They're great people and very efficient. And they offer complimentary sodas and water and snacks. Highly recommend

They give quick quote Very fast and easy Helpful and very friendly people. Highly recommended smog shop. read more

Thank you for your response. However, I would like to clarify a few points to ensure the facts are accurate. I spoke with three different individuals during this process, and the original price I was quoted was not a rate that appears to correspond with any of your established vehicle classifications. When I questioned the amount after receiving a different quote, one of the individuals I spoke with even commented that the price "seemed a little high," but stated that it was the amount provided by management. Additionally, your response states that pricing is predetermined and not set by your staff. While I understand that there are fixed state fees for documentation and registration, your business also charges service or business fees, which are determined by your company and contribute to your revenue. As a business that has operated successfully for 25 years, it is clear that these fees are part of your business model. My intention is not to argue, but simply to set the record straight regarding my experience and the information that was provided to me throughout this process. read more

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I recently visited California Smog Center after realizing I needed a smog check for my Jeep to complete my registration. I found them on Google and was incredibly impressed with their efficiency and service. Quick and Efficient Service: I was in and out in under 15 minutes, even without an appointment. I arrived around 8:45 - 9:00 AM, shortly after they opened at 8:30. Friendly Staff: The young man at the desk was very polite and friendly, making the process smooth and stress-free. Payment Options: They offer a discount if you pay in cash, so be sure to ask about that. You can also handle your vehicle registration there, but note that there may be a fee. Helpful Recommendations: Since it takes about 24 hours for the smog results to update in the DMV system, they recommended going to AAA for immediate registration processing. This was a great tip, as I wanted to complete everything in one day. Overall, I highly recommend California Smog Center for their fast and courteous service. read more

I've got nothing but great things to say about California Smog Center. Gus and his team have proudly served Los Alamitos for decades, providing honest, efficient, and fairly priced smog inspections. Their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the community are second to none. A truly trusted local business that I've been using for decades. These guys are true professionals. Their process is completely dialed in. You will be in and out the door way quicker than you'd expect. The customer service is A+ and all of the team was super cool and fun to talk to. Gus and his team have been the real deal for decades. I highly suggest you give them a visit. read more

Got my smog done at California smog center in 10 minutes the team was great and friendly, the shop was clean and the price is great and they are Star certified station so I do recommend you to get your next smog at California smog center. read more

Incredibly kind and respectful staff. Service was literally like 10 min max. Highly recommended

I experienced the quickest and easiest smog check today at CA Smog Center. I arrived at 8:45am without an appointment and they were able to start the smog check on my car immediately. I spent 5 mins handling the payment and paperwork inside the office, waited 5 more minutes for the smog check to be completed. Smog check within 10 minutes! The customer service was friendly from start to finish and I will definitely recommend this spot to friends & family. read more

Came back 5 years later to smog my work truck and it's still fast AF! There's a phone charging station in the lobby, there's drinks in the fridge and the guys are still friendly. I pulled up around 3 pm and was out of there in 15 minutes. I'll be back again when I get the notice that my smog is due. read more

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Brought my 1995 M3 for third time in for a smog inspection and as always had a great experience. The smog tester was friendly, professional, and got me in and out quickly. The owner also hooked me up with the best price in town. Honest service, fair pricing, and a smooth experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this shop for anyone needing a smog check. read more

California Smog Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Quick service and cash discount specials. In and out in 30 minutes. AAA office is close by too, so got my registration renewed also.

Amazing place, Super easy and friendly. Definitely I will go back and highly recommended. read more

I booked a smog check here after finding them on Groupon. The advertised price seemed like a great deal, but the experience was anything but transparent. Once I arrived, the employee had me click "Redeem" on my Groupon--which locks the voucher so you can no longer refund or cancel it. Only after doing that did they inform me that the state certification fee was $15 instead of the $10 stated online. When I pointed out the discrepancy, the employee claimed it was Groupon's mistake, said they've asked Groupon to change it, and insisted it wasn't their fault. He seemed to find it entertaining that I was misled. When I asked why they used this bait-and-switch tactic, he admitted it was for the increased traffic. I told him directly that I would never return or refer anyone here. I understand businesses use coupons to drive foot traffic, but when you offer poor service and tack on extra fees above the standard state certification cost, you do more harm than good. I don't appreciate deception in business. They completely lost my trust--why would I go back? It even makes me wonder if a shop like this would fail a vehicle just to make more money. I'm not saying they do, but that's the doubt created when a business isn't upfront. Looking closer at their posted pricing board, their overall rates are significantly higher than average. Unlike many other local smog stations, they also do not offer free retests if your vehicle fails. Watch out for hidden costs and make sure you read everything carefully before redeeming anything here. read more

Always friendly,fast and effective. Blake and Marco always there for great service Will definitely be returning.

