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NorCal Smog

4.7 (80 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Michael W.

Fast, honest, and reliable! NorCal Smog does most of my smog check in the last many years. The two gentlemen there are always doing the work very high efficiency even sometimes they have many customers in there. The longer I have waited is less than 45 minutes. I have the smog check done in 15 minutes in most of the cases. The store is a little dated, but very clean and comfortable. The parking log in front of the store is shared with the shop next to them. It is a little too tiny and the customer turnaround is fast. I don't have much problem getting parking at all.

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5 years ago

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4 years ago

Quick, efficient technician. Got my car smogged 20 minutes before closing with no issues!

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4 years ago

Great service, reasonable prices, in & out in a flash! This is where I always go to get my cars smogged.

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4 years ago

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5 years ago

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3 years ago

Chris is always to the point, conversational and the service is quick. I recommend getting your car smogged at NorCal Smog!

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7 years ago

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10 years ago

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6 years ago

Professional and quick! Was in and out in about 15 minutes. Nice, quiet waiting area. Thank you!

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5 years ago

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7 years ago

Got in and out with a passing smog in under 20 minutes and the gentlemen was polite. Can't ask for more.

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9 years ago

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4 years ago

I showed up 20 min before closing place is empty employee yells not today I was like I won't be back

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8 years ago

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11 years ago

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7 years ago

Reliable! Sufficient this 2nd time around and I think it was my BMW last time that passed. I'm Audi here!!!

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11 years ago

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7 years ago

In and out in under 20 minutes! They were extremely kind/professional and didn't overcharge.

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8 years ago

Chris was very responsive on my questions via Yelp app. Service was very quick as I visited the shop on Wednesday around 11:00 am.

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Service is prompt - I was in and out in 15 minutes, and that was after Chris and I chewed the fat for 5 mins.

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Jiffy Lube has become one of my go-to oil spots whenever I'm in the Downtown/Midtown/East…read moreSacramento area. I'm in a lot of different areas for work, so having a reliable place I can count on in this part of town makes a big difference. Every time I've stopped by, the team has been consistent--quick, professional, and respectful of my time. They get the job done efficiently, and I've never felt pressured into unnecessary services, which says a lot these days. They also do a good job checking the basics like fluids and tire pressure, which adds real value and helps catch small issues early. The location is super convenient if you're already in the area, and it's easy to swing in and out without it turning into a whole ordeal. That kind of efficiency is huge when you're trying to stay on schedule. Whether it's just a quick oil change or a basic checkup, they've been dependable every time. If you're in Downtown/Midtown/East Sac and need something done without the hassle, this is a solid spot to keep in rotation.

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East Sacramento

They really are not exaggerating about express. I came in during lunch break time but things got…read moredone super swiftly~ Service is great. Staff is attentive and explains things very well. Price is in the range as expected. You don't need an appointment I think. I walked in, checked in and they took care of the rest. The parking lot is not huge but I didn't have a problem get a spot. The waiting room is clean and if you want to have a coffee they have a coffee machine. I got my car checked in. Sat down and send two texts for work. My seat is not warm yet and my car is ready and brought out. I really appreciate how efficient they are. Had a great experience here and would come back if I ever need to~

It's been a few years, but I finally needed a SMOG check before I could get my registration…read morerenewed. And every time this happens, I can only vaguely remember the last random place I found to get my vehicle tested, via a Google search. So once again, I used Google, and found this gem. The reviews looked pretty good, so I decided to give it a go. I went in last week, after I got off work at 4 PM. Yes, getting down Folsom Blvd during rush hour traffic did suck ass, but once I got to Smog Express, it was smooth sailing. It wasn't busy inside, and the gentleman behind the counter helped me right away. They charged me around $60 ($65?) For the test, which I felt was pretty reasonable. The test itself maybe took 10-15 minutes, and I was all set and ready to go. The service was quick and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. I couldn't think of one good reason to give this place less than five stars. I wish they were located a little closer to me, but that's an MP (my problem), lol.

NorCal Smog - smog_check_stations - Updated May 2026

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