Awesome service, great price and quality attention with a smile. I highly recommend. Family run service. Thank you again! read more

Had a really good experience with the older gentleman here and one really bad experience. I'll chalk it up to he was having a bad day. $65 price. Good experience; awesome service very nice and talkative and was in and out in 20 mins. Bad experience; I asked him if an abs light would make me fail smog and he said no that's a stupid question only thing that will make you fail is a check engine light. Still got out in 20 mins. Had to bite my tongue to not mistreat him. Based on this I will probably not return. read more

Excel Smog was fast convenient and friendly. The owner is really nice and the price was pretty good I go there with all my vehicles

I highly recommend John for your next smog check. He was incredibly professional, efficient, and friendly from the moment I arrived. John got my car hooked up immediately and finished the whole inspection in less than 20 minutes. The shop was clean, the pricing was fair, and John's customer service was absolutely top-notch. I will definitely bring all my vehicles back to him in the future! read more

John at The Smog Check Station was great! Quick, efficient, and professional. He got me in and out fast, and the whole process was easy and hassle-free. Highly recommend if you need a smog check! read more

came in to do smog for two cars and I checked because my husband's car was brand new double checked asked if it needed to be done because it was a 2023 which was brand new at the time he said yes I said are you sure he said yes I said OK turns out he did lie and I paid him $60 for no reason pretty annoyed by that he's is so close to home and it would be convenient and now that i gotta do it again I gotta find someone else guy was like 20 minutes late to opening the store. I understood he has a kid but then to lie and still take my money low blow read more

We've been going here for the past 10 years, always reliable, prepare yourself for great customer service and a joke!

HONEST, RELIABLE and AFFORDABLE. If you're looking for a smog test center you can trust, look no further! This place is a true gem in the community. The pricing is very reasonable, making it easy on your wallet, but what really sets this spot apart is the owner's honesty and professionalism. You'll never feel like you're being upsold or pressured into unnecessary services here. The owner genuinely cares about doing the job right and making the process as smooth as possible for customers. The service is quick, efficient, and friendly - exactly what you want when you're handling something as mundane as a smog check. I left feeling confident that my car was in good hands, and it's refreshing to find a business you can genuinely trust. Highly recommend this place to anyone needing a smog check! read more

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Thank you , Repeat customer, I showed up at 8am on Friday and he was opening up. One other waiting and I was in by 8:15. The one before was a third time customer, IYKYK. Will be bringing our other car over as well. Not sure how someone would say "rude" but super nice and communicated every step of the way. If you 3-4 cars back he typically will say come back. If he is a bit late one day know the service is worth the wait again Thank You read more

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Mr. Nguyen provides great service at a reasonable price. He is friendly and knowledgeable. I have been going to him for all my smog certification needs for years. He is soon to retire, and he will be missed deeply. read more

I have been coming here for years. Today John checked out my car and he was very pleasant, forward and had a sense of humor. I highly recommend this spot. Good people. Family owned and operated. You're literally in and out in a matter of a few minutes. Great business! read more

Mr Nguyen is the best, reliable and friendly smog service. Quick and easy. He explained that prices have gone up but that's what's happening nowadays. Repeat customer for at least four years now. read more

Great service by Hiep Nguyen. Very friendly and professional. Recommend their business.

They are very kind and professional. As a young girl, it's easy to be nervous getting something done to your car, worried you may be taken advantage of. I felt completely comfortable, the process was quick and easy. 11/10 recommend this place for those annoying, required smog checks! read more

Stay away from this place. I've been going here for over 10 years whenever my smog check is due. I was surprised that the cost was more than double what I paid last time. They charged me $140! Definitely got ripped off. I should have paid closer attention to the cost before I had them do the smog check (my bad -- I was in a rush and didn't read the paperwork closely). I won't be returning here anymore. Hopefully I can save others from getting ripped off. It's not the same guy/owner anymore. read more

The original owner of this place is great, fast and efficient with great prices. There will be new ownership soon and I got a taste of it as the new price for a smog check is now $75! Only go here if you are willing to pay that. Just a heads up, pretty pricey compared to other places read more

Excellent service, clean facility, timely service. Same day service with no reservations, first come first served. Smog test took about 25 minutes. $55 charge, I didn't mind posting because I needed test done day of. $45 if you fail and pay the difference when you return. Technicians have over 30 years of experience. Highly recommended. read more

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I've been coming to excel smog for over 8 years now. I buy/sell cars and I always smog before selling. I have only failed 1 time and it was because the car was carbureated (1981) and even do he tried couldn't get it to pass. I've gotten more than 50 vehicles in here easily. Completely recommend. Always available and for the best prices read more

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Great service in every way I would think important: 1. price = $60 total 2. fast work when my turn = did not clock it, but about 10 min at most 3. short wait = one car just finishing up when I parked with one car in front me; just as with me, fast test time and short time to check out 4. guy was friendly, easy to talk with, complimented my car read more

Bad on me for not knowing the service guys name; however, I have brought ALL my cars to this shop since 2003. He is friendly, has fair pricing, and if you time it right- you are in and out before you know it. My brother brings his cars to ExcelSmog and we recommend them to friends. Our cars thank you for letting Uncle Sam know we drive with CLEAN Emissions VEHICLES read more

Super friendly staff! 10/10 recommend! Right off the freeway and never to busy! They also have seats to wait for your car to be done!

