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    16 Minute Smog

    4.6 (108 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jaclyn F.

    Amazing service! I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. He does work on a first come, first serve basis, but that's not an issue with how he quick he is. The process was great! For my 2018 ford, it was $60. I'll definitely be coming back the next time my cars need a smog! There's also a very friendly shop cat. 10/10!

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    Fast service, great prices, and cute shop kitty. I was looking to get a quick smog on my car and this shop was straightforward and easygoing

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    After going to Penske Toyota twice in two weeks and being told their smog check had "network issues" one time and the second time that their smog guy was "sick," I decided to try my luck at 16 Minute Smog. I walked in a little past 8AM on a Friday and it was empty. I was in and out in the promised 16 minutes. I love how courteous the older gentleman was and how friendly his cat is. I will definitely be back! The price was also very reasonable ($30 less than what Penske Toyota was going to charge me!) The only con is that the place is a little hard to find. When you make the right into the driveway, there are two mechanics, keep going all the way to the back, there are big signs letting you know where the smog check is, you won't miss it!

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    Lisianthus R.

    I'm a sucker for easy and straightforward answers so when I read the name 16 minute smog I decided to check it out. Previous smog check have approximately taken 30 to 45 mins so how happy was I when I tried 16 minute smog and left before i finished my cup of coffee, I'm came in around 8 am and only had 2 cars ahead of me but the test seemed to zoom on by. Fast and efficient should have been the name of the place its first come firsts serve so the sooner you come in the sooner you'll be out

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    10 years ago

    What kind of business doesn't keep a copy of a receipt even with an ID and proof on a card statement. Learn to organize your stuff better

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    11 years ago

    Great service!! In and out in less than 16 min! Even gave me a $10 discount! Highly recommended!

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    11 years ago

    We go there every time we need a smog check on our cars. Quick, friendly and great priced....

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    7 years ago

    Very fast smog and great pricing! Will definitely be coming back here for future smog checks

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    13 years ago

    I've taken my 3 cars here for many years. It's been quick, cheap, friendly and efficient every time.

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    11 years ago

    Took about 15 minutes. Owner polite and price was fair. I had two customers waiting before me. Was very satisfied how fast it went.

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    11 years ago

    I've been coming here for years. Always fast and easy. My smog check go to every other year.

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    11 years ago

    Excellent customer service! Very professional, friendly, and fast service. Always come here for smog tests

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    10 years ago

    Super awesome service. Very quick. I was really pleased with this company and would definitely recommend this business to family and friends

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

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    I would like to commend the staff here for doing all the work they do, and in busy situations…read more Please forgive my misspelling, I want to thank Iseah who talked to on the phone. I want to thank Jay who helped people the day I went. The facility was clean and organized, so I felt very comfortable about coming here. They are next to car wash and a gas station. Also, Stonewood Mall is across the way too. The had coffee and snacks, I loved that they had Kirkland coffee pods, oh heck yea. The waiting area is not huge but enough. Jay was very knowledgeable and helpful; I overheard him helping people out. As far as value, I felt I got a good value, as I was shopping around. I was given a time estimate, and a time estimate if I wanted additional service and they were very good about meeting that. I got a free car wash at the was station next door, full service, and they did a great wash. I am already planning my next visit with them. I will update review in the future.

    Truly disappointed with this location. Lorenzo, the service advisor tried to charge us $25 for the…read morebrake inspection upon initial arrival. When I pointed out the banner at their shop that says "Free Brake Inspection" and their website which states Free Brake Inspection, he retorted that their website also states they do free smog checks, but he states they do not even do smog. (When relooking at their website, they do not mention free smog anyways.) Lorenzo stated the brake inspections were not free and the website got it wrong. When I asked him for the person in charge he stated Erika and Ezekiel were in the parts dept. It is a shame Lorenzo was the only advisor handling a long line at check in. He stated Corporate was aware of the brake inspection charge discrepancy. If they are aware and he is aware, why try to charge a customer for a "Free" brake inspection? After leaving our car here, we heard the next day of a list of repairs needed. Lorenzo stated they believed our brake caliper was seized but could not confirm it. He attempted to charge us an additional $289.47 for the brake caliper service and $152.10 for the brake fluid service in addition to the brakes and rotor replacement service charge we were expecting. The issue is that when we asked Lorenzo if he could confirm if the brake caliper was truly needed to be replaced, he could just say he highly suggests replacing it. From the beginning, this place was trying to scam. I reached out to Alex's Auto Repair in Cypress, who confirmed they could verify if the brake caliper would be needed. Alex's Auto Repair stated there would be no need to waste extra money if he could confirm the issue. Alex's Auto Repair serviced us, and simply lubricated our caliper without us needing to pay over $800 for the whole brake service like Downey Care Care was quoting us. Alex's Auto Repair took the time to verify the issue, charging us less than half of what Downey Care Care center wanted to charge. My issue with this location is they would have happily overcharged us for a service that was not needed. Take your car to Alex's Auto Repair, save your time and money. While Downey Care Care Center was busy playing around, we had to spend extra time and money booking a rental car. (Photo on the left is from Alex's Auto Repair who took the time to verify the concern and lubricate our caliper. The photo on the right includes one page of many pages of services recommended by Downey Care Center including replacing the brake caliper and fluid exchange had we chosen to go that route.) Makes me question if the remaining suggested repairs (not all pictured below) by Downey Care Care Center were even necessary.

    16 Minute Smog - smog_check_stations - Updated July 2026

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