I booked an appt online but when I got there they were full up - their computer (or the connection to the DMV?) was down. To their credit the guy told me not to wait. That was nice of him. read more

I went today, but the equipment is broken, he sent me to what he said his brother shop and he said his brother will accept the coupon listed on his website. His dad took me to the shop, but ended up charging me $10 more. Poor service, over promised and under delivered. read more

If you're looking for a highly efficient and friendly smog check experience in Redwood City, look no further than this fantastic auto shop! They took care of my car in no time at all, with a first-come, first-serve policy that saved me plenty of time and hassle. I also really appreciate that you don't need to bring a DMV letter with you, making this an incredibly convenient option for anyone needing a smog check. The staff are all extremely friendly and professional, ensuring that you feel at ease throughout the entire process. It was a good deal 50-60$ dollars for the service . I couldn't be happier with the outstanding experience that I had at this Redwood City smog check location and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services. read more

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O stars!!!! They put the 0 in no stars!! Horrible business!! I would come here before the change of ownership, but never again!! I recommend people go anywhere but here. Previous owner was a classic man, not too much chit chat but stayed busy at work. He even once recommended a fuel additive that would clean my catalytic converter to ensure nice clean emissions. This last time I stopped by, some grumpy guy starts to go off that he won't do my car because it supposedly had illegally stuff done to it, yet I have receipt's of all car purchases and at that, it has a plate stating it's CA legal. How can someone do car work, while having no knowledge of cars. I tell him to look at the plate and he says he doesn't have to and doesn't want to smog my car, what is the point of you being there? Weird frumpy dude then decides to accuse me of doing illegal stuff to my car, his boss comes out finally. I thought at this point finally, some rational person can help fix, yet I was wrong! The lady (claims to be new owner) has no idea what either of us are talking about because she herself admitted she knows nothing about cars! This blew my mind, how and why, what in the world?? And if they have recordings in there shop, I'd be glad to go and find what day it was to show how poor of an establishment this is. For anyone, and everyone do not come here!! Few block away is peninsula smog, go there!! Or anywhere else! I wanted to give it 0 stars, but yelp won't let me read more

Very helpful attitude. Highly recomended Easy to find $80 Waiting is inside the shop area. read more

I've been using them for smog checks on my Honda hybrid for many years. Efficient, honest and friendly owner. Prices have not increased despite inflation. Zero waiting time during a weekday afternoon. Highly recommended. read more

Fast service, be aware that under new ownership and they do not honor Yelp discount anymore.

The pros: No long wait, they were able to begin as soon as I arrived, no appointment needed. They alerted me to the fact that there is evidence of a rodent nesting under the hood of the car. The cons: After the service was completed and it was time to be charged I showed them the check in coupon I received here on yelp for $31 plus the cost of the certificate and they refused to honor it. They wanted to charge $65 and said that there was nothing they could do, that was an old coupon and the current coupon was for $36 anyway. Firstly, if it's not a current coupon then they shouldn't be offering it on yelp, that is the single reason I drove out of my way to go to that particular shop for the smog check. Then after some argument back and forth they finally agreed to only charge $51.50 and I wasn't happy about it, but what could I do, the service had already been completed. Also to note, they didn't have me sign an estimate or anything beforehand, as soon as I pulled in they just sent me to wait in the office, otherwise I would have shown them the coupon prior to the service being completed. If they had honored the coupon I would have returned with other cars when their smog was due, but given this experience I will not be back ever. read more

This place is small, right by the Redwood City DMV and Costco. Service is amazing and they are SPEEDY! I mean Fast! I was in and out in 15 minutes. Smog completed, owner sent all the proper paperwork to the DMV for me which is one less thing I need to do and made it an effortless task. The price was $65 for the smog on a suburban, I'm not sure if that's a standard price for all cars or different based on sizes. Operator wore a mask the entire time, asked me to drive my own car in, and had chairs outside for sitting while the vehicle was clearing smog check. Overall I'll go here again! Easiest 25 minutes of my life! read more

Well unfortunately the secret is out.... this place is awesome!! I used to be able to swing by for a quick and easy smog check, but they have gotten really busy so there's a wait almost every time I want to drop in. Not gonna lie though.... family business clearly, with dad and son running the show.... so even though I have to wait a hot minute or two, I love seeing a local business thrive. Insider tip (from someone who has way too many cars and needs smog checks frequently).... pull up and let them know you're in line and run across the street to get the best coffee around. Or at least take a couple of big whiffs of the coffee roasting... I swear it gives me a cool little buzz. read more

I wait 1 hour and never open on Sunday the hours say open at 8:30 am Sundays and no one open so do not waste your time

Would definitely recommend to a friend. The total price for the smog check & certification was $40, which is almost half of what I was quoted at another business. This is a very small location but the services are adequate. I was able to make an appointment, have my car inspected, & receive my smog certification all in the same morning. I went straight to the DMV & the certification papers were sufficient for what I needed. read more

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Great Customer Service and job well done! Highly recommended! This is the place I trust with my cars!

