Went in to get a smog on an older car, was nervous it wouldn't pass, The owner Mike reassured me he would do what he could, he went above and beyond to make everything happen.I truly appreciated his honesty, knowledge and over all, customer service. It is always a pleasure going there. Would definitely go back again. read more

Great experience and value! Appreciate the quick service and thank you for the kindness and LOVE the parrot, Max. read more

Quick Smog - Max the resident parrot. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

I went here on the recommendation of my mechanic. The price is reasonable, and it only took 20 minutes as there were two cars ahead of me. Mike was very chill dude that explained everything clearly. There is a waiting room with flat screen and this awesome macaw named Max in his huge cage playing and talking to keep you company. Just a note, they take check, Zelle and or cash only. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I am absolutely appalled by the experience I just had. The owner of this business is hands down the rudest and most disrespectful person I've ever encountered. I arrived around 3:45 PM and there were two cars ahead of me. During my previous visit, the owner had instructed me to park off to the side in front of the office because my car is low to the ground and cannot safely exit the garage drive-through due to the steep slope at the other end. This time, I followed his instructions, parked as advised, and waited patiently in my car for over an hour. When another car pulled into the driveway, I moved slightly to give the driver more room. Once he finished with the second car, I noticed he started working on the car that had just arrived--completely ignoring me, despite my having been there first. I politely stepped out of my car to let him know I had been waiting for over an hour and reminded him that the other car arrived after me. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, he accused me of not "checking in" and dismissed me by saying he wasn't "my waiter," so he would help the other customer first. He then claimed I wasn't parked in the exact spot he wanted--apparently, I needed to be five feet closer to the office. I was stunned by his behavior. I cannot understand how someone this disrespectful is still in business. Perhaps because smog checks are required by law, he feels no obligation to treat customers with basic decency or respect. Regardless, I will never return and strongly urge others to stay away from this place. There are plenty of other options out there--don't waste your time or energy here. read more

This place probably doesn't need the reviews. Been here forever and always fast and fair. my truck was just tuned up so I actually failed. my fault not knowing had to wait before Smog. Didn't charge me and he loved my pitbull. Very cool owner highly recommended for Smog in SD read more

Quick Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

If I could give a zero star rating--or perhaps even a negative one--I would :D This was the rudest, most unprofessional, experience I've had in a hot minute. I arrived to get my smog checked 30 minutes before closing and, at my husband's (previously used this establishment) advice, I waited in my car for someone to help me. Apparently, I missed a sign saying to check in at the front office but instead of simply telling me this with words, this man stared at me like I was an idiot and banged on the sign aggressively. He barked commands at me like he couldn't trust me to understand English and made sure I knew I was the only thing preventing him from closing. This man then took another customer after me and, for whatever reason, treated them without an ounce of the contempt he'd shown me. When he was done, my husband asked him if we were all finished and he said, "after I get paid," as if we were about to stiff him. Never coming here again. Oh, he also pocketed $5 by charging me $55 and waving me off with a receipt saying that the total was $50. I just checked the website and they have a $5-off special so I'm assuming that's how he'll explain the estimate-total discrepancy. Wonder how many times he's done that before ‍ read more

Mike was rude and condescending for no apparent reason. If. he's having a bad day, he should keep it to himself. You would think a small shop like his would depend on repeat business, which he will not get from me read more

we've been coming here for year. always quick and no problems. AND WE ALWAYS PASS. Very fair price and no complaints

I've been taking 2 cars to this place for Smog check the last 8 years or so. The Smog job is fine, nothing spectacular just gets the job done. The "owner" however is rude. He's the younger guy. Some times he's nice and other times he's rude and just a jerk! Maybe since he "owns" the place he feels that he can treat customers that way but I will take my business elsewhere, I've given this guy my money enough, I would rather support another small business that appreciates their customers better. read more

Great service. quick and cheap! Mike is a gentleman that knows a lot about cars. Thanks guys! read more

Ewww your attitude is the worst. The big guy was so nice last time, but you were so rude. If a customer asks you a question "Read the sign" is so rude. I'm a woman alone with my toddler and you treated me so disrespectfully. Will be back next dmv smog. read more

Fantastic, quick smog test for the best price in the area! Staff was incredibly friendly, and I was in and out in ~20 minutes. I highly recommend. read more

