Great place to go to get your required SMOG test done, if you live near downtown LBC. Like getting documents notarized, the process is heavily regulated by the state, but unlike a notary, it looks like a SMOG testing center can charge what they want. So the $40 out the door (including the mandatory $8.25 fee for the certificate) is a great price. I actually found a coupon from smogtips.com for $29.95 for this space, but once you add in the extras, it came out the same...so the tech didn't even take it. The $40 is listed clearly, and it seems like it would be the same for minivans and small SUVs as well (other places seem to have extra surcharges for that). Like others said, it's easy to drive in if you are next, but if somebody is getting tested, you would need to drive into the auto repair shop driveway right after and walk back to the garage to get in line. You can only enter going South on Long Beach Blvd (since Long Beach Blvd is a divided road). There is a small waiting room with a TV showing a local station. Once our car got hooked up, it took about 15 minutes to complete. They take credit cards, and will give you a computerized Vehicle Inspection Report. Now I just need to wait for the electronic submission to be recorded at the DMV, so I can renew my registration on-line. Conclusion: the price is good, and quick once you get started. We'll come back to this place in 2 years. read more

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Not the most exciting thing ever, getting a smog check, but it is necessary if I want to continue to be able to legally drive, so I was looking for a convenient and affordable place to get it done, and yelp suggested I go here. Yelp was correct: their $40 price is on the low end of standard (they have a coupon on their website, but turns out I didn't actually need it to get that price), the guy working there (who I think may have also been the owner) was super friendly, and I was in and out in 10 minutes. My only complaint: they really need a better sign directing traffic - they have a big sign out in front, that points into their one-car garage, so if someone else is already getting a smog check (as was the case when I got there), it is completely non-obvious where to go. You actually turn into the following drive-way, which looks like it leads into a car-wash, and then park around the back of the building. Their sign out front really needs to tell people that. Once I figured out where I was going, though, super quick and easy. read more

This review is long overdue ... Jeremy is a great guy to deal with. He's very professional, clear with his answers and reasonably priced. I've been coming here for the past 6 years. Taken all my cars and family's cars here. Help small businesses out and come check him out. read more

Basically the most affordable Smog Check station around. There tends to be a long wait because they basically have one guy that does everything. But he's extremely nice and I can't help but admire how hard-working he is. There looks to be two entrances, don't go into the first one, go into the second driveway. They have a worker simply telling people this one thing. I know because I spent a lot of time in the waiting room watching. LOL! Oh, the waiting room is not great. The TV only has like one child station and there's a really dirty couch in it. But it's one of those places you're not expecting to have luxury furniture, so suck it up buttercup! LOL!! Seriously, for Smog Checks, this is the place to go. Support them. read more

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This place was super fast! There was a waiting lounge, the customer service was great, and I was out of there in 15 minutes tops.

Great service (nice and honest people), quick check, and the best smog test experience I've ever had. The parking is a little confusing when you first pull up (just park alongside the car wash or back fence area and they'll bring it around for you). Making an appointment is best since they can get busy and are right on time between cars. As a grown woman getting smog tested is always an anxious experience, with an older car everyone is always trying to pull something last minute to up the price. These guys were honest, quick, and a very fair price for a check on my 1999 car. Will definitely be back and highly recommend. read more

After going to four different smog stations and not greeted at on of them to see what I was there for, I pulled into North Star Smog and was immediately welcomed. It took approximately 15 minutes and I was out of there.. This was on a Saturday in fact. I highly recommend this Smog Station. You would be a fool to go somewhere else. read more

Amazing friendly service! $40 flat for my 96 Camry! It is first come first serve so there was a wait but it was well worth it! Very friendly and professional quick service. He scanned my car first to make sure everything was ok so I wouldn't have to wait for nothing. Will definitely be coming back here again and I highly recommend to everyone! read more

The best smog shop around! Fast friendly service. Will definitely be a returning customer and would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a smog test on their vehicle. A+ read more

Was taken care of immediately upon arrival without even an appointment and had me out in no time. Appreciate the great friendly service also... the guy who helped me was on his way out to lunch but decided to help me first ... now that's old school manners I really appreciate. Blessings read more

Best price I found for my '94 in LB (which is always a pain, since most smog coupons rarely cover older models). It's a first come, first served style shop run by a friendly guy. Jeremy made it a very quick & easy process. Great customer service! Oh, and drive slow when you get to LB Blvd so you don't miss it! =) read more

Great service, friendly technicians, easy to find location, all and all great value when it comes time to have your vehicle smog check

Fast and easy. Here he was amazing and explain in detail what needed to be done. I will tell my friends and family to go to him. Very trusted read more

