I had an excellent experience at 1st Choice Smog & Tag in Elk Grove. From start to finish, everything was fast, smooth, and stress-free. Ryan, the owner, was incredibly professional, friendly, and honest. He took care of everything quickly and made the whole process easy without any hassle or long wait times. You can tell he really values his customers and takes pride in his work. The shop is clean, organized, and very efficient. Pricing was fair, and the service was top-notch. I was in and out much faster than expected, which was a huge plus. I truly appreciate the great customer service and would highly recommend Ryan and 1st Choice Smog & Tag to anyone needing a smog check or DMV services. I'll definitely be coming back in the future! read more

Detailed responses with actual hypothesis instead of just a lazy copy and paste or auto response telling me to call them. They were very incite oriented and helpful. read more

Our insurance company required a certified mechanic's inspection before they would insure our used truck purchase. Ryan was incredibly helpful, honest, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the process. His pricing was very reasonable, and he completed the inspection on time as promised. What I appreciated most was that he took the time to thoroughly explain his findings and patiently answered all of our questions. We left feeling confident about our purchase. I highly recommend Ryan and this local business! read more

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Service was excellent and quick. The customer service was great as well. The owner is a great guy, very nice, knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. I had a great experience and will definitely be back in the future. Highly recommend! read more

Ryan got me in the day after Christmas, smogged the truck super quick, gave me a $15 coupon since it's a diesel, and got me out ASAP. Took about 15 minutes altogether. We also chatted a little about insurance and cars. He may even want to come over the dark side of the diesel. If he does, he won't regret it! Good guy, quick service, and will definitely use him again! read more

Needed to get a smog done on my car for registration renewal. Spoke to Ryan and he made my appointment. Came in and was impressed by the shop. Very clean and professional. He was great. Took care of my paperwork to get my car smogged. It was quick and easy. I recommend this place to get your car smogged. I was also told that he does repairs as well. This may be my go to spot for all my maintenance. Thank you Ryan. read more

1st Choice Smog N Tag - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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This is a new shop owned and run by Ryan. He's very friendly and professional, unlike other shops/smog techs he'll talk to you and let you know what's going on. Since it's a new shop, he's only a test only smog station so he can't smog all cars yet. He's expecting to get his star certification next year. Currently he has plenty of availability so walk-ins are easy and he's very flexible with appointments. He's even open on Saturdays. With the coupon he has one of the lowest prices. He's also planning to add additional services to his shop such as brakes, oil changes and alignments. Easily the best smog station I've used. I'll definitely be back when he gets his star certification. read more

1st Choice Smog N Tag was a great experience from start to finish. Ryan was super quick to respond to my inquiries on Yelp, which already made things easy before I even arrived. I was able to walk in without an appointment and was in and out in about 15 minutes for my smog check. Ryan was very friendly and welcoming--offered water bottles, let me use the TV remote while I waited, and even provided air fresheners. Small touches, but they definitely make a difference. On top of that, their website offers a $20 off coupon, which is a nice bonus. Fast, friendly, and efficient service. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to others. read more

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Ryan was super quick to respond, very courteous and professional and gave me great pricing. Would highly recommend them for anyone looking for an honest shop. read more

My first time going get smog and renew car registration tags it was so easy stress free. Iam definitely going back from now on and 20% coupon. I recommend this place. read more

We had the Smog Check done for our car. Amazing work! It was quick and easy. I would recommend to friends and family. Price was one of the cheapest place here in Elk Grove. read more

Great pricing for the quality. Everything felt worth the cost, and I'll definitely be back.

My new smog place. I will definitely send all my family and friends here! Great communication through Yelp with Ryan. Very friendly and professional. I had my toddler twins and he offered for us to watch Netflix while we waited for the truck. Honestly we were in and out within 15 minutes! The pricing was the same if not a little cheaper with him plus he gave me an air freshener! read more

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Absolutely 5-star service! I came in for a smog check with an appointment and was out in less than 15 minutes. Ryan was incredibly friendly and professional, and the waiting area was clean. Highly recommend to friends and family. Definitely the best spot in town for a quick and easy smog! read more

If you want your car smogged and get in and out quick go to Ryan at 1st choice smog and tag. He waited for me to get off work and i was out of there in 20 minutes. No headache and a good price read more

Service was quick, efficient and the price very competitive. I was out the door in 15 minutes. Highly recommend!.

