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    4.9 (448 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Carlos R.

    Here again, live this place, nice and clean place with a wonderful customer service, nice service and the price is fair

    They will go ahead with your smog check knowing full well it will fail.
    Kevin Y.

    Quick Notes to get the point: 1. I didn't know that I would fail the smog check if the engine lights are on on my car. CA regulation states that any illuminated malfunction will result in a smog check failure. Found out through my honest mechanic at a different shop, and through AI research in the photo attached. 2. They told me "engine light is on, but I could see what's going on", knowing full well that the test would fail. Then they go ahead and charge you full amount by saying that we only charge you $20 for the next check. 3. When confronted with their unethical practice of not letting the customer know that the test would fail, their default is "we're just doing our job, we told you the lights were on." If the smog test will fail, why would anyone pay money to get a test done? And after taking the customers money, you charge them an extra $20? In addition, they won't tell you the fine print is that it has to be within 30 days for the $20 otherwise they charge full price. If it takes you longer than 30 days, to find time in your schedule, get your car to a repair shop, and find time again to get the smog test done within 30 days, you will get charged full price. To me, this is as close as it gets to stealing money legally. When confronted with this unethical practice, the manager's response was, don't complain to us. Call the state and complain to them. The problem isn't that you're not doing your job. The problem is that you're misleading customers by wasting their money for a test that is guaranteed to fail. You can't just say "the engine lights are on, I can see what's going on", charge me full price, and then later on say "I told you the engine lights were on". Is it illegal? Maybe not. Is it unethical and deserving of a 1 star? Absolutely. My car absolutely had problem lights on when I went into the shop. These guys obviously knew that the test would fail. They will feign ignorance and put up all kinds of smokescreens when confronted with their unethical practice. There are a lot of businesses that get away with unethical practice and have great ratings on yelp because these problem instances happen infrequently. If it did happen, people will just get taken advantage and not even know it. It takes a rare combination of events that comes together for unethical businesses to be exposed. But when they do get exposed, it invalidates their entire reputation. If they got caught in this one instance, highly probable that this has happened more than once. If you look at the other 1 star reviews on this business, you will get a fuller picture. The response to this review by George is an outrageous lie. They have never talked anything about repairing the car before the check despite all the engines lights showing. Again, there is no reason to waste money on the smog test when it is guaranteed to fail. The response by George makes no logical sense and actually strengthens my point of their dishonest practices. It was only AFTER the check was done that they suggested using an emissions systems cleaner, driving it around and reassuring me that it would only be $20 the next time I cam in (conveniently leaving out the 30 day window). By the time I am done purchasing the cleaner and drive around until the gas is empty so that it cleans thoroughly it is well past the deadline ensuring that I pay full price next time I come in. Maybe in the future you can mention "repair" somewhere in a sentence and then guide the client to doing a test anyways so that you can say what you just said... Is that what you did?

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    2 days ago

    Quick service and Eric was helpful and friendly. I highly recommend to anyone who is required to get a smog test to register their vehicle.

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    2 days ago

    Got a smog test, was really quick. Eric was really nice, even offered me coffee. Good price, good customer service, good time.

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    Thank you very much for your business and your kind review

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    Eric is a great guy and provides quality service. Glad I found his shop years ago. I've taken 4 cars here to get smog tested.

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    Great place! Super fast and the owner is a great guy. He was beyond friendly and talkative. Will be coming back.

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    8 months ago

    Troublefree, friendly, what more could you want? Comfortable waiting area? Check. Free refreshments? Check. I'll be back in two years.

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    Very friendly. Clean waiting area and offered free refreshments. Simple in and out. I definitely recommend!

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    1 year ago

    Efficient, prompt and friendly neighborhood service that's been there for many years. Dodger supporter too! Highly recommend!

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    Thank you sir

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    Excellent customer service! Honest, great guy! Fast, quick and easy! Will be back in 2 years, thanks so much. -Jennifer Y

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    2 years ago

    Great service, fast, friendly.... Enjoyed some 80's music videos on the office TV during my very short wait.

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    Thank you Mr. Scott

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    Ask the Community - Eric's Smog Test Only

    Is this a Pass or don't pay testing location. Also is it a Star Testing Station?

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    Called at 9:10 am and was in and out in 20 mins, Fast, friendly and I would recommend to anyone needing a Smog check.

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    I've been going to Joe for around 10 years now, so I can say how well he takes care of his…read morecustomers, he is honest and very accomodating, he has been maintaining my car and for every issue that pops up for my car, he's always there to go above and beyond to make sure my car is running great and as safely for me to get me where I need to be. He is very transparent when it comes to the breakdown of pricing, and I have always felt that the quality of work he delivers outweighs whatever the price is. I've been here for regular maintenance, emergency issues and if I just need an honest opinion, he does it all! I have his number on speed dial! just kidding. This shop is honestly best in the valley! The best!

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