I highly recommend Mo and his shop for anyone who loves to keep old cars running. I have a 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet that's not perfect -- I do most of the maintenance myself. And as a hobby mechanic, sometimes my work only makes sense to me. But Mo took the car in, listened to my explanations of some of its idiosyncrasies (won't hold an idle until warm, the rad fan is manually toggled... you know sh*tbox stuff) and performed the smog. What I felt at his shop was that I felt valued as a customer, not just a nuisance hobby mechanic looking for a professional to clean up their mess. He was kind, patient and got the car to pass. Will be coming back with my other sh*tbox Volkswagen. read more

needed a smog for my truck and stopped in here Gave them my renewal form and within 30 minutes I was pulling out with my paperwork and dmv had already received my paperwork via their machine. Moe was courteous, kind, professional and communicated well. I'd bring my trucks back here again! Value was the state rate of 51.70. Thank You read more

We've been coming to this smog shop since last year and have always had a great experience. The owner is friendly, professional, and always provides excellent customer service. The process is quick, smooth, and honest every time. It's hard to find a place you can trust, and this shop has definitely earned our business. Highly recommend! read more

Great smog test service here at Advanced Auto Smog Star. The owner was friendly and very helpful. He walked me through the entire process that I needed to go through at AAA to renew my registration. Great value for the services provided at Advanced Auto Smog. Keep up the good work. read more

One of the best experiences I've had! Was punctual to message me after a missed call and even came in on Sunday to help me pass smog before my tags were up. Saved me on time and effort and I can not stress how much I appreciate that as a busy worker. I will return for future smog checks! read more

Moe is awesome took me in last second and smogged my car. I will be a returning customer read more

Advanced Auto Smog Star - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Glendora, California

Really nice people and yay I passed. He stayed late to help everyone get their smog tests done. They are open later the others places. Make sure you come to the right location as there is several smog test places close to each other. read more

I came to Advanced Auto Smog a couple of months ago for my smog test. I had a wonderful experience. First of all, they were very quick. I did not have an appointment, and they were done with my car within half an hour. The technician was very friendly, and he explained everything about my smog test clearly. The price for the service was reasonable and comparable to any smog check service. I have found my new, permanent smog place. Thank you, Advanced Auto Smog Star, for offering the best service. read more

I visited Advanced Auto Smog because my 2018 Honda Pilot finally needed a smog check to be registered. I searched Yelp for places near me. Although it was not the closest to my home, this was the only place with a full 5 star rating and virtually no complaints. While I had to wait my turn, Mo was very friendly and he got me out quickly. This is a small place that does other auto repairs as well. I'll be back here next time. Thanks Mo for friendly and great service. read more

Went here today (2/24/26) for a smog check based on their rating on Yelp. They did not disappoint. Met Manual & Moe, both nice gentlemen. I was done within a half hour. Highly recommend these guys!! Best service & value!! read more

amazing! thank you! it was a great fast experience and i would definitely come back again

Moe at advanced Smog care offers first class service! We came in today on a rainy day for a smog check and Moe offered us quick and friendly service! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Went for a smog check and it passed by fast. Moe was friendly & even offered to print out the tags for me!

very nice customer service, they made sure i was taken care of 30 mins after closing, 50$ flat

Moe was very helpful and professional. I came at the appointed time and he took care of my SUV right away. He was cordial and hospitable. His prices are reasonable. Thanks Moe for the great service! read more

They are fully Licensed by the DMV and have gone through the rigorous process to obtain their permit. I received my smog test certification and my 2025 vehicle registration all under an Hour. Well worth it! There's a $30 service charge for DMV registration renewal. Not dealing with the hassle of long lines or having to make an appointment., again So.. worth it. read more

I called later in the day (almost closing time!) and the gentleman who (I am guessing) rims/owns the business told me "Come on over!" He ran the smog on my car immediately & when was done offered to do the registration right there on site! Was so nice & convenient. Mo (is his name) offered his waiting room with cold water & a seat. Was very efficient & kind read more

