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Best Smog Station
34 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950, United States
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Ty
Review №1

Stopped in here to get a smog check. Highly recommend this place. As soon as I pulled in I was waved over to start the smog process. Was done in under 20 minutes. Very professional service. Great prices too! Not much you can ask for from a place like this. Thank You!

An
Review №2

Before buying a car used vehicle I stopped to check if it would pass smog . Kenny gave me the best customer service and I was out the door in 20 minutes. I also appreciate the honesty and feedback he shared with me about how to take care of the car and what gas is recommended.

Le
Review №3

Friendly staff. Facility is clean and affordable prices. You can expect a quick and good service from these guys. Returning costumer and willing to drive off my way to get my cars tested here. I do recommend to call ahead since they have some busy days, but you can usually call and have an appointment that same day.

R
Review №4

This repair shop provides excellent service at reasonable prices. I highly recommended them, go see for yourself. Thank you.

ju
Review №5

Been coming for the last 6 years for smog check and have been satisfied with their fast service. Only takes 10 minutes everytime and the owner is super friendly which is a plus!

Fo
Review №6

Quick service.

Je
Review №7

They were polite and professional. The shop was clean and presentable. The technician was friendly and had me in/out in about 15 minutes. Definitely recommend..

Br
Review №8

Where do I begin? Took my 2000 Honda Accord for a simple STAR SMOG. Passed the actual test but was failed due to a missing emission sticker. Then started the longest 4 months of my life. Between trying to get a discontinued sticker to trying to get an emissions letter from HONDA of America.Turns out, this place was 100% wrong. You dont need an emissions sticker on a replacement catalytic converter, you simply check the states website in order to verify the validity of the catalytic converter.Took my car to the state referree and they laughed at me and told me to never go back to this place due to their lack of understanding and performance in the ONE THING THEY DO.So I say....take your car somewhere.

An
Review №9

Come and Ask for KENNY... He is the MAN! TOP notch service..

Ja
Review №10

Kenny was very helpful! I took my car to get smogged. Took care of me right away and no problems. Definitely recommend this place

Lu
Review №11

Convenient location, it was very quick service no lines or waiting considering it was a weekend no need to make an appointment although call first and ask if you need an appointment just in case. I would recommend this place absolutely.

Ch
Review №12

Little family owned and operated smog shop. Came in here by accident meaning to go the the shop across the street. They matched the price from the shop across the street of $45 including the certificate. Found issues unrelated to the smog and pointed them out to me without any sales pitch. In and out in 20mins. Would definitely recommend.

Ke
Review №13

I just come in today to have my car smog, WOW !!!!!!!! great customer service and very knowledge about SMOG I will return again for another vehicle and also recommend all my family and friends to come here have there smog done.

Ru
Review №14

Great service in and out. Kenny was friendly, highly recommend. Fair price

Ja
Review №15

Fast and friendly. I highly recommend.

Ja
Review №16

Went in for a smog check. Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Jo
Review №17

Ive been taking my Toyota Tacoma and RAV4 there for a few years now for smog checks, theyre very quick and decently priced. I have also taken my bosses Chrysler 300 for smog(Some places cant check them for some reason, but they could)

Yu
Review №18

From the moment I made the phone call I knew they were awesome, they were very professional and nice, they did a check up before anything was done and explain everything, I recommend them a 100%, they are really accesible when you talk to them and ask questions, thank you for the great service and attention.

Mi
Review №19

These guys were a big help for us. The car didn’t pass the first time because of a wrong part, and they helped us with ordering the correct part, recommending a good muffler shop, and getting the car to pass the same day. Highly recommended!

Vi
Review №20

I was there on Friday late afternoon almost closing business hour and rush to have my car smog, the shop owner name Kenny, he is very helpful and bring me in take care of my smog within 10 mins, ITs PASS. I will recommend this smog shop to my friends or anyone that I know to come here and ask for KENNY to get excellent service.

Ju
Review №21

Best Smog in San Diego

An
Review №22

Quick and affordable, I will definitely be using and recommending this place going forward. Very friendly staff and theyre open on Saturdays.

