Best smog check stations in California: find options near you

Best out there – no cheating, no extravagant pricing! Just text Francis and he gets the smog test done right on time he promises you – absolutely no drama/ no stress. He mentioned in our text what days of appointments are available. He was booked for a couple of days so texted me the soonest days he was available. I paid straight up $45 for my x3 in 2026. Some random places quoted as high as $80 FYI. Highly recommend, thank me later!

Francis was terrific! I needed a Transfer of Ownership smog quickly and he made it happen by adjusting his schedule to accommodate me. Quick, informative, totally professional. Definitely bringing my vehicles to him in the future. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Francis is the man, plain and simple. He is honest, upfront, and punctual. I cannot express enough how great of an experience it was having my car smogged by his shop. You get a clear explanation of costs, timing, and what to expect. Honestly, don't waste your time bothering with any other shops and save yourself the hassle. Reach out to him and make an appointment. A 5-star rating after 6,700+ reviews says all you need to know. You will not be disappointed!!!

Great experience! The price was very reasonable and clearly communicated upfront when I called, with no surprises or hidden fees. The whole smog check process was smooth, quick, and right on time. The owner was also honest and helpful. Highly recommend!

Francis the owner of this SMOG shop is the best around the area. This is my second time and I brought my 98’ Honda Passport and he got it done so efficiently. I’m definitely going back to him and recommending him to my friends.

Price, on-time service, proficiency are excellent. My 2014 Civic Ex engine air intake hose was cracked and did not pass smog the first time. He gave me a free retest after I replaced the hose. And it was a pass! Keep up the good work, Francis.

Sunnyvale Discount SMOG is the best! Francis runs a tight ship so you’re in and out quickly. Also he doesn’t throw around the word "discount" loosely. His price is the best I’ve seen in Silicon Valley. You can often get same-day or next-day appointments. Keep up the good work Francis!

I was in a rush and I didn’t think that they were going to be able to get me out in time for what I was behind on, owner/workers were very professional, they moved with a sense of urgency, yet they were very thorough. Smooth process and it’s like they were in synchronicity with each other everyone knew what to do. No one was standing around. I was in and out in like 15 to 20 minutes. Went to dmv after and finished my day stress free. I rated 5 star because all the boxes checked out and JON made me feel important and respected. He respected my time and for that I’m very grateful. I’ll always come here for now on. He gave me 10 percent discount and has affordable pricing!

I had a great experience at Smog Check Escondido thanks to John’s outstanding customer service. I called ahead and John let me know there was only a minimal wait and told me to bring my Nissan Rogue in for a smog check. About 15 minutes later, I arrived and he kindly greeted me, took my keys and paperwork, and clearly explained the cost upfront, which was very reasonable at $60. John was friendly, professional, and had a great attitude the entire time. He told me the smog check would take about 15 minutes and invited me to wait inside the building. He was absolutely true to his word — 15 minutes later he came back with all my paperwork completed. What really stood out was that he also took the time to point out a recall related to some wiring on my vehicle and recommended I contact Nissan to have it checked out. I truly appreciated his honesty, attention to detail, and professionalism. Excellent customer service from start to finish. Highly recommend! Smog Check Escondido is a step above the rest!

Listen to me everyone. If you guys ever need someone to trust with the best quality of service and assurance, this place is the one for you. John was amazing. He helped us out so quick and I just love their services and the quality of it. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone.

Fast, affordable (they honored the $10 discount coupon on their website), friendly. Comfortable waiting room but they were so quick I was there for a few minutes. They *are* a STAR smog check place.

Extremely friendly and flexible business. Called but could not make it to my initial scheduling. I showed up and they took me right away. Staff is extremely nice. Got what I needed to do for the CA DMV

I took my motorhome in for a smog recently. I was meant by a pleasant person named Manny who immediately came to greet me and asked me what I needed. Yeah, great customer service throughout the entire process and I felt well cared for. He was honest, transparent, and fairly priced. I was in and out of there in less than 30 minutes for a large motorhome over 35 feet. I would recommend highly and wanted to say thank you to Manny again for taking care of me.

Great service. Staff and owner were really polite and quick to get me in and out. The total time took maybe 15 minutes and the price for smog checks was very fair. It is attached to the side of the gas station if you have trouble finding it, but hopefully not as it a fairly big building.

3B is my go-to business for smog and window tint, and I would recommend them to anyone in need of either service. After they did such a great job tinting my BMW, I later brought in the Tesla for all-around window tint, and both look fantastic! 3B has a great selection of products depending on your preference, and their workmanship and customer service are top-notch. Will definitely continue to use this shop for my future smog and tint needs.

