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Smog Pros

4.3 (100 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Peter H.

Stopped by this place for a smog check and honestly had a great experience. The guys here were friendly, straightforward, and didn't make the process feel like a chore. Prices were solid -- especially with the coupon -- and there were no surprise add-ons or weird upsells. They got me in and out fast, way quicker than I expected. The whole setup is simple, the service desk was easy to find, and everyone I talked to was helpful and chill. If you want a smog check that's quick, fair-priced, and drama-free, this is a good spot. I'd come back for sure.

Katy Reyna ..

I was able to make an appt for the next day with Robert online. I arrived, filled out a paper and my car was ready to go 25 minutes later. I used the $20 coupon provided on their website. Painless and simple!!!

Getting SMOGGED before title & registration transfer
Vince B.

I was the 5th person in line outside the DMV before they opened, I was checking the original title and it said that I will need a smog certificate before the transfer /registration so contacted the nearest Smog place with a $20 discount. It only took around 15 minutes from start to finish and although I lost my place in line at the DMV, at least I got this taken cared of.

Todd B.

Guys are always quick and responsive. Did a great job explaining what I needed to do to get my car to pass.

David and his team are such great guys and very good at their job
Andrew S.

Cool guys they did my smog check in a jiffy did not wait that long David is also cool and very respectful

Incompetent at best.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly and professional staff, fast and efficient service, and a straightforward process. Pricing is often viewed as fair with coupons.

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5 years ago

Great deal with a $20 off coupon. They were super fast and made it easy. I was in and out within 15 minutes.

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3 years ago

20% and free retest in 30 days if you fail? Don't bother going anywhere else. Nice guys quick and and easy smog couldn't be happier

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5 years ago

We went to smog our car. We were in and out in 30 minutes. We went on a Tuesday at about 2:30- no wait. Very happy!

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4 years ago

Efficient, courteous, professional staff. Reasonable price and convenient location

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4 years ago

Very friendly and fast services, that and they're the closest star certified smog shop

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7 years ago

My first time doing my smog check there and I can say it was an excellent service. I recommend it! Ricardo took care of me today

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6 years ago

Quick, efficient, friendly, affordable service. I would take my car here again if needed. Thanks!

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Quick and friendly service. I used the coupon to save 20 bucks and they had me in any out quickly. I'd recommend them to others.

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7 years ago

I just moved to the area these guys are great super fast and Friendly! Will be bringing my other car when the time comes.

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6 years ago

Smog Pros is awesome. They were courteous and friendly. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Very cool!!

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El Cajon Smog Test & Repair

El Cajon Smog Test & Repair

(128 reviews)

Bostonia

Had mechanical repairs done here recently. Cost half of what I was quoted from a different…read moremechanic. Not only amazing prices, but customer service was above amazing! Mo and his brother were very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable. They'll welcome you and make you feel like that it's their goal to provide great service for you. If you've never been fortunate enough to experience this type of auto care service, please try them!!!

We used to use this place exclusively because they worked with us on payments. Come to find out…read more(though we cannot prove it) it's extremely likely that they were not only using salvaged parts on our cars, they were overcharging us too. We have had our current vehicle for two years. We had our brake master cylinder replaced by them which was well over $800. On my drive home from picking the car up the brakes failed. I had it towed back there and let my husband deal with them. They blamed it on the car computer not reprogramming correctly. Two weeks later our brake light came on again. My husband took it back in and was told by Wilson, who had just returned, that it had a problem with the master cylinder. But once my husband informed him that they were the ones that had just weeks before supposedly replaced it, suddenly it was just something that needed to be tightened up, no big deal. Funny how that works, eh. The other thing we had replaced there since we got this car was the radiator. Now, again, we've only had this vehicle for two years. So then why are we having to replace both the brake master cylinder and the radiator again this weekend? And why is the new mechanic at a name brand car repair chain absolutely horrified at the condition of both parts? He said they were obviously not brand new parts in the past two years given the condition and wear, and that's why we're having issues so soon. And he's charging us $200 less for the brand new master cylinder installed, too. When we had our brakes done and a control arm replaced in Escondido at the end of July, that other mechanic there actually asked my husband if he was positive that it was the brake master cylinder that we'd had replaced because it looked much older than two years old. Hmmmm... All I'm saying is if two different mechanics in two different cities are both skeptical about the parts used in repairs where we were led to believe were being replaced with new parts, and both repairs should have lasted well beyond two years but are now having to be replaced again, I'm gonna go ahead and conclude that we were ripped off. These guys pretend to be helpful, but they're crooked as a dogs hind leg. CAVEAT EMPTOR! Also, by law you're supposed to receive a service record of all repairs done, but we never received anything from them besides the debit card receipts. Why is that? Perhaps the Bureau of Auto Repair would be interested in this.

Smog Pros - smog_check_stations - Updated October 2026

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