1. AAA Smog Center

1. AAA Smog Center

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Santee, CA

AAA Smog Center

4.9 (780 reviews)
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Updated over 3 months ago

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Eleana S.

I'm so happy someone told me about the smog and registration process because when I returned to California, it was so easy to talk to the people there. I forgot their names, but everyone was professional and knew exactly what to do for my car. Joyful because it's close to our neighborhood, definitely worth it! I got the smog check done first, then the registration, even though it wasn't on the same day. It was such a smooth experience!

Laura Noelle D.

Smog and Registration Center is THE PLACE TO GO for one stop services for vehicles. They were fantastic in Smogging my older 2001 car, getting 2025 registration tags, ordering a duplicate title (can't find original) and installed my new custom license plate! Matt mechanic was A+ and very knowledgeable about cars. And... the best part was my car PASSED SMOG!!! Hooray!!! PS I was referred to Smog center Star certified by Muffler Performance Center and Honda car dealership service and repair department! Thank you!

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7 years ago

Fantastic helpful staff. Great place to get your vehicle smog done. I been coming here for over 5 years.

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10 years ago

Awesome people here and the best deal in town can't beat it don't bother going anywhere else.

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5 years ago

They are so quick performing smog test! I was in and out of there in like 15 minutes! Amazing and affordable!

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Great place to get smog done. I was in and out. I paid for my tags and avoided waiting or wasting time at the DMV

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7 years ago

Staffs are friendly and extremely helpful to make sure my vehicle pass the smog test. Thank you so much. I'll definitely come back.

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7 years ago

FAST and the customer service is EXCEPTIONAL!!!! I can't say enough about it!!!! I will be back for all of my SMOG/DMV needs!!

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7 years ago

I was in and out in less than 10 minutes! Super friendly and efficient staff. 100% worth the $25 fee- will use over and over again!

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Ask the Community - AAA Smog Center

Where do you find the coupons?

Make year model of your vehicle please. Thanks

Am I able to register my car as salvage here?

Is the car owner by you and was just salvaged? I believe the answer is YES but I would call them to double check. They can look everything up for you with your Vin.… 

Are you guys still open for business?

We are 9 to 3pm 7 days a week.

Is this a Star Station?

Yes

Can I bring my RV in to get smogged?

I have no doubt

Am I able to schedule an appointment ahead of time or do you only accept walk ins?

You can do either and that would be fine. Whatever is easier for you .

Do you provide VIN verification services?

Thanks for contacting us. We do provide Vin Verification at our location in Santee. Just let you know that we are no mobile. If you have any further questions please call us at 619-328-1111. Thanks

Do you also offer boat registration in addition to your regular auto registration?

Yes. You can come in anytime when we are open and we would be glad to help you take care of all your registration needs. Give us a call for pricing tomorrow 619-328-1100 . Thank you for your business.

How do I transfer my vehicle title to a family member. What if it's a gift?

Please call us with Licence plate and VIN number 619-328-1100. Thanks

Can I do my Out of State Vehicle transfer at your shop? What all do I need to do ? And what do I need to bring? My car is a 2012 Honda Civic.

In order to complete the transaction, you would need to get a smog and a VIN verification, bring the title, ( if you have it) , or current registration, ( if you have a lien holder).We can transfer your car to California registration here , with… 

Hi, Do you guys provide registration renewal stickers on the spot or it comes in mail. I need my renewal stickers today. Thanks

They give them to you right then.

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Review Highlights - AAA Smog Center

This is my second visit--same super fast, polite, and reliable service as the first time, except that I showed up minutes before closing.

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Al was great to work with on a complicated one that involved lifters, a transmission concern, a…read morerear main seal, and some EVAP items. It felt like a small shop that stays organized even when the job is big. He kept the facts straight, kept the items separated, and worked with us to keep it reasonable instead of trying to run the bill up.

"Return to Sender" (Loose Clamp Edition)…read more I brought my 2011 Scion xB--aka Elvis--into the shop because his dashboard was lighting up like Vegas: ABS, brake, and traction control. That was the first visit. I was told he was good to go, but the moment I drove off the lot, the same lights came back on. I turned around right away. On the second visit, they agreed the ABS was still their responsibility, and also recommended cleaning the throttle body and MAF sensor. I agreed, hoping this would get my baby back to his smooth groove. After that service, I drove Elvis three times before he stalled in the middle of a major street. He just left the building--mid-traffic. I had to get help pushing him to the side of the road, leave him overnight with a note, and Uber home heartbroken. The next morning, I did what any determined rock-and-roll mechanic-in-training would do: I went to AutoZone for a scan, popped the hood--and guess what I found? A main intake hose clamp was left completely loose near the throttle body. One twist of a screwdriver and BAM--Elvis came back to life like a comeback tour in '68. No more stalling, no more sputtering, no more heartbreak hotel. Look, I get it. Mistakes happen. But this was my third visit, and I'd already been dismissed once. The breakdown, stress, and risk could've been avoided with just a simple final check. I won't be returning, but I do hope the shop tightens up--literally and figuratively. Double-check the work. Believe your customers. And don't leave Elvis stranded on the boulevard again. Taking Care of Business means making sure the King keeps rolling.

AAA Smog Center - smog_check_stations - Updated July 2026

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