I was looking for a smog check facility that was both convenient and efficient. Pacific Smog turned out to be the fastest, most efficient, experience I've ever had on a smog check. You bring in your DMV registration invoice along with current miles to the front desk, then the technician (wearing mask and gloves) drives your car into the bay to perform the tests. Before you even have time to catch up on your social media they are calling you back to say the test is done. There was no one ahead of me so that helps. Overall, very pleased with this service! read more

Excellent service. Efficient, friendly, professional people. A++. I've been coming back for years and the level of quality is consistently high. read more

This place is great! "Old School" neighborly Staff who are skilled, efficient and willing to offer top level service with a smile. Surprise! Pacific Smog'$ prices are very fair Thanks to my Carmel friend for the strong recommendation. A five minute drive to Seaside saved me enough to buy dinner! Thanks, Pacific Smog.. read more

Love coming to this Smog place, there all professionals, great technicians, fast and reasonable price, the BEST IN MONTEREY COUNTY!!!!!!!

These guys are great. Phong was very helpful! Instead of just failing our vehicle and sending us on our way, he took the time to give us info on how to fix our issue. Two thumbs up! read more

Brought my new Lamborghini for smog certification. I was concerned if they could do it as a place in Monterey did not know how. It was very quick, professional and friendly. 5 star all around. Small note but their bathroom was very clean that often will tell about their approach to work. Also were very helpful in giving me instructions on how to get a VIN certification from DMV. Thanks guys Dmitry read more

Price is reasonable. Everybody is very polite. The place is very efficient and does the car very quickly. There were a lot of people there the day I went, but there were also a lot of employees. My car was done in about 20 minutes. They put plastic on the seats to keep them clean. I highly recommend Pacific Smog. read more

Quick service and a great team at this location! Very helpful and highly recommend here. Was very quiet, no appointments required, and only 1 of maybe 2 or 3 places in area that perform SMOG inspections on Saturdays. read more

Called them to see if they could do smog same day, and they said of course come on by. Walked in and they had my car competed pretty fast. My car was done in like 15 minutes. Great service. ! read more

Utterly straightforward: walk in, they do the smog check, you get your paperwork back, you leave. Today I got in and out in 22 minutes. Given the absurdity of the smog-check system in California, getting in and out and getting the job out of the way is what I'm looking for in this service and Pacific Smog delivers this extremely well. I've been coming here for ten years and here's why I heartily recommend this business: (1) They don't do repairs, just the checks. So there's no shenanigans with respect to whether you are going to be sucked into unnecessary repairs. All they do is diagnosis. (2) They've always done a good job with explaining the sequence for the state paperwork. (3) The new location they moved to some years ago is flat/level and the waiting room is big enough. (4) They got the grumpy old guys off the front desk and now have cheerful clear-spoken staff. I am very stingy with my five-star ratings, and the only reasons I don't give Pacific Smog a fifth star - they're close, but I reserve 5 stars for the absolute best of the best -- are: * they don't have the most convenient hours (no evenings or Sunday) * a little thin on amenities - no free coffee (like one gets at many dealers, garages, or oil changing places) and the reading material is limited to old issues of Car and Driver. This may seem like being picky, I'm just saying to get that fifth star you have to deliver something a little extra. read more

No appointment needed, fast service, friendly and efficient. Everything is done electonically so all you need is your registration card. I was driving through Seaside and saw this spot. It was good choice and was done so fast! The lobby was nice and I was happy to get this chore done. Thank you! read more

No appointment needed! Fast and efficient! I love this place. Not the cheapest, but their solo focus is Smog Checks and they get it done. Thank You, kindly! read more

Pacific Smog - No appointment! Fast and efficient! Thank You! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Seaside, California

Only four stars? Heck no! They estimated it would take 15 minutes. I was in and out in 12!!! Efficient service for a chore, will bring my other car here. You should too! (And the other place I went to first was randomly closing at 11:30am and offered to "fit me in" 2 or 3 days later...for a smog!? Nah, thanks no thanks.) read more

Need a routine smog and saw good reviews for this place! I went and the man at the front desk was very friendly and had a positive demeanor! They only took about 15 mins to do the test! Very fast and efficient! I paid about $54 for my smog! read more

