This place is conveniently located on Rosecrans before you get to Nimitz and there's lots of nice places to eat around here while you're waiting especially Surfside deli right next to it. But I was in and out in 15 minutes flat and the owner is amazingly thorough and efficient And have a great work ethic and I didn't have a reservation and it was 3 o'clock in the afternoon on a Wednesday so I took a chance and I got lucky. I was carrying around my renewal in my car and didn't plan on going today, but it just happened that I had free time and so it worked. I think I've brought multiple vehicles here over the years and I've had an exceptional experience every time. He even gave me a five dollar discount when I told him that I was gonna yelp him with five stars. He has Yelp signs on the door and so please Patronize this wonderful smog test store and you won't be disappointed. It's $65 for cars but bring your Yelp review and get a discount. read more

Point Loma Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

Do you need a favorite place to get a Smog Check? Maybe ya, If so no better place than liberty Station / Point Loma. This place is quiet simple and to the point. It's two separate businesses, 1 convenient location, an auto repair and a smog check. Total time was 2 shakes of a lambs tail. You pay at the end PurrrFect read more

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Quick and fast service convenient location, reasonably priced no long wait also heard other great reviews by other people that live in the area. This is where they prefer to go other than other locations in San Diego especially if they live in Point Loma and surrounding area. read more

Easy to get to near Liberty Station. Plenty of parking, very efficient and a fair price.

Quick and efficient, adequate parking and spacious waiting room with reading material. Good location, easy on-off Rosecrans.

Fast, professional, and friendly service. My smog was completed quickly. I would definitely recommend this business.

They got me smogged, happy, and quick. Very friendly and professional. Will definitely be back.

Great service ! This was a great value and my service as requested. In Nice neighborhood Thank you read more

It was that time of the year.... car registration due with a smog requirement. Thanks to Point Loma Smog, I was in and out of there in 14 minutes! I drove by on a week day and decided to stop by. The owner immediately took my vehicle into the garage and began the smog process. There was waiting room but I decided to soak in some sunshine. After the testing, he notified me that my vehicle passed and to come inside to pay. The cost was $48 total and was able to pay using my credit card. He also sent my smog certificate directly to the DMV so I could pay for my registration online. The service was quick, friendly and priced reasonably. The only downfall he doesn't take appointments but he works efficiently to get you back on the road again. read more

Point Loma Smog - $48 smog certificate - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

Called in to see if I could get my smog test done and I believe I was speaking to the owner, but he said I'm able to come in anytime. He assisted me with my smog test and even let me stay in the car with my son because he was napping. Good service and straight to the point. read more

Time for another smog check. Why go anywhere else when they were so efficient last time? No appointment necessary. In and out in 15 minutes. Credit cards or a $3 discount if paying cash. read more

Excellent service, My car was taken right in. Best price ($58) in a five+ mile radius. Great value.

Needed a quick smog for a title change. Walked in and was serviced right way. Everything went smooth. Owner was very nice.

Been getting my car smogged here for years! Honest and very trustworthy. Quick service. In and out! They don't take appointments, just drive on up. They have chairs to wait outside. read more

Super easy. Arrived at 8 am. In and out in 10 minutes. Reasonably priced, as well. Highly recommend.

I stopped in for a smog test and left within 10 minutes. Friendly and fast. I would recommend.

I've been lazy about getting my smog done during COVID, but I finally found the motivation today. I called ahead to verify that he was open until 5 as listed--he was--and to get a quote--$48 for an '02 Honda, better than the $55 quoted at OB Smog! Anyway, drove down the street and parked in the lot. He was assessing a vehicle but kindly let me know that after the one other person waiting, I would be next. There was an open chair outside the office in the shade, but I opted to wait in my vehicle to avoid any other customers. He took about 20min per vehicle so it went by fairly quickly. When it was my turn, I pulled my car up, left the keys on the seat, and sat outside in the shade to read while he went to work. Once he was done, I passed him my card through the window in the office, he got all the paperwork together, handed everything back, and I was on my way! He electronically transmitted the passing check as well which was perfect so I'm all set with my car finally. read more

