This is the spot to go for quick service. You can't escape the smog service so if you're in Downey and need one, come here

Came here on two separate occasions. First time the guy running the place told me my car failed my smog and when asked why or for more information, he pointed to my paper and said I don't know, I can't tell you, go to a mechanic. So after going to a mechanic and getting it fixed, I came back for the free smog check. Again, my car failed and feeling frustrated I asked what the reason I failed was for, he pointed to my paper again where it said catalyst and said he didn't know, and to go to a mechanic again. He was very rude both times refusing to further explain what the problem was. I ended up going to another smog place down the street to ask for some explanation and they were much nicer there explaining why i failed. They also mentioned that I was the second person to come to them from this place complaining that this guy is very rude and doesn't like to give reason. The service was fast but the man was rude and clearly does not enjoy what he does. read more

We received quick service. More like 10 minutes to complete the testing. We will be going back again in the future for our other vehicles.

I got my 2003 Lexus GX470 smogged here. I went on a Wednesday morning. No wait. Quick in and out. Good price.

I found this place on Yelp and called-in in advance to confirm their business hours. Mike was courteous and asked how I'd found his business. I told him it was on Yelp and he offered a $10 discount. I showed up later in the day and the process was less than 16 minutes. Mike honored the discount offer given over the phone, was polite and gracious. He even gave me a coupon for my other car. I honestly had just searched for a nearby location and didn't read the reviews until after the service was done. Like many other reviews, I am glad to have found this place and will definitely return. Thank you Mike! :) read more

Fast, fair price. Gentleman who ran test very courteous. Highly recommend. Test took approximately 10 minutes.

Very friendly and fast service. I called and showed up shortly after, I was in and out. Highly recommend!

Process was fast and fair price. I was in and quickly. The place is in the back off of Firestone.

Fastest and easiest place for a smog check, the owner's very kind but straight to the point so don't take it personal. You get a discount if you tell him you found them on yelp read more

Great service very easy process no hassles!! Straight to the point! I loved the service here

Quick and easy service And great customer service With a great price with a yelp discount The owner is a friendly owner read more

16 minute smog took literally 10 minutes or less. Came in Saturday morning, thinking it would be mad busy, & I was helped immediately by nice gentleman. I was referred by Steward Auto in Downey, where I take my car to get oil changes & etc. the guy automatically gave me $10 off bc I said they referred me. 10 minutes in and out! Passed. 50$ in & out. No tax. Deal! Come here. FYI. It's tucked in the back. You'll see sign once you drive through. On Firestone. read more

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Before I got my Yukon over here, I called to see how much it would cost me. The owner told me exactly how much the smog and certificate would be, and that he could have me in whenever I got there. Once I arrived, it was super easy to get the smog check! I was in and out in about 10 minutes, and he also took American Express cards too. I will definitely be coming back for future smog checks here! read more

First time here and I will be back for all my smog check needs. Service was just like the name in 16 min smog. I recommend this place anytime. Great service and honest people. Thank you read more

Been coming hear for 15+ years and the gentleman working is always polite and professional. Highly recommend. If you need a smog, this is the place! read more

This place is awesome, He's been doing my Smog Checks for 20 years on all my Cars. And next Door is Gene's mufflers, they can fix anything wrong with your Exhaust if needed. A win-win for customers. read more

Call this place and the mechanic hooked me up with a $10 discount and made sure that if I didn't pass I can come back for one retest. Wasn't their long. Helping small business always feels good. Glad to find this place will definitely spread the word out read more

FYI, my husband and I went to have my husbands Aston Martin smog after going to another smog place and being told that the computer smog result machine was locked because something was wrong with our OBD reader. So we went at that time to 16 minute smog and Mr Eddie was so knowledgeable about the car and everything going on and told us he would take care of it. He is friendly and very kind. We will go back again. Thank you Mr Eddie Jim and Fredia Geiser read more

Mike is the man...from helping our customer cars at the store, to our own personal and family vehicles...he's always on point, honest and efficient...this place should honestly be called 10-minute smog. Thanks mike. read more

Amazing customer service! Definitely my go to know and will be sending friends/family! Quick and friendly service! Thank you so much!!