I would avoid this place, as it has created a headache way beyond the $60 a smog check would cost. Plenty of other shops to choose from. Brought my car here 2 years ago and passed my smog test. Went back recently for another smog test on same car, and the guy says "your first test showed that it failed and then 10 minutes later it passed". That's odd. The car was never tampered with (to my knowledge) and I wasn't aware that it ever failed. I just remember walking out with my pass certification. The Middlefield Smog guy said - go to this other smog place down the street. I went there and that guy said - I don't want to do it bc it looks strange that you had this fail and then pass within 10 min. He said I should have received the "fail" report from Middlefield when they did the check 2 years ago. I had the pass certificate and no "fail" certificate. That second guy said Middlefield should be the one to help me out. Called Middlefield back and expressed what this other smog shop said. The Middlefield Smog guy's response was - we didn't do the work so I can't help you. I said, yes you did. He then said, you don't have the paperwork. To which I replied - I have it in my hand. Then he said he didn't want to do the smog, and hung up. Am hoping I can get a smog check done somewhere. It feels like Middlefield did something wrong with the earlier smog check (which I obviously can't demonstrate now) that is creating a headache for me now. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised that he doesn't want to stand behind his work from an earlier service appointment. Either way, buyer beware. read more

This is the third time we've used them, they're fast and friendly. Always good to help out small business. read more

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Nobody is ever stoked about taking their car in for a last minute smog check. I found this shop on Yelp, and gave them a call. They said they could check my car at any time today. Easy enough. There's no parking, so call ahead to check if they are busy or not. It was a quick and easy smog check, which is all I needed. 10-15 minutes if you're the first in line. Fun Fact: If you panic like I did because your car/the shop/everything smells burnt, it's probably because the coffee shop across the street is in prime roasting hours. read more

Quoted me twenty minutes but took over 90! Also, parking is really tricky! I won't be back. read more

I really enjoy this business and it's become my go to place for a smog check. Parking is a little tricky in the neighborhood but they manage the appointment customer parking well. Friendly, honest dealing, and timely. Best to go early in the morning by appointment vs. drop in! read more

Smog checks aren't something you look forward to, like going to the dentist or paying your taxes. No matter. What needs to be done will be done, one way or the other. Middlefield Smog Check makes it almost easy. $40 for most cars and less than 15 minutes if there isn't a line. Barely time to get a coffee at Connoisseur across the street, let alone carne asada and chile colorado tacos at La Estrellita down the road. No worries! You can stop for tacos on your way back home. Who knew smog checks could be such fun? read more

Middlefield Smog Pros - Turn on Pacific Avenue and drive right in if there are no cars waiting. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Redwood City, California

I went in without an appointment and they started the smog check within 5 minutes! The whole appointment took about 15 minutes. Julio was very professional and explained the DMV Star directed smog check. Only negative was non-existent parking, but his employee saw me circling and got me a spot in front. Would definitely come back. Good service & price. read more

Have been taking my 2 cars in for over 6 years now and they remain the best. Fast, friendly....everything is perfect. Today, I required two visits. Had work done on my car recently and the battery had been disconnected, causing the car's computer to reset. So, it wouldn't pass smog, since I hadn't driven enough miles yet to get the computer reset. Even with me having to take it back a second time for a retest, after quickly logging some freeway miles, just charged me for one smog test. A family owned and operated business that deserves your support. read more

Dropped in for a smog check with no appt and waited about 7 minutes. Actual smog was about 10-15 minutes. Owner was super nice. Easy in and easy out. Location is convenient and plenty of street parking, just don't park in the alley behind the shop. Price was $20-30 less as some other places. Highly recommend this local business. read more

Fast service, and at a very reasonable price (with the Yelp check-in). I was quoted $30 more at another place nearby. In & out in less than 30 minutes. Thumbs up! read more

Great, friendly service. Quickly in and done! I guess that's why they have so many great reviews. I wasn't sure of the location when I arrived, but it's the corner building, with the car entry from the side street. read more