I recently visited 3B Smog Station in Clairemint Mesa blvd. and had a very positive experience. The wait time was minimal, and the staff were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The technician explained the process clearly and answered all my questions, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Overall, I would highly recommend 3B Smog Station to anyone in need of a quick, reliable, and professional smog check. Five stars!

Very impressed with how responsive these guys are. Left a voicemail and got a callback within 2 minutes — I did not expect that from a smog shop. Snagged an appointment within 30 minutes. Once there, the process was effortless: hand over registration and keys, wait a few minutes, done. In and out in 10 minutes. Efficient, friendly, and genuinely hassle-free. Thank you, 3B Smog — highly recommend!

I love this hardworking professional. He runs his business with the precision of a Swiss watch—always punctual, reliable, and consistent. He is a wonderful example of what I call "a man of honor" who truly respects both his business and his customers. His professionalism, integrity, and dedication are evident in everything he does. Highly recommended.

Been coming here for a long time. My wife was recommended to this smog shop. We had moved out further east from Glendale but still make the drive because of the superior service provided here. We usually come Saturday mornings as it is less traffic to get here and the shop is not as busy. The service and transaction is very quick and easy. I highly recommend this establishment.

Quick and friendly service! It’s my first smog test with this car and was in and out. I’ll be back again next year when registration time comes around and also recommend this place to any friends living or passing through the area

Best and affordable Star certified smog check station! Albert was very friendly and helpful. Can get busy end of day, highly recommend arriving 30 min before closing

Great price and amazing service! The staff was friendly, professional, and made the whole process quick and easy. I was in and out with no hassle at all. Definitely recommend California Smog & Test Only if you’re looking for great service at a great service and price!

10/10 Fast pace (took 5 mins) Good communication! Good price!

Excellent service! Went to a number of places to get a smog certificate for my ‘79 Corvette. Most places either didn’t do older cars, didn’t have functional dyno/smog gear, or only worked on fuel injected vehicles. AA did, and set super clear expectations regarding scheduling and how much time the process would take. I’ll keep taking all my cars here going forward, thank you!

Super quick great price didn't need an appointment the guy was super helpful

Dinh was friendly on the phone and allowed me to come in late in the day. He was super fast and gave me a discount. I definitely recommend them.

Called ahead, Henry said come by anytime. I pulled up on a Monday morning, he did my SMOG right away. Great service, fast and easy. Henry was super knowledgeable, answered all my questions. Was in and out within 15mins.

The mechanic is so knowledgeable about my vehicle, nice and honest. He said when it is ready and it was He is going to be my mechanic going forward. If i could i give him 6 stars. I will highly recommend them and along with SMOG as well.

I came here on a Thursday afternoon on my commute home from work. Luckily there were zero other customers so I was seeing right away. Just needed to get the maintenance smog check done. It was literally done before I know it 10 minutes. Price was reasonable as well. Sun, The owner was very personable. And this seems like a really honest shop and I will be definitely coming back again.

I’ve been bringing my vehicles here for years. Each time I receive quality care. The work is done in a timely manner. Customer service is always good. They have always taken good care of me. I’ve sent friends to them as well and they have gotten the same results.

Great experience today! Was in and out for a smog check in about 10 minutes. The gentleman that helped me was very kind and fast. Definitely gonna come back here if I ever need anything done from now on.

Just visited this shop today to get a smog check for my car and the service was great! No wait time, got me in right away and finished in under 15 minutes! Son assisted me and his customer service was great he made my visit amazing! I will definitely be bringing my car back here in the future.

I went here for the first time today and had a great experience! I didn't know where to park but was politely told where I could park. There was one car in front of me and they were done quickly. It was then my turn and I was also done so fast! I'd say probably 10 minutes. The guy who's name I didn't catch was very nice and we chatted briefly about the hot weather. He was also nice enough to give me a print out saying to bring it into any Hyundai dealership for a free recall part. Having to get your car smog is a pain but this place made it so easy! I'd come back for the next time I'm due.

I had a great experience with Son! It was very fast and easy. Probably took 10 mins total and Son had a very good energy. I will definitely be back for other services when I need it. Thank you!

Overall time was about 15 minutes! Super quick service. I forgot to bring my form, but he was incredibly helpful and handled everything for me anyway. Will definitely come back here next time.

The smog test went great, super quick and smooth process from start to finish. The service was excellent, very professional, and I really appreciated how easy everything was. Definitely a spot I’d recommend to others who need a reliable and fast smog check.

Service was quick and easy. They were very helpfully and informative with my diagnostic. Would recommend to anyone.

Super friendly and quick! I waited about 15 minutes and I was gone, the guy was nice and explained everything to me, I had a few questions since I’m new to California.

