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4.5 (77 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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MaryLynn C.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Called around 9:15am to see what time he might have openings, said I could stop by at 9:30am.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He was very straightforward, let me know about a recall on my civic and how to get it taken care of and I was out very quickly. Honest owner. Will be coming back and recommending to other people. Also a clean waiting room which I definitely appreciate.

Hose that could have easily been put back no problem.

***DO NOT BRING YOUR 1999 OR OLDER CARS HERE!!!*** Technician spent over an hour inspecting my car to find something to fail. The pictures below show that he failed my car because a hose was not connected when he could have easily put it back on no problem. How do I know he didn't remove that hose to get me to pay for a re inspection. Do not trust this place they will fail you if they can find anything even remotely wrong even if it's an easy fix as connecting a hose. Again, how do I know he didn't disconnect it? I don't, and even if you try and argue as I did they will deny any wrong doing. Go else where. Do not trust these people.

In and out in less than 20. Also reminded me I could go to AAA to get my registration paid instantly.
Juan C.

Quick and great price! This def my new spot! Also reminded me I could go to AAA to pay my registration instantly Thank you!

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First time here. Shop opens at 0830 I did not have an appointment and there was one car before me. Friendly service but don't forget to print out the coupon for $10 off. I got a smog inspection for a 2016 Honda Pilot which would have been $65 without the coupon. Waiting area can accommodate 6-7 seated and the same amount standing. Plenty of parking within private parking lot at the time of opening. The shop was easy to find and identify. In and out within 35 minutes

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1 year ago

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3 months ago

Great service and was in and out in 30 ish minutes even though they were busy. Fair price.

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1 year ago

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4 months ago

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1 year ago

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1 year ago

I go here every time. Very convenient coming from mira mesa. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can't go wrong.

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

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1 year ago

Smog check is fast. I didn't wait that long although there's a line up of people. Good job well done!

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2 years ago

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3 years ago

Quick job, got me right in before closing. Highly recommend this family owned smog station!

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2 years ago

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6 years ago

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3 years ago

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4 years ago

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5 years ago

Very professional, prompt and efficient service and cost was very reasonable. Highly recommend!

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3 years ago

Very quick and efficient! Under 20 min wait, and the staff were very friendly and helpful, not too expensive either.

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7 years ago

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8 years ago

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3 years ago

Excellent experience. Really good value and turnaround time was excellent. I recommend this business for Smog checjs

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3 years ago

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6 years ago

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Fast and friendly and take appointments which is super important to people with busy lives and smog price is reasonable about $60.

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