Had to help my car smog, checked and used my yelp to locate the smog center. Marco and Blake greeted me with smiles. They were very friendly my smog check only took less than 10 minutes. They were quick and very efficient. Although I have received quotes from other smog centers that were much less this facility was close by and I chose to go there. It cost me $95 including tax. You can also get your tags immediately but they charge a fee for it. I would recommend using them because they are efficient and quick read more

I have been using California Smog Center now for quite a few years. I have brought all different makes and models, gas and diesel, big and small. Two of my cars had engine light issues and they gave me advice and helped me with the recheck process. All the workers are very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Super professional and courteous group of guys. Was in and out of there super quick for a smog check.

Isaac had it going on! He was kicking butt and taking names. Called in advance for price--Cash $60, Credit Card $65. Cars 2000 or newer are done in 15-20 minutes. Isaac was super fast, friendly, efficient! Awesome! read more

Isaac & Marco were amazing!!! We came in for a smog test and was helped right away. They even had complimentary sodas, water and candy while you wait. Luckily, there was no wait, because less than 10 minutes and our smog check was completed. We will definitely be returning for any smog checks needed. Highly recommend California Smog Center! Hopefully Isaac & Marco are there for your service too read more

Ive been coming to CA smog since Gus opened more than 20+. Professional, Fast & Easy with a Fair price. What else can you expect, Kudos to the entire CA Smog Team ! Keep up the great work & see you soon. read more

This is the best place for a smog check! They are friendly, organized and efficient. The whole process took about 10-15 minutes to check in and out. The gentleman who was also there getting his car smogged said this is the best place to take your car! I agreed with him! Thank you, California Smog Center! read more

They gentlemen at this place are fast, friendly, and just cool dudes to chat with. Never had any problems and would highly recommend this spot! read more

Had a great experience with California Smog Center. Got a quote promptly via Yelp from Gus and locked in a special promo price that beat 3 other locations I called. Their location is tucked away in a commercial park (keep an eye out for the banners and flag signage) so parking is plentiful. Was warmly welcomed by Isaac, who clearly explained the process, and they were finished in less than 10 minutes. Thank you, Gus and Isaac! read more

Been going to California Smog Center for 20+ years with 5 different vehicles. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. No appointment is necessary. They offer complimentary beverages (water, coffee, soda) while customers wait. The smog check is completed quickly once the technician starts but they can get busy at times. Customers may wait inside the facility or under a canopy in the back where the test is performed if they prefer to watch the technician. I highly recommend California Smog Center. Thank you Isaac and Marco! read more

Called last week and got rhe run down by Gus. Went in today and Isaac helped me. No wait. Great service, great price. I highly recommend this place! Dont sleep on it... all tbat and they have a lower rate than any place ive been to in any economy! read more

I had such a positive experience. I got a really fast quote on Yelp. I stopped in the next day, and Isaac took really good care of me and my car. My smog check was super quick. I paid $50 cash for a smooth and organized experience. read more

The staff is very kind and nice, provided me with free soda and coffee, and finished my car very quick. Will definitely recommend and come back read more

Absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. The team was incredibly friendly, professional, and efficient. Probably the easiest smog check I've ever had done. They got me in right away and had me back on the road in no time. They submit my paperwork automatically to the DMV, I didn't have to do anything there. It's hard to find honest, trustworthy shops these days, but this place definitely earned my business. Great prices, great customer service, and zero hassle. Highly recommend to anyone needing a smog check. I won't be going anywhere else from now on! Thanks to Isaac, Blake and the crew for getting me taken care of. read more

Issac and Blake were fantastic. They smogged my CRV and my Fiancés 4Runner. Super friendly, super fast, and at a great price. Neither smog took more than 5-10 minutes. Highly recommend their services. They were also super informative about our cars in general. read more

