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Smog Inspector
1740 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95926, United States
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P
Review №1

I needed a smog certificate to renew my license. They had a great reputation. My neighbor also recommended them. I made a telephone appointment, and although it was busy I got in and out in a reasonable time.

Th
Review №2

They are always busy on a daily basis and I had no appointment and needed my car smoged and only had a hour to get it snogged and go to my radiation treatment before 1:00pm I was in and out of there within 40 min and able to make my other appointments I highly recommend there services there quick and very friendly

An
Review №3

Great place and incredibly fast!! i just walked in with no prior notice...there were two people there having work done and they took my car and smogged it!! i was in the office waiting maybe 15 minutes!! And the receptionist so very friendly!! Family run business... and good people in my opinion.

Li
Review №4

Needed a smog check in a hurry, they gave me an appt. Time that same day.... I had been there 2 yrs. earlier but forgot their exact location... so, called them and got turned around.... got there 10 minutes late, yet, they honored the orig. timeslot and took my car, next in line... ahead of a walk- in customer.They are courteous and efficient.... and price (with smog cert.)out the door; $50.00 even!A deal, to be sure!

Br
Review №5

Nice people. I set an appointment and when I got there, I pretty much got right in.

To
Review №6

I went there in June to have my car smog checked and they said I have to drive about 50 miles because the computer system is not registering on the car due to the new battery I installed earlier. He asked for the payment for a smog check even though he did not perform one. So I payed the full amount minus the certification. I work out of town and find it hard to make it to Chico. I came back two months later to have followed up for a smog check. He the owner told me that I have to pay another full amount for a smog check. He never did a smog check for the first time so he is charging 2 smog checks for the price of one. I would not recommend this smog shop to anyone who needs a smog check on their car. I will never go back there again.

Ta
Review №7

Friendly, courteous, and efficient. Everything a smog place should be, but rarely is. I had no problem as an 8am walk in, but appointments are recommended.

Aa
Review №8

They are fast even when busy. Sometimes the parking lot is full like today but they still get the smog done in about 30 minutes or less. If you come early youll be out the door in 10-15 minutes no problem.Skip the other smog places. Ive found the other places around town charge more, are less friendly, and take a lot longer to get your smog complete.

Ir
Review №9

Fast, friendly & efficient service. Highly recommend!

Aa
Review №10

Quick in, quick out. Able to make an appointment for me the same day.

Br
Review №11

Quick and painless.They were helpful on what to do next once after car passed the smog test.

Sc
Review №12

Unbelievably fast and reasonable. My new smog inspection place!

Be
Review №13

Lupe is amazing! Took my RV in for an 8am appointment - Lupe was all smiles, very cordial, and very professional. Thank you!

He
Review №14

I have been here in the past, and the service was speedy, accurate, and helpful that they send directly to DMV. But i had to go today again and they told me it would be 1 hour and they would call me when it was ready. Well, an hour went by and i got back there. They notified me they were unable to do the smog. But did not call me.. i had my 3 children and my niece with me and we were walking around waiting for it to be done. They did not charge me, which they shouldnt have anyways. But i was very disappointed that i did not receive a phone call regarding them unable to complete smog.

An
Review №15

Super efficient and friendly! The whole appointment took less than 10 minute.

Da
Review №16

They wouldnt smog my truck even though Ive had it legally smuggled every year since I got it.

Sh
Review №17

Smog Inspectors is honest and fast. There are no games being played here. They want you to pass and will go the extra mile by telling you what exactly needs to be done to pass. I will never go anywhere else and always refer others his way.

ja
Review №18

Amazing guys, super fast, reliable and extremely courties. Taken all 4 cars Ive owned in the last 4 years here and always had a great experience

Ro
Review №19

Fast, great price, awesome customer service. Fantastic experience. Will definitely use again and recomend to others.

Ma
Review №20

These guys are great, everyone i talked to was professional and kind, good listeners and great communication skills. Found the answer to my transmission problems, thanks guys! Recommending to all my friends and family.

So
Review №21

Very nice and professional! Called and they were able to get me in the next day and the best thing was they were able to accommodate my hours and get me in after work! Very appreciative of that!

Er
Review №22

I go here and recommend this place everyone i know.

Ke
Review №23

Very nice people but cars I think from before 2000 have to go at certain times and days, most likely cannot do a walk-in

Wi
Review №24

Came for a smog. Quick and to the point. They accept walk ins and dont mess around. Love this place

Sk
Review №25

Awesome quick in and out great people

To
Review №26

Lupe had me in and out in 20 minutes, passed and will recommend to all my friends

Vi
Review №27

This place is awesome! I was in-and-out of there in under 30 minutes and they had 2 cars in front of me! It was like a non stop production line! Very professional and kind. Will definitely recommend!

ta
Review №28

Very polite and professional. Very timely and efficient. We definitely will be repeat customers

Mi
Review №29

Super friendly people and super fast service!

