I had two cars that needed smog checks. I printed out two copies of the coupon available on the US Smog website. The coupon stated that there would be an extra cost for SUVs. I took in the first car (small sedan), and Howard completed the smog check within about 25 minutes. I took in the second one (SUV), and he finished that one in about 20 minutes, even giving me a bigger coupon discount than was originally quoted (cost was only $10 more than for first car). Howard was efficient and knowledgeable and explained the DMV certification process. I would recommend US Smog Irvine for quick, painless smog checks. read more

Not sure if I'm just expecting too much from a Smog Check shop, but I've been to other ones and I've never been talked to like this before.. I came here and the parking is kind of confusing because theres a car wash, a mechanic and a smog place all in a small area which all share parking spaces (as it seemed) but all the parking had signs that said for the car wash only. I didn't know where to park since I didn't want to block the garage so I parked in a car wash spot so I can go over to ask where to park. I get out of my car and walk up to the smog area and I told the guy working that I was trying to get an oil change and he rudely said move your car here like he was annoyed I was even there. So I moved my car and I park it and I open my door and he starts speaking slowly but loud as if I can't speak English and like he was talking to a kindergartner. "WINDOWS DOWN, WINDOWS DOWN". So I apologize and rolled them down and I start to get out but then he starts demanding in the same tone "KEYS IN IGNITION, KEYS IN IGNITION" but my car is push to start so I was confused so I told him that and he told me to just leave the keys in the car. I felt really disrespected and embarrassed even though I don't think I did anything wrong. He tells me to wait in the waiting area and that it would take 30 minutes. And mind you theres no one else there so its not like it was busy or anything because if so then sure maybe hes stressed because hes the only one but no there was literally no one else there for the whole duration of my visit. He finishes the car and once hes done he calls me over and I pay and when he gives me my card back he doesn't hand it to me even though I had my hand out he just puts it on the table for me to grab it (this one isn't a big deal but I still find it rude). And then once I finish paying he was nicer, but honestly I am so baffled as to what I did to deserve to be treated like that.. needless to say I will NOT be back ever. read more

I called them asking if the coupon for 29.75 would apply for my 2007 audi and they said yes and then hung up on me which was pretty rude. When I got there, it took them over 45 minutes to do a smog check, then they charged me almost $60 and when I brought this up and told them that they said the coupon would apply, they told me to get out. Go somewhere else. read more

Howard got me in at the end of the day and was quick, helpful and effective. I would recommend him for smog cert.

For efficient smog testing and a coupon discount, this facility is a good choice. Present your printed online coupon upon arrival to reduce the price to $41 ( $29.75 for the test, an $8.25 certificate fee, and $3 in tax). Present your coupon as soon as you get there and get the discount. If your estimate is more than $41, look for another SMOG testing facility. Be aware that despite their advertised 7:30 am opening time, the technician typically arrives closer to 9:00 am. read more

This smog testing facility is highly recommended. They're fast, efficientand professional. They have a discount coupon on line and they charge fair prices. read more

I got a good price on my smog check with the coupon and it was very quick! Thank you to US Smog check!

Do not go to this place, 90$ for a smog check? and if you don't pass they charge anyway , average is 29.99 don't pass don't pay ...they charge you then tell you you don't pass ....total rip off ...then want to come back and charge another 40$ ...could have hooked up to an OBD for free and let you know what the problem is,,,they would rather rip you off.. read more

Do not use these guys at any cost you are not saving money shady business practices, Called and asked if they had RED Asian coolant specific for Toyotas the owner replied yes bring it on down. Got here and the tech fumbled about did not use the drain petcock just ripped a hose off coolant every where completely filthy went to put coolant in and want to get put the wrong stuff in when I called them about it they had to send someone to get the right stuff . After they finished engine bay was a mess how do I know if it was leaking there is fluid everywhere and the reservoir is overfilled soon to overflow and make more of a mess . Its important to put the right fluids in your car /truck can cost way more in the long run. UPDATE the owner try to call I hung up on him. Howard you dismissed me to the waiting area you had your chance when i was a asked about bleeding the system but you avoided me like EVERYONE should AVOID this shop. read more

