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Pablo's Smog Test Only

4.1 (22 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Routine automotive maintenance

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Random water fountain statue for the ambiance.
Glen C.

I know of this place because of my dad, who heavily and positively vouched for Pablo and his establishment. The parking is decent for a mini, independently owned smog and auto repair business.... so of course, it's not all extreme glitz and glamour..... but all of that doesn't take away from the kick ass customer service and "make yourself at home"-like customer service. The guy has couches, a random water fall sculpture and a bird to keep you company while you wait for your vehicle to be serviced!!! Haha!!! It's all so damn random, but very much a cool alternative experience to other businesses like this! Pablo and Anna have this really cool attitude and positive vibe every time we come for service. It's very Carson with a twang of Wilmington because it's basically in the middle of the two cities and has been serving up that time of hospitality for 17 years at this location. You can pretty much trust Pablo because he's been doing this hustle with grade A, 5-star service since 1977!!!!!! How's that for legit experience?????? Pablo's is a homely, simple, go-to, get out and go business that also has its own damn Pokémon Go gym that players can take over, fight and get stuff from!!! Thank you for many years of awesome service, Pablo!!!! Keep kicking ass!!!

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10 months ago

Whenever I need a smog this is the go to! I recommend him to family & friends that need a smog as well

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Honestl, Helpful and Fair. I have been taking my car and truck to him for years. I wouldn't take them anywhere else.

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8 years ago

Let this place your last choice, he charges $70 for a smog check. Don't let him guilt you into paying this amount.

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Went for a regular smog and that's what I got, not any kind of persuasion to try to do anything else to my vehicle in order to pass.

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