My regular smog check place, where I'd been going for years, suddenly closed, and I only found out when I drove up and discovered the building had become an EV used car lot. Go figure. Sigh. So I jumped on Yelp, found Midnight Smog, and I'm very glad I did. They were a little difficult to find at first because Google Maps sent us to the wrong location, but once we called, they were super helpful. I asked if I needed an appointment, and they said, "Nope, come right in." That alone was a huge win. The service was excellent from start to finish. They were professional, reliable, affordable, and efficient. The owner was incredibly nice, knowledgeable about cars, and very friendly. My car was smog checked and everything was handled within about an hour. In a world where good service can be hard to find, Midnight Smog was a breath of fresh air. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing a smog check, and I'll definitely be back! read more

This was the most comfortable, efficient, and friendly smog check location I've ever visited. I called on a Saturday and was told no appointment was needed. When I arrived, there was no wait at all. They even had comfortable chairs set up outside on a warm day, which was a nice touch. The location is convenient, and the signage made it easy to find the correct entrance without any confusion. Great value overall! I was in and out in about 10 minutes. Highly recommend! read more

Running errands is never fun and getting a smog check is usually pretty low on the fun scale. I found this place through Yelp and of course, me being me, I waited til the last minute to get this done and saw that no appointment was necessary and I was immediately sold. First off, super friendly service with clean modern vibes and coffee/water available. It really made getting a smog not feel so much like an errand . Not to mention, it only cost $40 for less than 10 minutes. What a steal! Definitely recommend choosing Midnight Smog for your next smog check. Super friendly service and great vibes. They're new in town and I'd love to see them stay! read more

Open for business! Friendly owners and staff. If you need a smog done right the first time and at a competitive price, this is the place you'll want to go to. New, clean, organized and professional. Thank me later. read more

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Awesome place- super clean and professional...but I love the hours- made it easy to come in the evening.

Most excellent experience at Midnight Smog today! Professional, friendly, fast and efficient. The location is spotlessly clean, airy and bright. Coffee and water for while you wait. You can look over the small counter and watch your vehicle the entire time if desired. We drove right up and were helped immediately. No waiting, no appointment. They are new to San Marcos, so once discovered I'm positive they will be busy. Great prices -and a coupon special right now too! Bonus - two cool cars to see in the bay (BMW and Porsche). Go see Nic, you'll be happy you did. Your car smogging experience will actually be interesting and fun! Side note, Midnight Smog does not register your vehicle like some shops -- Just smog. We are good with that. read more

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Great service. Very fast. The place I went to before went out of business. I was worried about a new location based on previous experiences but Midnight Smog exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend. read more

Super professional service. Friendly , competent and willing to explain things. Fair prices, too. Can highly recommend. read more

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Since I had an expired coupon, Nick honored the Current One on their website, for me. They have a very clean & chill waiting area w/ complimentary coffee and water available but he said it would only take 10 minutes (it was 5pm on a Friday, no other Customers) and it did ! Very pleasant, smooth & efficient operation! I am telling my friends! read more

What a wonderful place to get your vehicle smogged. Easy access, Central San Marcos location. I had no wait time at all. Nick, the owner is a nice, friendly, interesting guy. He has a discount coupon, which certainly helps in today's economy. Highly recommended read more

WOW, this is by far the cleanest SMOG shop I have ever seen. Very knowledgeable, very and friendly service. Would highly recommend!! read more

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Regular smog place stood me up, got referred here and will definitely be going back. Clean and nice place! Highly recommend it!

It was fast! Very easygoing atmosphere and I got to use a coupon for a discount. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic service. I was able to schedule and complete a smog test for my RV Motorhome on the same day! Nic was knowledgeable, quick, and friendly. The late hours were great! I was able to come in after work and get it done. Excellent! The shop was clean and professional. He was super responsive. It was a quick and easy smog. I recommend this shop, I'll be coming back here for sure! Great job. read more

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Really good experience here. They're pretty new, but everything was quick and straightforward. Nick, the owner, was easy to talk to and clearly knows what he's doing--had me in and out in about 15 minutes. Paid around $50 for my car, which was good deal. The place itself is clean and comfortable, with a small waiting area and coffee/water if you need it. If you're someone who doesn't know much about cars or just wants to avoid feeling overcharged or talked into anything, this is a solid place to go. Overall, just a solid, no-stress experience. Definitely the kind of small business worth supporting! read more

Just went to Midnight Smog in San Marcos and had an awesome experience. The shop is super clean and well put together -- honestly one of the nicest smog stations I've been to. I loved that they had two cars inside on display, almost like a little mini museum, which was a really cool touch and made the wait way more enjoyable. Nick was super friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. He got me in and out quickly while still taking the time to be welcoming and professional. You can tell he actually cares about the business and the customer experience. Overall, smooth, quick, and stress-free. If you're looking for a smog spot that's clean, professional, and run by someone who knows what they're doing, I definitely recommend Midnight Smog. I'll be coming back for sure. read more

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Young ambitious guy, does a quick job on the spot. Living out his dreams of being a shop owner- would definitely recommend for a smog check.

fast prompt smog test. friendly and professional. coffee and drinks in a comfortable waiting area. would go back again. read more

Super clean efficient and friendly staff. Quick service with nice small details like comfy chairs coffee and water

Great price and fast service! Nick was super nice and efficient. Very clean with a waiting area to relax while they test your vehicle. I like supporting local businesses. They just opened so go show them some love! read more

Nick is amazing! Great service, fast and efficient too! Had to come after work so it's great that he's open later than most other places, very convenient and great pricing! read more

