Friendly service, in and out in 10 min. They smog diesel trucks, which not everyone does, and I found the $50 total to be reasonable. As others mention, the waiting area and overall space could really use a good cleaning but I was very happy that my diesel F250 passed quickly and for a fair price. read more

I cannot say enough good things about L2 Smog. I have been taking all of my vehicles there for eight years and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. Honest, extremely knowledgeable, great at making recommendations for what "actually" needs to be done (and not) if your vehicle does not pass inspection. Family owned, local business that is a model for our community. If only all businesses handled their customers and services like L2. Also very efficient and friendly. Will always be a customer as long as I live in SD. Wish there were more than 5 stars as an option--first place in 30+yrs as driving a vehicle where I fully trusted the people I took my car to...again, cannot say enough good things about these folks. read more

Was in and out in about 10 mins. Technician/owner is friendly and quick. Price was great for a star smog check

In and out in less than 10 minutes, $45 and everything is done for my smog check from a STAR station. Zero wait. The guy who checked my car was super nice. The kind of old soul that puts your spirit at ease! Haha, I know that sounds cheesy, and he wasn't an old dude, but you'll know what I'm talking about if you go there. I had initially gone the the Hillcrest smog check place, but they aren't a STAR station, and they referred me over here. Top notch, couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thanks a mil! read more

L2 was recommended to me by a mechanic I've trusted with my cars for 20 years, so I was expecting a good experience - but instead I got an outstanding experience! I got right in, and for a very reasonable price, got my smog check done in about 10 minutes. Excellent friendly service, great fast work - L2 is now my go-to place for smog checks! read more

This is the 2nd time I come here, I'm so glad I came here, the guy that does the smog testing is super professional & friendly as well. I used to go to another place & the would make me feel like they were doing me a favor. I'm so glad I came here, as long as I'm in San Diego, he's gunna have my business! Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate you & your business! read more

We needed to go here for the Star testing because the appropriate testing equipment isn't available at our regular smog check place. Hillcrest Smog and Repair always refers us to L2 Smog and we're never disappointed. They are quick and efficient. Very good business. Nice comfy chairs are available for our wait, which is never very long. read more

Best service I ever received smoging my car. Fast courteous service. Their prices cheaper by far compared to other companies In surrounding area. Lam was amazing and very professional. I definitely recommend them. read more

I was getting desperate to find a place that would smog my car. It's an old one (pre '99) so it needs the older kind of test. My regular mechanic used to do smogs but not any more. My car is quite old (more than old enough to vote!) and as a result, each year I worry that it will no longer make the passing grade One place's equipment was down. Another, the guy who did the smogs just died. (I kid you not) Another place didn't do volvos. I couldn't believe the problem I was having finding a place. Then one place I called, who couldn't smog it recommended L2 and fortunately it was not far from where I live. I called and the guy said, no problem. Bring it in before 3pm which I did and it passed! He was very efficient and fast and even since he was already working on a car, it took all of 5 minutes to finish and do mine, the whole thing was over and done in less than 10 minutes, I swear. Thank you, Lan and bless you! You made more than my day. read more

Awesome smog place. Got in and out super quick, awesome prices, and superior customer service.

What a delightfully quick and easy experience. First, I called ahead to confirm whether or not an appointment needed to be made. One didn't! So I hopped into my hoopty and headed the half a mile to L2 Smog. Upon my arrival, a gentleman flagged me and my vehicle into a stall at which point I turned off the engine and got out and said, "Hello, I'm here for a smog check." "Okay, we can do that" he basically said. "Great; about how long do you think it will take?" I just had to ask. There was another gentleman already working on a vehicle and the man I was talking to pointed to them and stated, "After he's done there, just five minutes." I handed over my keys and no more than two minutes later, that other was being moved out of the stall, and mine was about to go in --- ---except--- Oh noooo my battery died! Whaaaaaaaaaat a happy coincidence. Seriously, I could have been anywhere else and that would have been horrible!! Luckily the jumper cables were ready to go. In the waiting area you can catch up on your latest Maury Povich episodes - but only for a couple of minutes. That's all it takes for these guys to get your smog good and done. read more

I'm not sure when we as a people decided we needed our Auto Repair waiting rooms to look like Mariah Carey's living room on Cribs- but to me that's totally unnecessary. Those waiting rooms are meant to make you forget how much you're paying and how long you're waiting. Please, spare me the leather couches and nasty coffee in exchange for what L2 provides, fast, efficient, honest, no-frills service. I'll take a 10 min 45 dollar smog check while I wait outside over a 2 hour 65 dollar smog check anyday. thanks L2! read more

I just set up their Yelp page. Can't believe they didn't have one. They have been taking good care of me for years! The coolest guys and Lan is a rock star! Also they are fast and get you in and out lickety-split. Always go above and beyond. Thanks guys, see ya again read more

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I purchased a used 1993 Chevy van, nobody near my house had the necessary smog equipment to work on it, but L2 Smog was able to take care of it in under 30 minutes. I passed, it was quick and easy! read more

Super fast service!! They accept cash, credit, and debit. Called ahead to make sure they were available, I didn't need an appointment. I got there and they checked my car right away, filled out a paper. In total I took less than 10 minutes!! Super nice, great service! read more

Hillcrest Auto recommended since it's a Star station and I have a "mature" car. Since the engine light was an homeboy said it wasn't going to pass but would run it anyway so we can narrow down what is wrong with the car. So it didn't pass but since my registration was due he said go online and pay it so you will not be past due and pay the late fees. Hey I didn't know you can do that, thanks buddy! Took my car to a couple places to get the sensors fixed after $500 car repair I came back and it passed with flying colors. Homeboy is super fast and a cool guy. Totally legit read more

