Culichi Smog

4.8 (75 reviews)

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Rodriguez T.

Honestly, one of the best shops out there really honest I'm point Reliable respectful straight to the point family oriented treat you like family definitely will come back and bring my cars n trucks

Isabel S.

I love a business who can answer the phone well thank you Andy!!! Called the other day Thanked me for calling He stated where I was called And went from there Tip: smog places will need the year model and make and can typically take you in right away. Much recommend!!! Thank you Andy

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Jasmine H.

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8 years ago

Super friendly and quick staff, I was only customer on a Monday afternoon at 11:30 so in and out. The prices are fair and it's a pretty simple set up. My car is a odd/no longer exists car model (RIP Saturn) that mechanics sometimes scratch their head with... but they got in and out quickly. read more

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Bradley B.

6 years ago

Nice, good customer service. I have dealt with a few different establishments to get my smogs done, this was one of my favorites. I would recommend this place to someone else, cheap and good service. read more

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Sun V.

4 years ago

Fast and professional service. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone needing a smog check.

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David W.

7 years ago

The guys were friendly, and no line, so in less than 10 minutes I was heading away. You will notice very similar reviews to mine.

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Marisol R.

6 years ago

My brother told me about this place, took me a while to find it because it is hidden behind the auto stereo building. I was there for about 15 minutes. Service was fast. I would highly recommend this business. read more

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Erin V.

8 years ago

Went this morning, Yelp says they open at 8:30am. Waited several minutes, not open, no one answers phone. Maybe this place isn't in business anymore? read more

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Rommel R.

4 years ago

Went here and the guy couldn't tell me yes or no, if my car would pass with an intake or not. Wanted to charge me $30 for a check. He well Damn new that my car wouldn't pass with the intake, but he wouldn't tell me. Adamant to take my money! Would not recommend this place! 100% Very unprofessional read more

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Jenny P.

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9 years ago

Small but clean. Hidden behind the Car Stereo shop maybe that is why it's not busy. When I got there, there was no other car in line for service. The technician works on my car immediately, which us a plus. I thought it was funny when I saw a weight lift bench in the garage. I'm hopping that they allow customers to do lift weights while waiting??? read more

Culichi Smog - I guess you can lift weights while you waits...lol. Overall, place is clean, no wait time. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Riverside, California

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Ben M.

7 years ago

Very helpful, polite and reasonable price. Usually no waiting time. Best smog station I ever seen

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Erin L.

Elite 23

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8 years ago

Great service little bit difficult to find at first. Absolutely no wait time. Extremely friendly service

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Jonathan H.

10 years ago

Definitely a good smog place, it is located BEHIND the stereo shop. It's like a shed in the middle of the parking lot, except well it isn't a shed. Tech was friendly and easy to talk to and got it done for a decent price. (AND THEY WERE OPEN ON SATURDAY) Cost me $50 to get my light truck done. read more

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Ken S.

8 years ago

Efficient and Fast. Good customer service. Mention you saw them on Yelp and get a discount.

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Dutchie H.

9 years ago

Bring all my cars here now, excellent service and discount for cash. Very helpful and has prechecked my car with a mobile OBD2 reader to see if my monitors had set yet, they had not and I needed to drive the car more to reset. No test retest extra cost. Best place ! read more

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David K.

8 years ago

Friendly and fast service for a smog check. Came in honored Yelp discount price was $40. Can't beat that for a smog check.

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Wendi Y.

9 years ago

This is one of the best smog shops I've ever been to! Best customer service, I was in and out within 15 minutes and only cost me $40 with the yelp discount! I highly recommend coming here!! read more

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Cathy F.

8 years ago

Great service fast with 2 cars today!! Fast and friendly! Made doing my errands pleasant

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Alexis R.

