Super friendly, professional and competent. There's a reason people line up to get his service.

I had a small test done quality. The service was excellent value was I consider reasonable and the gentleman that worked in my car was very pleasant all around great experience. read more

Star certified smog test (only) center . I love that they're open Saturday mornings. Friendly and fast service. I was the second in line and I was in and out in probably 20 minutes. read more

I was in and out in about 40 minutes. I was car #4. $59.95 cheaper than the alternative shop in Richmond. Fast and professional. 20 yrs service, he stated. I recommend to a co-worker. She was also pleased. read more

El Sobrante Smog Test Only - My car getting smoged early on a Saturday morning. Go early. One man, works alone. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Well I must say....Great Smog for my Porsche Cayenne 59.99 out the door, done within less than 15min!! Going forward this will be the location that I can trust and refer my friends to. read more

I've been coming here for a while, and the service is always excellent. The owner is very honest, quick, and reasonably priced. Best of all, he handles everything with the DMV, so you don't have to do a thing. The process is fast, but this place does get busy, so plan accordingly. The longest I've ever waited was about 35 minutes. There's a seating area if you want to wait, but I usually take a short walk instead. Highly recommend this place! For reference, i drive a Toyota Corolla and my daughter drives an SUV. read more

Worst smog test ever. The guy gets frustrated when you explain things to him. He becomes complacent after you come back to duos a failed smog. No very insightful when it comes to relaying info. My last visit he was fed up and said " leave me alone and try someone else. Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy. Hope u see this Pao, your professionalism is terrible. read more

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Was very quick and priced well! Would recommend this shop 100% they did a great job. Was only a 10 minute wait when I went and I was off on my way! read more

Service has always been great. Never had to wait a long period of time and they are always so friendly and professional and welcomed.

Needed it the same day cuz my lagging ass registered but didn't do the smog test. They saw me on the spot and didn't have me wait long! Their waiting room is a bit sketch- like I was kidnapped and held hostage in another country, but I can't complain about the service. read more

El Sobrante Smog Test Only - Their "waiting room" - Smog Check Stations Near Me - El Sobrante, California

"Are you kidding? He can do every move I've ever done! Do you know what a good mechanic is worth? You can't compare that to sex." -Jerry Seinfeld da Scene: 1st smog needed on the Infiniti QX70, guess it's getting older, like me! Been bringing our 2000 Explorer to this spot at their original location on the corner... now they are just a few doors down from there, shared parking lot. Sooo now I'll have two vehicles a year to smog at this El Sobrante institution. da Work: You pull up, check in to let the technician know you're there. He'll let you know how many are in front of you and you sit in your car until post time. When you're up to bat, start the vehicle, step out, hand him your paperwork then chill in the waiting room. Unless there's a problem with your vehicle, it might be a 10 min. wait until he waves you back to pay up. Note: Not much of a waiting room, a few run down chairs and a magazine or two. da Service: Get there @ 8:30 if you don't want to wait, but it's pretty dang quick. Once I got a smog in Oakland since I work there, but it was NOT my expected process... never again. I'd easily drive 30 minutes or more to get the smooth sailing experience here. This spot is the BEST!! read more

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Very friendly. Quick, hardworking and Informative. I would visit again (as a female I did not feel intimidated ) and will refer my family and friends there- the process was seamless and he was able to make additional suggestions/recommendation to register the car as he didn't want me to go too soon and it not be in the DMV system. Waiting area isn't fancy but there's a few chairs and he said I could wait in the car until it was time as there was another car before me. He always had a smile on his face friends - go to this small business for your smog! Good price, efficient timing, Excellent. read more

Every two years I come to this Smog Testing center and I am very satisfied with their service. The owner is efficient, honest, careful, explains well, and quick--and friendly, too. There is usually very little wait time but he has a nice, clean waiting room if you need to wait a few minutes. I feel like telling everyone what a good place this is! read more

Love how polite and thorough this guy is with the smog testing. He's always been so helpful in making sure our smog testing is done and informs us what is needed to pass. Highly recommended. read more

There was one car ahead of me so I had to wait about 10 minutes or so. My car passed and $59.95 later I was on my way. I haven't had to use a smog test shop in ages. I thought long ago it was more expensive as I had brought my old car there years back. I'm a happy camper. read more

The guy working here is friendly and professional. Pricing is fair. If there's no other cars in front of you, you'll be in and out in 11 minutes. This will be my new go-to smog test place moving forward. read more

They don't take reservations, but I only waited 15 mins - Just long enough to get a cup of coffee at the Good Table cafe up the street. Price was very competitive. read more

quick, easy, moderately priced, what more do ya need from a smog inspection? no brainer as a recommendation if you're in the area.