JEREMY IS SUCH A COOL DUDE! I'm so thankful my brother told me about him.. I drove all the way from LA to LB just to get my car smog'd by him.. Other smog places are snobs (this is the reason why i didnt mind the drive to LB)... For instance, if they see a girl with a modified car they will def play you and be asses.. they talk to you like you're stupid.. BUT JEREMY on the other hand was so FRIENDLY.. He keeps you updated & even thanks you for patiently waiting.. If you are reading this guys... & are looking for a smog place... THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! You wont be disappointed.. believe me.. This will be my forever go to smog shop.. I don't care about the traffic.. All that matters is respect.. & thank you Jeremy for being such a respectful guy and for taking care of my car. read more

Needed a smog check for my DMV registration but wanted to find an affordable place since it was right after the holidays and I was short on money. Saw North Star's Check-in discount which made it a lot cheaper than some other places. I decided to go here to check it out. Other than it being in the Downtown Long Beach area, the Smog Check area really had only one spot for a car and a small adjacent parking spot (spot not lot). Luckily, the person in charge was nice enough to do all the reparking and rearranging for the cars because I am definitely bad at tight parking situations (he even backed it and an reangled my car so I could easily exit the lot when my smog check was finished). What really touched me though and helped me to find out how genuine North Star is was when he took the time to help out this mother and daughter who were confused and had questions about the NEIGHBORING business, which they didn't know just closed at the time (he did this while waiting for my smog test to finish). And they weren't even his customers!!! When my service was finished, check out was fast and he also gave a few reference business cards with a coupon on the back. Would highly recommend! Maybe call ahead of time though to see if he's available or busy. read more

Came here Wednesday July 12, 2017. Jeremy (owner) was very kind and had great pricing. He charged us $60 for RV Smog check while the other shop, Long Beach Express on Redondo, wanted to charge $100 w/out price matching. Jeremy told my husband it literally takes 2 min to hook up the other machine and I'd rather have your business than no business. Thank you Jeremy for having such great work ethic and earning our business. We'll be back here for any Smog checking we have in the future and will recommend him to friends. PROS: - professional - owner is great - RV & Car pricing is great! CONS: - None read more

Dude with the long hair will take care of you this is my third time coming here. Best place for a smog

I took my 1995 Honda Civic here based on the reviews and their prices. They had the best price around for my older car, and Jeremy, the smog tech, is great! I have no doubts I will be coming back next time I need a smog. I recommend showing up around 10:15 or earlier if you want to be first in line. They open at 10:30, but occasionally a little later. Pull in between the shop and the car wash to park read more

North Star Smog this location on Long Beach Boulevard and PCH next to the carwash across the street from McDonald's these guys know what they're doing they give a good deal you come in they greet you with friendly service and you go ahead get your car done everything's connected directly to DMV so you not to worry about too much of paperwork read more

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I needed a last minute smog check before the price goes up. I happened upon North Star smog when I got confused by google maps. Let's just say it was a fortuitous mistake. Not only did Jeremy stay open after 5pm for me, he got me in and out quickly on a Friday evening. And his price ($40 total) beat out the competition with their coupon. I definitely recommend his services and will be back again :) For those in a rush, there is a vehicle registration service place next door read more

North Star Smog - Water, TV and seats in the lounge area - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Long Beach, California

Kevin did a great job getting me in and out. Professional , quick and great price. You can shop the area but I wasn't finding anyone better than them. Shop is small so best to maybe call first, I didn't see much parking. read more

This place is awesome! If you need a smog, go to North Star Smog. Fast service great price & great customer service! Keep up the great work!! read more

Came in for a smog check. Owner was able to squeeze us in last minute! Super kind and super efficient. Definitely recommend for anyone in long Beach looking for a smog test! read more

The Smog Owner Jeremy is really friendly but most off all what I really liked is that he was HONEST with me. Especially because I'm a girl and dont know SHIT about cars nor anything about smog, he explained everything to me, like no one has before, and did it fast as well. I did check out other smog places and none were nothing compared to the customer service and integrity about North Star Smog :) I am really happy I YELP to find the place ...... THANKS JEREMY! I recommend everyone to come here moss deff. sincerely, really happy girl customer :) read more

Very convenient. Jeremy was very helpful. I was in-and-out no problem password flying colors.