6 years ago

I absolutely love this place! Great price, the guys were total gentlemen (cute too!) and they were super quick. I had to smog my 03 yukon and I was kinda worried about reading all the reviews of OTHER SMOG PLACES (Not them!) and how other spots rip you off. So when I found this place and called and they were cheaper than everywhere else I went and everything went super smooth, it was awesome. My sister in law needs a smog now and I told her to go here, don't even try another spot. They sent my passing grade to the DMV so I didn't even have to do anything after that. A+++ read more

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Lisa L.

9 years ago

Great experience. Great pricing. Quick service. Definitely will return for my next smog check.

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Marianne P.

8 years ago

I have been coming here for years! They are friendly and fast not to mention reasonably priced.

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Nadia L.

10 years ago

I called here before coming and the guy was super nice and helpful. He said if needed they could make an appointment for me on Sunday even though they don't usually open on Sunday's so I thought that was really cool. There was also no wait when I came and everything was done right away! Really liked this place and highly recommend it. The only thing was that there's no air conditioned space one can wait at but other than that everything was good! :) read more

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Violet B.

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11 years ago

I called 5 mins ahead and they were able to accommodate my Infiniti G37 right away, even gave me a quote over the phone. Excellent costumer service. The check itself took less than 20 mins, but time went by super fast as I was conversing with the boss. Location is kind of hidden so keep your eyes open for this small garage. This place is affordable and not overpriced what so ever. Will definitely refer to others. read more

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Keith B.

8 years ago

STAR certified little garage out behind the locksmith. Quick service, up front about prices, and posted. Non-AC but covered waiting area. The employees were polite. read more

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Gustavo G.

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8 years ago

It was my first time visiting this smog inspection center and I am pleased with the service they offer. They are very professional and make the smog inspection process very easy and smooth. I definitely recommend this place and will be returning for future inspections. read more

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N P.

10 years ago

Raul is very friendly. Quick in and out. Great customer service. Highly recommend. read more

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Jacqueline S.

8 years ago

This place is nothing short of amazing!!! They had to do my smog twice because of the gas cap and did it without a problem!!! You can trust them and their work I promise you won't go wrong with getting your smog done here! They are located between Advanced Car Stereo and Ken's Lock and Keys all the way in the back of the driveway read more

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M Patricia S.

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10 years ago

Quick, courteous service. I came in without an appointment and was taken care of in less than 10 minutes with no hassle and was on my way. I would definitely use them again and refer them to others. read more

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Michelle L.

8 years ago

Quick and friendly service. Great pricing! Will definitely recommend! Was in search for a reasonable smog place & found this one! Employees are friendly! read more

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Wendy M.

8 years ago

I will definitely return here. Customer service was excellent. Employees weso friendly. I was done within 15 minutes. They are located at the end of the driveway in between Kens keys and Advanced Stereo read more

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Robert E.

11 years ago

2/17/15 I could see that he (Jose) was having difficulty with his own equipment. My vehicle passed on every task except where he could not make a proper signal connection between his computer testing equipment and my vehicle. He gave me no written report of the problem. He said I would just have to take the car elsewhere to find out what was wrong with "the plug connector under the dash" and bring the vehicle back - then he would charge me an additional $25 test fee on top of the $40 dollars I already paid. I did NOT have anything looked at or repaired - just took the vehicle to another smog center down the road and it passed with flying colors. Would not refund me $40 the fee. read more

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T B.

8 years ago

Fast, easy, and professional, and great price. My new smog check facility! Highly recommended!

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Mark M.

133

9 years ago

Quick and friendly service. I was in and out in 15 minutes. I highly recommend this shop. He honored the yelp discount so the smog and certificate was only $40. I will be going to this shop from now on for my smog checks. read more

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Danielle C.

10 years ago

Came here after 10am on a Thursday. And they're still not open. Either fix your hours, or open on time. It's an inconvenience to your potential customers. read more

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Erica D.

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11 years ago

I came here to get my smog checked and found great customer service. As soon as I pulled into the lot the smog technician accommodated for me as quickly as possible. Highly recommend! read more

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Monica M.