I found these guys on Yelp. The overall service was outstanding! Good people! Plus, The PB Fish Shop is super close, where I had my favorite fish taco and beer while I waited. The best part is, I now have an honest Smog Guy. read more

I experienced a smog check miracle today, and it is no doubt in part due to the great vibe at PB's Quick Smog, where, by the grace of the emissions gods, my vehicle legitimately passed the smog test. Hallelujah! This place is a Pacific Beach gem, with style and professionalism to boot. I got there right at 8:30 when they opened and was greeting by a charming guy who took my paperwork, gave me the $5 off coupon, and cracked some jokes before sending me inside to wait in their roomy shop. Comfy leather couches for reclining and a big TV make it easy to spread out, but the best part is the giant parrot who lives in a huge cage next to the window. If you get bored staring at your phone or zoning out with whatever's on the tube, passing the 20 minutes or so it takes to do the test watching the parrot loudly eat seeds is a great way to relax the old fashioned way. The process took less than 30 minutes, and I was given the good news by the owner, who kindly took the time to direct me to the closest DMV kiosk, where I could submit my registration paperwork and payment without dealing with the mail. It's so refreshing to encounter a business owner who cares about his work and the community he serves. If you're in PB and need to smog your vehicle, this is your go-to shop for fast and friendly service. read more

i got a three lollipops afterwards!! best smog place ever :) they were very responsive on the phone esp w/someone who's NEVER GOTTEN A SMOG TEST BEFORE and made the process quick, easy, & painless! i dropped off my car and came back an hour later. got lollipops and passed the test (if you don't pass, they don't charge!). couldn't recommend enough. read more

Great hours, great price, quick service. Also, I received a five dollar discount for finding them on yelp. Thanks Quick Smog!

Quick 15 minute smog check for only $49.95! I pulled up my car at around 4PM on a Wednesday evening and there was only 1 car in front of me. The total time being there was no more than 45 minutes. No appointment necessary. First come, first serve. read more

SO RUDE. Whoever was working here on March 27 was VERY rude and had a horrible attitude. Ignored me when I originally pulled up & rudely said "isn't there a sign" when I asked who I should check in with. He again rudely spoke to me in regards to payment options so I just decided to leave and give my business to Instant Smog. read more

Quick, affordable smog. The owner is very friendly. I paid $55 total for my Mercedes SUV.

Excellent service and after discovering my battery replacement wiped out data, gave me the fastest way to completing steps I had to take to qualify for a smog check. Easy in and out after that! Highly recommend this team. And, to top it off, recommended local business to get my title and tags handled. I respect business owners who support each other. read more

I stopped in to get my smog check, it was my first time since I'm new to CA. The guys there were so awesome, and explained everything to me. They also have a cool parrot in there names max read more

Quick Smog - Max - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service!!! Quick and the guys are very friendly and professional. Just a word of warning if you do wait in the waiting room inside, there is a big parrot who just may make a very loud noise out of nowhere. Scared the shit outta me, but not enough to make the rating anything less than a solid 5 outta 5!!!!! read more

Solid establishment. They've been around a long time and will help you best they can to advise you what to do if your car doesn't pass. My car failed twice before passing the 3rd time after following there advice. Will be returning whenever I need a smog check! read more

Not the place to go if you have a larger vehicle. He worked with me once before but the next time I went in for a SMOG he denied my business. He assumed my Van needed work done before a smog, said it wouldn't fit in his garage and sent me to a shop a block away that wanted to charge $110 for a SMOG. Anyways, I ended up going to PB European & Imports on the corner of Garnet and Lamont and they took care of me right away. They beat other prices and are respectful to their customers. It passed with no problems and they sent my info to the DMV so my car can be registered. They also offer a free re-test if it fails SMOG. read more

I just moved to the area from out of state and needed to get a smog done. I had never gotten a smog before so I no idea where to go or what I needed. I found this place because of the great reviews and I can see why this place is rated so highly. The men here were so friendly and really helpful! The price was great and they have a $5 coupon. I was in and out in 15 minutes. My first smog check was a quick and painless process! And they have a cute parrot too haha. read more

Went in for a smog test & was an extremely easy process. Mike is so professional & fun & of course Max the parrot runs the business. I highly recommend this business to everyone! read more

Great smog tech! No pass no pay! But passed... Will definitely come back and tell others as he gives good advice knows exactly what he's doing. Mike has been in biz for 20+ years...opened with pops in 1999. Family owned business. Doesn't mess around or BS. Honest dude and takes pride in what he does. Great price especially for PB location! Clean lobby with cool parrot too. read more

