This place was great. Open on Sunday. Quick get in get out and on my way…read more - -----------------------------------------1111

Fernando, the owner, is a great guy! I've been coming here for about five years, maybe more…read more Fernando is friendly, knowledgeable, and friendly. Did I say friendly? He gets you in and out quickly, even while being friendly and conversational. It's a test only center so you can be sure he's not going to try and get you to perform unnecessary repairs. My son and I were doing some repairs on one of our vehicles, which required the battery to be disconnected. This reset the emissions readiness of the vehicle, and the onboard computer needed to evaluate the vehicle under certain driving conditions. Fernando explained what needed to be done, and my son completed the hoops and we got back in for the smog check. I definitely recommend this place!

Great service! I needed a lot done to the car. All the brakes and rotors were changed, oil was…read morechanged, and also the headlights weren't working. The headlights took an extra day since the car is a euro and the parts needed to be ordered. The place is busy and full of cars! Definitely go in early or call to see when the best time is to get your service done. I was looking at the low star reviews.... Be realistic with your expectations when bringing in your car. If you have a unique problem, chances are it's going to take longer than you would want it to take to get it fixed. Otherwise just go to the dealer to get it fixed and pay dealer rates/prices. All in all, Vinh's pretty straightforward and honest about the labor and parts. Definitely recommending the shop to all my friends!

Fantastic, friendly, fast! Super responsive and great communication. Would recommend.read more

I needed to renew my DMV registration and was required to take my Nissan to a STAR-certified smog…read morestation. I found K1 Smog through Yelp and was very happy to see that they offered a Yelp discount, which I really appreciated. As soon as I arrived, I asked Mr. Doug, the manager, how long I would have to wait for my turn. He told me only about five minutes and that the entire process would take approximately ten minutes. He was right! In less than five minutes, it was already my turn. Mr. Daniel was the service technician who inspected my car, and I had a wonderful experience with him. I asked him quite a few questions, and he graciously took the time to answer all of them. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and thorough in doing the inspection. Thank GOD, my Nissan passed the smog inspection! What impressed me even more was that Mr. Daniel went beyond what I had come there for. He checked the air pressure in my tires and noticed that some of them needed more air, so he took the time to add air to them. He certainly did not have to do that, and I really appreciated the extra care. I also had questions about something I had previously been told regarding my check-engine light, and Mr. Doug took the time to explain it to me in a way that helped me better understand what was going on with my car. It is always nice to come across people who take the time to be helpful and kind while doing their job well. I left K1 Smog very pleased with my experience and will gladly return when it is time for my next smog inspection.

One of the only places I know of in the Hayward area that smogs cars 1995 and older…read more The smog equipment for 1999 and older requires a roller. For 1995 and older you need evap equipment... this is the only place I checked that had both. It is next to a tire shop and there are some food places neighboring - that is great for waiting and convenience. They two guys working here are very pleasant and love cars. I like that. I had a new cat put in and my truck passed with almost all zeros. If your cat is old keep it hot. Let it idle before you get it tested. Take it on the highway for 20 minutes before you come.

Did my smog check very quickly and for a good price! Always in and out everytime I come hereread more

When you have over 600 reviews and a 5-star rating on yelp, you're either doing something really…read morewell or you have a ton of friends. I'm willing to take my chances on a sure thing! I arrived and checked in with Michael. He had no customers waiting an, told me to align my car with the front of his service bay. I parked, got out and handed him my registration slip and keys. He gave me a clipboard with a form on it, told me to enter my name, phone number and signature. The filled in price was $45. I handed Michael my keys at 9:23 and he handed my pass slip at 9:36. I told him that I would be back in 20 minutes with our other car. He told me that his was a first come, first served business and that there was no way to tell when other customers would show up. I returned 18 minutes later and he was working on one car with two other cars waiting. I checked in with Michael and he acknowledged that I would be number 3 in line. Okay, so this time my total time there was about 40 minutes. Still excellent. Michael appears to be a very easy-going guy that works practically non-stop as a one-man operation. He occupies one of the service bays at the Kwik Serve Gas Station. He accepts cash or credit cards and has several seats and some tables where clients can wait while their car is getting smogged. I hope that he'll still be working in two years when I'll have to go through this process again. Highly recommended!

We've been coming here for years, and we always receive honest, courteous, and reliable service…read more Service is friendly, professional, and makes the smog check process quick and easy. It's great to have a place we can trust, and we highly recommend their service!

Highly recommend this place for smog check needs! Responsive and fast to the Yelp inquiry. Very…read moregreat communication online, over the phone and in person. Both employees that I worked with, Andrew and Sophia, were so friendly. This is conveniently located at a gas station off Mission and Whipple. I made an appointment and it was so smooth and fast! Pricing is also very reasonable and comparable. I also recommend going to their website - they have really good tips on there to help increase your chances of passing. Either way though, if you don't pass they have a free retest!

Great service! Fast and helpful! The gentleman helped us with ease and provided a quick service…read more The value of the service met the pricing! Thank you'

Great experience here. Needed a smog check and there was someone else ahead of me but he worked…read morequickly enough to complete testing on that car and when it was all said and done I was in and out in under 30 minutes. While the car was smogged had great time speaking with him about daily going ons and life. I'll definitely come back again.

I came here for my bi- annual smog check. Since I didn't bring in a car with problems, it passed…read morethe smog check with no problems. It was fast and easy. Now to deal with the DMV. I recommend this place for your smog check. It took around 20 minutes and I had no waiting time when I arrived.

Great services. I was in and out the shop with no appointment made. It only took 20 min for a smog…read morecheck on my car. It was quick and easy. All staff were very helpful and friendly. I am very satisfied.

Had a great experience I took my 2020 mustang and got my transmission fluid flushed which fixed the…read moreslipping of some of my gears. Also, the price was fair and he explained thoroughly what was going to be done on my car and what to expect. I will be coming back to do my breaks in the future.

First time having to do a Smog Test on my RAV4. My DMV renewal notice didn't even note it was…read moreneeded until I paid and received a letter it was INCOMPLETE. I guess when your car hits 8 years, the first smog needs to happen and coincided just shy of 8 years *eye roll* I was in the area and came across Hayward Auto Care (HAC). STAR certified location which i realized (later) is overkill for my low-mileage and maintained vehicle. I was told up front the cost (was a bit surprised) and in hindsight, should've gone to a regular Smog Check location. Yes, I should've done my homework beforehand (failed) and paid more for convenience. Completed in 20mins. I would consider returning for other services. Be sure to utilize their COUPON (discount) on their Smog Service and other services located on their site! Disclaimer: There was no hard sell and/or pressure from Ken or his son who were friendly and efficient. Note: STAR stations are held to higher performance standards by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and are authorized to test vehicles flagged as high-polluter risks

I needed some work done on my 2000 F150 with 360K. Once again the work performed met or exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The shop rate is $220/hr but you get what you pay for with auto repairs. You can save on shop mark up by supplying your own OEM parts.

Not only are they friendly and knowledgeable, but they fixed the horn on my CMAX as I'd asked and…read morenothing else unnecessary-- fast and efficiently. They made further recommendations too. Very easy to talk with and understanding.

2nd visit here. 24' and 26'…read more 5/5 star. Prices went up, but I guess that's understandable. Fast and easy. In and out, and was accommodating as I was trying to slide in during my lunch break. Thanks Eric.(?)

Great experience today when looking for a local STAR smog station for my registration renewal…read more I called beforehand and the friendly smog technician gave me a price for a smog check, and the entire process from start to finish was easy! Thank you very much for the great experience and very fair price! We appreciate great local small businesses like this one!