Don't hesitate to take your car here. Most mechanics and smog shops are shady so I took mine to Advance Auto when I saw all the 5 star reviews. The owner Moe took my car in right away and gave me the entire rundown. I needed my old Japanese car fixed to pass smog and had applied for CAP smog assistance which helps cover a portion of the costs. Typically a shop would take advantage of that and overcharge you but Moe was extremely honest, upfront and trustworthy. Any time there something would need to be done he would call and ask for approval that way there was transparency with what I was paying for. When I asked for an estimate for a particular repair he was straightforward and told me the exact cost. Not only that, but they handled taking my car to another shop to get a new catalytic converter installed. I had been expecting to pay way over $600 but only ended up paying $200 for the entire repair. They quick and reliable and it was also a very good deal. I recommend going here if you need smog or any repair assistance!! These people are professionals and will work with you to get anything done. read more

Advanced Auto Smog Star - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Glendora, California

This is the 3rd time I brought my mother-in-law's 2002 Corolla in for a smog test. The last time it had a bad vacuum leak in the gas tank and they did a great job repairing it. This year it was a bad Mass Air Flow Sensor. They allowed me to give them my own part to replace it and did all the installation and testing and driving 50 miles etc and got it passed. They went above and beyond to get my car DMV ready and they are my go to spot for smogging her car. I'm glad I found them and I recommend it to anyone having issues with their car when smogging. If you have a check engine light do not get it smogged go here instead and let them test it with a meter and diagnose it first. Then get the issue fixed and test after. Testing for smog with a check engine light on is throwing money down the drain because it will always fail smog. Thank you again Advanced Auto Smog Star! read more

Advanced Auto Smog Star - Great Place! Honest, fair and affordable. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Glendora, California

Super friendly and nice guy did the proper inspections would come back again to do smog

Service was amazing had no issues, quick service as well. Stays open late even after hours.

I was lucky to find Moe... after going to several places and spending thousands to fix and pass smog... Moe helped me step by step so that my car fixed all the leaks.. it took long BUT at least it was honest and reasonable cost for repairs that solved my problem that other 3 spots did not. Very reliable and flexible hours too. read more

Today I had my smog check at Advanced & as always the owner Moe was so friendly and accommodating. After several years as a return customer Moe remains the nice honest man he is - his service is a priority for him & even checks on you the customer as you wait-he also keeps customers informed of the progress on your car; Moe is not afraid to be nice to his customers which is such a rarity these days. He is organized with the DMV paperwork, nice & neat when returned to you - he gets the customer in and out of his shop, does not keep you sitting around waiting. Highly recommend Advanced Auto for smog or repairs! read more

I was referred to Moe by my mechanic who is across the street. He was super friendly and helpful with my SMOG check. I had planned to go to AAA after to pay my registration, but Moe was able to help me with that and offered me a lower price since I had just done my SMOG check! He even offered to put my stickers on my plate after he finished. 10/10 service, I will definitely be returning to him for my future SMOGs and referring family and friends! read more

Have been coming to Advanced Auto for my cars for years now. Ask for Moe Always quality & honest work. He will get out as soon as he can and with a great price. read more

Advanced Auto Smog Star - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Glendora, California

On Saturday afternoon I found myself looking for a smog center. It was already getting late and all the places were already closing for the day and I found this place through Google maps. I called them And gave me a price right away. They are very inexpensive unlike other places around here and very efficient and they do a lot of different services. This guy was great. Got me in pretty fast and out pretty fast. I needed the smog check and he told me all the services they have here. this place is actually the place to go too and the person there very communicative and honest. Compared to other places this is the best customer service I've ever gotten. read more

Had my car smog done here. Good job done and great price. I will bring much other cars too. read more

Advanced Auto Smog Star - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Glendora, California

Top quality smog testing. These guys know what they're doing and get it done fast! Highly recommend! Had a very troublesome car that was difficult to diagnose, these guys figured it out cleared the codes and took care of it at a very reasonable price! The local dealerships bring their cars here and so should you! read more

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I was very happy with the service at this location. Moe was professional and courteous. The price was right as most places want more due to the age of the car I needed to get smogged. Will return next time I need smog done. read more