If you're unfamiliar with local vehicle regulations and state laws, this is the place to come. Mike and David were extremely helpful in getting my newly purchased vehicle (from out of state) to be complaint. Both are super down to earth and honest guys who are here to help. Mahalo again Mike, David and Maxx! read more

I walked in and it took less than 10 minutes and Loren was extremely sweet and helpful. He let me know to replace my fuel cap that was cracked! It was leading to more gas consumption and waste and gas is a precious commodity and I don't need to be throwing away my money. It cost $45 (originally $49.99) for a 2003 Acura TL for a Star Smog Check. I let him know that I had a $5 online coupon and he honored it. If your car passes smog, they always honor this. Overall, a great experience and will be coming here for my smog checks in the future. SIDE NOTE: They have a really cool macaw parrot hanging out in the lobby area :) read more

Great, friendly service! I can solidly recommend bringing your vehicle here. Michael, the owner is great. The 1st time I came was 2 years ago because I was apprehensive if my vehicle would pass. Because they are pay only if you pass, it gave me the peace of mind to give them a try. Now I come back each time my vehicles need a smog. read more

Lifesaver - Open on Sundays! Used the coupon off their website smogsandiego.com/quicksmogsd for $5 off. Shop environment is funky: old motorbikes, old kids books on nature, wifi, pool table, and unfortunately a sofa area that smelt of urine. However the service techs were good, friendly, honest people who got me in and out, "T"s crossed and "I"s dotted. I would def go again. read more

I was referred by a friend to go check out this place for my smog check. When I got there I was approached by a big, tall, and very nice man. They Took some basic information and got my car in immediately. Everything went smooth, fast and efficient. The best thing is they don't charge you for your smog test unless you pass unlike some other places that do a smog test knowing that you're going to fail (when you're out of state and check engine light on, they specifically speaking of INSTANT SMOG CHECK-DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR THERE don't tell you this and still they do a smog test when that's an automatic fail). I recommend this place to anybody fast, courteous, and friendly service! read more

Quick Smog - Waiting area while the bird keeps you company - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is the second time I have brought my car to Quick Smog. And they live up to their name, they are QUICK. Luckily there was nobody in front of me so I was the first. It took around 15 minutes. I waited in the waiting room and spoke with Max the Parrot. Sign on his cage says "I bite" so I didn't dare to pet him. We just talked...... Charge was $45. (usual price is $50 but if you mention their coupon on their website you get $5 off). My car passed and they sent the report directly to the DMV electronically. I don't know what happens if it doesn't pass, if you get charged again or not. Will bring my car here again. read more

Firstly, they were quick and efficient with the smog check! The best part was getting to hang out with the guys working there and their parrot while waiting for the smog check. I would honestly go back just to talk to them because they're awesome haha. Great place, laid back, quick and helpful with questions I had about renewing my tags. Thanks again, Mike, Dave, and Brian! read more

Quick Smog - Max! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

Been taking my car here for many years and the service here is great. Always great service and friendly. Also my cars have always passed every time. read more

We called ahead and we were told that there was just one car in front of us. We were done in 20 min. Quick and easy service, and an interesting waiting area with a gorgeous macaw there. Very kind people. We will go back for the next service. read more

Quick Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

The place is creepy, feels like a scene from Silence of the Lambs. With that said, I continue to go here because it's the cheapest SMOG check in San Diego... read more

This place is great. Went to another place yesterday that wasn't able to connect but the mechanic,Mike, here took extra steps into getting it worked out. He discovered an added module that was blocking the OBD2 from making a proper connection. Seriously don't waste your time at any other place. Mike has 26 years of doing this. read more

Quick. Easy. Painless. Friendly. Cozy in the waiting room. 10/10. Took about 30 minutes with two cars in front of me.

Its nice to see that there is still someone out there who does business the right way. If your car doesn't pass, you don't pay! That's unheard of in this business. I was in and out of there in 15 minutes. If you mention the $5 coupon from the website and you pay cash the total cost including the certificate is $45.00. Great value! There are plenty of other SMOG charlatans who tell you that you don't pay if your car doesn't pass but what they really mean is that you don't pay for the re-rest as long as you do the repairs at their shop. Don't fall for it! read more