Jo
Review №30

Fast service and great people.

Jo
Review №31

I used this smog shop awhile ago and it was awesome. Went there for a different smog today at 8 am and the guy there would rather blow leaves than help me. I sat for ten minutes and he would not stop blowing leaves to help me so I went to another smog shop who had me handled in minutes. It is Affordable if you know what I mean, because I would rather go there

Je
Review №32

So much better than the previous owners! These folks are courteous and professional. I called ahead and when I got there for my appointment they had me completed in about 10 minutes - far faster than Ive ever had a smog check done before. Will definitely give them my future business!

Mi
Review №33

Wonderful customer service and efficient. Highly recommended. This is a hard working business that earns their loyal customers. This was my first time going here. All of the good things that I heard by word of mouth were spot on.

Ka
Review №34

Employees were very friendly and professional. Had me in and out in no time, I was early morning on a Saturday. They sent in my info electronically and also gave me a hard copy to keep with my truck. They also gave me the 411 on a good breakfast burrito just across the street.

Ho
Review №35

They were friendly and quick! I would recommend Smog Inspector to anyone!

Ph
Review №36

Very quick and perfesional low price

Ja
Review №37

Great people very helpful

Sh
Review №38

These men work swiftly and very thoroughly,with a very welcoming presence.It made my first time getting anything smogged,very intimidating. Thank you smog inspectors.

Mi
Review №39

Lupe Rocks! Best service, very professional and fast!

Mi
Review №40

Awesome that its open on weekends, Lupe is really the man. Quick and easy smog no problems at all.

Ri
Review №41

Great little shop, supporting local!

LA
Review №42

Fit us in the same day. The inspection was finished in about 30 minutes. The mechanic was courtious and the waiting area was clean.

De
Review №43

Guys here smog it like clockwork. Def be back

Kr
Review №44

Amazing! Great customer service! Fast! Great price! I highly recommend!!

Ju
Review №45

Didnt have a reservation, they still managed to squeeze me in. In and out in less than an hour.

Ry
Review №46

Smog Inspector was really fast. I was in and out of there in 25 minutes. Highly recommend.

Cl
Review №47

Great service, quick and easy. Super nice people too.

Ma
Review №48

Very nice teck.

Ch
Review №49

Had to come back 3 times to smog my car, that was my issue not Smog Inspectors. They only charged me labor once, nice guys.

An
Review №50

That was a very good experience. I brought my car in for a smog test and received a experience technician and professional, good price.Thanks.Andres Romero.

Sh
Review №51

Awesome guys, they get sh#t done🤙

Se
Review №52

Great place great price and fast service!!!

De
Review №53

Quick and good service

Ja
Review №54

Fast reasonable and clean if your car doesnt pass the first time they will fix it and repair it and the retest is free

St
Review №55

These guys dont waste time.

Tr
Review №56

Really Helpful and Honest workers, and they are open on saturdays. Ive takin a couple vehicles in, both which did not pass unfortunately but they where on point and told me what needed to be done to pass. Plus you get 30 days from the first inspection to bring it back in so you dont get charged another inspection fee. Great Service!!!

Jo
Review №57

Very fast and affordable service

Ju
Review №58

Great friendly place to get a smog check. The smog tech gave me the information I needed for my car to pass smog as my car had been sitting for over a year. The smog tech and receptionist were really friendly and polite. I know where I will be doing the smog checks on my vehicles from now on.

Cr
Review №59

Fast and excellent service. Highly recommend

Ca
Review №60

Lupe the owner and all crew members are awesome.Honestly, friendly, an fast service, really good prices for all Caine of jobs them speak Spanish and ingles.Im very recommend this shop.Lupe & ivan technicians can help you all the time.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Ty
Review №61

Great service in and out in half an hour

ja
Review №62

Great local, family owned place!

Ch
Review №63

Customer service is great. Friendly and efficient shop. I highly recommend for your smog checks.

Ph
Review №64

Fast service and helpful staff

To
Review №65

They were very fast and nice.

Au
Review №66

In out fair price.

Fr
Review №67

It was very full/busy when I was there and they still managed to get me out in under 30 minutes.

an
Review №68

Great place to get a smog check

Is
Review №69

Always respectful and quick.

No
Review №70

Awesome! Didnt have an appointment and they still squeezed me in

De
Review №71

Theyre fast and took me without an appointment. Its the second time Ive used their services and I will be back next time.

De
Review №72

Lupe and his beautiful daughter are such a delight we wouldnt think of going anywhere else . This is the kind of place you want to tell all you friends to go for quick friendly, fast service and the big plus was they were were cheaper than most places I called first.

