First time coming here, there were a few auto related businesses in this plaza, so I actually had to look for the suite number to find the place. The storefront is small so definitely go slow when trying to look for it. You can schedule an appointment on their website or just walk in. There were 2 people ahead of me so my wait was a little longer, about half an hour. Everything went smoothly. The employee was friendly and professional. I was able to renew my registration the next day. Be sure to mention the coupon on the website to save $10 off the smog check. read more

Thank you Yelp for helping me find this place. My experience is just what others say as far as time, I walked-in on a Monday morning and they completed the smog in less than 15 minutes. The staff were friendly and professional. The lobby offered complimentary water with a hot water dispenser, coffee and tea. read more

Smog 805 - Lobby with water, coffee & tea - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Ventura, California

Walked in at about 8:30 am midweek and Joe was behind the counter. No one else was there. He did our smog right away, and we were out by 8:50. No frills, no hidden fee for certs or anything else, just a straight forward smog. Still not sure how other places can charge so much more, but glad we found a place with fair pricing. (Side note, this wasn't for my personal car). read more

Super quick and easy service! Will definitely go back next time my car needs a smog.

Fast and straightforward smog. Owner/operator was professional and handled business. My 2022 vehicle was $58 out the door.

I arrived at the business and found out it can be busy with all the customers line up. I like that the owner was quick and helpful. He was able to accommodate all of us and all with quality service that beats all the prices I was able to search for. He was very quick to reply via Yelp Message which I also appreciate. I will be back when I need another smog check. read more

Good experience-- Fast service went in for a smog check and they offered a good coupon

It was easy to make an appointment online. The service was friendly and fast. I was in and out in 20 minutes for my smog test. I also used a coupon they have on their site. I got a great price. read more

I was able to get my car smogged and oil change in the same week during two separate lunch breaks. The service was quick and efficient. The owner is very no nonsense and to the point, but that's what I like about him. I'll be coming back here for future smog checks and possibly for future repairs. read more

I scheduled a 4 o'clock appointment here. I was 20 minutes late but called to tell them which was not a problem. Right when I got there the technician told me he thought he heard a misfire and that I should take care of that first and then come back. I appreciate the honesty as I am not in a position to be paying if I'm not going to pass. Thank you 805 smog! read more

I went to Smog 805 because Smogies down the road said that my Catalytic converter was failing and they don't do any work other than smog tests. Joe, at smog 805 did the test and was showing the same thing. New converters are $1500. When Joe starting working on it, he noticed that the problem was an Intake manifold gasket and a Oxygen sensor, not the Catalytic converter. My bill at the end was just over $500. Joe, with his honesty, saved me $1000. It is hard to find honest mechanics these days. I highly recommend him. I'm definitely going back to him. read more

Visited today for the second time in 2 years because I needed another smog test. Joe is friendly, quick and efficient. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Thank you! read more

Same day service. The process was easy and cost friendly. The employees were friendly and helpful.

Called 7 other shops here in Ventura and Smog 805 beat them all out. Took no time at all, was nice and organized. Would recommend to anyone.

This place is great! I get my smogs done here. Quick service and nice staff. They do my car and campervan.

This is like my 4th time coming here. Never busy, super mellow fast and easy. Mention the online coupon and save yourself a few bucks. In and out within 30 mins read more

Quick and simple. Thanks. Good value. Offered a competitive price. Did a walk in. Started it quick

Was pleasantly surprised by Joe at Smog 805. Went out of his way to find me a great deal on twin catalytic converters, then installed them at a very fair price. I was dreading repair costs of multiple thousands. My check engine light was on for the longest time and he fixed the issue as well. Highly recommend Joe and his shop. He's kind of hidden in the back of the complex facing Telephone at Transport, but well worth the effort. read more

Wonderful experience, starts out easy with online scheduling of an appointment, fast service, $15 discount for the month of May and was in and out in 15 min or so. Very happy with the whole process. read more

Fast and friendly. I bring both my vehicles here always. Open early and convenient. Super competitive pricing.

Didn't know what to expect with this establishment and I mainly chose them because they were the first one that responded to my yelp inquiry. My son's car keeps alarming at very random times, and I was at the very least annoyed as heck! The first fix was to adjust the sensitivity of the alarm and I was only charged a minimum (much lower than originally quoted), which I thought was very fair in accordance to the service rendered. It didn't totally fix the issue... I brought the car back and they removed the aftermarket addition to the alarm to see if it solves the issue. I was pleasantly surprised again that I was only charged an additional fee for services rendered. But... again, the issue was not resolved, so brought it back. In the end, they were able to diagnosed that the driver side latch is faulty and the fix is to replace it. The cost is much more than I anticipated and was bummed. They were able to make some minor adjustments to temporarily fix the issue, tighten the latch and I also sprayed it with wd-40 so it's not so sticky. That seemed to help a lot. The car still alarms once in a while but only about 3 or 4 times since! I still plan on getting the latch fixed by Smog805 once I get the budget to properly fix it. All in all, my experience with this shop was very positive and would recommend them to anyone looking for an honest shop that won't take advantage of you. read more

Great people . Excellent service. Fair pricing Would highly recommend this company Not only do they do smog check but very capable mechanics read more

Decided to give this place a second chance and I gotta say, they did an excellent job. It's about $58 for a smog check but it took about 15 minutes to do. I didn't even book an appointment! Just arrived and they worked on my car asap! Highly recommend! read more

Super fast and super friendly no appointment needed these folks were awesome to work with.

I made an appointment for a Saturday morning and I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Great service all around. This will be my go to smog place. Also, was told to take my dmv paperwork to the Vons Kiosk to pay for my registration and get my tags. I went right after the smog and it didn't work. You have to wait 24 hours for the smog to upload to the dmv website. Went the next day and no issue! It was a great suggestion. Thanks smog 805! read more

Great, fast service. Paid the quoted price. Was flexible with scheduling. The office will is very clean and has refreshments.

