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!!!

I came in during my one hour lunch break. My car was fully checked and ready to go at around the 45…read moreminute mark. I bet it would have been faster if Kenny wasn't already working on a car before I got there. Paid $60 flat. Easy and straightforward. Highly recommend. Thank you again Kenny!

Excellent service. Came for a smog check (cost was $60 including the certificate, which he submits…read moreelectronically). Very quick service--you can make an appointment although I just arrived and there was a very short wait. Kenny is a very nice man and there is a small, clean waiting area. Process took about 15 minutes I would definitely recommend and would return if I need another smog check.

Always a very quick pleasure getting smog checked and getting my registration renewed with sticker…read morein hand before I leave. I've been going to these guys since they were much closer to home back when they were in Hollywood. Luckily, they moved not too far from where I work so I can continue enjoying my smog check and registration renewal without the hassle of long lines or large crowds. The price they charge for convenience is not bad and so worth it for me.

Drove up, they took in my car, then 4 minutes later told me hey our computers aren't working call…read morenext time to see if our equipment is up and running.... unbelievable and funny enough I called them before driving over and their receptionist said they had no wait time and to come over.

Great customer service, professional, helpful, and kind. Thanks Miguel!…read more Come here and ask for Miguel, he'll get you set up quickly!

Fast, friendly, and affordable. Mickey made this process incredibly smooth from start to finish…read more 10/10!

*** What's better than having a new car? ***…read more An old car in great condition and paid off. lol Only downside is having to get smog check(s). It's required biannually for registration renewal. LAX Smog is my "goto" spot for these reasons: - no appointment necessary - quick service ~10 minutes - friendly and courteous - best price in town *** I'd definitely recommend LAX Smog. ***

My husband went in for a DMV required smog check for our car. Aaron was absolutely polite,…read moreknowledgeable, professional and friendly. The work was completed quickly, and efficiently. All of the reviews I read were accurate and I would recommend LAX Smog to everyone. Plus, the price was more than reasonable ($50.00) and without hidden additional expenses. Thank you so much for being a business that is 100% trustworthy.

Great service, fair pricing, very prompt and professional. I have taken all my vehicles here for…read moresmog inspections, very trustworthy team at Rainbow. Highly recommend.

This is a my go-to mechanic shop. The people working here are honest and hardworking. I recommend…read morethis place to my friends.

I am VERY impressed by Dru's business. He inherited the location 10 years ago and he keeps it VERY…read moreneat, organized and comfortable for guests. He's not the cheapest but his prices are very fair. I highly recommend him.

I was looking for a location to complete the emissions test after purchasing a used car in Arizona,…read moreas it was required to transfer the title. ECO SMOG advertised a one-stop service, which made it the obvious choice to save time. I stopped by without an appointment directly after returning from Arizona, about 1.5 hours before closing. Dru initially informed me that there might not be enough time to complete everything since he already had other appointments scheduled. I understood and was completely fine with that since I did not have an appointment. There were a few cars ahead of me, so I waited about 15-20 minutes before it was my turn. Dru completed the VIN verification and emissions test on my vehicle. He then mentioned that the next appointment was running late and offered to fit my car in for the title transfer and registration so I could receive my plates and tags without needing to return. I was very excited to hear that, as it saved me an additional trip to the DMV or AAA. Dru was professional, efficient, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. It's clear that customer service is a priority here. The convenience of having everything handled in one place made the experience smooth and stress-free. While some other places may offer coupons for less expensive emissions testing, the value of top-notch service and genuine customer care is well worth it. The time saved and the quality of service provided made the experience far more valuable. Thank you, Dru, for going the extra mile to help me out. I highly recommend this business to anyone who needs smog services or assistance with vehicle registration. It was a great experience from start to finish.

Finding a no-hassle smog shop is a duty we all bear. In and…read moreout in 10 minutes? Yes Within 1/2 mile of the DMV? Yes Results sent to the DMV immediately? Yes Nice guy who charges you $69? Yes

For the past ten years this is the only place I've ever used. Usually busy but speedy processread more

Quick and friendly service! Started right at appointment time and was out of there in 10 mins.read more

Excellent service in a timely manner. The owner was very kind. I would highly recommend!read more

You've been there: suddenly it's time to get your new tags and then you realize you need a smog…read morecheck before you can renew. You're in a time crunch. What to do? Call ecoSmog! I made an appointment just to be safe and was then in and out in (literally) ten minutes. This was by far the fastest smog check I've ever had! Luckily, I take care of my car with regular oil changes and maintenance, so my car passed with flying colors. And the DMV paperwork was handled with ease. This is the most hassle-free place to get a smog check. Tips: It's inside a tire store. Just pull in the driveway as if you were going to the tire store and the smog kiosk is on the left under the ecoSmog sign. $2 off if you pay cash.

Really fast service and great customer service too. Make sure to call before going in- just to…read moreensure you won't be waiting for a lengthy time (since it's a smaller shop). Will be back for sure!