12 years ago

So a little hard to fine but not impossible and well worth it. Good service, friendly and knowledgeable. Jose is fast and friendly. I found my new place. :) read more

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10557 1/2 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
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That dreaded 'Stop' before I could pay my annual car registration online forced me to scramble for…read morea certified smog check station and this one, at the intersection of Chicago and 3rd wasn't too far from home. Be forewarned, the basic fee has taxes and stuff that walked it up to $77 out the door, which was disclosed up front, so kudos there. I also made a reservation online but the guy took me early when I arrived, and in about 15 minutes he announced my car passed and provided the paperwork and scanned myDMV form. It's imperative that you bring that to your session. Nice guy, very friendly and professional. They offer a $32 service for expediting payment for the registration same day, but if you have a computer at home, you won't need that. All-in-all, a quick appointment, and unavoidable, but I would definitely come back if or when (probably next year). Pro tip: Fill up your tank and use a fuel injector cleaner from Autozone or O'Reilly's. Most importantly though, if your check engine light is on, you won't pass.

Although I could see he was busy and working solo, I appreciated the greetings from Sam upon my…read moreentry into the business. Pros. *There were several forms of posted literature regarding services offered, expectations of the businesss and what the customer could expect. Very good job! *Sam explained the life expectancy of a smog check per DMV regulations. *I scheduled an appointment for 11am, arrived ar 1030 am for a smog check. I arrived early and appreciated, that despite the busy customers, I was serviced by my appointment time. *I can attest that you are able to see your vehicle serviced (if you choose) through a window while you wait. *Water available to drink while you wait. *Service was efficient, quick and Sam did a great job explaining the DMV processing. *You are able to leave same day with new registration & stickers. *Excellence in quality of service to the smog. I am pleased, and currently awaiting my stickers in the mail (as I had already paid at DMV and just needed smog) Cons Restroom needed cleaning. Myself and an older woman both felt uncomfortable at the sight. In all fairness, this is a smog place, not department store. Still, she was elderly and I have disabilities. Clean facilities help us. *Pricing was not clear. On the website was a price that matched a posted paper in the office. However, on the official receipt were additional charges I was not made aware of until payment. Overall, they did a very good job. This business had a constant flow of customers and I could see why. I too, will be a returned customer for my next required smog.

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I'm a month late in posting this. I try not to show up 10-5…read moreminutes before closing, but I work M-F and in my true fashion, time for away from me, and I'm down to the wire to register my car. I rolled in at 5:20 pm. And they took me. They didn't make me feel like an inconvenience and they didn't turn me away. This is a huge weight of my shoulders. And I do feel bad for showing up right at closing, but I'm being grateful that they helped me out and were so nice about it. Thank you N & K Smog

Fast and friendly service for a smog check at 8 am on a Saturday morning…read more Paid $45. No complaints. Would come back but I only get smog checks when the DMV requires it.

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Wow! It's no wonder this Smog check has such amazing reviews and stars. A smog check is not just a…read moresmog check here. The customer service and hospitality is real. That matters. That makes you take a few extra minutes to drive here for the service rather then go to the nearest option around the corner. Patricia helped me at the front desk, the price for service was more than reasonable. I will 100% be back and servicing all my cars here, as well as recommending it to others. Thank you CSAI smog check! God bless Found out they have an auto repair as well! I will most definitely be supporting that business as well.

This is hands down the best place I've ever been to. Not just because of the service, but because…read moreof the people. The owners and the mechanic are genuinely kind, honest, and welcoming, something you don't come across often these days. I was in and out in under ten minutes, and the mechanic even took the time to point out a rat nesting issue and showed me exactly where it was in my car and how to fix it. That level of transparency and care truly impressed me. When you meet people who are sincerely kind and generous, it fills your heart, and this experience absolutely did that for me. I'm honestly blown away. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!

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I've been coming here for years. Never had a problem. He's upfront about what you can expect. Some…read more customers might be unrealistic. Old cars sometimes have issues.

