Super easy and quick - no appointment needed. Probably in and out within 10 mins. Current price for a smog check in April 2026 is $60 cash ($65 credit). - Saturday hours are great (8am-2pm) - Enter into the garage area from Greenwood St (not Walnut) - They do a few other services like oil changes The only other thing to highlight is that there is a small fee to retest if the car fails the smog check. You can share with them that you are not sure if the car will pass smog and they can try to do a few basic things to gauge right off the bat which we appreciated. Other places may do re-test for free if you do the initial smog check with them (but possibly higher in overall price) so keep that in mind. read more

The couple who runs this have been doing this for years, they get to it right away, sometimes there's a line of cars but doesn't take very long. Needed a smog check to renew my registration. read more

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Highly recommended. Honest and quick. My son took his civic over to smog registration - done in less than 15 minutes. He said they were very friendly and they charged him what they quoted me over the phone. read more

I've been coming to Pasadena Test Only and Smog Check for years and they always take great care of me. It's not very fun getting that smog check slip from the DMV but Alen gets it all done in less than 10 minutes. Usually there isn't a long line and he works super fast. If you pay cash, it's a little bit cheaper. read more

I'm back here again... I've been back every time I need a smog check and have suggested this place to anyone that asks. As always, great service, lovely people, and again out of there in less than 15 minutes. read more

I came when they open at 8am! The owner and staff was so nice. They gave me a quote before they started the service. Don't forget your dmv paperwork. He took and and input all the info fast. He offered me a seat and wait and it was done less than 10mins! He printed the paperwork and I was out the door! He submits it directly to dmv and I keep my receipts! Very efficient and great service! This is my second car serviced by them! read more

Since discovering this place on Yelp, I've been coming here for all my car's smog tests. The service has always been fast and courteous, and I really appreciated the air-conditioned waiting room with coffee for customers. It made the whole process much more comfortable, which is why I became a loyal customer. However, during my visit this summer, I was told by the lady at the counter that I couldn't wait in the air-conditioned room and instead had to sit outside near where they were performing the smog test--in the heat. That was a bit disappointing. At least, it was no more than 5-10 minutes. read more

On 9/27/25, I called ahead to see if I needed to schedule an appointment and to get a quote for a Smog Check. No appointment needed and for my Prius C they quoted me $55 by credit card or $50 by cash... and I love cash discounts! The woman who conducted the inspection was super fast and efficient! I was there for less than 10 minutes as she inspected and tested the vehicle. She didn't find any issues and submitted my passing grade electronically to the DMV. Quick note: when you arrive, enter from Greenwood Ave. If you happen to enter through the gates on Walnut, you'll need to back-in your car. read more

He was super nice and super quick. Very professional and no issues. I needed a smog check for my new tags and I was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes. read more

Another perfect visit! The quality of service is extremely professional. We were in and out in 10 minutes. Both a cash and a credit card price were offered. $60 and out the door in minutes. You can't beat it! read more

10/10 recommend! Friendly, quick, and fairly priced! If you're looking for a smog test location near Pasadena, this is the spot! I will undoubtedly be coming back here each time I need a smog test! The VERY BEST! read more

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My car required its first smog check. I really didn't know where to go, so I searched on Yelp. They had a great review, and it was very close to where I live, so I called to make sure that I could walk in without an appointment. The gentleman who answered the phone was very friendly and assured me that no appointment was needed and it would take no more than 10 mins. When I got there, I waited just outside their garage. As soon as he saw me, he came over and told me to enter through the other side pleasantly. The lady guided me exactly where to stop once I entered the garage. I saw that there was another car being checked, so I assumed it might take up to 20 minutes, but I was done in 5 minutes! She also told me that the results will be directly sent to the DMV, and they should have it in 30 minutes. Once I returned to my work, I went to the DMV site to renew my registration. As she said, the system already had my smog check results! I love recommending small businesses owned by real and nice people! read more

The service requested was to smog my 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. They provided excellent value, they got me in quickly, did the smog pretty quickly and efficiently, no hassles whatsoever. Simple, easy, efficient and conveniently located. The smog appeared on the DMV registration process immediately the next morning. read more

What a great experience I had getting my smog test done for my registration renewal for Subie. Allen quickly got started on the procedure, and I was finished within minutes. He is very personable and friendly. I will be sure to refer him to others. I highly recommend Pasadena Test Only and Smog Check! read more

Had a great experience getting a smog check here on the same day I called. The couple who runs the shop are super nice, and had applied the online coupon before I even asked. Great spot to get a test done quickly, and the price is good value. read more

The expertise, the value and the time it took to test my car was so worth it! The location was great and easy to find. The cost was average. I recommend this Pasadena Smog Check. The lady that helped me was very informative. read more

Easy, fast, and friendly service. Will go back to get my car smogged here again. Advice: pay cash if possible to save some extra money.