Definitely 5+ Star!!! Owner Moe Faraji is very kind and goes the full distance to do everything possible to get your vehicle back running!! I have a 2003 Town & Country that needed parts that are not in production anymore. Moe searched the U.S., found the parts (gas tank, leak detection pump). The car runs great, and no more "engine light" on the dash! THANK YOU MOE and your mechanics read more

i called to ask a question on a recent smog check done on 2/19 at 10am on a car. i spoke to a man who was incredibly rude. as soon as i asked him my question about the report, all he would tell me is "it's good, so no need for any questions" and kept brushing me off. i tried explaining to him the situation and he told me since i wasn't the one who went in, it shouldn't matter to me. then the call dropped. a couple minutes later he calls me back and starts to chew me out about the dropped call. i let him know that the dropped call was not my fault and had let it be, then as i once again tried explaining to him the reasoning for my call in the first place he told me "don't be asking me these questions. i gave the man a good deal" he kept reiterating the "gave him a good deal" part. and so at that point i just told him that i'd be hanging up. i've never had such an unpleasant and unprofessional conversation with someone. all i had called for was to have two simple questions answered. here's the info on the man i spoke with. (Technician ID: EO312386) read more

Stopped by and they now do registrations!!

This review is 2 years overdue--I was referred to visit Mr. Moe and I am grateful for the professionalism and expertise at Advanced Auto Smog Star. Mr. Moe is a true gentleman, trustworthy, and I highly recommend you give a him try, meanwhile suggest to your friends and family. If you are in need of honest and affordable work, Mr. Moe is the right stop for you. Thank you again sir, I will see you soon! read more

This is the best smog and repair station I've ever been to the owner Moe only uses OEM parts I've had other smog repair stations use after market parts and they didn't last then I had to pay to have the job done right. Go see Moe and you will only have to pay once for a quality job from a person that you can trust. read more

This business is owned by Mo, one of the sharpest technicians I know! His work is professional, within the protocol guidelines set forth by CARB. Mo has been smogging, not only my cars but family and friends. A truly honest man! read more

Best smog price around. Amazing customer service! Highly recommend no haggle, no long wait times. I will always come here to handle all smog services. They also diagnose if you are having trouble not passing your smog. You will not be disappointed they have been in business for years new location same FANTASTIC service!!! read more

Advanced Auto Smog Star - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Glendora, California

1983 Toyota Pickup truck. Failed smog check at a different check only station. That other place's technician gave me suggestions that turned out to be non-effective as it failed again. My personal mechanic referred me to Advanced Auto Smog. Moe quickly figured out that the primary issue was the vacuum sensor going to the EGR as one of the ports was broken off and the vacuum system was essentially disabled. However, the part was not available from any local supplier but he helped me identify a possible solution from Ebay. It worked out and he was able to also fix the clogged vacuum tubes that filled up because it being run without being connected. The best part about the experience was that Moe was willing to work with me and take me step by step and he assisted when it looked like we couldn't find the part. In the future, I will not be going to a test-only place and will have all my smog checks done by a true smog professional, Moe. read more

This Smog business is the only one I go to because of its excellent service and friendly staff! I trust in Moe and his work to take care of my car and in whatever I need to have done. I especially like that they do registration onsite also. Saves me a trip to the DMV! I highly recommend this smog business if you're looking for one! read more

Once again Moe's, Advanced Auto Smog Star Service Facility came through as usual in both labor & price for my 1996 Chevy 3/4 ton pick-up truck. Even being by himself and holding the fort, Moe got it done! You won't fine a more professional, reasonable, conscientious, Master Certified, Smog Inspector Technician than he. He's the best in the San Gabriel Valley, Glendora area. And he comes highly recommended by his colleagues. My #1 go to Automotive Technician, Owner. See you next time Moe! When I need another Smog Certification for my vehicles, Take care my friend. I wish I could have given you 10 stars you deserve it for all your hard work and effort! read more

Moe always provides a very reliable service, especially when I need to get Star certified and regular smog services. Really appreciate how responsive and honest he always is about his prices and services. Highly recommend it! read more