I came back last week for another smog check. Again the customer service was awesome. The wait wasn't that long. Friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this place again. read more

Quick and friendly service will definitely be returning each time I require smog check on my vehicle. Price is fare too

Came here this morning to do my smog check and the attendant was friendly and did my smog check really fast. He offered me fresh coffee and gave me a 10 dollar coupon. Highly recommend and would definitely come back again. read more

Best place ever!!! I called at around 4:55pm to make an appointment for the next day because they close at 5:00pm. The guy asked me how far I was from the place and he offered to wait for me so that was already awesome, he also asked how I heard about that place and he gave me a $10.00 discount. I got there at around 5:05pm and I was out of there at 5:20pm. Great service, great place. read more

Very well hidden that's for sure. Fast, efficient and affordable. Will be coming back for future smog checks :) read more

My car had a check engine light and a tire pressure light on. I came here to get my smog. I was the first one in and was super nice. The guy proceeded to charge me and run the smog test. Then the car failed and he proceeded to tell me that any indicator lights being on will cause the car to fail the smog test. He might have been a decent person and tell me that before he ran the smog test and charge me $60 since how could you miss the lights being on. He was fast... but still felt it was kind of a fail in the decent human being test. read more

I was looking for places to do a smog check and I found this place I called and asked if he was available and he said to bring it in . So I stopped by and and it was the quickest smog check . Was in and out in literally like 10 mins . Great customer service fast and easy will definitely be returning read more

Seriously I went to a smog check place right down the street and was told to maybe come back after 2 pm. This was at 9 in the morning. I went to 16 minute smog check. The owner was nice and said if could wait just another 10 minutes i would be next. It was exactly 10 minutes and he wad done right at 16 minutes. I was in shock. Love it. Recommend this place to everyone. read more

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I was dreading the idea of getting a smog check. Never been but as circumstances this year would play out, I had to. As I was leaving my friend mentioned this place. She made it sound so easy and so I went. Wow! It was so quick and easy that now I get a laugh at how long I put it off. Haha! I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I bought a used car from a friend it was a 2006 with only 30,000 miles but needed a new smog I needed a smog check on a Friday afternoon sometimes have to wait a long time I found the smog place through yelp and the guy quoted me 60 bucks bit give me a $10 discount for 50 I'll have to wait it also was really worth it you guys really nice very shop is really clean I recommend this place for a smog any time any day for anyone thanks read more

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Awesome service!!!! Totally recommend this place to anyone that needs a smog done and done quickly. I've been coming here for a while and always leave happy with the service provided. read more

Great hidden gem for smog check!! Quick and good service. Got a $10 discount for mentioning I found the place on Yelp!! read more

Very nice man working here. When I went early morning there was only one person but he was fast, efficient and kind.

Great customer service and I was only there for about 20 mins which was perfect for me since I waited with 2 small children.

This place is such a hidden gem! I stumbled upon here after going through so many different locations that refused to give me a smog check because my car is from Nevada. I just needed a smog to renew my tags from out of state because I'm a student here; I didn't need to register my car in California which is what everyone else didn't let me explain. As a young woman it's so difficult to find any automotive work without being taken advantage of or seen as ignorant. The gentleman here allowed me to speak and explain what I needed with respect and proceeded to do just that and nothing more! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get quick, efficient and honest work done. read more

Excellent service! In-N-Out so quick! Definitely recommending this place to friends and family, gentleman professionally greets you and gets right to work. Will definitely comeback in the future when I need another smog. read more

Definitely recommend this place. Best price in and around town, super quick service, professional, and courteous!

Awesome customer service. Easy to find. You have to make a u-turn if you are going west on Firestone but it was easy to access. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Will definitely come here again and recommend to all of my friends and family. read more

New to area & came across 16 Minute Smog. I called & the gentleman was very personable & professional. My questions were answered. When we arrived at the shop, we were greeted nicely. My smog check took only 11 minutes! I will definitely recommend 16 Minute Smog! read more

This place is wonderful! The gentleman working there is so very polite, nice, and professional. I highly recommend taking your car for a smog to his shop. Mention that you seen his business on YELP and he will give you a $10.00 discount. I was in-n-out when I took my car for a smog. Total process was about 20 / 25 minutes. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY! read more