When you go in, they direct you to take a ticket and wait your turn. I waited there today for 90+ mins with ticket #1 while they kept taking other cars in for testing. The owner seemed to be the one managing this schedule by himself and he was also the one that gave me my #1 ticket. read more

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Good shop, fast service. Only giving 4 stars because they wouldn't honor the current Yelp coupon which said $31.75 for smog plus $8.25 for certificate. Shop guy said it was old and new price was now $36.75 for the smog. I argued and showed him the Yelp coupon from my phone but he wouldn't budge. A little annoying when places won't honor what they are advertising online. If you change your price then update your Yelp deal please. read more

So this AM I click on Request a Quote I give all my needed info. And the is my Quote: Julio O. Owner Bring it in anytime I am on a Fixed SDI Income Requesting a Quote. I reply: And what will it Cost me? STAR Smog on a 1985 Toyota 4x4 22R EFI Thank you And no REPLY at all. I even waited 20min and said: Sorry Not without A Estimate I Am on a FIXED SDI Income and these Smog are so Expensive. its been Told as High as $98.25.... 2 years ago I had to do a test only same Truck it was 56.20 Total ( this is what it should be average) And Still no Reply.. GOOD LUCK! SAD WAY TO RUN A BUSINESS AND LOSE A NEW CUSTOMER!!! read more

Despite how small their shop is we had a very good experience. We only had to wait about 30 minutes in total to get our car smogged. One person was in front of us and the employees work quickly and efficiently. They had a perk on Yelp where if you checked in you got a small discount which was nice. Their price is more affordable than most smog places. read more

I have been going to these folks for years. Very easy, super reliable and good service. I seldom have had to wait and when I do, they make sure I am in and out quickly! read more

Woohoo! Passed my Smog Test on the Re-Test!!! Huge thanks to Julio, the store owner and manager, for taking the extra time to warm my car up beforehand. The combination of this + the fact that I bought this great stuff called "Guaranteed to Pass" (which I bought at O'Riley's Auto Parts in Redwood City on El Camino), seemed to do the trick!! For anyone who wants to see what that looks like, here's a pic of the box: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/10218299584_9ebaafe174_b.jpg I know, it's cheesy to buy stuff to put in your engine to help it pass. But hey, it really did clear the exhaust. I could tell just by looking at the exhaust pipe, as Julio revved the engine, that something had changed. Thank God, because I just didn't have the funds to get a new catalytic converter, which is what was recommended for me to do (I know, I know, that's what I SHOULD do). I did apply for the CAP Financial assistance program (see link in last review) but didn't qualify : ( For anyone who'd like to bitch me out about how my car is gonna go back to producing toxic fumes, you can bite your big tongue unless you're vegetarian, which I am. Did you know that producing half a pound of hamburger for someone's lunch - a patty of meat the size of two decks of cards - releases as much greenhouse gas into the atmosphere as driving a 3,000-pound car nearly 10 miles? Yeah. Believe it. You can read about it in Forbes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/michellemaisto/2012/04/28/eating-less-meat-is-worlds-best-chance-for-timely-climate-change-say-experts/ And the New York Times: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/we-could-be-heroes/?_r=0 At some point I do plan to get the converter changed by my Awesome mechanic, Pedro from Pedro's Auto Clinic in Mountain View (whom, in my opinion, is the most honest, affordable mechanic in the bay area). But as affordable as he is, I barely have the money for GAS, let alone any kind of car repair. So I really, really appreciate Julio doing an inexpensive re-test, and for taking the time to help me warm up the engine before the test. I know he DID NOT have to do this. I want to say something to fellow Yelpers who read this. It's a really nice thing, if you can actually take the time to write a review for business owners like Julio, if you get good service from them. When I first went in, I got great service and told him I'd write a review. And I actually DID. Julio told me there are a lot of people who SAY they're going to, but only one in seven people actually DO (Lame!!!). Julio actually remembered me when I came back in, and I can't help thinking it's because I was that one out of seven, and he appreciated it, just like I appreciated the fact that he and his mechanic, Jose, gave me great customer service when I went in the first time (even though I didn't pass). I appreciated the fact that I was able to pay for part of the test when I went in, and then repay the rest later during the re-test. It was a great deal. Would I have passed if I had just gone straight in, after using my under-$20, "Guaranteed to pass" magic fluid? Maybe. I did pass last year using that stuff. But this year, I JUST made it by the SKIN OF MY BUTT. I mean, I was right there on the edge of passing or not passing (it was my "Nox" level that was too high). The fact that Julio took the time to warm up my engine, could have made that difference between passing and not passing. Yeah, I coulda warmed up the engine myself. But I'd rather be sitting on the couch in Julio's waiting area, working on stuff I need to finish, than to be driving around the block just to warm up the car. So I'm just saying... if you get good service from Julio, Jose, or anyone else who works at Middlefield Smog... it'd be really nice if you take the time to acknowledge their good customer service. ESPECIALLY if you fail the first time. I'm not saying there are any guarantees you're gonna pass the second time around, and like I said, I just passed by the skin of my butt...can't say what effect that liquid stuff would have on your car. But let's just say it DEFINITELY DID NOT HURT, for me to take the time to write a review for Middlefield Smog. Julio obviously spent some extra time with my car when he did not have to. He was obviously very busy and had one client after another. If I owned a smog shop, sure I would treat every customer well, but if I had to work a hard 10 or 12 hour day in a shop full of gas fumes, I would NOT be taking a whole lot of EXTRA time (that took me away from my family) to help people out, when I didn't have to, unless they were nice enough to help ME out, when they didn't have to. You know what I'm sayin??? If you're looking for a good place to get your car smogged, especially if it's old (like mine... from the 80's baby!!), I highly recommend you check them out. Thanks again Julio and Jose, you guys were great! read more

