The owner was polite, the smog check was quick- 10 mins. I was given an appt within the hour. Cost is reasonable, $60. Parking is tricky but the owner drives your car into the testing area. I would go back here and do recommend it. read more

Excellent customer service and very nice place to get smog check and vehicle inspection for safety purposes. He is super patient!! Thank you!! I recommend this place 100%! read more

I needed a last minute smog check and most shops were already closing, including my regular go-to shop, so I was fortunate to find smog x-press on yelp which was open until 6:00 PM. It can't get any better than this because not only was I able to have my car smog checked at the evening hour at a very fair price, I was there for only about 20 minutes. read more

Super quick and easy smog check! Friendly staff, fair price, and I was in and out in under 20 minutes. Highly recommend!

Super easy to get an appointment. Very friendly service. I have been going here for many years and still great service. Thank you.

Quick and efficient. Good price. No wait. I live twenty miles away but would go back from now on.

I brought 2 cars for STAR smog checks recently. The smog service was so fast, friendly, and efficient compared to the other shops I've used in the area, that I couldn't help but ask if Le might be willing to take on two minor repairs that these cars needed (brake master cylinder replacement and parking brake cable replacement). Le also graciously took on these two repairs, including diagnosis and ordering parts. He was great at communicating what was going on and both repairs were done quickly, professionally, in a timely manner, at a reasonable price. What more could you ask for? I'm really glad I found this shop; I'll definitely be back and recommend to my friends. read more

Good reliable and honest. Been going here for years. Never disappoint. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick smog check read more

Friendly, polite and quick smog check service. Got a smog and cost depends on age of car. Cost was fair and comparable to others. Will definitely return. read more

Always the quickest and easiest smog check ever. I moved away from the area for 8 years so always struggled with smog testing on my 2002 Jeep. $50, everything included. Top notch service and quality! read more

I needed to do a smog check. Le provided quick response, reasonable pricing, and efficient service - what is not to like?

Le is one of the most relaxed concentrated mechanics that I've ever met in my life. His calm demeanor gets the job done efficiently and correctly with no rush. Le not only smogged my Chevy Tahoe he's also changed the front brakes and rotors at a very good rate. I truly recommend Smog Xpress to anyone looking for a great deal and efficient services. read more

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The guy made an appointment with me for 3pm. It is 3:36 PM and no show. The shop is closed. Called but no answer. What a waste of time? The owner is and so irresponsible. The guy could have called me and rescheduled but nothing.... I have to find another smog shop... read more

Needed a quick smog check. This was the most affordable and quickest service..10 minutes!! He did it thoroughly and efficiently!

Always great service and very helpful staff, thank you for the dedication. Every time i need them they do a great job.

Smog Test only Station. Quick in and out, clean, easy to find place, reasonable rates - $49.95 including certification (with coupon) and pass or free retest. Couldn't have been a better experience -includes calm waiting area with plants and magazines! read more

Really nice guy who runs the shop. You can use a 10 dollar off any service yelp coupon when you check in! Smog checks as of today are 58 bucks, so with the coupon it was 48, and that includes the certificate (smog checks that advertise 30 dollar tests will then charge you like $8.25 on top of that for the certificate!) so while this place may be a little more expensive, if you haven't planned ahead like me, you can probably get in right away! Worth it! Plus this guys just seems really nice! :) read more

I have been going to Smog X Press for my last three tests. I had been going to various businesses before, switching around based on a coupon here and there. Ever since going to Smog X Press in 2010 I've returned every other year for my tests and plan to do so going forward. Very reasonable in price and very fast -- as someone else mentioned, barely time to read a magazine in the very comfortable & warm waiting room (my appointment is always in winter). And to top it off, the owner is a very friendly and nice man -- he always reminds me when my due date is for registration. I'm glad I discovered this place. For some reason my photo is showing EVERYwhere it shouldn't be. I can edit review but I don't see how to delete photos. Jeez - anyone know how? read more

Great little test station. Le is very nice and he does a fast and efficient job. The prices are reasonable and the waiting room is very comfortable. Actually, the wait time is only about 10 minutes; hardly time to skim through a magazine! I wish I had known about Smog X-Press years ago. I would have saved so much money and time. From now on, Smog X-Press is my Smog Station! read more

The owner was very accommodating. I felt I was helped in a timely manner and appreciated the customer service I received. I also think his price is affordable. Highly recommend! read more

Le is a knowledgeable. He always does a great job on my car. This is the guy to go to. Thanks Le! read more

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Just got my major service done on my Suburban. Lee is a great tech . Fairly priced and great customer service . Thumps up . Thank you Lee .