The only positive experience I got here, was what I came for...my smog certificate! First off I came here is simply because I read somewhere these people charge 32.00 and that's what I get for being cheap! I should have known something was wrong when it took a good five minutes to find an employee in this place. I'm walking all around looking everywhere then I see this kid (who obviously saw me) peering at me behind a makeshift cubicle he comes out and I tell him the nature of my business and informs me it'll be 50.00. Instead of following my first mind and leaving I stay, give him my keys and this dummy drives my car on the wrong side of the street into the stall where they perform the test. It didn't take too long but since it was over the allotted time he quote me I decided to inquire and he said "oh, I just finished". Then he yells asking if I'm paying with cash or credit. He comes over I give him a hundred dollar bill and he looks at it like its Yen or some other type of foreign currency and says I'll be right back with your change............................................. After ten minute he come from I don't know where with a wallet full of money and gives me my change! Totally unprofessional staff! Both look to be around 19-20 years old. I had another issue and I inquired about why there was such a significant difference on my gas gauge about a 1/4 tank missing! None of these brilliant young people could tell me why but had the audacity to attempt to offend me by being rude. ("Oh what? Now I gotta buy you gas?) was his response! I told him to call the owner Jeremy who sounded a little bit more intelligent and explained to me that it is impossible to use that much gas during the test. I said okay whatever and hung up the phone.... When I get in the car I notice its on a slant! That is why the gauge was reading close to 1/2 tank. I drive off and the gauge goes back up! Tip for Jeremy: get your employees some uniforms! It is super tacky to see folks dressed in street clothes working on cars, Especially polo type shirts and Rocowear jeans. Second teach them some social skills and customer service skills!! read more

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I brought my car in and Brian did the test. It failed the first time due to insufficient data from battery disconnection - I had the alternator replaced the day before. No charge, in this Smog Test Shop you pass or you don't pay. Brian recommended what to do to fix the failure. I took his advice and then brought my car back. It passed! Very convenient and excellent service! They also offer a coupon for discount on the Smog Test Service. Highly recommended! read more

If you want a honest smog shop and good service... This is your spot! I don't trust a lot of mechanics or technicians being I'm a woman and men love to take advantage of us as soon as they see us coming. I've had a great experience here and Jeremy is really kind and very professional. I've referred many family and friends here as well and will continue to do so! Happy customer read more

This place is fabulous! Jeremy is the owner and he is a very pleasant and honest person. I brought my car in and it was done within 15 minutes and I drive a 94 Infinity Q45. I would recommend for everyone to come here to get their car smoged. read more

North Star Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Long Beach, California

Best place to get a smog. You can go next door to king taco to eat and by the time your done your car is done. What makes this place 5 stars is the price and Jeremeys customer service. I highly recommend ! read more

As convenient a smog check as you can get. Just get your car smogged on your lunch hour. I called first but you do not need an appointment. I dropped off car with Jeremy who was very professional. I signed in and then grabbed a bite to eat next door at a taco place A very well priced service. 40 bucks including tax for my car. These guys are fast, just pull into the car wash next door and then give Jeremy your keys. The most well rounded smog check in the city of Long Beach. Jeremy was very appreciative for the business. read more

Just going to ditto what everyone else said. Jeremy was super friendly and got me out quick. $40 flat and I was out the door. Would definitely come back here again. Thanks, Jeremy! read more

Jeremy was great and it went pretty quick! Great price as well. Would definitely recommend!

I really like this place! The owner, Jeremy, was nice, professional and communicated with the customers really well. My sister is a loyal customer of this place and was the one who recommended it to me. I will be coming back. read more

Awesome shop! Super Convenient! This was my second time to this location and both times were super pleasant and efficient. Jeremy is very courteous and professional. I will definitely be returning. read more

GO HERE! Since we all gotta smog some time or another, might as well go with a pro who treats you and your vehicle well! Aside from super fast service at a GREAT price, Jeremy has the best customer service in town! Super friendly, kind and attentive. read more

Quick! I was in and out with great service! Great deal great quality. He was a super genuine person and was great to hang out with while waiting for my smog check to complete. I couldn't be happier since I've been putting this smog check off until the last moment. read more

Went it today for a smog check. It was pretty fast. Took about 20 mins. Jeremy was really professional and cool. Will def come back here and recommend to friends! Thanks again Jeremy! read more

Had my smog check done here last week and it was great. Jeremy was friendly, efficient and extremely reasonably priced. My car was good on everything except for the timing. Jeremy was able to communicate with me exactly what my mechanic needed to do to to make my car pass. After my mechanic did exactly what Jeremy said to do, my car passed the smog check. The best part was that Jeremy didn't accept any money until my car passed the test. A standup guy and great experience. Thank you, Jeremy. Highly recommend this shop. read more

North Star is awesome! It's always my go to place for smog checks. The owner there is always very nice and goes out of his way to help you out. Everything is fast, easy, and definitely inexpensive. It really doesn't get any better than North Star. (: read more