I had two cars to smog today. I brought one in there were four people ahead of me. He said it would be ready in an hour. I brought the second car in about 50 minutes later. Car one complete, 2 new people ahead. Came back in 45 minutes and car two was done. There were more people waiting. He is a very busy guy, yet as nice as you would want a retail person to be. I highly recommend this business. read more

It was a great place to go for a smog check. He was friendly and quick. The fee was not too expensive.

Yes, great excellent, customer service fast, and efficient. I will recommend anybody to them.

This is my 3rd time coming to this place since moving from SSF to get smog and the service is quick. It only took 10 min frm the start he drove my car to handing me the printed result of the smog. Only $59.95 and that's already includes the Smog Certificate which other shop cost extra. read more

One car ahead of me and it only took about 25 minutes total. Same day first come first serve. Definitely going back.

Extremely fast . Inn and out in less than 15 mins that is faster than most inn and out drive thrus $59.95 out the door for my 08 Lexus IS250 Highly recommend read more

Always get both my 2009 Toyota and 1994 Chrysler smogged here. Quick service and great prices.

El Sobrante smog has fast service with minimal wait time and reasonable price. Friendly service.

Smog test complete without an appointment and a very reasonable price and prompt service. This was the third time I have used him.

We tried to smog our van twice there. The first time he was yelling and said he was the only one there and we needed to take the engine cover off. He said to come back Tuesday as Monday was too busy. I happened to drive by on Monday and saw 1 car. I showed up Tuesday and he began to argue. I have no idea why. I noted that he had told me to bring it back on Tuesday and he told me to take the engine cover off but I was hesitant. This man had not smiled once and was rude with every sentence. I got back in the van and drove away. Got my van smogged easily I'm going to yelp them as well they were so kind. I did note that this man was alone on Monday when I passed by, and Tuesday the day he said to come back. He definitely has no people skills, and he certainly didn't keep his promise. A big NO for this shop! read more

Honest honest , easy and simple You are in good hands, coming here for years an excellent job in a small shop. read more

The technician, Pao, was helpful and efficient. I mentioned that he might see a missing rodent-repellent sachet that had fallen into the engine. Pao took a flashlight to look around. Although he did not find it, I appreciated that he looked. The cost was $59.95 including a certificate for a Toyota Prius. It took 11 minutes (like he said it would) and I was on my way. Fast, efficient and helpful. Before coming here, I had stopped at two other smog centers. The first was only open on Wed and Thurs. I returned on a Thursday, and waited about 5 minutes for them to get off their phone, then left. The second smog place was so expensive - even with the $30 coupon - that I left. I looked on Yelp for good reviews and reasonable cost. This is it. I appreciate good service. read more

I always take my cars to this place for our smog checks!! He is honest, knowledgable and great customer service!! Today, my son went in for a smog test; he had to get to work so we were hoping it wouldn't take long; he was able to get it done right away! This is my go-to smog place!!! read more

Have been taking my cars here for years and each time is a walk in that is super fast depending if there are any cars in front of you. Reasonable price and professional staff. read more

Went to this spot for a last minute smog check when trying to renew registration at the Pinole AAA. I called to check the price, was asked for the car make and model - was quoted $49.95. Was able to walk in for an appointment and was serviced right away. Took overall around 15 mins and was provided all the documentation to submit to AAA. Would recommend this location for good and efficient service. read more

Owner is very friendly, covid safe, & works fast. Came at 11am (no appointment) with two cars ahead of me and waited around 20 minutes. read more

Based on recommendations, I decided to use them. When I arrived, I was told that, because my car was older, I should go to a different shop. I went to another shop, and had no problems with passing the smog test. read more

Dropped by again today in the late afternoon, no appointment and was able to get smogged immediately. Quick and easy, in and out in 15 mins. I didn't have any paperwork with me or anything and he was still able to take care of it. $79 because I have an older truck, but I'm pretty sure it was a little bit cheaper when I brought my car last time. read more

This is the third time I've used this company. The Smog Test Certification was quick and easy, excellent customer service, results transmitted electronically to DMV, no coupon required, $59.95. read more

He is Super efficient , friendly & to the the point! I take all of our cars here for smog.

Fast, friendly, easy! Getting your car smogged can feel like a chore. El Sobrante Smog Center makes it such a simple and quick process. If you go when they first open in the morning, you'll leave in no time and start your day feeling hella accomplished. read more

I had no appointment but went in at 3:45 PM on a Thursday for a smog-only check and was out in 30 minutes. There were two people ahead of me, so he told me to submit my paperwork and leave my key. I took a 30-minute walk, which was perfect, and my car was ready when I came back. They are pretty darn quick! I went two years ago and was happy with the quick turnaround, so I thought I'd try them again and was happy I did. read more