Fast response to request, reasonable price, flexible appointment schedule. Great customer service, friendly and professional. Highly recommended! read more

Great service. Fast and friendly operator. Clean establishment. Had complimentary waters and air fresheners z

Ryan was super communicative over Yelp messaging when I reached out for a quote. He quoted me the best deal that was most convenient for me (accepts credit card whereas others only accepted cash) and replied immediately. When I got there, he offered amenities such as water and an air freshener and was very friendly. The smog check overall took 15 minutes and I was out the door pretty quickly! It was a great experience overall. read more

Great costumer service from Ryan. He was really friendly and I was in and out within 15 minutes. I would definitely recommend others to this establishment and will be coming back for future vehicle services. read more

We found this place after dropping off the car at another shop and came to find out they couldn't perform the smog due to mechanical issues....I am happy to find this place, so close to home. Ryan was very responsive and the service was quick and fast. Will recommend this place to families and friends. read more

Finally, a smog check that doesn't feel like a chore. I took my 2010 Toyo Venza to 1st choice smog without an appointment and I was in and out within 15 minutes. The price was fair with an on-line coupon. Technician Ryan clearly explained what he was doing and assured me my car would have no issues (it passed). The waiting area with sofa was comfortable, spotless clean and providing bottle water. The price was clearly posted. Incredibly efficient and hassle-free. Highly recommend! read more

Ryan was very personable and had me in and out quickly. Ryan responded to my email request within a few minutes and I had an appointment 30 minutes later. I had a smog check done. His shop is fairly new and he's building his business that will expand into other auto repairs soon. Very reasonable pricing. I will take my other vehicle to him when it needs a smog test. read more

Ryan was customer friendly and knowledgeable. He provided great service and the smog was done as quickly as possible. great customer service. Thanks Ryan! read more

Ryan is very professional with quick service. Convenient location and unbeatable prices! Thank you for your amazing service! Will definitely be recommending to all my family and friends. read more

Great place place in town. Very professional, clean, and knowledgeable person behind the counter. Highly recommend, came here on a Saturday and was in and out in less than 15 minutes. read more

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Ryan was super easy to talk to and was quick with my smog check. He handled my car like his own and the area is pretty low car friendly.

I inquired about smog prices and info to DMV - 1st Choice Smog N Tag responded quickly and booked me in just a few days! Very helpful, very affordable and look forward to working with them in the future read more

Ryan was really quick to respond to my inquiries for a last-minute request, and the service was excellent. He mentioned that he plans to expand his business from car maintenance to anything you might need for your vehicle, which is great to hear. I'll definitely be coming back for future needs for my car and my family's cars. He even gave me an air freshener as a gift, which was a thoughtful touch. A wonderful owner and great to work with!! read more

Great spot with excellent customer service. I am always limited on time, efficiency is everything to me. Got my smog done, It was refreshing to be able to do a quick early drop-in and be in and out without any hassle. The process was smooth, and the customer service was immaculate - response time was quick! This is how you keep customers around! I'll be coming back! read more

Great service with reasonable price. highly Recommended for sure. I will go again next time!

I went to get smogged at Ryan's shop. It's a new business and the service is quick and will soon to be a one stop shop for auto needs. Come and support a small local business! read more

Went in for smog only test, Ryan was outstanding, no wait, best price, very fast service in about 15 minutes. If your going somewhere else your wasting your time and money! Ryan is definitely a five star business. read more

Came here for a quick smog check and had an awesome experience! Ryan was super nice, professional, and got everything done fast. He explained what was going on and made the whole process really easy. The shop is clean, no long wait, and the price was fair. Definitely coming back next time I need a smog check! read more

Called in to get my car smog and Ryan was nice and professional. Shop was very clean. Will recommend to others and will come back again.

Great Service. Professional. Quick In N Out. My new Go-To smog and registration! Highly Recommended!

I had an inquiry about getting a smog check a day before Ryan contacted me. He replied right away but I didn't get to return his message until the following day. Super efficient with his response time I gotta say! He's got a nice little setup going on with complimentary water and air fresheners as well. In and out in about 10 minutes and especially convenient being close to the house. Pricing turned out to be the cheapest and best out of all the other smog test facilities in Elk Grove. I would definitely recommend 1st choice smog to anyone looking to get their smog done quickly and in a timely matter. I'll be coming back in a couple years without a doubt!! Thanks Ryan! read more