Kev is amazing!! Not only does he do a a quick and thorough job, but he is very helpful and a kind person. 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. read more

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

Second time coming here. Once you drive in, Kev is readily assisting you to check your car. As they drive in your car, they offer seating. While waiting, they inspect and do the necessary procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Kev is my go to for smog checks, having great memory of visiting last time, and just the overall good atmosphere. They are great for conversating as they work the vehicle. read more

Kev is still the man! Asked for the price using yelps price request and Kevin responded in seconds! Very fair pricing and Kevin is always super friendly. I came in at 10:15 am and my car was ready to go around 10:25, it's fast and very efficient. I got the smog certification as well as it being electronic sent to the DMV for me. As a returning customer I was charged $50 for my 2015 Camry. Super efficient, very affordable, and super friendly service. Would totally recommend Kev if you need a smog check in El Monte! read more

Had my smog test and did not pass, offered 30 days retest for free, 30 days was on Sunday and closed, back at day 31 days, said no longer valid and wanted to have another $70 test fee. I walk away and went to other smog test only station, passed. I definitely do not recommend this place and will let others aware. read more

hello. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CARE TO HIM. HE IS A RIP OFF. i called him and told im i have a range rover. he immediatly said it is $ 80.00 for the smog test, he didnt ask me the model or the engine size. my buddy called him also about an estimate with the same size engine as mine but a different make of car and he quoted $ 40.00 for the same size engine. he over priced me because my car is an expensive car so this crook figured he will charge more although the procedure is the same. STAY...WAYYYY far away from this theif. read more

Kev is great! I came here for the first time in 2023 and it's time for another smog check so I went back to Yelp to find him because I thought I'd already written a review. So this is two years past due and I'm writing it as I wait. I highly recommend coming here, quick, friendly service, easy access, good value, couldn't ask for more! Thanks again, see you in another 2 years or for our other cars! read more

Kevin is great. He's friendly and offers Fair pricing and he can help with recommendations on what to do next if your car fails the smog check. Recommend to call ahead to make sure he's not busy with other cars. I got there with now wait. But 2 ppl pulled up within minutes and another was calling as to best time to come in. read more

Came in and got my Mazda smog tested. Quick and efficient staff. I will be refering him to my family and friends. Great value!

Learned about this place from Yelp and had a fantastic and quick service. I was there for about 15 minutes and Kev was super fun and easy to talk to. Perfect service with an affordable price, I paid 79.95. Would definitely recommend others to come here read more

Amazing service! Thank you so much for helping me with my smog. I will only be coming here for my smog check now. The guy who did my smog was so nice and friendly. It was such a good value as well. read more

My first review was 12 years ago... and the service and quality has never changed!! Kev is a person you can trust and gets the job done.

Kev makes every visit so easy and smooth! I love coming here whenever I need service on our cars. The price is always right, can't imagine going anywhere else read more

Super fast, Super friendly, and the price was accurate. The parking here is limited so call first because it's located on S. Garvey and half of it is closed off, due to construction. read more

This place is a scam to cheat people out of their money. Even failed to smoke check they still charge same price, and what ever they charge is very expensive. Won't visit there again. Be careful guys read more

I came in on my lunch break to get a smog check, and the service was top tier. Kevin assisted me with getting everything done for my car and was very professional and nice. If I need any other services when i'm in the area I will be coming here! read more

The real deal! In and out within minutes. Super efficient and quick. Kevin is super friendly and has good vibes all round. My car finally got a smog check notice and I took it to Kevin for only $50!!! I called ahead of time earlier in the day to ask if it was okay to stop by without an appointment and he said of course! I would say it takes no more than 15 minutes for the entire process. I know he can get busy on weekends and some days too so I think he'd appreciate a call for a heads up just in case. All in all, I'm definitely coming back every time I get a notice. read more

Excellent service. Kev was quick to respond to my yelp request for a estimate. Took my car in the next day for a smog test and had me in and out in 20 mins. Quote provided was excellent compared to other shops I checked in with. Would recommend to anyone that needs to get a smog test for their DMV renewal. Will be coming back here in the future! Make sure you finish your sandwiches tonight kev! read more

Kevin's great ! He's so nice and friendly , but on top of that , he always Answer his phone , he's super good and communicating , very very straightforward and provides you with specific instructions to get your car passed , to keep your baby on the road !!! . Thanks so much mister Kevin and definitely recommend ! !!!! read more

Great Experience every time, I keep coming back and always get great service. Kev is always tentative even if super busy. read more

Super trustworthy and quick service, came in to get a old car smogged and was told straight up it wouldn't pass and he doesn't want to take my money. They will have your back here, highly recommend! Thanks Kevin read more

Kev's Discount Smog Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - El Monte, California

Service: Quick (~15-20 mins) and communicative Price: Reasonable price ($60 at the time of writing this) Had a DMV issue that required an updated smog check and notary. Dropped by without an appointment with no wait time at around 1pm on a Monday. Kev was communicative in what he was doing and was sympathetic about my situation. The longest part of the smog check (I felt) was waiting for the certificate to print after sending the info to the DMV (only for the DMV to say they didn't receive it and I had to give them the certificate! Per Kev's advice, I asked for a copy for my records before handing it over). Kev also recommended me to Golden Key Realty to do my notary which was also nearby and super fast. I got everything resolved that day! read more

First time getting a smog check, surprisingly easy experience! Just sat for a few minutes, had a friendly little chat, paid a fair price & saved me from having to take my certificate to the dmv :) read more

