if you are up for a smog test, this place is a hidden gem. Whenever I go the wait times are usually…read morefive minutes or less and it's not in a location where most people would know because it's not on a main street. The guys are quick there's also an area after you get your smog test completed and pass for you to buy your license plate renewal sticker. It's definitely worthwhile.

This location is fast and friendly staff . I am still unsure why Illinois is like only state that…read morerequires this - but if need emission testing this location has many bays and is fast

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).

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.

I took my car here after work. The drive with traffic was crazy. Overall its best to go during the…read moreweek days its less crowded. I was in and out.

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.

Prior to going, I tried looking on Google and Yelp to see if anyone wrote some useful tips…read more Unfortunately, I didn't find any in recent times, so I'll write some myself. The website depending on the location, will say wait times but it just has a number like 1 or 4. I wished it would have been more specific like say min or hour. The numbers indicate mins, if you see a 1 then it's just 1 min. The Addison location was easy to find and only one car was in front of me. This was at 12:45 pm on a Wed. Avoid going on Mon and Fri-Sun. When they open it might be hectic because like the DMV, everyone will have the same idea. It's best to go towards the end of lunch, and late afternoon. I came around 4:30 pm and it was dead. The employee that did my testing wasn't rude, just kind of nonchalant. She had me sit on the chair for a minute or less. The whole process was quick.

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.

In and Out. Just follow instructions and best days. Workers and quick and willing to help with any…read moreproblems in my experience for years.

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.

Great service. They were able to get me in and out fast! Had great recommendations on a shop I…read morecould take my car to.

Helped me right away with what I needed and were very kind . I will definitely be going back.read more

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!

Paul, Eddie, and the rest of the staff are really great! Very helpful and friendly, wonderful to…read morespeak with and care about the work they do. We started coming here 5 or 6 years ago after a couple bad experiences with another mechanic shop and we are so glad we found Paul & Eddie at Marathon. Highly recommend.

I've had car work done at AB Marathon for several years & they never disappoint (other than not…read moredoing the work for free!) Paul, Eddie & Noor take time to explain the work & the costs. They consistently look for the best parts at the best prices. Work is done in good time. I feel lucky to have such good mechanics in my 'hood.