Gr
Review №73

Great customer service was done in 15 min! I highly recommend this shop

Ma
Review №74

Excellent job ! They are so helpful and patient with us coming back and forth for our truck didn’t pass at first. Very good at advising it really helps all the drive and stops works great and make us pass the test. Highly recommended! :)

Sa
Review №75

Great friendly service does a great job.

Ju
Review №76

Take all my cars for smog, fast and honest

Da
Review №77

They work quick and are very friendly. Mine was a quick in and out, 35 minutes from when I walked in the door with no appointment. An older gentleman before me did not pass and they talked him through the problems and what he needed to do to fix it.

Wa
Review №78

Search on Google maps found this shop. So far so good.As of 1346hrs 6-6-19. Left the shop, very Courteous. Fast in and out like 18 minutes

Di
Review №79

Quick and easy

An
Review №80

Fast service, fair prices, great people!!

Na
Review №81

Great service!! They were down to one mechanic and busy but still, my smog check was done within 30 minutes!!

Ka
Review №82

Great guys. I had an experience where I could have easily been taken advantage of for my lack of car knowledge, but they were totally honest with me, which saved me a good chunk of money. I would definitely go back.

Ma
Review №83

Awesome staff, quick service. The owner was super cool and made sure every customer was helped as fast as possible. I was in and out in 20 minutes during a busy time. Highly recommend coming here.

Kd
Review №84

A Honest smog service, in & out fast, call for a appointment first

Gi
Review №85

It’s always a pleasant experience coming here. Wait time is very minimal. The staff is courteous. The owner is very generous and answers any question you might have. I definitely recommend this shop!!

Ji
Review №86

They were busy but for my smog they got me in and out within 25 mins as they promised. They were professional as well.

de
Review №87

Great service and prices! Really nice guys!

Ke
Review №88

I had one day left to get my car snogged or gave to pay the late fee, everyone else -expectantly, couldnt get me in until the next door or two with an appointment, here I got in instantly and it was so quick my father and I hadnt even finished our lunch downtown whole waiting when it was ready to pick up. The owner is awesome, likeable, and very relatable. Thumbs up

Ia
Review №89

Fast and friendly service

Ca
Review №90

Knowledgeable, courteous, and quick

Na
Review №91

Fast and friendly

Ch
Review №92

Great place to get your car smoged. They are very fast prompt and convenient.

Br
Review №93

Bought a vehicle from a car lot that get all the smogs done here, just horrible!! Truck had illegal parts to help pass smog now Im stuck with a $2k + bill for new rear CATs.

La
Review №94

Polite, courteous, friendly, and super fast service. They had my car in and out in 20 minutes even with many other cars in the lot. Guadalupe was awesome, and he took the time and effort to explain things to me in a way that I really understood, as Im unfamiliar with auto-mechanics. Definitely great service, and I would recommend to anyone.

Fu
Review №95

Just moved up from The Bay, Berkeley. Anywhere in the Berkeley Ive taken my car to be smogged was $70 or more. Smog Inspector charged me less than $50! I highly recommend this place. Not only are they reasonable in price they are quick and courteous.

br
Review №96

This is the BEST smog place in Chico I promise you that! Best customer service, Ive been a few other places in chico that are nothing compared to these guys! Great hospitality and definitely well worth coming to over any where else, trust me the customer service is %100

Ka
Review №97

Based on the reviews I dropped in for a smog check. I was pleasantly greeted by the owner Lupe who promised to do his best. Which he did. In a very short 15 minutes. He also looked at a few things under the hood for me and gave me an estimate for changing spark plugs, filters- a quick basic tune up. He explained in detail and in a way I could understand why some things were happening and even tho I just had the oil changed he checked the levels while he talked. His labor cost is more than fair, much less than Im used to. The total was less than $45. I will be back for the other work. Thank you reviewers!

Jo
Review №98

Went here because it was close by and the reviews were good. I was very satisfied with my visit. Quicker then expected and the staff was very nice.

Lo
Review №99

They were great!!

Wa
Review №100

Went to Affordable Auto at 1:30 for a smog. Its first come first serve, no appointments. Said they wouldnt be able to get to it until 5.... So went up the road to here and was greeted by an enthusiastic Ivan. Pleasant, fast 20 min, and great price. Will be coming here every 2 years for as long as I live in Butte County.Update: Came here with a 94 Cherokee that had been crashed and sat for years. I got it up and running and came in for a smog. Ivan said it failed evap test due to dry rotted fuel neck hose and whatnot. He said he quit the test so he didnt have to charge me. Another great experience here. I had the hoses replaced, came back and passed.

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  • Address:1740 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95926, United States
  • Site:http://smoginspector1.wixsite.com/smoginspector
  • Phone:+1 530-487-7363
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Smog inspection station
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
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