*Value Smog is Top Dog* I'm here to confirm that all the other 5-star reviews are true & legit. Called and spoke to Joe. Very friendly and professional. Mentioned I found him on Yelp, then made an appointment. No frills shop in Cat City near Rancho Mirage. Joe had me in & out in less than 10 minutes. Joe gave me a $5 Yelp discount, so it was $55 for smog check + certificate. Can't beat that. I paid nearly $70, 2 years ago at a different shop. No one likes the extra cost, and time & effort to get a car smog checked. But thanks to Joe, it's seamless. {{{Big~High~5}}} read more

There's something so special to have such a skilled technician who is completely honest and kind taking care of your smog needs. Joe is that person. He is so courteous, kind, professional and above all honest! I've been bringing my vehicle (now two) to Joe for 12 years and will never go anywhere else. I make an appointment and there is never a wait. In and out in 10 minutes. His wife is equally sweet and I always look forward to seeing them. Hands down the best service I've gotten anywhere. Support this local business, you'll be very happy with the friendly and top notch service he provides! read more

I've found my smog inspector for life! Easy to make an appointment, extremely quick, kind and seamless service and even a clean and comfortable waiting area! Run, don't walk to this business! PS. Yes this is a duplicate review, didn't I realize Yelp had me logged in as some random in the Bay Area before. Broadcasting now from my proper channel! Message the same - Value Smog is a great experience. read more

I've found my smog inspector for life! Easy to make an appointment, extremely quick, kind and seamless service and even a clean and comfortable waiting area! Run, don't walk to this business! read more

I have taken a few different cars to this shop for smog tests, and the experience has always been great. Make an appointment and you will be in and out of there in 15 minutes. The prices are reasonable, and the customer service is top notch. Support your local businesses! read more

Got my second semi-annual smog check from Value Smog. The only place I'll go. Fabulous service and price.

What a great find. Joe is so knowledgeable and informative, and was patient each time I returned while trying to reset my drive cycles. I will never go anywhere else. This place is great. read more

Excellent customer service! Owner was extremely kind and professional! In and out service! Kind and Honest business! Highly recommend! read more

What a jewel this place is. Excellent service and always straight forward with his business approach.

I hardly ever leave yelp reviews unless they are extremely good or bad that surpasses my expectation. I stopped in to have my smog inspection on 11/23 and Joseph was soo incredibly polite and engaging. He had me and in out of there in 15mins. The quality of service and his personality was as a great experience. I used a coupon online they made the value/saving that much better. Joseph, thank you for the experience. read more

Found this Smog Shop on Yelp & service was spot on- quick, friendly & efficient! Happy customer

The european maker of my car placed the emissions label in an inaccessable place that would have required an expensive and laborious interior disassembly to access. Joseph worked with me while we found an alternate way to find that information and I was able to pass the smog test. Very patient and a true gentleman. This is the shop that Porsche Palm Springs uses and recommends and I understand why. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Like able service person, easy in and out, and when you pass smog it's always a good day ! No complaints and he has a coupon on his website, so never hurts to save. 5 bucks read more

Very friendly and fast. Good place for smog check in the Coachella Valley. This is my second time and I will come back.

Be sure to make an appointment because they get super busy. Look for the coupon it saves a lot. They are super fast. In and out.

Value Smog is the best smog shop in the Palm Springs area. I have been a customer for years, and I always recommend them. Mike, the owner, provides excellent service at a great price. A true 5-star company. read more

Amazing experience with this place. Super friendly people working there, made a appointment and they got me in early the next day. They have a coupon on their website available that if you mention they will honor; super affordable, and friendly I would definitely suggest it! read more

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Fast and courteous. In and out hassle free smog check. Very happy with the service! Thank you! read more

Made a smog appointment Friday afternoon for 09:30 Saturday morning. In and out in approximately 15 minutes. Friendly, efficient service at a fair price. read more

Used this place for the first time ( my regular smog guy retired) I found a coupon in ValPak. I was a walk in, greeted upon entering and taken in right away. The lobby area is clean, staff is friendly Would definitely recommend read more

I had to have my 2006 Nissan Sentra smoged! It was my first time using Value Smog and I was very pleased. It was quick and there was a comfortable lobby to wait in. I also had a coupon! However, I still would have used them even if I did not have a discount. M.M. read more

Zero stars and no excuses from your manager. As a veteran I'm incensed at such poor service and lack of communication between workers at this place. I arrived there around 11 a.m. and was told by a male at the office, "The technician is out to lunch." I returned back to their shop near 12 p.m. and the young man then tells me, "Oh, he won't be back until 1 p.m." Once the technician returns he tells me, "Oh, I can't do your vehicle today, but I can do it tomorrow at 1 p.m. I'm guessing that the office person did not have access to any "schedule" or the technician just works when he wants. Save your money and your time...go elsewhere. read more