Got my smog test done quickly and at a fair price. Close to home so very convenient. I would recommend!

I wanted to try a new place for my smog check that also offers the full service of a mechanic in case my car didn't pass the test. It did pass and the experience was fast and effortless. I highly recommend this business if you need a smog check. I also appreciated the comfortable waiting room, though I only had to wait 10 minutes for the whole procedure to be completed. read more

A great experience! Unfortunately, I did not get the name of the technician, I should have. My car did not pass the first time, there was a cracked hose. The technician told me exactly what the problem was, and gave me a part number. I was able to procure the part, get it installed, and retest almost immediately. The car passed the second test. This was a welcomed change from other past experiences, where I was told "you didn't pass, I don't know why". I would totally recommend Smog 805... I've already recommended them to someone. Thanks to the young man who took care of me! One note... I did forget to mention that there is a $15 discount, if you tell them when you get there that you read about it. I forgot to, so I did not get the discount. But I do feel like I got my money's worth! read more

Very quick service, I waited less than 20 mins and was given a very reasonable price! I asked for quotes from a few different places and 805 had the best price for my vehicle type. Highly recommend. read more

When you smog with the BEST, forget the REST!! When I normally think of smog shops, I think of very dirty tiny places to go and wait on my feet while some strange person sticks different probes in my car. On the polar side of the smog universe is AUTO MASTERS SMOG. Yes there is a choice. I Choose to work with friendly, professional, very welcoming & clean professionals. I appreciate this smog location which has a clean comfortable waiting room with Pandora playing the hits & a clean restroom to use if I need it. I Choose to smog with them since they have over 14 years experience to handle ANY vehicle. Large or small, they smog them all. And yes, I gladly drive over 40 min from Simi to Ventura to have this experience. Great reason for me to also visit the Ventura harbor area. I especially enjoy working with Matt. He's very professional and explains things very well. He teaches you how to improve the chances of passing the test. It's optional to take your renewal form with you to the test. He knows how to log in the results even w/o it. They are very efficient too. Depending on the year of your car, the time is a lil different to complete test: 2000 or newer cars: 5-10 min 1996 to 1999: 10-15min 1995 or earlier: 20 to 30min RVs: 30 min Even if your car fails the test, you can go back within 30 days for a FREE RE-TEST. You'll only need to pay a small nominal amount for the certificate. read more

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They helped me find services I needed from other businesses when they couldn't do the specific thing I asked; super appreciated the extra time! read more

Muy buen trabajo, onesto y muy eficiente Soy de Orcutt fui a los Angeles y en el camino se me quedo el carro y me izó el trabajo recomendado 100% read more

Smog 805 - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Ventura, California

I had a catalytic converter failure and Joe gave me a lot of free advice, even though I was not using him for the repair job. He made sure that I had enough information to know that the repairs I was being quoted were fair. He only gets a small amount of money for his Smog certification, so I consider this use of his time giving me willing and free advice as a sign of customer service and good business practice. I have used Joe for our smog certifications in the past, and he is always done a quick job at a fair price. Definitely recommend! read more

Matt is always professional and quick. Best smog shop in Ventura. Stay in vehicle, drive through. I have been going here for several years now, thanks to the others being short and rude to not only me but others standing in the shop. Why stand around or have to stand outside. When you can go to 805 smog and stay in your vehicle where you are safe and not having to stand or wait around others. I am actually going there today or tomorrow. No reason so go anywhere else. read more

Been going to Smog 805 for a couple of years now. During the Covid pandemic, they had all of the safety, social distancing protocol down. I felt very comfortable with the way they're setup. Also, super quick and easy to get in and out in no time. (The last time I was there, I was in and out in under 15 minutes.) I highly recommend these guys because they're fast, have great customer service and very affordable! read more

This is my 1st yelp review. In March of 2001 my catalytic converter on my 2006 honda accord was stolen. I had to find a replacement asap. I was referred to a muffler shop in oxnard. The shop replaced my converter for $2400. My smog check was due in Aug 2002. It failed the smog check. I took it back to the muffler shop and I was told it was not the converter. I took it to Auto Williams in Ventura and the mechanic did a cycle drive. Fortunately, it passed. Since my smog check was due this year i went to get it smog test and it failed. I did a drive cycle and smog test failed again. I went on yelp and saw the reviews on Smog 805. Joe did a diagnosis of my car and said it was my converter and perhaps my obdII sensors as well. I was expecting as much if not more for the cost and labor to replace the converter. I was surprised it was less. Smog 805 is the best and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great service and cost for car repairs. I appreciate Smog 805 for helping me. Thank you Joe. read more

Fast reliable and nice service Matthew rocks Bring it in fair and honest place and clean read more

The new owner, Neville, could not find the timing mark on my car. I am not a mechanic and could see it. This use to be my go-to smog check station under the past owner. It is no longer. I recommend using a smog station where the person working knows something about cars. For some reason Yelp thinks I'm in SF. I am in Ventura. read more

This guy sucks. He's going to try to rip you off. Do not go here. I paid for a smog on my s10. He failed me and told me that even though I had NO check engine light, no problems with how the truck ran, that there was a "pending" light... I didn't know what that meant so I took my truck to mikes 3 point auto just up the street. I told him what they said and mikes said that that's "not a thing." Mikes said there were no faults codes stored, no lights and no misfires. They told me that they were trying to rip me off and sell me some labor. If there is no check engine light, then there is nothing for them to not process my smog. Mikes 3 point auto not only gave my truck a good cleaning, but got my truck smog passed for me! So do not go to smog 805. These jerks are trying to rip people off!! read more