Absolutely great service. Been coming here for years now and he does all my smogs. Company and personal vehicles. He has a nice section for waiting customers if you decide to stay and wait. Absolutely recommended. The most affordable Star certified smog in town read more

Excel Smog - Absolutely great service. The most affordable and quick STAR certified Smogs - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

The worker who was there on 8/3 at 8:17 am was extremely rude. Initially I had gone to get a smog check and when I arrived there was 4 cars ahead of me and I was completely fine with waiting because I knew that it was first come first serve. He had told me "I have to many cars come back in two hours" he gave me no chance to tell him I was okay with waiting and walked away. He then continued to rant and complain to the other clients who were there and kept saying "first come first serve " the man said it more then 10x and even laughed after saying it. Very unprofessional. This was also my first time going to this smog place and my last. read more

I have been coming to this Smog Test Center for over 10 years. Nguyen the Owner is 5 stars alone; Very Nice, Professional and He is always there working. He always remembers his return customers This is a small business and it is a auto shop environment so the seating area available for waiting is simple; Nguyen will have you in and out in 10-15 minutes if you have an appointment. If you just stop in like I did today, only 30 minutes total. Excel Smog is a STAR Facility & is very reasonably Priced so you keep more in your wallet Complete inspection all fees with certificate $50 Total. read more

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Super quick service, was in and out in less than 20-30 mins without an appointment. $60 to pass a smog test, would recommend.

This is my go-to smog check station. Mr. Nguyen is very professional, thorough, detail-oriented, efficient and kind. During the pandemic, he made it clear that he was taking measures to keep us safe. I can be in and out in less than 20 minutes, but I always take a little extra time to chat with him. He is a rare find! read more

Great experience this morning at Excel. I showed up at 9am and there was no wait, and I was out within 15 minutes. The Owner/Operator was extremely friendly and communicated well throughout the process and provided me with everything I needed when he was done. $60 seems to be a reasonable rate for a smog in San Diego these days, so I had no issue with the price. Would recommend to anyone who asked. See you again in 2 years! read more

It's just north of University on Wabash. The owner got up and came out to greet me - don't see that everyday. He's very friendly and a little chatty if you stand and wait nearby. Even so, he kept after the job and was done in about 10 minutes. I'm happy to hear what a sensible, blue collar man with a successful small business has to say. Will return in 2 years. read more

My wife and I have been going to Mr. Nguyen's business for over 5 years now and we've always recieved excellent and considerate service. We first brought our vehicle to his smog test facility when we moved to the University Heights area. The facility itself has the barest amenities for the customer's that wait there, but his helpful attitude and welcoming demeanor more than makes up for it. We've since moved to a different part of San Diego, but we will continue support him as long as his place of business exists. I highly recommend Excel Smog. read more

Fantastic place and owner is so friendly and professional. Super clean, nice waiting area with comfy seating in a garage bay to the side, relaxing views to a park across the street. Got in and out on a Saturday morning. This is the 2nd time I've used them. Definitely my go-to. Thumbs up! read more

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I am posting this review late since my truck passed smog. My seven-year-old daughter and I were in there around late October to have my 2002 Ford F150 smog. This particular smog station was referred to me by a friend he mentioned that the owner there was a very nice gentleman and very thorough with his smog process. The man was very nice and polite he had all the information we needed in order to pass smog. I highly recommend this read more

Mr. Nguyen is a professional and courteous person. I was in and out in 20 minutes, and I was able to get my DMV reg renewed very next day. Thankfully there was no wait time, there is a small seating area where you can sit and wait. Credit and Debit cards accepted, and overall great service. Will return in 2 years. read more

Mr. Nguyen was so kind and also very quick with my smog check. $55 out the door. My day was made better by my interaction with him too. I will definitely support his business in the future. read more

Had to get a smog test and finally had some free time. Drive up and there's 1 person ahead of me, but the person working (very kind older Asian gentleman) came up and told me it would be about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes he drives my car up and finished the smog test very quickly. He was incredibly kind and fast and made it as hassle free as possible. I'd highly recommend coming here for a smog test. The entire process, including the wait, was about 25 minutes. TLDR; Great service, short wait time, trustworthy employees. Highly recommended! read more

After having multiple negative experiences at a few other local smog places I diligently did my research for an honest smog shop. Mr Nguyen did not disappoint. He had a couple other cars in line but his service is very streamlined and I was in and out within 15 minutes. I will be a customer here as long as I have to smog a vehicle. SUPPORT THIS MAN. Very honest. Thank you Hiep! read more

Fast and friendly, Excel Smog has taken great care of me for many years. I highly recommend them for getting your vehicle's smog certificate. read more

It's easy to miss this place on the corner, but on a Thursday morning I was able to have my car smog checked within 30 minutes. When I pulled up, there was already one in progress. When it was my turn, he promised it would take about 15 minutes and that it did! The reason I'm giving this 5 stars is because people don't typically need their car smog checked that often, so if you need it you want someone who is thorough with good customer service. The man was super friendly, pointed out all the information I needed on my receipt and when you take your DMV letter, he is able to scan it so it's sent right away. You might want to make an appointment if you're going at peak times or days, but this whole process was efficient and I always enjoy a friendly face, especially when it has to do with anything involving my car. read more

The guy that owns this place is a real jerk Told me over phone he was open to 4:30, and when I got there he said he was closing an hour early due to no business,Does not care about customer.Needs to get some help and stop running a business on the cheap.TIME TO RETIRE read more

Super friendly staff and professional. Took care of my car speedy and efficient. I highly recommend!

A fantastic experience, for something I hate having to do. Great customer service and I've been using this place for over 10 years. Doug my husband said thumbs up too read more