Made an appointment for the same day, drove right in and was done in about 15 minutes. The paperwork was automatically submitted to the DMV and my tags arrived in a few days! I was surprised because I thought I would have to take the paperwork to the DMV or Auto Club but they arrived at my door read more

Friendly service. Fast service. I was also impressed with good information posts on walls about what to do when you come in for smog tests. When I was at another place, there was no information to help me understand the smog process or what would cause the smog test to fail. I will come back. Thank you! read more

Joe and his family have been helping me with my smog checks since I started driving in 2000. They are efficient and professional. The price for the testing is phenomenal and they send the paperwork to the DMV for me. Such wonderful service, friendliness, & compassionate people. I always recommend to others. read more

Was able to see me the same day I called. Very professional and kind man that helped me. It was the end of the day and they did the smog check in under 30 mins and was very well done. Price was $55 with coupon. read more

Great Service. The owners is professional and friendly. I've taken my 2007 GMC Yukon and 2016 Chrysler 300 C. No problems. Always great service. We need more mom and pop shops like this! don't think about it. if you need a SMOG check. GO. read more

Fast service and reasonable price. Right on Ramon Road just west of Gene Autry. Would recommend.

I was seen right at my appointment time and was out before I expected. Check in and payment were straightforward and easy. Grateful for the professionalism at Value Smog! read more

Very fast service, nice staff, very affordable price for a smog check. This place IMO is the best one in town

Always very professional, very polite, honest, and doesn't waste my time. I had my car smogged today and it was a pleasure having it done there. read more

Jason was super helpful. I needed a smog check and I called the day before and she got me in the next day. I'm pretty sure they except walkins as well. Super fast and friendly service. If you need a smog check I highly recommend this place. read more

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What a great experience with this business. I have been putting of the required smog check for weeks. On a whim I called T 9:15 am Saturday. I was told be here at 10:30. I was a little early, walked in told the gentleman I had a 10:30. I gave him the DMV paper and the key he said have a seat it shouldn't be too long. Exactly 15 minutes later he came into waiting and said all done. He gave me a bill for $48. He even left the car in the shade of the garage. What a genuinely nice man and experience. I love value smog. Don't waste your time and money going someplace else. Go see Joe (can't remember his last name) at value smog! Let's keep the honest guys open during this time of struggle. Thanks Joe! read more

SO fast, well organized, in and out in minutes for a smog check! Would definitely return.

I always use value smog check. Joe is honest and cares about the customers. They always do an excellent Job . I would highly recommend them. Thank you value smog! read more

I can't say enough good things about this business. They go above and beyond. And it is a value for sure.

Needed a smog test, so I checked Yelp. Value Smog came up near me with great reviews. I called and Jason asked if I wanted to make an appointment. I love Yelp. Spot on. Fastest Smog check ever!!!! Jason was great. I forgot my renewal notice.....Dah... Jason said no problem, do you have your registration..Dah.. Great place if you need a smog check. Even had a coupon on-line... Make an appointment. Fast, reliable, great price and pleasant employees. What more can you ask for. 5 STARS for sure!!!!!! read more

I was a little concerned that my registration was due during this pandemic situation and my 14 year old truck wouldn't pass smog plus it had to be Star certified at that. I read all of the excellent reviews about Value Smog and gave them a call to ask if they accepted appointments. Sure enough! His schedule was flexible so I accepted the first morning appointment for the following week. I arrived a bit early before they were scheduled to open and an associate assured me it would be fine for me to wait in the lobby. I was grateful since June heat had already kicked in. The environment looked prepared for a contact-less transaction considering COVID19 with a plastic screen shielding the cashier and the customer. He was also wearing gloves and maybe a mask. He was so courteous that I can't even remember that detail but I do remember a sign reading customers should wear a mask. He requested I drive my own vehicle into the service bay and return to the lobby to wait. It seemed just a few minutes when my truck was ready and had PASSED. I had a couple of coupons which he kindly honored and once again, he allowed me to drive my vehicle out of the garage for a contact-less experience and I was on my way. Great Job Value Smog! read more

I found Value Smog on Yelp. I called and made an appointment with Joe. After our brief phone conversation, I already knew I was in good hands. I arrived on time for my appointment and he had me in and out of there in 10 minutes. Joe is incredible with customer service! He has very fair prices and does quality work. The entire process was a great experience and I highly recommend this shop. read more

Excellent friendly service Very efficient and knowledgeable. Would very much recommend read more