Update to review : I came back to Le , because he now offers repairs in addition to smog. Brake job on my work Truck , new brake pad and new rotors, Executed on time same day and a very competitive price. read more

Got to smog my truck before I sell it. I found this co on CRAIGSLIST but no Yelp! ratings... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/aos/204647909.html M-F 8:30 - 6 Sat 8:00 - 5 Sun by appointment only Smog Test only discount $49.75 + cert. $8.25 & ETF $1.95 We will match and beat any of our competitors "test only" price. We can smog any car, please print ad and present at time of service. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow... more later... read more

Le the owner is very nice and polite. Not to mention he does a great job and is very honest and wants to help his customers. Highly recommend coming here for your smog check needs. read more

I have taken at least 5 cars I've owned and recommended at least that many people to Le, at Smog X-press. Le consistently takes his time, is extremely thorough, and through my experience, more reputable than ANY other automotive engineering and repair, I've used. I once brought a vehicle (from over 65 miles) from Brentwood, after local mechanics claimed it failed Smog. Mr. Le correctly retested and certified that vehicle with simple correction. I first began coming to Le at the recommendation of a 40-year business owner in San Carlos. Since retiring in 2016, I still drive up to San Carlos from San Jose to continue my business relationship with Le and Smog X-press. jj schwark read more

Discovered at the last minute that I needed to smog my car before selling it. Called Smog X-Press at lunchtime, was told I could bring my car in same afternoon. Was greeted as soon as I got out of the car. Job was done in 10 minutes. Waiting area has chairs with and without arms. read more

Le is a great guy. He's very calm relaxed and honest hard to find these days in mechanics. I have smogged all my vehicles with Le and he does a great job quick and very affordable. read more

It has been some years since I got my car smogged at this small business, but I remember that it was quick and easy, the price was reasonable, and the owner was friendly. Most importantly, I was very happy when I left. I decided to review this shop because it looks like the place in Belmont ripped off the name ("Smog Express") but changed the spelling. Naturally, this causes confusion, and it probably took some business from Smog X-Press. I recommend this place, Smog X-Press. read more

Still a great place: fast, clean, reasonable. The owner, Le A Nguy, was expert and efficient. One nice touch, my car has ABS and traction control, and he knew that the warning lights for these would be on after the test, and would go off once I started driving. Which was correct and as it should have been. He told me about them before I left so I wasn't surprised. Recommended. read more

I got my smog check done here. The owner is very nice and polite. The service was fast and friendly. Very helpful. Would recommend it to my friends. There are other smog places in the area but this was totally worth the extra few minutes driving. Usually smog checks are not this pleasant. :-) read more

They were very fast and reliable in getting my smog check done. Also with the 10.00 off smog check - in, they only charged $58.00(including certification). I recommend going to them to all my friends. read more

Great place quick turnaround fair price.called drove in 30 min later I was gone..

Been going to Le for ages. He is really fast, accurate and fair.

Lee is polite and accepted my $10 off coupon on smog check for my ram 1500 without hassle. Very efficient job, 10 mins. I would come again for next smog check and other services. read more

Excellent service. Price is reasonable and work is efficient. I was in and out in 10 minutes. Will definitely come back for my next smog test! read more

Every year the customer service just gets better with Mr Lee, I have nothing but GREAT things to say about him and his customer aerive

My wife and I have gone here six or more times. The service is fast, efficient and affordable. We have nothing but good things to say about Smog X Press. In fact, we plan to go there tomorrow morning. read more

Got it done with no fuss. Called, was told to come in 20 minutes, got taken care of right away, everything done efficiently, honored the coupon, I was out of there. Can't ask for more. read more

Walked in right about their closing time and they were really nice to accommodate me. Got my smog test done in less than 20 minutes! Very friendly staff. Honored the $10 off coupon. read more