Benito at Action Smog is a good man working hard to create a good business. Fast friendly and fair. This is where I will get all of my vehicle smog from this day on. read more

I've have been coming here for the last few years, and the guy that had usually been there and helped was friendly, accommodating and helpful...However, while I do not know if it was the same person, today our soon-to-be 17 year old was taking her car to get smogged and ran into this person who eventually did her test...and he made her feel unwelcome, like an imposition, and was essentially hostile and rude to her...like this person's (Dore H.) review in June 2020: https://www.yelp.com/biz/action-smog-santa-rosa-2?hrid=p9ucrRFd2mMyjhLR8eeV_g&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) Not going to be frequenting this place any longer...unbelievable behavior, and treating a young lady, let alone anyone, that way is just nonsense. read more

So fast, easy, and affordable! They took us in within a half hour of calling and we were in and out within twenty minutes. Thanks Chad!

This place is awesome!! Its tucked back from the street a little in the farthest part of a parking lot so I'm glad they have a sign out on Santa Rosa Ave. I was in and out within 15 minutes! The manager, Chad, was friendly and seems to know his stuff. I wouldn't go anywhere else from now on, this is the only place I would call reliable! Thanks Chad! read more

Cleanest smog shop I've ever been to! Fast and friendly service, we had an older vehicle that required changes to the smog test system and they were still able to get us in right away on a Saturday afternoon! Super impressed, will be back with every vehicle. Thank you Action Smog. read more

Thanks Chad for the smog, in and out fast! Clean shop, good customer service. Will recommend to my friends. read more

New management, very fast, super informative and really friendly. I was in and out in 10 minutes! Nice waiting area with a heater, hot coffee, and wifi. One of the best smog shops I've ever been at. read more

I got a smog today from this business. I was able to walk in without an appointment. He was very friendly and the price was good. I was done in 10 minutes. Good service and friendly staff. read more

Smogging your car might be great for the environment, but I've literally never had a good experience trying to get my cars smogged. I typically have to wait somewhere between an hour and an eternity in a stuffy room where I might get stabbed. Well, as it turned out, I needed to smog my car, and the last day I could get it smogged before running up penalty fees (because that's how I roll) happened to be a Saturday. I rolled over to Action Smog at around noon, because that's when I wake up, and was immediately greeted by the owner. He asked if I was looking to smog my car, to which I said yes. He had me sign some papers, I sat down, stared at my phone for a minute contemplating my life and considered all of my failures, and then I saw that the tech was backing my car up and parking it. Great, I thought. I didn't just fail, but I failed in record time. I feared that I had somehow failed spectacularly. He walked over. "You're good," and handed me my keys. Literally in and out in under 10 minutes. He didn't try to swindle me, he was quick, and no one tried to stab me. 10/10, would smog again. read more

Friendly staff, with a huge bonus for being open on Sundays! In and out with no fuss.

Went here for smog check based on good reviews on yelp. Just moved from Idaho so it was my first "smog experience." Walked in, no obvious waiting area or office so I just stood there. There was one guy working on another car in the garage. He looked up and said "I will be with you in a few minutes." I stood there for another few minutes and then went and sat in my car for another ten minutes or so and then I left. I might have stayed if I knew what I was waiting for or how long it might be. I don't like going somewhere that barely acknowledges your existence and then ignores you. Obviously they aren't this bad all the time if they have good reviews. Not a good experience for me though. I had a great experience at A&G Smog just down the road and that's where I will be taking my other vehicle. read more

Great service, I want to the other smog shop in Santa Rosa and they were closed even though they were supposed to be opened, so I looked on Yelp and found a place close, and even though they were busy they seriously fit me in right away. And they were really professional and I recommend it for sure read more

Fast, friendly service. The owner is a nice guy who runs his business with integrity. Yes, they are closed for lunch every day from 12-1, so don't show up then! Really well priced - $55 if you pass, $45 if you don't. I passed! read more

I just purchased a truck from a guy who smogged here and didn't pass on the certificate. Benito was able to pass it along to me and was so quick and helpful. Just moved to the area and needed a new smog place. Won me over as a customer for life now. Thank you! read more

Absolutely the best service. Friendly and to the point. I was in and out in 20 minuets. Definitely recommend.

Easy, fast & most affordable smog around! I will defiantly go back & recommend them for now on! I bought a 1995 Jeep Wrangler & noticed my coupon offers were for 2000 & newer. I made a few calls & I was really bummed to find out the cost for my Jeep was goin to be about double the coupons price. I decided to check out yelp & used "request a quote". "Action" was one of the 1st responses & by far the best price!! I went that same day & I was impressed! Thank you action! read more

I would highly recommend this smog place. The guy, I think his name is Chad was friendly, fast and super affordable. I was in and out in less then 10 minutes. Thank you! read more

Located in the Suntint lot in the back. Quick friendly easy and cheap. Strongly recommend Action Smog to anyone. No reservations taken, first come first serve walk ins only! $55 pass $45 not pass read more

NEW OWNER, BENITO, is awesome!! The poor reviews below are for the old owner, not Benito. Come here for honest and friendly service. The business is clean and there is a waiting area for customers, but he generally gets your smog done quickly. I have already sent several friends to him for their smogs. Action Smog makes having to get your car smogged a pleasant experience. Will only use them for future smogs! read more

Best smog place in town great service open on Sunday and not crazy expensive!! Recommend this place

Don't go here. They failed my car AND still charged me for a smog check. Wish I would've used my credit card so I could disputes the charge. Rip off. read more

Quick and easy. Will come again for my next smog. Make sure you bring their coupon for a discount.

