I picked this place because of the stellar reviews and everyone was right -- Vic is the absolute best!!! He explains everything very thoroughly. He's easy to talk to, respectful and efficient l. My car failed the first time because of a memory issue from a recent repair. He gave me clear instructions. I made an appointment to come back and he helped checked to see if there were any glaring errors before retesting. Ended up passing which is great! Def come here to do your smog checks! Vic is your man read more

I was a drive in appointment on a Saturday morning and promptly greeted. Service was friendly, honest, and prompt. My car's smog test was done in less than 15 mins while I waited in the shade. $65 is a good Pasadena value. read more

Vick is courteous, efficient, explains everything great clearly. Remix you feel comfortable. Highly recommend.

I took my car in for a smog test today and I would definitely recommend them to everyone. Mr. Vick was very nice, professional, and helpful. The service was great and super fast. Thank you! read more

Staff are quick and friendly. I was in and out in14 mins (1 car) ahead of me. Great professional work at a good price. Vick seems to the hardest worker in pasadena ! read more

Express Smog Test Only - 2 car testing area - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Pasadena, California

If you need a smog this is the place. He's fast, efficient, knowledgeable and very kind

During lunch today, I checked my email and realized my car registration renewal was due. Fortunately, I caught it in time and avoided any fees. I also remembered I needed a STAR Smog check for the renewal. I searched Yelp and found Express Smog Test Only, about 10 minutes away in Pasadena. I called Vick around 2:20pm. He explained that one customer was ahead of me and that service was first-come, first-served. He also mentioned the price was $55, which seemed reasonable. I arrived about 15 minutes later, just as Vick was finishing with the other customer. The whole process--from filling out paperwork to completing the STAR Smog check, paying, and discussing next steps--took about 15 minutes. I was back home by 3pm. Quickest Smog check I've ever had! Vick was kind, organized, and communicated clearly, which explains his great reviews. The waiting area was clean and convenient, letting you watch your car while you wait. Given the excellent service, fair price, and speed, I highly recommend Vick and Express Smog Test Only. Although they don't take appointments, it's worth calling ahead to check the wait time. read more

This smog place totally rocks! The owner is very professional and efficient and won't waste any of your time! I'll be back!

Fast and friendly, I recomment Vick's shop highly. He makes the process far less unpleasant than it could be!

This is easily the most affordable, fastest, and professional smog testing shop in the area. Vick is a great guy and very good at his job.

so many choices when it comes to a smog test in this town pick another place I did and it was better don't waste your time here read more

The worker here is quick and straight to the point, he understands that we all want to be in and out as soon as we can. With the tests being the most time consuming thing, he's very efficient at making sure your time isn't wasted. One of the best, if not the best, SMOG checks in the Pasadena area. read more

Quick and easy and only $50. Walk in only. Does the STAR verification too in case you need that. read more

Express Smog Test Only - Quick and easy - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Pasadena, California

Vick is fantastic. He knows his stuff. I called & got a quote. I came by the shop. He quickly & efficiently got me taken care of with a great attitude. I highly recommend it. The whole process took less than 15 minutes. I wish every business was run as well as Vick's small shop. read more

Had to smog my car for registration and this place is the BEST. Fast, clean, organized--it was our second time, took around 15 minutes and cost $55, and we'll definitely be back again. read more

Amazing service and a great personality, especially after I arrived only five minutes before closing.

It's only five minutes walking from my home. It's quick, it's welcome. The owner will tell everyone where the kiosk is once you got passed. So convenience, good job. read more

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My old car didn't pass the first inspection. Vick took the time to explain exactly what needed to be done and how to go about getting it done. I took my car to my trusted mechanic and he said the exact same thing as Vick. I followed their directions and sure enough passed the re-inspection. read more

Excellent customer service. No appointments needed. First come, first serve basis. Test was completed in 10 minutes.