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I called I. The middle of the day needed a smog check done as soon as possible and talked to Howard. I got all the information I needed and confirmed that if I brought in the coupon it would knock down the cost of the smog check. It was a great deal and the smog check was done within 5 minutes. Great place! read more

Stopped in to get my ladies Q5 smog check and they were open seven days a week which is awesome. I was in and out 15 minutes. Couldn't thank Howard more for his excellence service . Very honest and I will be back. read more

Called yesterday around 3:00 pm to see if they could fit me in that day and they told me, "Come on in and we'll get you in and out in 10 minutes." Amazing! I showed them the coupon I found online for $29.75 plus $8.25 for the certificate. There's just a small additional $3 fee to transfer the paperwork to the DMV. No biggie. The smog check was indeed very quick, less than 10 minutes! I paid with Howard and he was very friendly and funny. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs a smog check. read more

I had a horrific experience there. A man named Howard your me that I had to look him in the eye while he lied about why it would cost $51 for the smog check rather than $29 listed on the coupon. He told me after they began the process. I kept telling him that I didn't care and I just needed to leave but he got more and more aggressive. He told me that I should look at him in the eye while he lied. I kept trying to leave but my car was already being checked. Then Howard said "are you going to come back in two years or are you going to be pissed off?". It was a nightmare and I felt harassed and unsafe. Avoid at all costs, especially women. There are a million smog check places that are honest and professional. read more

Friendly fast and accurate. Love this place feels very homey. I even take my grown kids there.

The advertised price of a $30 smog check is misleading. I was charged $58. In small print on the advertisement - you must also purchase an $8 smog certificate. Then there are additional charges for just about any car on the road except for an American made compact. Minimum price is $38 but very few actually will pay that, most will pay double or more. read more

First, if you don't pass, you still have to pay $60, Also the $29.95 coupon on their website is a complete lie. Total price is $72.99 + $8.75 for certificate. Then they will offer you a $20 discount if you complain about them not honoring the coupon. So you're still looking at $62.00 when all is said and done. Then they tell you that they are more expensive because they are STAR certified which is more BS as every station is these days and has to be in order to comply with the DMV. Be sure to go to a well respected chain to have your Smog Check done and never believe the online coupons. A car or SUV is the same amount of work so places charging more for an SUV is a scam as well. I won't be back to this place again. read more

Went to get a smog today. It's Sunday almost everywhere was closed!! So grateful this place was open. Howard helped me out and had such great customer service. He even honored a coupon I had found online. Definitely coming back. Very quick and easy smog. Took about 15 mins. I did calm ahead of time and they stated I didnt need appointment which was great. read more

I found this place online with a coupon of $29.95. I went there at 7:30am Saturday morning based what the website said about the opening hour. The guy was not in a pleasant mood. He must not have his morning coffee or something. He told me the technician will not be here until 9am. I asked him if I can leave the car there. He told me, in a rude voice, to come back at 9 claiming they don't have parking. I saw an empty parking lot and I thought maybe he doesn't really want customers. I thought I waited a little bit and see the the technician would show up early. By 8am, he flagged me to go to the back side of the shop and ask me for the car's registration. My 2004 Accord has to be smog at a STAR station. He told me for that, it will be $79.95 and the coupon was $10 off. That is much more than the $29.95 coupon price. So if anyone requires smog check on the STAR station, be prepared to pay $69.95 or more for "luxury cars". Obviously I did not get the smog done there. The guy was rude. The price was more than what the coupon stated. read more

What a GREAT place to get a smog/STAR smog certification! And at a GREAT price(use the internet coupon)! Howard could not have been nicer & they were fast & thorough. They are also opened 7 days a week. You won't regret going here! read more

