Quick, fast, friendly service! A STAR station. Note it is on the back side of the EXXON. Would highly recommend!! Got this off of Groupon--best price on the peninsula. read more

A Plus Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Redwood City, California

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This place is first come first served. They are clean, professional, fast and friendly! Prices are competitive! You can't go wrong! It is a little hard to find. You have to enter through Exxon to get to the shop in the back. There is a small sign on the sidewalk and the back. Owner says he will put up a larger one. read more

Sorry to say, but NIC IS GONE - he has sold the business to a new owner. You can still get a smog here, but unfortunately, not if you need a STAR-certified station (the new owner cannot get STAR-certified for at least 6 months). I found this out the hard way by driving all the way there. I called before going, to see if they were open, but I was not asked if I needed STAR... which I did, so I couldn't get the smog when I got there. So, with Nic this was a 5-star place; no judgement about the new owner's smogging skills, or the smog service, because I couldn't get the check done - but the new owner could be more forthcoming about the STAR certification if someone calls. :-( read more

The guy helping me got my address wrong so when I called him back later to fix it, he immediately got defensive and in an annoyed tone, he told me that the address doesn't matter on my invoice. The only thing that matters is the Vin number and the plate number and that if I would've checked with the dmv they would tell me the same. I told him I wasn't aware and that I don't work in his field so I'm sure that he could understand where I'm coming from. Then he responded that I should try to understand where he's coming from. I could sense the tension and combativeness at this point and told him that I don't understand why he keeps going back and forth with me and being condescending towards me over a simple confusion and speaking to me in such a rude and unprofessional manner. To which he responded that he doesn't need to be nice to anyone and that it is not in his job description. I was surprised on how rude he got and how quickly he was to get rude with me over such a small misunderstanding read more

Always reliable friendly professional services with a genuine care for customers. Don't bother going elsewhere.

Smog service is smog service, right? Well, generally speaking yes, but what other shop is there where you can watch/discuss soccer while you wait? Right? That and chat about Kawasaki's, world politics, you name it! Thanks Nick! read more

A smog is one if the best places to get your car Smog certified. Nick the owner and operator is highly skilled and treats every car like its his own. Nick also has many years experience testing all Sports cars and Exotics that take the need for someone that is able to take it to the next level. read more

As a new resident to CA, owning cars where I do my own maintenance, the smog check requirement had me nervous. Nick allayed all those fears. His first priority isn't making a buck, it's customer service! He is honest, helpful, open, and just pretty amazing all around. We chatted throughout the whole process, he answered my questions, he even took a few minutes to play with my boy and pose for a picture or two in front of his impressive wall of license plates! His service is second to none, and I will take my vehicles to his shop until there is no shop to go to. read more

UPDATE: I am subtracting 2 stars because the day of the smog we agreed over the phone that the total, including the certificate, would be $60 but next day I checked my receipt I noticed he charged me $68. I had a better deal with Air Care Smog Test Center whom offered smog test and certificate all for $60 (but I didn't read the email on time). So Nickola was not the most affordable of all. other than that the rest of my original review stands. Awesome in many levels. First, the price, Nickola the technician or owner, gave me a better price compared to Redwood Car Care. Second, he was efficient, I didn't spent much time waiting and third, he noticed that I was late to renew my car's registration, he asked me if I had AAA, I said yes and he recommend me to go to their office; he even gave me directions. I did go to the AAA office, and completed my registration in less than 10 minutes. Thank you Nickola, you saved me hours of painfully waiting time at the DMV. read more

Nickola was great! Went in on my lunch hour. He was super fast and very friendly. Even explained to me how to submit my renewal registration online. read more

I went there for a basic smog test. He was professional and courteous. He gave me some tips on cleaning up the pine sap on the car and instructions on what happens to the smog results when I sell the car. Overall it was a good experience. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend. read more

Nick is a really nice guy, I have sent several customers of mine to him and they have all been happy with his service.

This guy is the rudest, most unhelpful and verbally abusive auto service guy I've ever met. He berates customers, belittles the reputation of other mechanics and when you ask a question he laughs at you and says he's "not at liberty to say." No thanks. read more

First time I'd ever had to do a smog check, they made it easy. Very helpful over the phone, no appointment needed and I was in and out within 20 minutes. Plus, the website had a coupon to get $10 off. Very happy and would certainly recommend them. read more

Been having my van smogged there for years, Went there today again to have my 87 van smogged . As usual, Nick is very friendly and know what he is doing. read more

Worse customer service, I called to check how much it was for a smog check and the guy that answered said it was 50 dollars I even asked if it included the certificate he said yes, I said thanks, then I was saw an offer on there yelp page, I called back and I asked about the 20 dollar he said to read correctly and he hang up on me, I called him back and I asked him if that was the way he treated his customers... His reply was you hang up on me the first time, I said I never hang up on you the first time I even said Thank you! So he said I was just paying you back, so childish for a grown up guy read more

Smog testing is not just Smog testing, especially not when you have an older car like my VW Vanagon 87. Nickola is very helpful, knows his work, and is always up for a nice chat too. I have gone to him for several years now, and bring my cars here for expert service. Highly recommended. read more

Nick at A Smog is truly A+ service! He is kind and very honest and very knowledgeable about the industry. He helped smog my Honda Civic and and Chevy cruise and when I had an issue directed me in the right direction. He also has an AMAZING collection of license plates from all over the country and the world you can look at while he smogs your car! I will continue going there for many years! Thanks Nick! read more

Awesome place. The owner is super friendly, efficient, and helpful. He's been in business for 10 years and his shop has the character to prove it. It's a little ways from the redwood city dmv, but worth the $20 discount! read more

I always take my cars here, especially my European cars (Porsche, BMW) because I know Nick will take care of them and there will be no door dings, scratches, stains, etc. Additionally, it's great conversation - time permitting. read more