This is the second time I've gone to see Vick for a smog check. He's extremely efficient, friendly, taking only as much time as needed to do the test. He explains the fees up front, letting you know the price for pass, price for fail and gives recommendations for how to proceed with your registration once the test is completed and transmitted electronically to the DMV. Always support local businesses when possible, they appreciate your patronage. read more

Fast, efficient service, knowledgeable. Very nice business, hardworking man. Thank you Vick for helping me find my key lanyard in my handbag today! You are the BEST! You can certainly be proud of all the 5-star reviews you have here. read more

Super good service quick and professional Highly recommend!! It's hard to find this kind of service these days

Great service! Vick was fantastic! Got me in and out in 10 minutes. Gave me helpful info on where to get my dmv registration done. And did it all with a smile and style! read more

Walked in to get my car smog checked at this location. It's a Star station as well, so that's helpful. Vick was efficient, as a walk in I was out in 15 minutes. He offered advice on the best way to go about submitting the paperwork after the fact. I'll come back here when my cars need smogs again. read more

Vick was recommended to me by a good friend in which he has taken all of his cats to him for the smog service and informed me Vick was great with is professional and service plus on top of that in and out in about 10 mins. I highly recommend read more

Express Smog Test Only - My ride that was serviced - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Pasadena, California

The mechanic is very nice. He talks very fast but he understands that people are busy and wants to respect everyone's time. Came here for a quick SMOG and was finished within 10 minutes. I would happily recommend this spot. Note: the shop is in a shared parking lot w/ a VALERO gas station so try to watch out for other cars or just fill up your tank while you wait. read more

Best place for a smog check. You don't pass, you don't pay (one time). Had two tests here over the years - no probs at all. Vick is FAST - the test took 10 min. He's a nice guy, great service and very reasonable price. Results should reach the DMV in about 2 hours. read more

Express Smog Test Only - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Pasadena, California

The guy running the place was unbelievably rude to customers while I was there. He talks down to everyone in a extremely condescending manner. Amazing that the other reviews of this place are so good. I will never go back. read more

Quick, friendly, and affordable. Vick had me in and out in 10 minutes with passed smog check in hand. I highly recommend Express Smog. read more

Express Smog Test Only - Vick at work. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always fast and helpful. 3rd time coming here and the service is always top notch and quick. Thank you Vick.

Drove up 10 min before opening around 7:50am. Vick was ready to complete my smog check. Very efficient and speedy. Everything went smooth, there's 6 foldable chairs to wait. Took no more than 15 min of my day to get my smog done. He also kindly took the time to explain renewal options at the nearest DMV kiosk. I recently moved to Pasadena so this was really helpful. Would definitely recommend Vick and his business to others!! read more

First of all don't walk over the machine! It is clearly marked: Don't Walk. Second this place is awesome! The owner is very friendly and full of enthusiasm. He had me in and out in 20 minutes. Also gave me tips for submitting my paperwork. read more

I took my car there and dealt directly with Vick. Great service and was very fast to get the car done. Overall a very nice person and very honest. I had to fight him to try and give him a small tip for his courtesy and great service. This will be the place I will be bringing our vehicles to for SMOG tests. read more

You know that feeling when you go home for Christmas and your parents anticipate your every need? Me neither. But getting smogged here is what I bet it feels like. We pull up. Get smogged in 10 min flat for $45. That alone is worth five stars in the eyes of frustrated CA drives with a car older than five years... then enter the owner... the father figure I've been craving since adolescence. He told me about the nearest DMV kiosk to get my expired tags renewed same day. He told me about common mechanical pitfalls of my POS Lexus IS (and more importantly how to fix them). I've never been as warm, safe, and comfortable as I was in this man's shop. Please. For the love of whichever God you pray to, give this man your $45 to get a smog check. Thank me later. read more

Consistent. Solid. Fast. Vic is great. I came here again for a smog check after having a great experience last year. He's simple, kind and straightforward with the price and time it will take. read more

This is the best smog check location I have been to. They are fast and efficient and even let me know about easy options to get my registration right away (AAA and some Ralphs - including the one on Foothill - have a machine where you can get it immediately). Having to get a smog check is always such a pain, it adds one more thing I have to do, but this place makes it really painless. I would highly recommend. read more

Best smog test station. It's a 19 minute drive for me but it's always worth it. The whole process is fast and the price is really great compared to other stations. Vick is very professional and informative. I've been bringing both of my cars here for 4 years now. read more

Express Smog Test Only - In & out in 7 minutes. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Pasadena, California

Vick is extremely easy to work with. I drove in on a Tuesday at 3:30 PM. This is located inside the Valero gas station lot. I was willing to wait but Vick got me in and out in about 10 minutes. He was very helpful. The best price in town $39.95 out the door price. I am definitely coming back here again. read more

Excellent service. I walked in and spent less than 10 minutes there. Will come back for the next smog check.

Vick's a good guy. Failed smog the first time, he gave me good advice on what I should do. Handled the issue, came back for my free retest and passed. Vick's friendly, helpful, and quick with his work, couldn't ask for more. read more