Highly recommend to go to The Smog Spot. I've been going here every year for multiple cars to take…read morein for service for smog check. Value - Price is good. Service - Quick. (they provide multiple services) Renewal, title transfer, CRVA weight decal, duplicate title, nee license plate, registration tags, and vin verification. Staff - Friendly and knowledgeable.

Great experience! One thing that immediately stood out was how responsive they were on Yelp…read moresomething that's surprisingly rare these days. I reached out with a question and got a quick reply right away. I stopped by during lunch on a weekday with no appointment, and Jonathan got me taken care of quickly and professionally. The whole smog check process was easy, straightforward, and had me back on the road in no time. The waiting area was also a nice bonus, with plenty of shade and a swamp cooler that made the wait comfortable, especially on a warm day. Friendly service, great communication, no appointment needed, and fast turnaround. I'll definitely be back when I need my next smog check.

Came in for a smog check and it went so smoothly! I walked in with no appointment and there were 3…read morecars ahead of me - this was on a Thursday at 11am. My total wait time was just about 45 minutes which wasn't too bad. He currently charges $50 and prefers if you pay in cash but also accepts apple pay! The workers here are so friendly it literally feels like you're coming to visit a friend or family. The smog check is sent electronically by them so you don't have to do too much other than coming in and handing them your form.

Was recommended this smog shop stop from my regular car mechanic Tony from Tony's Auto Service on…read moreValley. The man worker is super friendly, easy going and nice. Works really fast. Smog check, in and out, in 30mins. Pros: -plenty of tables and chairs outdoors for sitting and waiting with an umbrella for shade -the man is super friendly and nice service -accepts credit card -can walk to nearly plazas or even Home Depot if there's a long wait Cons: -small parking lot

Been coming here for years. Good customer service and always friendly. Prompt service.read more

$60 smog, got in and out in about 10 minutes. Guy was nice and answered my question about being…read moreable to use the kiosk to get my sticker the following day.

TLDR: Quick, affordable, and no-frills oil changes. I come here for basic maintenance because it's…read morefast, reasonably priced, and open on Saturdays I come here a few times a year for my oil change because it's always easy and fast. I arrived around 9 AM, waited about 10-15 minutes, and the synthetic oil change for my 2012 Honda Accord took another 20-30 minutes. It cost $50, and they also did a basic brake check during the service. The staff mainly speaks Cantonese with some broken English, but communication is enough for routine services. I also asked for a tire rotation, but they said they didn't have time that day. The shop is a no-frills neighborhood mechanic, nothing fancy, but efficient if your car is already in good shape and you need a quick oil change or basic maintenance. They're open on Saturdays, which makes it convenient when I can't come during the week. If you're looking for a fast, budget-friendly oil change, I'd recommend this place. For more thorough maintenance, diagnostics, or larger repairs, I'd probably choose a different mechanic.

Background On Visit: After taking my car serviced at Longo, I went to this shop to get a second…read moreopinion on a recommended service that the service rep advised me on. To do either a regular transmission drain and fill or a flush. Wait Time: Took about 30 minutes Price Point: Afford. I was charged $130 for the transmission drain and fill. Service: Hank (owner) was very nice and informational through out the whole process. He told me that I should do a drain and fill instead of the more expensive flush. South El Monte Automotive For Thought: Definitely coming back.

They are amazing and reliable. Dropped by and they saw me asap. They were nice enough to let me…read moreborrow a charger. This is the second time I do business with them and I appreciate it every time. They're personable. They work with my chafa Spanish :P come here to get your smog check done.

I went to see about a smog check, way over priced. Most places in that area charge around $18…read moredollars cheaper. I had to bite the bullet and wait in line somewhere else but at least I saved money.

BEWARE ! I recently had a disappointing experience with a brake and light inspection that felt more…read morelike a money grab than a service. I went to see Pedro for an inspection, which he completed in about 10 minutes. He failed my car, claiming it needed a new axle and a few lights replaced, and charged me $200 for the inspection. He then told me I'd need to pay another $80 for a reinspection after I fixed it. Pedro even suggested that he had a friend right away that could do the repair work, which felt suspiciously like a setup. Afterward, I went to another professional for a second opinion, and they confirmed that the axle replacement was unnecessary. In fact, the vehicle should have passed the inspection without it, just repair lights with new bulbs. I feel like Pedro's service was misleading and potentially a ploy to send work to his friend. I'd caution anyone considering a brake and light inspection with him to get a second opinion before making any repairs he suggests or go somewhere else. Big lesson to learn after paying for a new axle and wheel alignment.

This place is a SCAM they do the test on your car and then they tell you that your car needs…read moresomething fix and guess what it's your lucky day because they offer that service that according to them you need and they will over charge you for it and tell you that if you don't fix it on that day you will have to pay for another test.They have this scam well rehearsed they do it all the time that's how they make their money by scamming people. PLEASE read the other reviews that mention they had the same problem Por favor no ir a este lugar es una estafa te hacen el examen de tu carro y después te dicen que necesitas arreglar algo y qué crees maravillosamente ahí ofrecen ese servicio que según ellos necesitas donde te van a cobrar demás y te dicen que si no lo arreglas ese mismo día tendrás que volver a pagar por el examen. Esta estafa la tienen bien ensayada lo hacen todo el día por favor lean las otras reseñas que mencionan lo mismo son unos estafadores profesionales

Great service, car looked great!! Everyone was very friendly. Drop off process was seamless. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Amazing service, great people all around they value your time and take care even of the smallest…read moredetails, amazing cashiers who make you feel at home, 100% recommend

Best Customer service for a Smog station, clean, fast, and I was able to pay by credit card, which…read morewas convenient.

Very good service and Best price in town , call several places and this was best price around tech…read moreLuis was friendly and had very much patience explaining to me how my car did in the test . I will definitely be coming here .