Great experience! One thing that immediately stood out was how responsive they were on Yelp…read moresomething that's surprisingly rare these days. I reached out with a question and got a quick reply right away. I stopped by during lunch on a weekday with no appointment, and Jonathan got me taken care of quickly and professionally. The whole smog check process was easy, straightforward, and had me back on the road in no time. The waiting area was also a nice bonus, with plenty of shade and a swamp cooler that made the wait comfortable, especially on a warm day. Friendly service, great communication, no appointment needed, and fast turnaround. I'll definitely be back when I need my next smog check.

I visited this location last Monday on Memorial Day after discovering that another smog spot I…read moreinitially intended to go to was closed, despite its Yelp listing stating otherwise. I called the Smog Spot, and a friendly gentleman informed me that they would be open until 2 PM that day, so I made my way there from Alhambra. The smog test was conducted quickly and efficiently; I was in and out in just 20 minutes. The pricing was excellent, and I would definitely return in the future.

Robert and his team at Arcadia Service Center are the absolute best. Robert is always incredibly…read morehelpful, accommodating, and honest -- which is rare when it comes to car service. I've been coming here for years and trust them with all of my car needs. It's not easy to find a mechanic you can truly rely on, but Robert never tries to upsell, cheat, or charge for anything you don't need. His prices are fair (honestly some of the best around), and the work is always done right. He's the only person I go to for my cars. If you're looking for a trustworthy, no-nonsense service center, this is the place. Highly recommend.

Still five stars. My husband brought in our old Hyundai Tucson for a brake light repair and this…read moreshop has been outstanding in their customer service and very fairly priced. As long as we are close to them, we will never take our car to anyone else. Highly recommended.

Came in for a smog check and it went so smoothly! I walked in with no appointment and there were 3…read morecars ahead of me - this was on a Thursday at 11am. My total wait time was just about 45 minutes which wasn't too bad. He currently charges $50 and prefers if you pay in cash but also accepts apple pay! The workers here are so friendly it literally feels like you're coming to visit a friend or family. The smog check is sent electronically by them so you don't have to do too much other than coming in and handing them your form.

Was recommended this smog shop stop from my regular car mechanic Tony from Tony's Auto Service on…read moreValley. The man worker is super friendly, easy going and nice. Works really fast. Smog check, in and out, in 30mins. Pros: -plenty of tables and chairs outdoors for sitting and waiting with an umbrella for shade -the man is super friendly and nice service -accepts credit card -can walk to nearly plazas or even Home Depot if there's a long wait Cons: -small parking lot

Always nice and professional. Typically get me in/out. 10+ years now with this family run business.read more

Really pleased with my smog check service. Really fast, affordable and kind! I've gotten other smog…read morechecks that were unnecessarily expensive and this one was beyond perfect. I highly recommend, I made an appointment about 30 minutes before I showed up and he took me as soon as he saw me. Kind and friendly people that had been to him before. If you need one in this area I say go to Longden!

Kev is amazing!! Not only does he do a a quick and thorough job, but he is very helpful and a kind…read moreperson. I got my smog check a year ago and he took pictures of my converter and he said I should too in case it's ever stolen. Well, one year later it happened. And when I called him he helped me asap to get the pictures for the police report. If you need a smog test, don't hesitate to come here, you will not regret it.

Smooth and fairly priced! Kev was friendly, welcoming, and full of knowledge. Would definitely…read morerecommend and come back!

I usually do my smog check at this place. David the manager has always been very helpful and kind…read more I needed a quick overall check on my car as I'm leaving on a long drive in a couple of weeks. My usual mechanic was very busy so I thought of David. I left the car with him and he told me that it would take about 1 1/2 hours. After an hour he called me and said that everything on the car was fine and that whatever my mechanic is doing, he's doing right. One of his mechanic's Chris who was also very nice, told me that the car is in great shape. I asked David how much the check-up on he car was and he said not to worry about it, "No charge!" I couldn't believe it! In this day and age you just don't encounter this kind of thing often. One thing I know for sure, from now on David and his crew will be getting more of my business! Thank you!! It truly is wonderful to see that people like David and Chris are still out there!

Excellent service! Well overdue both front desk & technicians in the garage were very kind. I never…read morefelt imposed to purchase or even thought they would rip me off here.

Tuesday 11/12/24 at 2pm: Wish there was more transparency on cost. Quick service during non busy…read morehours, took ~25 minutes. - Called ahead and was quoted $58.95 for a smog check - arrived and the invoice total was $69.99 including certificate # fee and electronic transfer fees - was charged $72.79 and after already being charged I was told there was a 3% credit card fee (difference is 4%)

I totally recommend this business.He was fast, very easy, very nice man who's been helping me for…read moreyears and I appreciate his help very much.If you need a smog, definitely go straight to him.He'll take care of you.

Super easy and quick - no appointment needed. Probably in and out within 10 mins. Current price for…read morea smog check in April 2026 is $60 cash ($65 credit). - Saturday hours are great (8am-2pm) - Enter into the garage area from Greenwood St (not Walnut) - They do a few other services like oil changes The only other thing to highlight is that there is a small fee to retest if the car fails the smog check. You can share with them that you are not sure if the car will pass smog and they can try to do a few basic things to gauge right off the bat which we appreciated. Other places may do re-test for free if you do the initial smog check with them (but possibly higher in overall price) so keep that in mind.

I've been coming to Pasadena Test Only and Smog Check for years and they always take great care of…read moreme. It's not very fun getting that smog check slip from the DMV but Alen gets it all done in less than 10 minutes. Usually there isn't a long line and he works super fast. If you pay cash, it's a little bit cheaper.