Great place for a smog & close to Vegas! The owner & son were a pleasure to talk to. Definitely would recommend.

Fast and very friendly service! From phone call to smog check everything was very pleasant. He even gave us cute beer coozies as souvenirs!!

The owner of the company and his son are super nice and friendly and they check your car in addition to doing a smog check. It was a quick in and out. The place is super cool. They have license plates from all over. That waiting room is very cool in degrees and they had a movie on so super great customer service. read more

This smog test facility is a scam. The smog test machine is old and faulty. Don't trust it! I invested thousands of dollars into my car to have no check engine light and to have it running in great condition. These scammers told me my car failed the smog for some bogus reason about an egr but could not tell me how to fix it. I was told to drive around for 35 minutes and de accelerate to 45 miles an hour and then it may not fail the smog test. What kind of bogus diagnosis was that? It's all a big scam that California and these smog test facilities have been running for years so we can't register our cars and have to waste money chasing a ghost diagnosis. The test was $79 also, what a rip off! The mechanic didn't even sound believable. He knows his cliche sayings are bogus and that he's robbing us. My car is in excellent condition but can't get a smog? Something is very fishy here. Every excuse this guy tries to use was wrong. He thought I was stupid or something but I know a lot about cars and I also know when I'm being scammed and told bs. This is the only smog test facility listed in Needles and these guys take full advantage of that with overly high rates. Do not waste your money and time going here unless you want to be scammed and robbed. read more

Stopped in to see about safety inspection, but also needed headlight replaced. They weren't able to do the inspection(travel nurse from NC, needing North Carolina safety inspection) but they were honest, helpful and jumped right on my headlight. Neat little shop; license plates from all over the US. Father/son business. Highly recommend. If it's integrity, good customer service, and a memorably pleasant experience you seek, go see these guys! read more

THIS is one of the most efficient and well "oiled" (lol get the pun) operations I have ever been to that involves a car repair/smog check.

All the top reviews are true! We took our car to Eric who was very personable and got our smog test done very quickly. Yes, in this crazy time he had his mask on! Thank you Eric! read more

Erik is an awesome guy! He did a fantastic job with my MB, hat to do extra work to get the car smogged due to CA restrictions. All good. I can only recommend this place if you need to get the job done. Friendliest Service ever! Thanks for all the help! read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

I visited Econo for the second time today because I was in need of a smog for my vehicle. It was a quick process and the owner ( I believe his name is Eric ) was awesome just as he was the first time. He's extremely friendly and has a great sense of humor, all while getting your service taken care of quickly. He answers questions and does a quality job. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!! read more

Went here to get my smog check done for my license renewal. Met with Eric (the owner), who was very knowledgeable and nice. Super fast. Would go again! read more

Econo Smog & Tune - Auto Repair Near Me - Needles, California

All the comments for this place are spot on. I have been here twice for Smog as I bounce around quite a bit and my car is registered in CA. This is the closest place to vegas for CA registered cars, is right off the highway and the two times i've been there it's been easy to get in/out in an hour or so :) Eric is a great guy. I wish every mechanics shop / Smog place was run like this and was so friendly :) I wish them all the best of luck they deserve it! read more

My tags were expiring and forgot to do before I left LA. Stopped in and these guys were amazing. No hassle No bs Just genuine Thanks again Wolf guy read more

Spending the next 3 months in Vegas and forgot about my smog requirement! Wasn't going to drive all the way back for it so I yelped the nearest one to the border. Found this place with great reviews so I decided to drive down on 8/2. Service was awesome. The owner Erik was very knowledgable and entertaining. You can tell he's been taking care of border vehicles for a while now with his stories. About an hour and half later and my smog was complete. Didn't mind the wait as I was being educated on every aspect. I almost came out a smog certified technician lol. If you're in Vegas and have California plates, I suggest driving to this place than any other border. *I loved the different license plates he had on display all around the shop!* read more

Found this place on Yelp looking for the closest CA smog stats to Vegas. The owner is incredibly nice and personable. I had no idea this place was on Route 66 so that was cool. Conveniently, the CA DMV is right down the street in the shopping center right past the Shell station and off the highway if you're headed back to Vegas. read more

Highly recommend this smog station, Eric and nephew Jacob are nice guys. They'll take good care of you. Had to smog my Cali car as I don't wanna give up my Cali license plate so I smogged it hear passed no problem then went to dmv up the street and renewed my registration in eight mins flat. hella fast. So I'm good for another year of registration for my baby blue car. Thanks boys ill come back when it's time again. Ill also recommend you to anyone with Cali plates wanting to smog there car. God bless.... read more

Had to get a smog done for my car and stopped by on a weekday. The guys there are friendly and service was quick! Worth your time.

Drove in from Vegas for a smog check. Closest spot to Vegas in CA and by far the best service I have ever received probably anywhere, not just at a garage. The owner is so friendly and personable. He's thorough and informative. We had great conversation while there too. Seriously, go check them out! read more

We had tire pressure checked today. Super friendly and fast service! Amazing experience:)

Omg! This place rocks in and out and a whole lotta help. He even changed my cigarette fuse. We need more transparent and wholesome good businesses that are ethical. Eric, we need folk like you. read more

The service was quick and awesome. Staff were so courteous and kind. Definitely recommend this place.