My Jeep wasn't ready to be tested, catalytic converter (OBD) wasn't up to working temperature but…read morehe tested it anyway and it failed of course. Told me I should sell my Jeep because 4 cylinder Jeeps are too much trouble to smog or go back to the original sized tires, blah blah blah. Maybe he was having a lousy day but he complained about my Impala being a heavy car when he tested it too! Guess they don't have American cars in Vietnam.

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I've been coming here for years and have always had a great experience. Fast, honest service and a…read moresuper clean shop. I trust them with all my smog checks because they're professional, efficient, and reliable every time. Ask for Robert--he'll take great care of you. Highly recommend!

These guys are great!!! They were recommended by a friend…read moreand in turn I recommend them to all family, friends, and acquaintances. They are up front honest and make recommendations to fix any issues if you don't pass.

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4.7

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Great techs Good honest Toyota repairs only suggest repairs…read morethat are needed. Good and reliable service.

My husband and I own Lexus SUV's. We had taken them to the Lexus dealership where we bought them…read moreyears ago. After new ownership or management we went elsewhere because things were going down hill. We then heard of Simply Toyota from a friend and decided to try them. We were impressed. It's not a fancy place but that didn't matter. We got our cars fixed and the prices were reasonable, a lot cheaper than other places we had used in the past.

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Carolyn S.

8 years ago

I recommend Riverside City Smog to anyone who needs their car smog checked. First of all I received a $15 discount when I mentioned I found them on YELP. I was in and out very quickly. No wait at all. It is a little hard to find. It is in the rear, down the driveway between Advanced Stereo and Ken's Lock and Key. The technician Jonathan was very polite, efficient and knowledgeable. He was glad to answer any questions I had. I would definitely use them again and send all my friends to the facility. I had a very positive experience there. read more

Jose Q.

10 years ago

Great local shop to go to. They had me in and out within 30 minutes the staff are profesional and make you feel like you've known them forever. This is a delayed review but this is my third vehicle I have taken to them and always make my experience a great one. On hot days they usually have amazing ice cold water in this insane hot California heat recommend this shop to everyone out there wish I could give it more than 5 stars!!! read more

Elyan S.

234

6 years ago

Came back again 2020 to smog my car again. Still very friendly service and quick in and out. I appreciate this place and how honest they are. Andy is the man now Very friendly staff. They got me in and out in less thn 15 minute. Jon was very friendly. I'm new to the area. I asked around and he was very happy to answer my question. I would recommend this ola read more

Jesus T.

9 years ago

This smog shop is by far one of the best customer service I've gotten. The employees are nice and charismatic. I have been coming here to do my smog for four of my cars ever since they've opened. I strongly recommend coming here. read more

Leti M.

8 years ago

Came here for smog and was really pleased with their excellent service. The techs are really professional and cordial and the service was excellent. Will be coming back and will refer them to friends and family. read more

J.R. T.

8 years ago

Been coming to this place for years now. Service is awesome and they have a great price! They are very fast and friendly. Always in n out of this place within minutes. Recommend this place to everyone!! read more

Ralphi M.

8 years ago

I just left Riverside City Smog, I was in there only about 10 to 15 minutes. These guys are very professional and I recommend this smog station to anybody who want fast professional courtesy service. read more

Angel M.

8 years ago

This place is the best! Great customer service and honest service. I was in and out quick. Thank you Riverside City Smog! I will definitely recommend this to family and friends. read more

Celen V.

1 month ago

Hi they were very much reliable and helpful with helping me get my smog check done on car. They were friendly when I arrived and finished quick. Appreciate their service. read more

Maria I.

280

8 years ago

Muy rápido y muy bien servicio es un poco difícil encontrar el lugar pero está en el medio de car stereo y Ed service en el medio al mero fondo. AMAZING fast service read more

Freddy D.

1 year ago

Great customer service, there were a few cars ahead of me but they were able to get me in fast. Did not wait very long. I will be back again, thank you! read more

Nailsby C.

188