Fast, friendly, got my smog check done in 20 min in the middle of the day, and cheap! Don't let the run down exterior fool you, great service. read more

Every time I open my registration renewal I cringe if it's time for a smog check. It's such a hassle to get it taken care of. This place actually makes the process of getting a smog check enjoyable. -it was quick, in and out in less than 10 mins -good service, the guy working was super friendly -convenient, just west of the 15 on El Cajon Blvd Granted when I drove up I wasn't sure I wanted to go through with using this place. It looked kinda messy. I'm super glad I didn't turn around though. I know I'll be coming back and letting my friends know about this place. read more

Cannot beat the service I came in at 9:30 AM and was out in 10 minutes guys super chill super cool. read more

L2 Smog - Came in at 9:30 am and I was done in less than 10 minutes. I definitely recommend this place - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Diego, California

In 2013, I went back for my 16-years old Toyota with over 200k miles. I didn't really prep the car for a smog check like having a tuneup done in advance, driving it a little while so that engine was warm enough and so on (whatever desperate acts that I needed to do for the test). I just simply drove to L2 after it was parked days at home. I think it can make a big difference how a tester operates your car during a test. If your tester is blindly stepping on gas pedal, like one of the three stooges, obliviously chances of passing the test are not very good. Well, my car passed the test but one of those things called HC was at the max. whew.. read more

I went to a smog place down the street, I'm not going to mention any names but they said that they could not smog my truck because I had an after market k&n cold air intake on it. They also told me to put the original back on or if I didn't have them go to the junk yard and get one. Anyway found this place called them up to verify the information I just got. He set me straight and told me to bring it in. Long story short no problem smoking it. read more

Super fast service! I was recommended here for a STAR station by Hillcrest Smog. Both guys were very friendly and my smog check was done in 5 minutes. $45 for me out the door. Would highly recommend! read more

I brought my 2000 Toyota celica in here a few weeks ago. I was skeptical about my car passing smog because on the car fax it had that it failed prior to me owning it. So I called and asked if I need to make an appointment and they verified that I could just come whenever I wanted. I pulled up and thought I was at the wrong place because there are older cars parked in front and it didn't seem legit. I was skeptical but decided to go ahead and try them out. I am so glad I did!!! There was a guy in front of me, they asked me to fill out some paperwork and wait just a few minutes. That's exactly what I did, sat on their furniture in their shop, right in front of the tv that was playing judge Judy. I watched tv for about 5 minutes, and as I was indulging in judge judy, he told me I passed my smog and I was good to go!!! What.... no... I was just now getting into judge judy but was quickly relieved when i knew I had passed my smog. The guys working there were VERY polite and i would recommend this whole in the wall smog place to anyone! read more

This place was recommended to me by my dad. I went out here at 9 am and left by 9:10 am! This place specializes in smog checks. They provide fast and professional service. I highly recommend it. read more

Fast Friendly Affordable 45 smog check in less than 15min Will send people I know there and will be back when I need to sell my Suburban. :) read more

Back here again and this time they have new pavement, more plastic chairs and the same ol' charm! There is no stopping this place now. I heart this place. read more

The best smog station. Excellent and fast service and very reasonable price. won't go to any other smog station.

Drove right in, finished in 5 minutes! So many of smog check places labeled STAR aren't! Go here first for test only! Fabulous service!

So fast! I'm glad I found this one so close to home. I was in and out in just a few minutes. What normally feels like a hassle was done more quickly than I've ever experienced. read more

Brought my other car today for smog and was in and out in 15 minutes tops. Great service like always.

Quick and efficient! Luckily they were finishing up with someone just as I arrived but even if there were a few people ahead it took maybe 10 minutes per person. read more

I usually go to Hillcrest Smog & Repair (HSR)for all my cars. But, when I needed a STAR smog check, HSR highly recommended L2. They were great! No appointment. In and out in 10 minutes. Super experience. read more

2nd time here. Takes 10min. $45. It doesn't get easier than this. I will come here for the rest of my life!

I use L2 smog for all my smogs. They are a father and son operation, not to expensive although I think prices have to do with the type of vehicle... and if you fail they do the free retest. they also can explain why your car did not pass. fast friendly and very straight forward. Will use them for all my smogs to come. read more

Best smog station in town, affordable prices and speedy service... Highly recommended!! read more

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Thank you Yelp for helping me find L2 Smog. Fastest smog check I've ever had. Rolled up in my 2002 TOYOTA Tacoma with 186,000 miles and the gentleman who runs L2 (sorry, I didn't get his name) was just finishing up with a customer then started on mine. Smash cut 5 minutes later, it past and I'm happily paying for the much maligned, mostly inconvenient, state mandated emissions inspection. read more

I was recommended to this Smoge site (star one) by my mechanic! I just got there, filled my info and signed it... 5min afterwards I was done! he said he is gonna send the results to DMV by himself! easy like 1 2 3...done! I have a 2008 2.5S Altima! read more

Just left this location. I was in and out within 12 minutes. The tech was super helpful and performed my smog check promptly and with a smile (in time for me to make my dmv appointment). Will definitely use them in the future! read more

This place can't be beat. Efficient and very cost-friendly. I was in and out in 15 minutes.

The place is a little hard to find but, if you drive slow you will find a family owned business run by a father and son. i was worked over three months ago with the installation of a new radiator, and consequently my car has had a tendency to overheat. the son looked at the car pinpointed the problem, which i pointed out to my new mechanic and they totally agreed. great smog only place. read more