Very knowledgeable and transparent. I was in good hands, they’re not out here to cheat you. Such an amazing experience, I’ll definitely be back and I’ll be recommending to all my people!!

Very quick and professional! Isaac was very kind and courteous to my walker-bound grandma, Marco also was a great talk with her! AND free candy? A+++ ✨️ Will be back!

Got my car smogged today and I have to say! Quick (10 minutes), efficient, and friendly service! $55. Very friendly and helpful young man at the front desk. Clean space to wait inside and outside. I recommend this place!

So easy to do business with! Super quick, efficient & seamless. I highly recommend using their services!

I recently visited California Smog Center after realizing I needed a smog check for my Jeep to complete my registration. I found them on Google and was incredibly impressed with their efficiency and service. Quick and Efficient Service: I was in and out in under 15 minutes, even without an appointment. I arrived around 8:45 – 9:00 AM, shortly after they opened at 8:30. Friendly Staff: The young man at the desk was very polite and friendly, making the process smooth and stress-free. Payment Options: They offer a discount if you pay in cash, so be sure to ask about that. You can also handle your vehicle registration there, but note that there may be a fee. Helpful Recommendations: Since it takes about 24 hours for the smog results to update in the DMV system, they recommended going to AAA for immediate registration processing. This was a great tip, as I wanted to complete everything in one day. Overall, I highly recommend California Smog Center for their fast and courteous service.

I found their add on Groupon for a smog check. I read in the details that there would be a $10 certification fee, wish is the industry standard rate so I was not opposed to it. However, after I choose to validate the purchase, which means I can no longer cancel the purchase with Groupon, they inform me their certification fee is now $15 instead of $10. I will never go to this location. The posted rates are quite high and they do not retest for free. I would choose a more honest, upfront smog check location.

Professional and efficient.The words that I would use describe this shop. Owner David knows what he's doing and knows how to do it fast while also being courteous and kind. The fees are perfectly reasonable and he does a great job of setting you for success with the California DMV. Located in a little shopping plaza on the corner so might be a little harder to find but just look for the open doors of the garage. Public parking in the plaza so no issues with that. Overall I cannot rate this experience highly enough in making a DMV requirement that you don't want to do a super smooth seamless process.

Got my car smogged not too long ago here. I was in and out quickly and paid a reasonable price. Service was great!! Highly recommend to others.

Hassle-free, super quick (no one was in line or waiting when I went), and very courteous SMOG check place. Julie did the check, and was super efficient. Ask about their coupon, they happily accept, costs you $48-49 out the door for SMOG check. They are first come, first serve so calling in to check before going might help. They notified the DMV immediately so I was able to do the vehicle registration the following day, online, absolutely easy. Highly recommended.

The owner of the shop is very nice. I made the mistake of having my car serviced and getting a new battery before going to get a smog check and it has failed like five times because the mileage reset on the car and the owner is very nice and caring And communicative and keeps telling me to bring it back for free to get retested. Highly recommend

Quick service and friendly owner. Remember to ask for the $30 discount.

Called in right when they opened. Gentlemen over the phone was friendly! Showed up around 15 minutes later. He got us in and out. He was so nice, shared good information with us, and made everything very easy. Plus the patriotic mohawk was cool! Best smog experience and very thankful. ❤️

Returning customer: After 3+ years the service here is still impeccable, if not better. David went above and beyond to ensure the estimate I received was honored. Even though it was misquoted, as the cost was lower than his current service rate. If you’re looking for an efficient quick smog check without hidden fees and up charges, then this is the right place. David is a man of his word, all services/fees are transparent. Cant go wrong with a honest business ethic

Not trying to say they scam or lie. But they seemed the most expensive.. for cash only transaction. I get the fact that I own an older vehicle should not demand the cost of the service be so expensive. To the fact it would cost more for the test than the cost to register the car @ 136. It was explained that the test was almost double that cost…so I said no thanks as I hope you will too

Been going here for over 10 yrs getting my smog tests done. Looks like a small hole in the wall but I've never had any problems, always quick and professional.

I liked this place. It was very quick and the gentleman that was working there by himself was professional and polite! I would recommend this place for a Smog checked if needed, and definitely return for my next Smog check.. Thank You for your professionalism and great customer service!!!😀

i found via smog coupons website i presented coupon and was denied savings. instead of 31 i was to be charged 58 in a time crunch so it did anyways. i would not recommend this any more. no honor no integrity

Very fast and informative smog check. In and out within 10 ten minutes. Also provided me with part recalls with my vehicle. Would recommend this shop to everyone. They also have a coupon on their website