I have not given feedback in quite awhile, but I felt compelled to jump on and express my absolute joy at finding Midnight Smog. Like other reviewers, if I could give 10 stars, I would. I have been getting my cars smogged for over 44 years and this is bar-none the best, most reasonably priced smog test I have ever visited. (in my life, that is around 30-35 smog tests so far). As for the shop: good location, the signage is really clear, the shop is spotless, the staff is really friendly and helpful and the price with a coupon is unbeatable. Backstory: I have zero time during the regular week to go to a shop. Saturday is my only option. I searched north county (Encinitas, Carlsbad, Escondido and San Marcos) for Smog shops that were open on Saturdays. I figured no one would be open on Sunday. One shop in my Encinitas neighborhood was listed as open until 4pm on Saturday... I drove down at 3:15pm... NOPE! They stop taking new customers at 3pm and would not make an exception! They obviously do not want my business. I jumped back on the Internet & found Midnight Smog. Great name! ...and I was amazed they they actually stay open until midnight on Wednesdays! More importantly, they are open until 8pm all other days - Sundays included - and were STAR certified. San Marcos is a 20 minute drive - but I had to get my car smogged this weekend, so I drove up with no appointment. There were two customers ahead of me, one was having his car smogged. The owner Nic immediately acknowledged me and said he would be with me shortly. Nic was so efficient that my turn came up before I knew it. As mentioned, the entire shop is spotless and the waiting lobby is really comfortable. They offer free coffee and water and they have a beautifully restored Porsche 914 and a rare BMW Isetta on display. I asked a few questions about the Isetta (I had never seen one before) and that started a really interesting discussion with Nic's father Fred. My wife even liked being there. Long story short - I will NEVER go to any other smog shop again. Seriously, even if I had to drive 40 minutes and wait in line an hour with 10 other people in front of me, I would go to Midnight Smog. Getting my car smogged here is better than any other shop I have been to. It makes me happy to support this business and will tell everyone I know about it. THIS what hard work and great customer service look like. read more

Just opened. Nice guys run this place and do it at a good price. Was in and out in around 10 minutes. They're open late, 8-8 everyday and actually open until midnight on Wednesdays, with plans to be open more days until midnight in the future. read more

Super fast service, I was in and out in 10 minutes. Nice guy, very clean location. Feels modern, light and airy. Also, good price. He made smogging my full size van very painless. Definitely worth the drive from southwest Carlsbad! read more

Midnight Smog in San Marcos is such a gem! Forget everything you know about typical smog places, this one is completely different. The space is bright, clean, and the waiting area is surprisingly comfortable and inviting. The staff is super friendly, the service was quick and efficient, and their prices are very competitive. I also love that they're open late, 7 days a week. Supporting a great local small business that actually cares about the customer experience! Highly recommend! read more

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This is a very clean facility. The service is fast and friendly. The gentleman is very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend!Not to mention the price is lower than anyone around. I have now brought 2 cars here and will use them going forward. read more

Went in today to get a quick SMOG done and the service here was amazing! First thing I noticed was how cleaned and tidy the shop was so it felt very welcoming! Very friendly, well communicated and overall great experience. Anybody looking for a quick and honest SMOG service, this is the place! read more

Place is super clean, easy to find, gentleman was friendly, service was inexpensive and fast!

I got my daughter's car smogged here this weekend. We were in and out in 15 minutes. Nic was really personable and helpful. The place was really clean and welcoming inside. I highly recommend this business and will be referring everyone I know read more

Recommend coming here for your smog check. Super friendly, communicative, quick and clean! ALSO no appointment needed!

This was as good of as an experience smogging a car can get! Hospitality (there is coffee!), cleanliness, professionalism, and they were quick! I will use this place for all our family vehicles. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Great experience at Midnight Smog! Super nice owner, very clean shop, and fast service. Their hours are awesome (8am-8pm), and they were one of the only places open on Sunday. Best price I found too. They even offer free retesting if needed. Highly recommend! read more

Came here today & was very, very happy I did! Great business, clean, fast, affordable. Let's help this young man with his new business! You will be as impressed as I was! read more

Very clean and efficient business. Nick was great and had me out in 10 mins. Highly recommend for smog checks. Prices are very fair

This smog location is one of a kind! The owner is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. I HIGHLY recommend this business for anyone needing to get a vehicle "smogged"! read more

Service was fast and the owner was kind and professional. Saved me over $50 from the shop I was quoted at in Carlsbad. If you want to save money and have a great service come here. read more

I would leave 10 stars if I could, this shop is extremely clean, waiting room VERY customer friendly, water and coffee available, took about 10 minutes for my smog, the staff was so friendly and professional. I will recommend this to all my friends and family!!! read more

Had to get a quick smog check, and Midnight Smog was the closest to me. I am SO grateful for that. Not only was it only $40, but the shop was exceptionally clean, tidy, and professional, and the owner is by far the nicest shop owner that I have met. The waiting room is tidy, with free water and coffee, but I did not wait there. Instead, I asked him if I could watch and learn what he was doing, as I've always been curious about cars. And happily, he allowed me to watch. He explained every step of the process, all with a big smile. Really left a good impact on me, as I haven't always met a shop owner as friendly as him. 100% WILL come back and direct anyone who needs a smog check to Midnight Smog. read more

Great experience!!! Nic was awesome, very knowledgeable and great to talk to. It was a last minute decision as I was driving by and they got me right in. Job was done before I knew it but I just wanted to stay and hang in their cool space Haha. Thanks for your quality service, I definitely will be recommending them! 12 stars read more

Awesome place clean roomy top notch A+++ took my RV in there today and got it smogged in no time. Will definitely be back to smog my other two trucks soon. Highly recommend midnight smog read more