Benito was great, easy and quick. He's the new owner and is a great guy. Smogging is mostly electronic so it's more important to me to have a good experience, which this definitely was. read more

Honest shop. No games on pricing. The owner and operator is pleasant and is willing to discuss what is going on - as he is knowledgeable.

Best smog check EVER! Wish I could give 6 stars. The owner took the the time to answer ALL of my 7 year old's questions about our car and the shop as he efficiently completed the smog check. He transformed an after school errand into a learning experience. read more

I've been coming here for years. The new owner is awesome. He is alot faster than previous and does great job. I come in, one customer was ahead of me and just started. They got done fast and so did I. I've been to two other places in the past, and this one has always been my favorite one. read more

I needed a smog and came to action smog . Chad was so friendly and helpful he got me rite in . On the way out I took some business cards and will definitely be passing them out to my friends ! Thank you again chad for the quick and efficient service!! read more

Easiest, fastest smog experience of my life. Called ahead, advised no appointment needed. Quoted $55, charged $55. Really friendly guy (sorry missed his name) got me out of there in 20 or so minutes. Would go back and recommend. read more

I have been going here for years with great friendly service. Recently (2019?) ownership changed. I gave it two visits. The first time was rough - I walked away annoyed as if i was bothering him to get a smog check. The second time was way worse. He complained I was interrupting his breakfast and that he wasn't prepared to be open - why have the garage door open if you're not ready to business? I should have just walked away but didn't. Life is too short to put up with this kind of service when it's just a smog check. Don't go here - stick a pin in your eye, it will be more rewarding. read more

I called my mechanic to ask for a smog recommendation, and he didn't hesitate at all to recommend Action Smog. I took the car and was greeted and told he'd be with me in a bit (he was working with another customer). He was very friendly, completely open about the pricing, and told me it would take 10 minutes. He lied...it took less. The price this guy charges is way less than most. It was fast, easy, and pleasurable (as pleasurable as a SMOG check CAN be) experience. read more

Great service took about 10 minutes! Young guy but really professional .. Will definitely be returning and referring everybody I know.. Oh and it was very fairly priced!!! read more

I have to agree with the other reviewer, Dwatay, who complained about the owner/employee's lunch hour. Same thing happened to me today. Arrived at 11:40. There's was one car being checked, another behind it. Was told to come back after 1PM because employee was going to lunch after he did the next car. I also read and appreciate the owner's response to the other review. Indeed, a guy does have to eat. But *this* guy drove 12 miles from the Sonoma Valley to do business with you (on the strength of your Yelp reviews) and arrived to find that you weren't prepared to do business. Suggestions for the business owner: For starters, stop advertising your weekday hours on Yelp as "8:30 - 5:30". Those aren't your hours. You're closed for lunch. If you're not willing to do that, then go with an appointment-only business model. That will certainly keep people from interrupting your meals. In your reply to Dwatay's review, you asked if the mere fact of a guy having to eat his lunch warranted a one-star review. Viewed that way, no. But look at it another way. A customer came to transact business and was turned away during advertised business hours. That's a one-star customer experience. read more

To whomever it concerns i came in for a smog with my daughter for her car and the young man that helped us was very polite and professional i have never had such a great experience at a smog shop i would definitely recommend action smog and i also will be a return customer. The smog tech i believe his name is chad was very knowledgeable and got us right in and out and i will br referring all my friends and family to your establishment thanks again hope u have a good day read more

I've been here twice for SMOG tests and left satisfied both times! Customer service is excellent, usually no appointment required. Went there at 1pm on a Saturday, only had to wait 5 minutes for the car in front of me to finish. I'm a woman who knows nothing about cars, but he took the time to answer a few questions I had. I recommend this place to all my friends and family, and will continue to do so. Superb! read more

Not going to leave a long negative review! Went in yesterday, owner was very rude. That kind of service probably won't be open for long. Ended up at Star certification 2 blocks down, they are fast and professional. Hope this helps. read more

Great price, great service! I went there and left super satisfied!I highly recommend this place! Owner/technician knows how business work! Thank you! read more

Rama Palmer, the owner of this place, is a great guy. His price is the best in Sonoma County and he's quick, efficient and an all around decent guy. Access to the business is easy and I had only one car ahead of me-the entire time he took to test the car was less than 15 mins and I was out the door. I really researched to find the right place and I totally recommend him. (Besides, he's got the greatest puppy on the planet!!) Please take your business to him.It's a one man shop and I want to support him by recommending him. read more

The price was fair and service was quick. I would definitely recommend Rama to anyone who needed a smog and will definitely go back

Professional, Quick, and provided me good information about my Failed Inspection. Price is reasonable.

When I needed to have my car tested, I checked Yelp! for good reviews and addresses. I drove around to three locations, the first quoted the ridiculous $112 price, and the others were into the $75+ range. I drove up to Action Smog at random when I saw their sign. I got in in about five minutes without an appointment, and I paid less than all the other places I checked. Definitely where I will go in the future. read more