Fast and efficient! Realized at the last minute that I needed to smog my 2001 RAV4. Called and got right in. Very efficient checkin! Went next door to Surfside Deli for a sandwich and car was already through the test when I returned. DMV received the paperwork promptly. When I rechecked my registration paperwork, I realized that I was required to take my car to a "Star" smog station. Luckily, this excellent establishment is a "Star" station! Happy me! read more

Great price and quick!! Not very talkative but I don't mind that at all. I would definitely recommend. Took about 20 mins cost $48. You can't be mad at that.. read more

Point Loma Smog - Getting the car smog.. So far so good. Great pricing. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

Point Loma Smog is still the same even though a different sign out front. I went into the waiting room this morning as a walk in and Point Loma Business cards I see. Same efficient courteous man who did my car in 20 minutes and he gave me a thumbs up on my smog test. He takes credit cards and Yes he still takes cash. He always has a Big Smile on his face. Look no further the best smog test place is Point Loma Smog. I give him a BIG THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I have 2 cars that cycle through the requirements of CARB every 2 years. Thankfully, I just go down the street to Pt. Loma Smog and get the job done. Nothing fancy, but who cares, pass, pay and get out of there, each time. No muss, no fuss. Highly recommended. read more

Honest pricing (listed right on the window) no bait and switch coupons like other competitors in the area. Quick easy and honest.

This place was at a convenient location, and service was friendly. The place was not clean, but no worse than any other place that I have been for a smog check. It was comfortable enough. There was no wait in line which was a plus. I will return. read more

I have a 25 foot motor home that needs a smog check. Last year I had it done at a place in Poway for $70. This year, I just happen to have the RV at Point Loma. I called around, everyone was reluctant to do it. OB Smog Check said they would but when I took it over there, they said they could do it but it takes them longer than the regular vehicle and there was one person behind me. He told me it's not worth his time to do mine so he turned me away. The guy referred me to his friend in El Cajon city and I called that guy up and I was quoted $100. What a rip off. I then called Point Loma Smog and he told me to take it over and even give me a $10 discount. I was in and out of there in about 15 minutes. I would definitely bring all my cars to his shop for smog check from now on. read more

No frills, but quick, simple, inexpensive and efficient. Ample parking and a great sandwich shop next door while you wait... ...not much else one can say about having a smog check. read more

Was very nervous about going out to mechanics with coronavirus out to get us, but everyone was taking proper precautions here. Everyone working was wearing masks and allowing drivers to pull in/out their own cars themselves. It took about 15-20 minutes. Since we couldn't get any definite info on whether law enforcement would be complying with relaxed registration rules, this seemed like the best possible scenario. Highly recommend Point Loma Smog if you find yourself in need of safe, reliable folks at this time. Thank you for taking precautions! read more

I got my smog done the other day and I got distracted on the phone and ended up leaving my mini backpack loaded with Everything from First Aid to USB power and cables, full sized Swiss Army knife, Leatherman, all kinds of stuff... bottom line, the bag was worth about $500 to replace... I got Lucky. They grabbed my bag and kept it safe and I called the following morning to find out they had it.... Went to get it and it was as I left it. Honesty is hard to come by these days. I would say that they are definitely reliable and honest. read more

Fast and easy even without an appointment. Great price, exactly what I was quoted on the phone ($56 - $3 cash discount) w/o the commonplace bait-and-switch online coupon fraud. I figured there might be an extra charge for a diesel (2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI) but there was no additional charge. Thank you for your honesty and efficiency, Mr. Pham. read more

Quick and easy smog place. Got there first thing in the morning and was helped immediately. In and out in about 20 min and less expensive than anywhere else I could find. read more

Fastest and best smog test I've had in this city. I had to get a STAR smog for my DMV renewal this year, even though I rarely drive any more due to working remote due to COVID. Was quickly in and out. Very pleased, and will now be a repeat customer. read more

