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Smog Time

4.4 (483 reviews)
Closed 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

Services - Smog Time

Check engine light

Engine oil light diagnosis

Auto general diagnosis

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Auto noise diagnosis

Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

Auto no-start diagnosis

Auto vibration diagnosis

Auto diagnosis or inspection

Auto pre-purchase inspection

Auto maintenance

Oil changes

Auto repairs

Auto battery or electrical system repair

Auto brake repair

Auto engine repair

Auto exhaust repair

Auto HVAC repair

Auto light repair

Auto steering and suspension repair

Auto transmission repair

Routine automotive maintenance

Smog check

Transmission leak inspection

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Nate N.

I went in today and the guy was very fast, I'll give him that. The only concern i have is the knowledge the technician has. My car has been stock since 2001 and had to replace the catalytic converter (was done prior to me buying it). He didn't pass it because it was rusty. He also said i had defective/wrong hoses. One hose was a vacuum hose, on the hose it says windshield wash/vacuum hose. He only pointed at the windshield part and said it was wrong. IT WAS THERE SINCE I GOT IT AND IS FACTORY! Another one was a small crack at the end of the evap hose. He said that was defective. End of day I have not touched it since I bought it in 2019 and it has passed smog every time since then.

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6 years ago

Professional and very friendly. Coupon on the website. No appointment needed. I will go back there next time.

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7 years ago

walked in, 10 min later, all done! AJ was super fast, friendly and professional. Will go there for other services.

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8 years ago

Very quick service at reasonable price. has A/C inside. The staffs are great. Would recommend my friends for sure!

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8 years ago

These guys are awesome! Drove in with no appointment and was in and out with in 15 mins!

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6 years ago

No one likes getting there a smog checked. But I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Honored yelp checking coupon. $40 out the door.

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8 years ago

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7 years ago

Great service, fast and friendly! I used my Groupon so it was very cheap. Thank you, AJ!!!

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7 years ago

Hard to find. Coupon expired the day before and was not accepted. So I left.

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8 years ago

No appointment and got in within 15 minutes, out in another 15. They were courteous, fast and efficient.

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9 years ago

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8 years ago

Great Customer Service! Fast and Easy! Great deal! Many services offered besides smog checks. Staff was very friendly.

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7 years ago

Fast, easy and cheap. Would definitely recommend this place to everybody and anybody.

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6 years ago

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6 years ago

I had a good experience with this team. Came for a smog check and they very very quick, nice and professional. Thank you Smog Time!

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7 years ago

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7 years ago

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6 years ago

They replied my request and message really quick!

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8 years ago

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9 years ago

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7 years ago

Awesome service and turn around time. I would highly recommend them. TIP: They are really cool with honoring their YELP Check-In discount.

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4 years ago

i am completely happy with the service provided, efficiency of service and great customer service by AJ

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8 years ago

I found Smog time on Groupon for a good price compared to others. My experience was straight forward, and fast to smog.

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7 years ago

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8 years ago

Good place with responsive customer service and employees that get the job done quick! Would recommend to anybody looking for a smog check.

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7 years ago

Great place! Quick and easy process, was in and out in less than 15 min. AJ is awesome!

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10 years ago

Fantastic service and there was no wait. Gentleman helped me out promptly and took no time.

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I used to come to this tire repair shop many years ago, and back then I thought it was a very good…read moredeal. They could patch a tire for about $20 cash, and the service was quick and convenient. At that time, I felt it was a great option. This time, however, my experience was different. I am not sure whether it is because prices have gone up, but the tire looked repairable to me. Still, they told me it could not be patched and that I needed to buy a used tire instead. Since I was already there and the work needed to be done, I ended up paying $60 for a used tire. What disappointed me most was that I originally thought I would be able to keep my old tire and take it home, because I believed I could patch it myself and keep it as a spare. In the end, that was not how it worked. Their used tire replacement process meant they kept my original tire and gave me another used tire in exchange. So it did not really feel like I was simply buying a used tire for $60. It felt more like I was trading in my old tire, which did not even have a hole that obvious to me, and still paying $60 on top of that. The service was done quickly, but the overall experience left me feeling less satisfied than before. Next time, I would definitely compare prices and ask more questions at a few other shops before making a decision.on the car

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This business is a class act. Jason and Alessio have been absolutely incredible. My warranty…read moreexpired at Land Rover and I needed to find a new auto repair shop, they were easy to talk to to make an appointment with and delivered consistent and thorough communication. In all my years I have never experienced such amazing customer service in the auto repair sector! I brought my car in because my AC was not able to switch between hot and cold. I was braced for an expensive service and was so pleasantly surprised to find out it was the battery! The service was priced fairly and done quickly with regular updates. They even told me they'd be detailing the car! Where I really want to highlight their commitment to excellent customer service is their service recovery. When I picked up my car I was fresh off a plane from the East coast and was focused solely on getting the car and getting home. I realized after I got home that my car was not washed at all, I texted them and they apologized and said no problem bring it back in and we'll wash it for you! A couple of months later I then got an alert on my dash stating 'Low Battery' and of course was immediately concerned. They prioritized squeezing me in immediately even though their schedule was super full! I really appreciated that touch, and they got me back into my car in no time at all. I would absolutely recommend this place!!

Smog Time - smog_check_stations - Updated May 2026

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