Supporting local businesses is important to me, so I decided to give A1 Smog in Lawndale a try for…read morethe first time--and I'm glad I did! From start to finish, everything was smooth sailing. They answered all of my questions promptly through Yelp, responded quickly, and even made me feel welcomed before I had even arrived. No upselling, no surprises--just honest, straightforward business. That's refreshing these days. I came in on a Friday morning, and they had me in and out exactly within the promised timeframe. Parking was easy, and they even have a comfortable waiting area to escape the blazing South Bay sun. My sunscreen definitely appreciated the break! A big thank you to Jose for taking great care of both me and my beloved Honda EG. (Fellow car enthusiasts know...our cars are basically family members. ) He was professional, friendly, and made the entire process stress-free. I actually grew up in Lawndale and lived here for 19 years, so it was nice to finally experience a local business that truly delivers on customer service. As a business owner myself, I know that honest communication and treating customers well are what keep people coming back. I've found my new go-to smog shop and will definitely be returning for future smogs. I'll also be recommending A1 Smog to my friends and family. Thanks again, Jose, for making something as routine as a smog check a genuinely pleasant experience!

Easy in and out. No appointment. Honored the coupon I found online. Jose was a pleasure to work…read morewith. Will return for my next STAR Smog Check. FYI, Bob's automotive down the street bait and switched me once I arrived and tried to charge me three times the coupon price because I was testing a 2014 Porsche 911. Jose was honest!!!

Sasan technician is the best. I been taking my 4 cars to him for over 10 years now and he always…read moredoes the job right with a fare price.

Best smog check in town. The owner is professional, cordial and prompt. No dilly dally. He greets…read moreyou, takes your paperwork, tests and get you done in 20 minutes, if there's no waiting. Been coming here since 2020 for all of our cars.

Very efficient! Went in as a walk in and the whole process took less than 10 minutes! Very friendly…read morestaff will be coming back! :)

Excellent service. I went for a smog check and the young man was very professional and has very…read moregood member service. He was expedient and thorough. A little more expensive than other places, $60 out the door for my '06 Silverado but, worth the cost. The only negative is they are Raiders and Steelers fans...Go Pack Go

Smog check Simple…read more Quick. No nonsense. Cash $45 Card $47.50 We only come here and highly recommend others to come.

Hands-down, this is the best smog check experience I've ever gotten, this place rocks!! I sent out…read morea yelp job request to multiple auto shops, and this one replied so fast. I then called in the morning to see if I could get a same-day walk-in smog check up for my car. Kevin was super responsive, and the price was extremely reasonable, which solidified my decision. I ended up only able to go right before closing, but they kindly accommodated me. Everyone was super friendly and courteous, and they even offered me a cold bottle of water which I really appreciated on such a hot day. Kevin's smog check took less than 10 minutes and I was out the door, with my car out of the garage and ready to go. Such a pro! Such an efficient, professional, great experience. So fast, it saved my butt for my last day to renew my registration before a late fee got charged. I can't believe I'm saying this, but actually I'm looking forward to when I can get my smog check next with these folks instead of usually dreading it every year LOL

Oil change service. Friendly, prompt, convenient and…read moreefficient service. No need to leave vehicle. I was in and out.

Came in here after using the yelp quote system and was quoted a certain price. When I get there at…read morethe scheduled time the rude curly headed guy asked me to provide the parts for the repair or it was going to cost more. I became upset, since I had been dealing with his bad attitude since I walked in and he was trying to rip me off. Inimmediately walked away and I said "You have a bad attitude by the way." To which he replied "Me?!" And I said "Yeah, you dip$h*t." Granted, I was a little rude but mostly because I wanted to get my car fixed for the price he gave me in the estimate. Flash forward a couple hours later, after fixing my car myself, I left a bad Google review for this guy so that people know he is a scammer. Well he replies and makes up a whole story about how I was cussing him out for a long time and interupting other customers. His story in the review had several contradictions in it and he must have realized it, since he deleted it or challenged my review via the system. After reviewing the other reviews, it appears clear to me that he is manipulating the Google system for a better rating. Definitely avoid if you do not know about auto repairs. Strange scamming behavior.

This was a very good place. Much more reasonable than any other place I called. When I got there,…read morethere was no waiting and it went very quickly and smoothly. Strongly recommend.

I walked in for a Smog check and was greeted by a nice gentlemen and a beautiful waiting room…read more Quick and super friendly service! Gave me a price upfront and was out in 10-15 mins. Bassi and Klaus are fantastic!

Needed a smog ASAP. Luckily I found this place. I was in and out pretty fast, took less than 10…read moreminutes! The guy was really nice and took care of the smog no problem! Price was good, being $60 for my 2004 Camry. The location is pretty hidden, but you can find it all the way in the back area!

Plenty of parking. Easy lot to navigate. It was quick, & easy to have the work done. The attendant…read morewas super friendly. Would recommend to anyone in the South Bay Area.

Not my usual place but was recommended. Fast service. You get in and out in about 10 minutes…read more Friendly staff as well.

It's my second time here. I showed up without an appointment. Found out they moved to a new spot…read morewhich is about 2 blocks away. Angel hooked it up with $10 off. Hector was the one who did the test quickly and efficiently. $50 and done! Look no further these guys are great! Thanks fella's!

Quick, affordable, and simple. Just how it should be. Thank you for the service Dannyread more

LADIES AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST. The guy that did my smog check was extremely unprofessional,…read moreand gross!!! He started asking me very personal questions, then proceeded to tell me "a pretty girl like you shouldn't be working she should let a man take care of her" and started insinuating that man can be him which is super weird and creepy!! He then started telling me I have a nice body I was so uncomfortable but he had my car up on the lift so I couldn't immediately leave. I tried to be respectful and polite so I can quickly get out of there and never come back!!!!

This is my 2nd time bringing my truck here. I found this place off my local facebook page.I have a…read moreolder truck. I had no problems to this day. I will be back in 2028.

Knocked on the door to ask a question and no answer. I checked the see through window and saw a man…read moresitting down he looked at me and proceeded to ignore me till i left. Overpriced service mixed with bad customer service is not a good mixture.