Went to the Irvine location. Web site said they open at 7:30. Got there at 7:10am first in line. The front door says they open at 8am. A sign with an arrow pointing to the service bay says Smog checks start at 7:45. The first employee rolls in at 7:40am and calls over to me asking if I need a smog check. I said yes. He raised his voice and said the guy doesn't show up until 9 everyday. I wasn't sure if he was mad at me or the smog tech. He said I could wait or leave. I got it done somewhere else. read more

$30 coupon will rarely apply. Coupon and website are deceptive. The website even shows the $29.75 price under the "Star Certified" section but they say it doesn't apply to Star testing. The owner said he told the website designer two weeks ago to fix the coupon on the website but I see complaints about this going back several years! I should've checked here first... read more

Fast, cheap smog check. Guy up front is a homie too. He'll submit all your paperwork and have you in and out within 20 minutes.

I was told at the AAA office at 12:30 today that I needed a smog check to transfer title and they closed at 1. US Smog Check understood the urgency and got me in and out in under 10 minute! Totally saved the day! Made it back to AAA just in time to close the sale today. Much appreciated! read more

READ ALL the other Reviews. BAIT & SWITCH The coupon is worthless. Misleading. Upcharge for nothing. It shouldn't what type of car, and engine being tested is the same process that same work. DONT bother visiting this location. VERY MISLEADING on their pricing. They just make up pricing based on a vehicle type even when the engine is the same in sedan vs SUV. BULLSHIT. The same engine he even said on the phone he can just make up the prices because he can. When you call you are speaking to owner, even though he says he just works there. BUYER beware the have many websites and different phone numbers to trick you. STAY AWAY. My suggestion is to go to: Jamboree Smog 714-836-5182 they have flat-rate pricing doesn't matter the car, and no I don't work here or was paid to mention them. I am just a very happy customer. :) read more

Do not go here. This business lacks integrity and is just plain shady. I was quoted a price and when I arrived he asked for cash and hesitated when I said I was going to pay with card. He then says because I have a luxury car there's a luxury car fee. There are no different procedures for a luxury car, in fact with my 4 wheel drive car it doesn't have to go on the roller which saves them time. Please save yourself time. We were dumb enough to give them the benefit of the doubt and learned the hard way. read more

This place is a piece of shit ! 2 old guys who never heard about customer service ! They told you they need 20minutes for a smog check and you can be sure to wait more than one hour... they are rude not friendly and they seat in your car with their pants full of oil .... forget this place read more

US Smog Check - Let's seat in my car with your shirt full of oil - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Irvine, California

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Same experience as everyone one else. Coupon is a LIE and they are extremely RUDE. Paid $58 when the coupon said $38 but had all these excuses why I couldn't use it. Next time I will just got to the jamboree smog off edinger where I usually go. It's the same price but at least you get a car wash with it and they are not RUDE! read more

The workers are very unprofessional and rude. On their website and when you call them they claim that they can do your smog test for $29.75 with the coupon, but when you go in person they say your vehicle does not qualify for the coupon and will hike the price to $68 by adding a bunch of certificate fees. When I showed them what it says on their site, they said their IT guy needs to fix it. Don't fall for this shop's scheme. I would highly recommend checking other places. read more

Took my car in for a STAR smog check to renew my registration. Service was quick and there's a coupon online for $10 off

Horrible, Awful!!! When I got there the owner came out was extremely rude and condescending. He wouldn't honor his own online coupon and wanted to charge me twice the rate. Despite my gut feeling and to save time I decided to pay him $68. After 30 minutes, he tells me my brand new car with 25 miles on it didn't pass! When I asked him why, he gave me crazy story to drive to San Diego, come back and pay him another $35!!!! Just shocking! I went to another smog shop and they passed my car in 10 minutes. I have reported him to BBB and did a chargeback on my credit card. Do not go here!!! read more

This place is definitely the place to go for smog checks. They're quick, reliable, and customer friendly. Came here with my Ford Edge for a smog check and not only did they make it speedy, they also offered free drinks and comfortable open air spot to relax and charge my phone! The owner was also super friendly and down to earth type of guy. Good vibes only Did I mention that they also give you a coupon for the car wash? That was an amazing addition that made it clear that I'll be going there again for my next smog check. Definitely worth going to and also worth leaving a positive review for! read more