There's a reason why this place is highly rated, ya'll. When I got my DMV registration in the mail and saw I had to get a smog check for my car, I had flashbacks. My mind reverted back to the years I had my first car--a 1986 Toyota Cressida, that had no radio, wouldn't reverse, and never passed smog. I've come a long way since that dreaded hoopty (may she R.I.P.), but I was still scurred about my 2009 vehicle not passing smog (even though it hasn't caused me any issues). At any rate, I showed up to an empty garage, was immediate acknowledged, pulled my car in, the smog check took 12 minutes, showed my Yelp coupon, and BAM! Just like that...smog check passed and finished. Bada-bing bada-boom. That's what's up! read more

In and out with no fuss, polite staff, very quick. Price was higher than the lowest in the area ($80 out the door) but given how easy it was, I was okay paying a little extra for great service. read more

5 Stars. Reason why? -Inexpensive -Fast -Friendly -Professional -Re-smog for free if no pass Everything you want from a smog check station, is right here. Bonus, just mention the yelp check in, and my grand total was $40 flat, can't beat that. read more

Still the best! Friendly family run small business. And they're happy to smog older vehicles that have to go on the treadmill.

Quick and effective. Able to get in and out quickly. Would call in advance to make sure there is not a wait or make an appointment.

Quick and very friendly service! I saw the smog check requirement on my registration renewal and thought it would be a hassle, but my experience here was pleasant and I got to go home within 20 minutes. Thank you! read more

Fast service and willing to work with you if you forget your paper slip for your smog check as I did. :) High recommendation!

They have a relaxing waiting room and good conversation. Price is competitive. Very efficient. I'll definitely keep going back to Middlefield Smog. read more

I took my Porsche Boxster to Middlefield Smog Check and they turned me away. When I mentioned the model, the technician told me that they wouldn't take it. I should note that this key fact was NOT on their website, which said (in all caps) that they take "ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES"; even recreational vehicles, commercial trucks, etc. As to why they wouldn't check my Boxster, they explained this was because they had to access/remove some equipment from the undercarriage and were not setup for that. (Note: When I went to the next smog check business, they had no idea what these guys were talking about). In the end, I didn't know if: a) I was being lied to; b) if the workers that day were clueless or; c) if there was another untold reason. I'm giving MSC two stars for the mysterious circumstances; but I'm adding one star back, since they quickly pointed me down the street to someone who would take care of me (Union Smog Check - about a block away. Union Smog did a quick job for a reasonable cost, and so will get a positive rating). Plus, MSC explained themselves later (see owner comment). But Hey - it was Middlefield Smog who directed me to the so called "lazy guys" down the street. And their website still has false advertising. With so much competition in the area, I have no plans to come back. Maybe my family's other cars are on the do-not-accept list. Who knows? read more

I called ahead and the owner Julio said, "Come on in", and was helped right away. 1) Julio is SO nice and his place is easy to get to, right on a corner 2) I was charged more, so he said to MAKE SURE YOU MENTION THE YELP price and gave me the discount 3) Very quick and efficient 4) I used to use another place on El Camino in PA (it also has 5 stars) for smog, but saw they wanted $80 with the new ownership. So the new owner is riding on the good graces of the Samin, the previous owner. 5) Do not hesitate, go to Julio's, it's my new place here on end!!!! read more