Two years later, I'm due for another smog check, and it was a no brainer to make a return visit to the one and only California Smog Center. However, if not for the buggy Yelp mobile app which my fellow Elite Yelpers have griped about recently with all of its numerous and debatable software updates, it's very possible I could have gone somewhere else. On my computer, when I was looking up smog centers on Yelp, this listing has a Yelp check-in offer of $20 off any smog check. However, on my phone, I saw an even better offer, specifically the one I mentioned in my first review. I sent off another Request a Quote, which also has its fair share of bugs, asking which of the offers was correct. Luckily, Gus was pretty punctual in responding, even well after business hours, saying he'd honor the better offer as long as I showed his message to the service writer. Here, appointments are not needed, and the best part is that if your smog check were to fail, they give you a free retest within 3 months! That's assuming the year of your car starts with a 2. If it starts with a 1, you'll have to pay more for the inspection, plus $50 for a retest should the initial inspection fail. I pulled up to the station on an early Thursday afternoon, and even though I had been there once before, I was still questioning if I was at the right place. While it did mention smog check station, it wasn't clear that it was California Smog Center until I went inside to check with the service writer, Isaac. Phone in hand with the message from Gus showing on my screen, I asked Isaac, who confirmed I was at the right place. Isaac, a technician working under Gus, was fantastic! Super chill and appreciative of my business. Definitely a wonderful asset to the team! With how customer service has been dwindling in the food service industry, I definitely think Isaac would be a great asset to any restaurant looking to hire front of house staff. After handing him my vehicle registration renewal notice and the inspection fee, he told me to drive around towards the back. After making my way around, he then instructed me to make a sharp turn around and park in front of a red flag by the garage, keeping the engine running while I went back to the lobby by way of a designated carpet. I asked how much time he needed to do the smog check, and he said just 5 minutes. I'd say it took less than that I didn't even bother to grab a cup of coffee despite the time of the day when I could have used one. The lobby isn't very spacious with only four chairs inside, but they do have some magazines as well as various signage on the walls to keep you company. Also some Dubble Bubble bubble gum, and did I mention the coffee? However, like one sign says, they are fast, so maybe the coffee isn't really needed unless they get slammed with a dozen customers at once. After my smog check was done, Isaac called me back, letting me know the inspection resulted in a pass and that he electronically transmitted the necessary information to the DMV on my behalf. All I had to do was pay the vehicle registration fees, though he did recommend waiting until the next day to do so unless you have AAA, which in that case, you could make your payment immediately afterwards. He also handed me back my renewal notice and some paperwork confirming that my smog check requirement was met. Fast, easy, and much cheaper than what the other smog check stations could offer. What more can I ask for? How about a free bowl of ice cream?! lol wishful thinking of course, but if they can actually make that happen, that would be so dope! read more

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The guys there are great! They made the process easy and were done quickly. I was in and out of there in less than 20 minutes!!! Great customer service and they were very hospitable! read more

I called to ask a few questions first which were answered in a pleasant way and so I brought my daughter's car in to get tested. It was clean, fast, easy, and the crew there are happy to help you and very nice to deal with. Nicely run business. read more

My only place for smog check as I am from LA. Best professional service and quick with smiles

I'm so happy to have found my new favorite smog check spot!!! The California Smog Center not only has superb service and great value but is also accessible and easy to find with great parking. I knew right away I found the right place from how well I was treated when I called to inquire. When I arrived, I was greeted so kindly. Gus, the owner, is so kind and easy to talk to. He informed me on steps to take to get my late registration completed easily, and serviced my car with a smog check. His staff member, Isaac, was also so kind and welcoming. I left happier than I arrived. I'm certain this was the best experience I have ever had in dealing with my car. Super fast and such a breeze. Thank you, California Smog Center! See you again! read more

I called the number and reached out via WhatsApp for a quote and got $50 cash price with no appointment needed. I arrived in late afternoon and was in and out in what felt like less than 5mins! Both front desk guy and the guy who did the smog check were nice and friendly (sorry, I didn't catch their names). Everything was quick and smooth. There was also free canned sodas, waters bottles, and coffee while you wait! I'll definitely come back for my next smog check and will recommend to everyone, thank you! 10/10 read more

Quick, efficient, courteous. Reasonable. In the back of a complex- keep looking, it's there.

This place is located in the backside. I asked for a quote through Yelp and was advised to show the quote once I get there so that they will give me a discounted price. I went on a Saturday morning and was helped right away and it took about 10min. Sadly my car did not pass the first time but they told me exactly what to get fixed. They do not do repairs themselves so I trusted that they wouldn't just suggest for me to get something that didn't need fixing. I went back the following week on a Saturday afternoon and there was again no line! Left the place within 10 min and passed (: Friendly staff with a smooth and quick experience. Pricing isn't bad either! Make sure to ask for a quote prior or get the coupon on their website. They even have a Groupon post. Overall, there was nothing to complain about and I will probably come back in the future. read more

Been coming to CA smog center since I was a kid. Always super friendly and amazing service. Straight honest people. Can't recommend them highly enough! read more

There are not enough positive words to express the support, professionalism, service, reassurance and knowledge these folks embody. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone I know. read more

Excellent and Fast Smog check center. I had no problems and the Smog testing was done very well and fast!