car still passes an emissions test, thankfully. Illinois state law requires all cars & trucks to get a checkup every two years. Speaking of which, when was the last time *I* had a checkup? Between the leaking fluids and the flashing indicator lights, I really ought to have someone go under my hood and make sure things are hunky-dory. Emissions testing is far from sexy, but it's gotta be done if you want to keep driving that jalopy of a car (I'm talking to you, owner of the beige '96 Mercury Sable missing its front bumper).

I am so happy this location opened up again! This is on the way home for me and it is wonderful to…read morejust zip in and zip out on my journey home. Not sure why this location closed down, but I am so happy it is open. And another wonderful surprise is that they have a self-testing kiosk. I decided to give it a try since it was 5:50 pm and no one was there. Overall, the entire process took about 5 minutes from start to finish. Apparently there are only three of these self-testing kiosks in the Chicagoland area and this location is one of them. The other two are located at: 9901 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL - Illinois Secretary of State Chicago South Facility 2560 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL, As I was not sure what to expect on using this self-testing kiosk, I was glad no one was behind me. I always bring my emissions test notification with me whenever I go in for testing, and I am glad I had it with me as you need it. The self-testing kiosk requires you to enter the VIN number and fortunately there is a barcode that allows you to scan it in instead of manually entering it. You are going to have to connect your car to the self-testing kiosk using the cable attached to it. This is to be connected to your vehicle's Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). I know where mine is located because I have watched the technicians plug into it. That said, you can go to YouTube to see if there is a video for your vehicle type. You can also read your owner's manual, but I don't actually keep that in my car. If you have never located your DLC, do so before hitting up the self-testing kiosk so you know exactly where you are going to be connecting your car to. The nice thing about the self-testing kiosk is it is open 24/7, so you can go anytime you wish. And while the self-testing kiosk is great, I am not sure how fast things will go if there are multiple folks waiting to use it, or if they are not fully prepared for the experience. Overall, this was an excellent experience, and again I am so happy this location is open again for business.

This newish 1 year old emissions testing station is great.  It's actually closer for me than the…read moreLincolnshire location I regularly used in the past (because it was always quick despite being a bit of a distance away) and to boot this one has a new self testing kiosk.  I wanted to try the self testing kiosk and it was wonderful and I was done in 5 minutes.  Apparently there are only 3 of these self testing kiosks in Chicagoland.  I had to wait a couple of minutes for 1 car ahead of me which was nice and there was also no one behind me which helped to alleviate any pressure from a first time visit.  The 4 regular lanes were pretty quick looking also for what that's worth with maybe only a couple cars in each lane at about 1pm on a Monday. Here are a couple of pro-tips if you want to try the self testing kiosk.  First, bring the test notification with you so you can simply scan the code instead of doing a lot of typing of your VIN when you register.  Secondly, look at YouTube, and make sure you know where the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) is on your car.  Mine was deep under the dash by my parking brake and I never looked down there before, but sure enough there it was.  You don't want to be fumbling around looking for it for the first time while in line.  There is only one self testing kiosk, and if there are 3 - 4 cars in line, it may not be worth the wait, but the kiosk is available 24/7 which is a big plus for some I'm sure.  Overall, great experience, and this will be my go-to location for my future emissions tests.

6/30/26 update; I…read morecame on a Tuesday after 9:20 am and there was like 1 min waiting. The process was very fast. Customer service was mid. The guy I had sounded robotic. There was way less people than at the Naperville location. I just looked at the popular times on Google.

Wait was just a minute long! Attendant was professional and so courteous…read more Service was so fast! My favorite part was the onsite sale of the plate sticker once you pass. Small fee for a hassle free pick up process.

Rather than driving to Joliet from Mokena to go to the state-run facility, I decided to try…read moresomething closer to home. I went to Bell 7 Automotive in Homer Glen, I don't know why this comes up as Markham. There were only 2 cars ahead of me, the testing was done quickly and the men working inside were very polite. I waited inside near my car. Glad I found this location.

It was time you get the clean air inspection, found a location on Yelp. The lines were short and I…read morewas in and out in record time.

This location continues to exceed my expectations. They have multiple lanes where cars queue up. I…read morewent 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.

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

For some reason, the location is tricky finding. It's tucked in the corner near the train station…read moreand the entrance for testing is a road looping around the back. However, arrive mid week before lunch and there's nobody here. I was in and out in 4 minutes. Some of their employees are a bit rude, but I'm sure they deal with a lot here.

I failed the emission test because my car has LOW-JACK. So the attendant failed my car because he…read moresaid my connection was loose and broken.

I don't normally review smog stations but my recent visit to this Waukegan facility left me bitter…read more I will not be coming back to this particular facility. First off, I have an extensive background in Automotive technology. Anytime I plug in my scan tool to mine or any vehicle, I am VERY careful to get underneath and clearly see the OBD plug. This is to ensure I am inserting it in the proper direction, flush and evenly. Not sure how well they train some of these folks esp. on how important it is to be careful when testing a vehicle. If you struggle to bend over fully or cannot bend over properly due to medical or age related issues, you may want to look for other employment. As I noted above, one should take the time to get a really good visual of the OBD connector and its exact position when plugging the test connector. Failure to do so could potentially result in damage to the OBD port connector I watched as the older Smog tech in question couldn't be bothered to kneel down to get a really good visual of the OBD port when inserting the OBD connector. I clearly felt the tech's carelessness caused the connector to pop out and ultimately caused me to fail my emissions. Prior to my visit I had NO issue with the connector and it was mounted securely. I had my scan tool hooked up the week prior and it was a 100% secure and mounted. When you are not careful and try to push or force something, it is bound to pop loose or in my case the tang on one side of the connector cracked/broke from the OBD connector mount. This was due to blunt force and/or not seating the connector flush when hooking up the data cable. Yes, I was able to fix it at home but this could have all been avoided. Our time is valuable and we do not appreciate driving a half hour only to fail our test because the emission tech couldn't be bothered to go underneath and properly plug in his data cable. Thank you, Lincolnshire Emissions Center. Your tech actually got down, looked under the dash, located the OBD connector and carefully plugged it right in with no issues. They had me in and out in under 5 minutes.

In the area and needed to get this complete. Manny was the individual who was doing the test…read more Quick and attentive. Less than 5 minutes and I was on my way. I asked if they were hiring and he directed me to the sign on the window just ahead. Easy to apply electronically. A lot of people looking for work. Great experience!