This smog station intentionally failed one of our older vehicles even though it passed both the emissions test and visual inspection. Initially, I thought well it's an old vehicle. Maybe it's finally having issues so I followed Victor's instructions which were to that the EGR system needed to be cleaned or repaired because it was not operating properly. He also said the gas cap had to be replaced because it failed a leak test. The following day I had the EGR system cleaned and checked. I was told there was nothing wrong with the EGR and that the passages were clear. This obviously did not sit well with me after having to pay to have this unnecessary work done. The gas cap was also tested and passed a leak test so yet more money wasted that didn't need to be Wasted. The following day, I contacted Victor Smog shop and asked him to re-smog the vehicle since I had already paid him and explain to him that we followed his instructions and there was nothing wrong with the car. He said, bring it in and he will reinspect it. He Yet again failed it. I reached out to the bureau of automotive repair and looked at the Smog inspection manual. This person Victor is intentionally failing older vehicles because he is afraid they will fail their next Smog and it will affect his score with the bureau of automotive repair smog licensing division . My suggestion to anyone is do not deal with this dishonest person and find a honest Smog facility. This person will take your money and waste your time. I turned him into the bureau of automotive repair. If you have any issues, I suggest you do the same. It is free to report them and they will investigate your concern. read more

Do not bring your RV! Owner guided me into his bay rather than pull his gear out. I ended up crushing my satellite dome on my RV and nearly tore off my front AC unit. I pulled apart the satellite dome, thankfully it was just the cover that was mostly damaged. But even after all of that and scratching up some of my roof and the dome cover. He offered me a $20 discount for my inconvenience. He's lucky I didn't get an insurance quote and come after him to have the scratches and the dome replaced and repaired. read more

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Victor is great to work with. No appointment necessary just walk in. I had 2 registrations due in the same week and did them a day apart and had to wait no more than half an hour for either. Price was as quoted.Couldn't ask for anything better. Possibly could have found it cheaper but as they say time is money. read more

I have a weird vehicle. It's a 1996 motorhome built out of the continental US. It needs to be tested for smog in a very specific way. Called these guys up and asked if they could do it and they said yes so I made an appointment. Whoopsie! Got busy and didn't hear the alarm go off on my phone until an hour after my appointment time! When I realized I had missed it I called and Viktor said no problem just bring it in now. Did that and he greeted me at the door and started on my RV Immediately. It was an unusual job but he was finished in about 15 minutes. Great service! I'll definitely use this shop next time! read more

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Pop-in visit. Fast, efficient and friendly! No appointment needed. Won't go anywhere else now that I found a quality smog shop.

I bought a car from one of Viktor's customers who recently passed smog. As soon as I bought the car, the check engine light came on. Turns out there was a huge manifold leak which indicates Viktor illegally passed this vehicle. Viktor will soon be answering to Burea of Automotive Repair, sac County licensing and the Sac chamber of commerce. read more

The price on the web and actual price was different. Not a bad place but I don't think I will go back again. read more

Made an appt to take my car in as the fires had made air quality so bad I was unable to be in a wait line. He had me in and out in no time. The owner was extremely pleasant and the waiting room was clean and comfortable. Took advantage of the $10 coupon he'd advertised also. 5 stars. Highly recommend. read more

Very great and quick service. Competitive prices. I've been Viktor's customer since 2015. Never even think to go to any other places. Thank you. read more

Elkhorn Smog was the first place I found and I don't have regrets to asked them for the Smog Check. First come first serve....no line. It took me about 15 min to pass my Smog Check. Victor was polite and did his job professionally. He also renewed my DMV License Plates and no need to do it by myself. Highly recommended this shop!!!!! Thumb Up!!!! read more

This guy is great! Fast, friendly and very honest. I would definitely take your car to Elkorn Smog!!

Did my smog here for my Lexus. Customer service is amazing. Quick and Professional! And affordable! Highly recommend this shop!

2nd time coming here. Fast & easy service.

Quickest, most professional smog I've ever experienced. Don't let the location put you off.

Smogged car twice, the first needed repair, fixed it, brought it back, but charged me twice at full price, all other smog shops 'no pass no pay'. Told me my gas cap needed to be replaced to pass, went to different smog place it was fine. Basically milked me for all my money. Don't go here unless u want to lose money, warned you. First and Last time ever coming to this place. read more

Good service. Highly recommend. I called for appointment. Showed up on time and had my smog check and service with no issues. My smog check showed up the next day in the DMV system and that was able to renew my registration renewal the next day. read more

I go here often for many years now. Top notch honest service. Very happy customer, will continue coming here. Highly recommend.

I do have a carb legal universal catalytic converter in my car. The young man that works there failed me because he said "you don't have a cat. It's just a pipe. Whoever installed it for you did a pretty good job". I was charged 20 bucks. I was really confused because a couple years ago I passed with flying colors with the same cat. So I decided to take my car to a different smog shop to see if they would say the same thing. Boom! I passed no problem. Conclusion: if you have a universal cat, do not go to Elkhorn Smog. That guy does not know what it is. read more

I called ahead and he gave me a time to come in for my 2007 Nissan. Arrived and he said it would be 15 min, it took 18 min. Guy was fast, courteous and it only cost $60. I was so surprised about the time that I forgot the $10. Coupon. Highly recommend this place. read more

I got here towards the end of day near closing and he stayed a few extra minutes just to get my smog done! Price was perfect will definitely be coming back! read more

Very quick shop had the smog done in 10-15 minutes with no wait ....affordable prices ...good service

I have been here twice to get my car smog tested. The first time I knew I would fail because the check engine light, but needed to do it for DMV. He told me that if I changed the gas cap, the light should come off itself and then he would do a free retest. Well, couple of days went by and the light turned off! Came back and now I'm good to go! read more

Victor was very professionally and knows what he's doing it took only 15 mins or even less for the smog to be done.

WORST PLACE EVER! Took my jeep wrangler here and he was lazy to check my catalytic converter to see the serial number and told me to just go buy a new cat!!! Like seriously like i have to drop 200$ because he doesnt wanna check?!?. Of course i refused because i knew my cat was good so I Had to take it to a shop for them to take off the tranny mount and look for the numbers so i can come back and give it to him. Whats the purpose of a smog tech? Car #2 of course two smog shops i went to were closed and he was the closest again so I went ahead and tried another time. I give people more than one chance so I took my subaru here, WHAT A MISTAKE! I bought the car and DMV requested I smog it so i brought it over and he accused me of putting mods on (Stock) and then I passed everything and he noticed something with my 02 sensor and started accusing me of stuff and said again to get a new catalytic converter! For what!? So I failed on inspection and took it to my mechanic which he repaired in literally 5 minutes, I call back to schedule a re-smog which he told me re-test is 20$ and so i called......He refused! Said i was trying to cheat the system and all sorts of things when he told me to repair my 02 which i did.. WORST PLACE EVER!!! Save your money and go somewhere else...& he does free checks for all his russian friends around the plaza but scams everyone else! literally made a yelp account for this place... read more

Great place for a smog check. STAR certified. Fast service, very professional and friendly staff. Thanks!

this is the only place i have gone where the guy didnt have a piss poor attitude he was friendly kind and answered all my problems and even helped me out on cheap retests to help my dial in a few older cars read more

I've been here couple times, fast and quality service. Will definitely come back. Nice guys and good advise. Stop by and check your self