SMOG CHECK, PASS. Came in, no wait, $48 and 20 minutes later... I am on my merry way. I usually get my car needs in Clairemont/Kearny Mesa area but when you work in Point Loma, traffic, and shops close by 5pm, you come here for convenience. The nice thing is that there was no wait, I was seen immediately I pulled up. Tam, the owner, at first didn't have the friendliest demeanor OR maybe that's just his "Asian" demeanor (it's okay, I can say that... I'm Asian). No hello, just a "sign here", "I will do it now", "it will be done in 20 minutes". After 20 minutes, the job was done and paperwork all set. Smiles, thank-yous, and happy to take my money! Then conversation starts "where are you from", I respond "San Francisco", he responds "No...", I respond "oh, you mean my nationality? I'm Filipino. I know I don't look like it." he responds "oh you Philippine. You don't look Philippine. You know Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Philippine.. all look alike". (WRONG). Overall, nice guy and quick service. Until the next check. read more

I needed to smog my 1998 Camry and this was the closest to my area, lots of parking spots and I came in the morning , so I was probably the first one. I'm not sure why yelp doesn't have the opening time but they open at 8am M-F. I was in n out within 10 minutes! read more

Point Loma Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

Supporting my local businesses I stopped by Point Loma Smog and was in and out quickly paying $48 total SUV cert and smog. Friendly and professional! Would not hesitate to return. read more

This is a store me and my family have had smog done for our cars for many years. Very trustworthy, with kind service, and includes a large and comfortable parking space.There also includes a space to be able to read magazines or walk around for lunch. Although they do not advertise a free retest, once when my car failed we were given a free retest. My house has many cars and have had our cars done here for many years and rely this place greatly. Very quick, one car takes about 20 minutes. Excellent service I would recommend for everyone. The man who did my car was very kind when my car failed and explained to me what was wrong. I will always continue coming here, because of the fast, kind, and superb service! read more

Point Loma Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

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I couldn't reach them on the phone, but when I showed up, I realized that there was only one guy working the Smog Station. I had to pop my head in to get his attention, so if you go, don't just wait at the window. If it weren't for the contact issues, I would have given a 5 Star. That said, the service was excellent and friendly, the smog check was super fast, they transmit directly to the DMV. $50 without a coupon. read more

Quick and easy! Hospitality was great and everyone was helpful and friendly. Will be recommending to friends.

Called ahead and had no wait time on a Saturday afternoon, price was right and my car was ready in 20 minutes read more

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The service was great. I came 30 minutes before closing on a Saturday, and they were fairly busy, but still serviced my car in 20 minutes. Affordable price with friendly and efficient staff. Definitely recommend. read more

I've had three smogs here (two cars) over the past 2.5 years. It's always been a painless, easy fast experience. The guy that runs the place is a one man show, but I've never waited more than half an hour. He is always friendly and honest. And, it's a test only, or star (what ever they call it now), location... One of my cars is older and I always get sent to a star location, meaning they have no incentive to fail you since they don't do repairs. Long story short, easy fast honest friendly smog check. What more could you ask for. read more

What a wonderful experience!!! I had come in to the shop the last 4 smogs but when I came in in August, I hadn't driven long enough after putting in a new battery to reset the computer. He told me to drive more and come back for a free retest. I don't drive much, so in September I came back, but it still wasn't enough. Then Covid hit and I've been very sick... finally got back to him January 14th, way beyond the 30 day limit. He had to run the entire test over again. Every thing was fine, he said so I went inside the office with my wallet, expecting to pay him, and he said "No no, everything fine". Although I was the only one there at 8:30 on a Thursday, and no one came in while I was there, this wonderful gentleman wouldn't take my money!!! He said I'd already spent enough on the car! (1998 Tracker) If it weren't for Covid I'd have hugged him. Please give this deserving business your patronage!!! read more