Cy
Review №23

Amazing service kind and friendly. Quick and easy

Je
Review №24

Great experience at this location will definitely recommend and come again when needed

Pe
Review №25

I went to have a smog test at this location onApril 9 and my car was not passed the test .I am so worried and thinking that what I goingto do, to fixing it which cost a lot of money orget ride of it and buy a new car .This question is bothering me because I am a senior and can notbe able to walk . I went to the smog test stationagain in the next morning and met the owner I explain to him about my problem. Surprisinglyhe offer to help and we go along driving . Heput a meter on my car and driving for about 15 or 20 minite until it OK to do the test and comeback to the smog station. This time my car waspassing the test. I am so thankful to him and his kindness. Thank you so much his service is beyond five stars.

jo
Review №26

Excellent customer service will come back again......

TA
Review №27

Guys in the smog check station was very polite nice to talk to. And theyre straight-up about the car being smogged. It passed so I was so pleased. Would tell my friends to there..

El
Review №28

Friendly stuff. Very good prices! Excellent customer service

Ju
Review №29

I’ve taken both of my cars in two different occasions to get them smoged and the process was the easiest and most efficient service that i ever received!I called 30 minutes before they close to see if they could smog my car and they did!I was in and out in less than 10 minutesEveryone is very welcoming and professional!Súper recommended I’ll definitely come back!

De
Review №30

Very nice man, very quick. Great Job. His credit card machine was not working, so I had to go to an ATM to get him some cash. He trusted me totally I liked that. I came right back with the cash and will continue to take my car there for repairs...honest man.

Su
Review №31

Amazing customer service! Everyone is so friendly. We were there for 30 minutes because we needed an oil change then smog check. Definitely recommend!

Ra
Review №32

Very nice service and respectful staff. I needed a gas cap to pass smog and was given help on where to find one quickly. I came back and was helped quickly. While I waited I got to talk to the staff and they were friendly. This place beats the other places Ive gone to in the City Heights and Oak Park area where I felt like I was being scammed on prices and additional work to my car. Highly recommend. Ill be taking my car and second car back when its time.

st
Review №33

Best smog in town and cheap price.

Sc
Review №34

Quick. Easy. Very affordable. I didnt spend more than 15 minutes for the service. Service is great and the employees are very helpful. I will definitely come back again when it time for another smog check.

An
Review №35

I was here to have my 2003 Honda Accord smog, Kenny is so friendly and very knowledge about smog program I would recommend anyone needs smog check to come here.

Ra
Review №36

This place was at home! Called (AKA BIG KEN) was cool on the phone so I said Im there. Walked in felt a good vibe. It was a good experience will be there next time.

Gi
Review №37

Exelen service with mechanical on the side..

Mi
Review №38

Dear National City Smog Check,I would just like to take the time to thank you for making my life so much easier, by yourfast service and attention to your customers.I walked in and i was done within 35 min. i got my tags because my car passed so easyand it was so close to my home, i didnt have to go find a State of California LICENSEDSMOG CHECK you where right in my neighborhood.Once again Thank you.Satisfied customer,Ms.Gloria Martinez

Ro
Review №39

Come in today with 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS, its fail but the technician explain the reason why the car is fail very nice and easy to understand, I will come back for a retest after the car fix.

Ma
Review №40

Fast convenient easy! Drove in and was helped right away. Being in the auto industry I know what to expect. This was extremely exceptional service.Thanks Andy!

Go
Review №41

Service was fast and friendly. Very informative and helpful on so many levels. Much appreciated business, will return!

Ka
Review №42

There the best will not go anywhere else.

jo
Review №43

Couldnt smog my car cant remember why but they get a 1 star for it

MG
Review №44

I needed to get my smog check and I called to see if they will be able to help me out, since I went to Toyota and they refused to help me because it was 3:30 and their mechanics leave at 5. All the staff here was really nice and said that they would be able to do it for me, when I walk in Andy help me out. I ask him if they I could get my smog check he said yes but he also asked me if my truck was already register and I answer no that I needed to do that and thats why I was getting my smog check he then mentioned that I was able to do it there. I also told him that I didnt have my California plates since I just moved here he mentioned that I could get those there aswel. Luckily I had most of the paperwork but I was missing my title and he waited for me to go home and get my title this took me about 40mns by the time I came back it was almost 5. All this time he was waiting patiently, have in mind they close at 5. Not only was I able to get my plates, registration, smog check, I also was able to do the title transferred that Ive been needing to do for the longest time. All of this was done in less than 2 hours and most of it was me been a difficult customer😅. I move alot so I have been in at least 6 States DMVs were I have needed to do the same plate, registration combo and by far this has been the best experience. No stress, no lines and he didnt make me feel like I was an inconvenience to him, which is how you feel when youre at the DMV. In conclusion, this made my month, again he was a great help very knowledgeable and I would recommend this to any family member or anybody, specially if you like things done right and you are a difficult customer like me, faster, better experience. Did I mention by the time we were done it was already 30 Minutes after closing and Andy still had the patience to put my plates on my truck for me.