Eric was amazing !!! We love him !! Best and closest smog to Vegas for Cali !! Super friendly quick and helpful

Thanks to this website we found this place. Yes ,valuable people, you where right about this place. Eric is a knowledgeable person and has a great personality. I wished that we have more people like him in California. We where driving from Las Vegas to Needles (one of our car is in las vegas) This was a great alternative instead of driving all the way to LA. The shop is located on historic Route 66 and a two hour scenic drive from Las Vegas. Eric had the correct Star smog check machines to work with for my older Lexus. I was very happy to find him. read more

Great place to take your car for required smog check! Wonderful service and Eric is just an all-around nice guy--friendly and helpful! It's a pleasure to know him--genuine and caring! read more

Like many reviewers here, we needed a smog check in CA and drove from Vegas :) This is a great small shop with friendly and quick service. We came as "walk-ins" and were done in just a few minutes. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you! read more

what an awesome experience! this business is a real winner!! friendly and fast!! just great guys! the building is vintage but i just have to mention how very,very clean there tiny bathroom is!! what a shock! ive been to major stores that didn't have as clean a restroom! the young man said that his partner is the one that keeps it shining!! a big thank you to him!!! also, thanks for wearing the masks, really appreciate it!!! would recommend this business all day long! keep up the good work guys read more

This guy rocks! In and out in a jiffy super-friendly. It's a much easier drive for anyone coming from Vegas to register for California. DMV is right down the street read more

Showed up without an appointment and was warmly greeted and our California SMOG Certificate was in our hands and already uploaded to the DMV before we pulled out. read more

Drove down from Las Vegas to get my Smog check done. I live in California but my "run-about" car stays in Las Vegas for me to use as I am a flight crew member. I called to make sure they were open before heading down. I spoke with Eric, he was very nice and recommended I come in early in the morning. I made the 1 3/4 hour drive down and they were SUPER nice and efficient. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. I am glad I decided to come here instead of heading to Barstow. Thank you for the excellent service. read more

Heard of Econo from a friend in Henderson. She also has a car registered in Ca. We have 2. We've been coming for years. Very friendly and great service. And a nice ride. Needles also has a DMV with hardly anyone there. No Wait! So also a good place to renew Ca. drivers license and get your "Real ID" Thank you Eric .: ) read more

Eric kindly offered to answer my quite specific smog questions on the phone. Due to my travel plans I never made it to his workshop to have my car smogged there, however my car passed smog recently elsewhere! Thank you Eric. read more

I also came here for my CA smog test. It's the closest location to Las Vegas where I was located when i needed the inspection. I had called a couple times to confirm that the shop was open and that it was Gold certified, which was a requirement for my vehicle. Eric was super friendly over the phone. I didn't arrive until 1:30, and he was closing at 2pm. Since he was finishing up with another customer when I arrived, he ended up keeping the shop open an extra hour for my smog test. That was a huge relief given I was making a 3-4 hour round trip. His price for the smog test ($78) was posted in the shop, which I like because you know what to expect without having to ask. As it turns out my hood, which was replaced after a crash, was from an older model car and had a VIN number that was not the VIN of my vehicle. Eric recognized this, brought it to my attention, and fixed the California Smog online system which had my car showing up as a '90 when it was really a '93. Eric also gave some recommendations of things to do in the area (e.g., the River, murals to Peanuts/Spike). read more

Been here twice to get my car smogged since I live in Vegas but my car is registered in Cali. Super nice people. Was in and out.

Definitely the closest smog check shop to Las Vegas (for Californian registered cars). The location is not too far off the freeway which makes it convenient. It is about 1.5-2 hours away from Las Vegas, still closer than the Barstow shop. Eric is such a sweetheart! He is very genuine and shares some great stories while you're there. He has great customer service and I was very satisfied with my service. There is a restroom and a waiting area there. The waiting room has a tv. The shop is more on the older side so he has a lot of vintage items in the shop. read more

After reading about Eric and Econo Smog on Yelp, we drove to Needles for a smog check. Eric did a much more thorough check to verify our SUV was in compliance. Great, friendly service, and souvenir Route 66 cup holders. We highly recommend Eric and Econo Smog! read more

Eric (the guy running things) was a great fellow. He understands what you're trying to complete when you come here. Perfect layout in the garage, makes for quick work. I tore my engine undercarriage plastic driving through the dirt lot next door, so be mindful if you aren't lifted. STAR certified, FYI read more

Great service!! Only 2 hour drive from Las Vegas to get Cali smog for registration!! No wait while we were there!!

All these 5 star reviews are totally spot on. Drove out from Vegas and Eric took care of my Jeep in no time. Everyone was super friendly and personable. Small little shop and if I know anyone in Vegas with the same situation I'd definitely recommend this place. Thanks for the beer koozies too! Haha read more

Great place, great service Eric is awesome in what he does and knocked it out in about 15 20mins! He works on all makes and models from high end to low end. He serviced my Mercedes and was awesome in doing it! I recommended and ill be sending my other vehicles here as well. I recommend to anyone! Very scenic drive and needles town pops out of no where, he even stayed late for a client after myself to service his vehicle. If that isn't the epitome of customer service, then I don't know what is. read more

Had my car smogged here last Saturday!! Great service, was pretty quick, and the owner is friendly !!! Just keep in mind on Saturdays they close 2. Also had my bfs car smogged here about 7-8 months and had the same great experience. read more

First & foremost, I rarely write reviews and usually only write them if a place is a 0 or the place was absolutely amazing. In this case this place was by far a 5 star when it comes to customer service and actual service. Quick and easy/ stress-free process! Staff was sweet and genuine. Not a bad drive from Vegas, and under 2 hours. I would highly recommend getting your smog here if you have California registration and are temporarily in Vegas! I wish there was a 10 star rating for this place. read more