Walk ins only and open on Saturday! I've taken two vehicles here and will continue to do so as needed. Thanks Pacific Smog!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DIESEl TRUCK HERE!! Heaven forbid it smokes a little (all diesel do). Truck smoked a little and these fools failed it. Took the truck to another place with a real mechanic and guess what, the dam thing passed read more

Fast service! The Hispanic gentleman in the front is always so friendly and welcoming. I take all our personal and business vehicles there to get a smog check and they are always so fast. No hidden fees always $52.00 read more

Pacific Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Seaside, California

Wow. These guys are impressive. It was so quick I didn't even get a chance to get comfortable in my chair. Nice guys. Legit speed. In n out. Never going anywhere else. read more

If you are absolutely certain your car will pass smog - sure... bring it here. My story is different: It seems that the people happy with this place are the one's whose cars passed smog. I just bought a used truck (which passed smog about 5 months ago) and it did not pass smog for this test. When I asked why - there was a blank stare - a void of space and time echoing the regions of confused thoughts like - 'What do I say that won't make me responsible for anything'. Then the person behind the counter uttered "don't know. Our computer can't read your cars computer." I asked for guidance on what it might be. "Don't know. Take it to a mechanic". That was it. That was the end of my experience at Pacific Smog. $43.75 for that. The test that they gave me - the emissions passed - but there was some computer connection glitch. This means they did the test, knowing that their computer didn't read the car's computer. They could have told this from the beginning and not moved forward with the test. Instead - they run a test as fast as possible even if they already know your car won't pass. MONEY for nothing. That is their primary business. My issue is unresolved. Instead of saving money on my next test with them, I'm going someplace else. read more

Very efficient service and smog check. I was done with everything in under 30 minutes. Staff was very kind and respectful.

I was in and out in no time at all. Save yourself the hassle of waiting or making an appointment. I drove up, they took my car and 10 minutes later I was leaving with my car passing its smog. The price was right too, $52 for my 10 yr old RAV4. I will be returning customer. read more

They get the job done quickly and without much fuss. But they still can't help you if your check engine light is on.

I was pleasantly greeted and promptly helped. The smog test was quickly done and I was out of there in just a few minutes! This is all they do and I highly recommend them!!! read more

You may be able to find a cheaper deal elsewhere, but according to their web site, Pacific Smog will match any offer. It's a clean store, with friendly staff, and they got me out of there within 15 minutes of my arrival (no appointment). Plus, they have dog treats. What's not to like? Note: I have a hybrid, so I can't guarantee that your service will be as fast as mine. read more

The amount of crookery and mischievous antics the "technicians" at this smog shop went through to ensure the vehicle i brought in DID NOT PASS was immense. First, it was an "ineffective dipstick" and the tech tried to explain how the plastic that holds the dipstick in the tube having a small chip in it was "dangerous, and doesnt seal the engine." And my favorite "If the engine gets up to temp gas can start spraying out and cause a very dangerous situation." Now mind you, i was instructed to take this vehicle to this shop by the company i work for and it was not my choice to bring it back. But after being looked in the face and lied to by every tech trying to get a few extra dollars by failing this vehicle i was sure i would never let anyone i know be taken advantage by these liars. The SECOND TIME one of the techs didnt know how to start a diesel truck, immedietly hopped in and turned the key so water got in the fuel and tried to fail it again for having a check engine light on (which comes on after that happens then goes out after a few minutes) so overall they tried to charge me something like $190 and i finally told them everything i observed them do, and retold them back every lie they told me and let them know i will not be paying for any services they lreformed because everything they dod was either a lie, or damaged the equiptment i brought in. The look on theor faces when they realized i actually knew more than they thought was amusing, they probably lie to people all day and never get called out on it, so having someone who knows what they are saying in nonsense right infront of them spilling it back to them was too much for them to handel and im not lying to you they let me walk out without paying a dime. I can verify this whole story as well please contact me though my email associated with this review and i can provide many more details. BOTTOM LINE THIS SHOP IS FILLED WITH CROOKS AND CON-ARTISTS THAT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT VEHICLES AND EVERYTHING ABOUT GETTING YOU TO PAY MORE TO SMOG YOUR VEHICLE. ITS A SHAME AND THEY SHOULD BE ASHAMED. read more