A.
Review №45

Small smog place in the cut. But the gentleman was friendly and did the smog immediately. Good prices as well for excellent service! I highly recommend if you need to get a smog check.

La
Review №46

I called Kenny around 3:00 PM to see if they had availability to squeeze my 1998 suburban in for smog that day. I had previously called several other so-called best smog locations, and they all told me that their machine only worked for cars 2000 or newer. It seems pretty dumb to advertise yourself as solely a Smog Check Station and not be able to test cars older than 17 years. But, Kenny came through. I arrived around 3:35 PM and was out with my certificate by 4:15 PM. It was quick, reasonably priced, and convenient. Thanks Kenny! Ill see you the next time I need a smog check!

Ch
Review №47

WOW!!!!!! Best smog in national city fast and friendly.

Es
Review №48

Very professional and fast service.

ma
Review №49

I think its a great place

Ki
Review №50

Went there for a check engine light and it was diagnosed quickly with no charge. I bought the part from the local dealership and came back and they installed it for 30 bucks. Check engine light is gone and the car passed smog! Thanks.

Je
Review №51

Great service easily passed my dodge caravan smog and best of all they helped pushed my car out of the shop because my reverse was out! Awesome thanks guys.

Ne
Review №52

Highly recommend! Outstanding customer service and offers Military discount!

La
Review №53

Great place to go for smog

Me
Review №54

Super Nice and VERY Helpful!

Ru
Review №55

Good place for smog. I gave it 4 stars because they close at 5. I called them and told them I would be their at 4 :50 and he said ok. I got their at 4 : 55 and he changed me $10 extra because it was goin to be 5pm.

Vi
Review №56

Owner was very courteous and the place is by far the cleanest smog place Ive ever been to. I highly recommend it.

Jo
Review №57

A little shop, easy access, great staff, respectful courteous, and quick. When its time for another smog Ill be there

Do
Review №58

Wow great service. thanks fellas

Ch
Review №59

Good and fast service, would definitely recommend this place

An
Review №60

First time here...so far so great!!! 5 STAR

Je
Review №61

The guy charged me 60$ (which is more then required) to literally pop open my hood and tell me that my truck failed because I bought an aftermarket cold-air intake. He said I already started the test but couldnt tell me at that point whether my truck was passing or failing for any other reason. Since I already signed the form, by law I had to pay. Granted, the visual inspection is the first part of this certification you have to pass in the State of California, it seems pretty shady to me to charge someone 60$ to pop their hood and tell them they failed. And if you have an aftermarket cold-air from outside the state of california.... you better make sure its got a manufacturers EO# on it (which not all of them outside california do) or you are screwed, which would have been nice to know as a courtesy, pulling a lifted full size truck into the shop. Which he also mentioned was a problem he had encountered before. Hmm Thanks Jerk!

Ma
Review №62

Very 2 years I am here to have my car smog and its pass every time I will be back again and bring more friends and family to support local business.

Ch
Review №63

Awesome shop great value and honest people

An
Review №64

Really nice guys thanks for everything specialy the water !!!!

Ni
Review №65

Very helpful and fast service.

me
Review №66

Kenny is the best!!!

ma
Review №67

I was expecting more of this place, its the same as any other smog station, prices and waiting time.

Ar
Review №68

👍

Aa
Review №69

No smogs on Saturdays, even though they are open, and posted hours show open.

vi
Review №70

Honest and excellent service

El
Review №71

Take your car to another place this place charge me for a failed test the same amount as for one that passesNo vengas a este lugar lleva tu carro a otro lado este lugar me cobro por un test fallido lo mismo que si hubiera pasado el examen

re
Review №72

They are scammers according to them this was the pre-test

Ma
Review №73

The man is called Kenny super cool the net !! super service and very fast all smog took me 15 minutes and passed it !!! very good service!!! thanks!!

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  • Address:34 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950, United States
  • Site:http://bestsmogstation.com/
  • Phone:+1 619-477-1081
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–1PM
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