Just went back to Smog Dog, as I go every other year for a smog check for my 2001 Toyota Corolla…read more Always excellent, fast service. Jorge I. did the smog check. Very courteous, friendly, and professional. Very happy with his service and kindness. Just wanted to express my appreciation! Thanks, Jorge! David M Alameda

both the guys who work here are fantastic!extremely helpful-and knowledgeable-i was in and out-we…read moretake all our cars to be smogged here

This wasn't my usual spot to go for a smog check but I was in the area visiting a friend. The…read morelocation was very small and not a lot of room to maneuver around. It was like pulling up in front of someone's driveway and getting your smog check done right there. There was only one guy working. I would describe him as nice, quick and efficient. When he was writing down the info for my car, I showed him the web special on my phone and he was able to give me the discount. It took about 25 minutes for my smog check to be done. It probably would have been done quicker but there were a couple of people ahead of me. They did a few chairs inside for you to sit while you wait. If you were planning on using the web special, I would recommend calling them just to make sure your car qualified for the discount before you go. I thought I might have needed to call a few times before someone picked up but they were quick to answer my call. I noticed the guy actually carried the phone with him when I was there. The only downside about this place was that they charge you for a retest if your smog check failed so that would be something to consider if you decided to come here.

I came here for a retest after my car failed the first inspection. I paid $59 without realizing…read morethere was a $39 offer on the website. When I politely asked about it during my return visit, the employee (different from the first time) was immediately rude. I was trying to explain myself calmly and even said "let me explain better" since English is not my first language. Instead of helping, he gave a very hard, mocking laugh, acted like he couldn't understand me, and then started yelling. It felt disrespectful and humiliating. I was calm and respectful the entire time, so the reaction felt completely unnecessary. I also saw other reviews mentioning rude behavior from staff, and others saying they were refused the $39 discount advertised online. At first I ignored those reviews, but now I understand what people meant. Overall, the experience felt unprofessional, and basic customer respect was missing.

Best smog in town. Fast, cheap and friendly. I usually do some grocery shopping across the way…read morewhile I wait and every time my car is ready before I'm out.

Service was nice and quick. Went down the street to grab some grocery and came back and car was…read moredone

Good service and price , it was fast no hard pitch sale for other works like these other crooks…read morethat I have been to.

DO NOT GO HERE!!!…read more This used to be my go to place for smog, but the last couple of visits were very frustrating and ended up costing me unnecessary money. Both times my vehicles were in good condition and should have easily passed. However, the technician was searching around for any small issue and manually entered something into his system that caused a failure, then required me to return and pay additional $28 for a retest. Which I'm not going to do. After the most recent incident, I went to another smog shop and the car passed without any problems. I'm familiar with cars, and based on my experience I can tell you that "visual inspection" is 100% BS. I will not be returning.

​I brought my pre-OBD vehicle here for a STAR certified smog check. The price was decent at $118…read morecompared around shop within Alameda, which is fair considering the necessary dyno run. The shop owner is outstanding: friendly, professional, courteous, and incredibly efficient, especially for a one-man operation. ​However, a major word of caution for manual transmission owners: The owner rode my clutch excessively when moving the car in and out of the shop and while getting up to speed for the dyno stages. I could hear my clutch protesting with every shift. ​While the customer service was excellent, and the price was fair, I cannot bring myself to return with a manual transmission car. Automatic vehicle owners: Highly recommended. Manual vehicle owners: Proceed with extreme caution

I called and they want $70. That is a lot. Two years ago places charged me $35. Fewer and fewer…read moreplaces do smog now.

Hi once again smog check done quick and easy. 25 minutes…read moremax if no one's is ahead of you, make an appointment on yelp and get a smog check discount about 4 gallons of gas worth on the spot. It's a clean shop, nice waiting space and safe Área. Best service I found in 30 years of Smog checks. It's nice to find someone dedicated 100% to his quality and honesty to his Smog Shop. Thanks

Excellent service! Found this on yelp and gave it a try, did not regret. Will definitely recommend!read more

Called for a last minute smog check. He answered and was friendly and helpful. Even called back to…read moremake sure I was on the way. I highly recommend this place!

I got my car smogged here fast--it took around ten minutes--and relatively cheaply, at $55 (with a…read more$20 off coupon). No complaints!

Excellent Customer service. Great price for Oil change. Very fast service and help me inspection my…read morevehicle. Thanks

Quick diagnostics for reasonable estimate. Did the repair same day. Checked other systems. Gave me…read moremaintenance suggestions for better performance and to avoid future problems. Solid communications, service and value all around!

Took my car to this place with couple problems when my friend recommended. Fixed very fast and…read moreafter few months still running great Very happy with Bruce and his team for their service. Nicely done

It was professional and fast It was in and out in like 10 minutes I love it is the best car smog in…read moremy area I went today to do my smog the sinus says open from 11 to 4 and says open, but nobody there and I called. They say I need to make an appointment.

A very good shop. I have been restoring my old car bit by…read morebit and this shop has made the project easier. I tend to buy my own parts and this shop is ok with installing them, which is a big plus. Good people at this shop, I will be taking my old one here going forward. Sometimes you have to wait a week for an appointment but that's fine with me. Thank you David and team.

Service was great…read more Saved money by NOT going to the dealer. Good customer service. Locally owned and operated.