Hate going here but so so as live very close. Cost is among highest I have seen. Not even close to posted rate. Takes forever to perform test. read more

Brought my car here for a Smog check after finding a coupon online. Howard helped me out and was very kind and informative about the pricing. After reading some reviews on here - I think people aren't aware on top of the coupon price you have to pay a small standard CA certificate fee and state fee. This is standard no matter where you go. I would recommend this place and I will be back for any future smogs I will need. read more

The worst smog experience I have ever had. I understand it failing at first because I just changed the battery. So I was like whatever I will pay the fee and just come and redo it. Howard said it would be 25$ for a retest along with the 56$ I paid upfront. Fine, but then after it passes he comes up with a 36$ fee plus an extra 10$ fee for a "certificate". This place is the biggest scam I have ever seen, ended up paying over 100$ for my smog, never come here!! read more

Brought my car in to US Smog after getting it serviced at the dealer, and the person who checked it said the car failed because I hadn't driven it 200 miles since its service. He charged me $70 for the check (since it was a diesel), and told me that it would be $45 for the second check. When I brought it in the second time, after driving the car 250 miles, the technician checked it, and told me I needed to drive it 200 more miles. Fed up, I took the car to Jamboree Smog, and they checked it and said that I didn't need to drive the car any more miles, but that the car needed to to have 12 more cold starts. They were extremely friendly and helpful, and because the car didn't pass, they didn't charge me a penny, and even if the car did pass, they were only going to charge me $40. read more

Coupon honored with certificate fee, another fee luxury car fee. I don't even have a luxury car ! Scam ! Go elsewhere!

100% FRAUD! Stay away from this place!!! Came in with a $29.99 coupon to get a SMOG Check. They have a sign outside displaying the cost of the SMOG check for $29.99. The guy Howard who right away states that he's just an employee and has no control over the prices (which is BS) tells me the cost of the smog check is $68 because my car is "luxury". It's a beat up Subaru that is 13 years old. I wanted to get it over with so I agreed. Howard said it would take 10-15 minutes. It took them over an hour. Then when it came to making the payment, he kept asking me to pay cash instead of paying with a card because he saw I had cash in my money clip when I took it out. Worst experience ever. Complete bait and switch scheme. Like many other reviews state, this place should be reported as SCAM. read more

Do not use this service for smog checks. They don't honor the online coupon from this yelp page.

DO NOT COME HERE. THEY MAY SCAM YOU! I came here for a smog check and a synthetic oil change. After driving my car for a few months (under 10K miles), my car was already due for another oil change. When I took my car into a different shop, they had told me there was basic oil in my car this whole time that was damaging it instead of the synthetic oil that my car needs and what I paid for (which is double what basic oil costs). They put me in a potentially very dangerous situation, and I am extremely disturbed that there are people out there that would take advantage of women just to make an extra buck. read more

US Smog Check - Even confirmed they gave me synthetic oil on the sticker - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here at 9am today. It's somewhat hard to find a Smog Center open on a Sunday and this one was open and close by. When I arrived, a man without a mask on came right up to my driver's side window and asked that I roll down the window. He was not standing 6 ft away. I was then immediately told that I would need to wait 45 min even though there were no other customers there. I agreed. He then went to get a clipboard and proceeded to fill it out, stating the smog test would cost $58 even though the sign out front advertises it as $29.95 + $8.25. He stated this was with a $10 discount. I asked why it was so much and he stated that this was an SUV. He had tacked on $20? I said I would go elsewhere and he stated "Please do." Unfriendly, rude, dishonest, with very poor customer service and little to no regard for other people's time nor their safety. I would give 0 stars if I could. Fortunately, I found a great Smog Center nearby which was just the opposite from this place. I highly recommend you go to Jamboree Smog or any other Smog Center if you can. read more