When I received my DMV registration notice, I was shocked to see that a smog check was required, since I never had to get my vehicle certified. I always have my car serviced at the dealership, still I was unsure of where to go. I searched the web and after reading several different reviews for various local Star Certified smog centers, I chose Kev's! I can only say that this was the best experience I have had, Kev was personable, courteous, and made me feel like I was a longtime customer and best of all, it was cost effective, no hidden cost, and it only took no more than 15 minutes. I recommend Kev's Discount Smog Center to everyone who needs a smog check! Thanks Kev! JoAnne 9/23/24 read more

TLDR: Highly recommend. Honest and easy to talk to. Explains thoroughly if there are any issues and gives suggestions if necessary. It's not often you find people who work with cars to be completely honest. Fortunately, Kev is one of the few good ones. I drive a 2015 Honda Accord, and this year requires a smog check for the registration renewal. I had an aftermarket air intake which was auto-failing the check. Not only did Kev explain thoroughly what the issue was, but he also gave me several options for fixing the issue. With his recommendations, I was able to restore the intake system to pass the smog check without spending an arm and a leg, as well as buy a new sticker for my hood from the dealership which I had no idea I even needed. Unfortunately we live in California where it's a pain in the butt when it comes to vehicle maintenance and laws. Fortunately, there's still a few good people out there, like Kev, who are willing to help you out without any hidden agendas. Ps. If you fail the smog check, Kev allows you to come back within a month to re-do it without paying for the test again. read more

They were able to take me in as a walk-in and Kevin had some of the best customer service I've ever experienced. Friendly, courteous, and fair on pricing. Will be recommending and using their service again. read more

Stopped by for a smog check and Kevin immediately started working on my car. My car didn't pass the test and he informed me which car part was the issue and how much the repair should cost. I am so glad he told me how much the repair should cost because I got quotes from a few auto shops and they were 3x the cost of what Kevin told me. Luckily, I found a place that didn't overcharge for the repair and got that done the same day. Next morning, I came back to redo the smog test and it passed! Kevin only charged me for the 1st smog check at a discounted rate and didn't charge me the 2nd time I came back, which was really nice of him because he didn't have to. Service was quick, about 20 minutes and we had really great conversations! Thank you Kevin for being so knowledgable and helpful. Excellent customer service and highly recommend!! read more

Thank you for your quick and friendly Smog check service! I can see why you have so many awesome reviews. I'll make sure to share with friends who need this service. read more

Kevin was an easy going person to talk to. He reminded me of someone you might meet at a beach. He did my smog check in under twenty minutes. It was $50. I will be coming back again in two years when my next smog check will be due. read more

Was able to get in and out for my smog check today. The owner Kevin is a nice guy. He was able to get me in and out as painless as possible. I went next door to get a taco at Alberto's and by the time I was back my car was ready. Thanks and they're reasonably priced too! read more

Got my first smog check done here today. Kev was quick, friendly, and efficient at a low price. Got me in and out the door. Highly recommend! read more

I am one to wait till the last minute to do things and I had not noticed I needed a smog before renewing my registration. With a quick Yelp search the closest STAR certified center was this one. I normally price around to get the cheapest price but from the way Kevin answered the phone professionally and friendly I did not hesitate to choose him off the first call. When I arrived there was one car ahead of me, he greeted me and remembered I was the one who had called him and assured me that I will be helped quick, and I was! Kevin runs this center professionally and quick, and at an affordable price. He is honest, caring, and most importantly friendly. I will absolutely refer any of my family and friends to his location, and I myself will return. I was in and out, paperwork in hand in less than an hour, with a smile on my face (my car passed) and on my way to my renewal. You can tell Kevin is passionate about his business and meeting high standards no matter what junker you bring in. Thank you Kevin, keep doing what you're doing. read more

Kev was super nice and helpful!! Smog check was probably the quickest Ive experienced. He gets right to the point. In and out. He also kept his word about pricing because there are other places that try to trick you and/or have hidden fees. Best experience! Definitely recommend!! read more

Nice guy! Fast service and very thorough. He made sure everything was easy and straightforward. Best price in the area, paid $50 here versus $100 from some of these other places. I'll make sure to come back for my next smog and I'd recommend this guy to anyone. read more

Kevin smogged my car for me today and all I can say is awesome customer service and a decent price. He's super friendly and cool to talk with. He did my smog quick too! Highly recommend. read more

STOP SEARCHING! Believe me when I say to COME HERE! Lol I've been coming here for years and the owner is always so amazing. Phenomenal service, very attentive, responds quickly when requesting and appointment, and very affordable. I take great care of my car and I just love how thorough he is when I'm getting a SMOG check. I trust this business with my car every time I need a smog check. I went on my break (I work remotely) and it was so convenient that I didn't have to wait a long time to receive services. The owner is extremely friendly and the conversations are always so genuine, fun, interesting, TOP NOTCH. Come here for your smog check needs! read more

By far the best customer service experience I've ever received. Straightforward, honest, kind, and timely. Support local Mom and Pop shops Like Kev's and get impeccable top-notch service! read more

Normally I'd hate doing any maintenance work on my car but this experience was not so bad after all. Kev is extremely helpful, easy to talk to, and helped me back my car out to make space for other cars in the (small) shared lot. My smog check was efficient and relatively affordable compared to the other places near me. My car has never gotten a smog test done before but I know where to go when the time comes again! read more

Kevin was very helpful and knew exactly what he was doing. He was nice, and very personable. I was helped right as I walked up. Total process took about 15-20 min. Great pricing and even gave some great advice on where to get my registration done, way easier than going online and waiting for it to come in the mail. I highly recommend this smog check place! Thanks man! read more

Called ahead of time and was told to come in 30 minutes later. Was able to be seen for a smog check. Awesome experience at a reasonable price and will be back again. read more