Great place for smog check. Super efficient and reasonable price. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

I like coming here without worrying about appointments and it only takes the most 10-15 minutes

I needed to get my vehicle smogged. I was in and out of there in less than 20 min! This is the best place! Need a smog, do not pass Go, do not collect $200, go directly to Pacific Smog! read more

Always an easy pleasant experience. I went early in the morning and really no wait time .. will always use this place

I arrived this morning just as they opened to get a smog check and was in and out in no time. On top of that Pablo was one of the most professional people I have ever encountered on this peninsula full of so many who have no clue about customer service (others should take lessons from this young man on how to treat customers) read more

I had my car smogged there last week. I walked in and was helped right away. By the time I walked around the block, they were already finished. Fast friendly service at a reasonable price. Claudia B read more

Fast service at a reasonable price. Also you don't need an appointment which makes it very convenient.

Pacific smog made it quick and easy to have my vehicles smog done. The smog is done on a "first come first serve" basis. I checked in, handed my keys over, and my vehicle was literally done 10 minutes later. The best part is they're open Saturday! Great service. Will definitely be back. read more

It's a smog station right? Well it's a pain in the butt to get your car in to be smogged. They were super busy both times I was there and they acted like they were doing me a huge favor by smogging my car. After waiting an hour for my car, I find out that the test is going to be double the cost because they didn't realize my car needed the advanced smog test. I wasn't pleased, however I was amused that some mid-life crisis la-de-da Mercedes failed its smog check right before mine. This place is stupid busy, they don't need your business because there are 12 people in line behind you. They actually charge you extra for having to read and enter the data, instead of scanning a bar code. They don't give you a free re-test if you fail. Moral of the story: Spend your money somewhere that still believes in good customer service. read more

My friend recommended Pacific Smog. After arriving around 11AM on a Monday, there was one customer in front of me and I was in-and-out within 15 minutes. Quick Tips: They will ask for your mileage, so jot this down before you go inside. In addition, make sure you have your driver's license and DMV renewal notice or registration handy. It's first-come-first-serve and a test only station. For $52, they mailed my smog certification to DMV, provided a copy for my records and I am as happy as can be. read more

This was perhaps my best smog experience! I took my car in to get a smog on a Friday afternoon at around 12:45. To my surprise, there was only one other person in the waiting room. I walked in, handed over my paper work, current exact mileage, and my keys. I waited about 10 minutes, and my car was ready! With the electronic DMV submission, the total cost was about $52. After all of the research that I had been doing on places to get my car smog done, this seemed to be the going rate. The shop was clean, and the staff were friendly. I will be bringing all of my business here for the foreseeable future! read more

REMARKABLE! 1. There is a big sign before you walk in that tells you what you need to have in going through this process. Efficient! 2. The guy at the counter greeted me. Respectable! 3. They have doggy treats for your dog. Thoughtful! 4. I was in and out in 8 min. The fastest smog check I ever received. Quick! 5 STAR CLASS! read more

They don't take appts for Smog, it's first come first served place. Customer service was awesome! The gentleman who was working the counter was happy, kind & helpful- not at all the grumpy-type of person I'm used to at other car repair/parts centers. Price was right, and I was in/out within 15 minutes. They had a container of dog treats for furry companions, too. read more

A well operated establishment. Polite greeting, prompt service, excellent communication. A bit pricey, $52. for a smog test but I was in and out quickly. read more

Pacific Smog - Pacific Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Seaside, California

I came to this place on a Saturday morning. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast everything went. Even with people in front of me, I was out of there in 15 minutes. This places is run better than a Swiss watch. I jotted down my mileage before walking in, signed in when prompted, handed the employee my keys and took a seat. When it was all done, I paid and drove off. In all the years I have been driving, I had never been to this place. I think it's because they do nothing but smog checks. Everyone gets in and out fast. I will be back every other year from now on. read more