Simply the best place to get a smog check. Quick and professional and at a great price.

I had intended to visit the Pasadena Test Only Center and thought I had entered their address into Google Maps. I didn't realize I went to the wrong place until I read the sign, but Pasadena Test Only & Smog Check turned out to be the right decision. Alen and (I believe) his son were both very professional, respectful, and nice. They serve people through a drop in based system and the smog check was very quick. My car was done within 10 minutes. I'll be back for my next smog check! FYI - $60 with cash or $65 with credit card read more

I just came back from getting my smog check. I have been going here since 2009. The people here are always so nice, professional, efficient, and helpful. $50 for a smog check if paid by cash. $55 if paid by credit card. The location is convenient, neat, and clean. Enter through their entrance on Greenwood Ave so you can drive headfirst. If you enter from Walnut then you have to back in the car which can be a bit of a challenge due to the other vehicles in the area. Please support this wonderful, local business! We need reliable merchants like this in our area. Landlords are raising rents to astronomical prices and we cannot afford to lose a five-star business like this. read more

Allen is great! Only place I trust to take my cars to for smog. Reasonable and expert care. Highly recommend.

We were in and out literally 15 mins. They even let us sit in the car while they tested. The guy was so nice. I definitely recommend their service read more

I needed a smog check to renew the registration on my 2017 RAV4 and I was able to drop in on a Saturday. Quick and friendly service at a fair price. The couple that run the shop are very nice. read more

WHELP it's still 5 stars. From the time I got out of my car to the time I sat back in to drive away, it was 10:20am to 10:28am for a smog check. Super quick no nonsense. read more

Great Mom & Pop/Husband & Wife business who work well as a team. The setup is very efficient where you drive in one direction only. The car gets hooked up and entered in the computer system while either the husband or wife is telling you what is happening. Wife gave me the $20 discount without me asking even though I brought the coupon. Both were very friendly and had smiles on their faces. I was done and out of the bay in 10 minutes. Great experience. read more

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I've always been please with their service. Straightforward, reasonable price and family owned.

Rolled in late Wednesday morning and had my dad's car smog checked after reading several positive reviews on Yelp. Stopped by the bank first as I wanted to be rewarded for paying cash. There's a coupon on line for $20 off in cash or $15 off with debit. It was unclear to me what I would pay. I was hoping between $45-$65. Ended up being $50 (cash price) which is great. I checked other reviews and read the average is around $65. The shop was clean and the guy was direct, friendly and communicative. I would definitely come back here. read more

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Alan is so detail oriented. Quality of work is top notch. Very clean place, highly recommended

I have been to this place twice since I've had to start getting my car smogged more often. I'm glad I found this place. The people who own the business are very very nice. They get you in super fast and the smog is super affordable. I came one day around 1ish on a Thursday and it was actually super busy. The you got me in and out in less than 30 mins with 2 cars ahead of me. I really appreciate the time and hospitality I received from this business. Highly recommended! read more

I was in and out in minutes! It was a weekday and I only had one person ahead of me that was finishing up when I arrived without an appointment. It cost $50 cash, which I'd been told about on the phone when I called beforehand, versus $55 on a credit card. The guy seemed to check several things. The results are submitted by computer by them. So nice to be done with this. read more

my first time here but will not be my last! Perfect service and handled professionally. great pricing and a very clean shop. Alen the owner is a good and caring person. I highly recommend Pasadena Test Only and Smog Check you will not be disappointed read more

Efficient, professional. Got in and out very fast and the price was very reasonable.

5 Stars! First time here -- found this place on Yelp and I'm so glad I did! Prices are fair, the staff is super professional and friendly, and the space is spotless. They were very thorough and had me in and out in just 5 minutes. Couldn't be happier with the experience. Highly recommend! read more

Another stellar review for this test only station. They are fairly priced, we come hear every year, and every time it is fast and painless. If you need a smog certification, no need to go anywhere else. read more

Came here on a Thursday afternoon for a smog check. I called to see if they take appointments, but they said no worries so I just did a walk-in! The service here was so quick, there was no wait. I was so impressed and will definitely come again in the future. Friendly and helpful staff that got me in and out very quickly! read more

Best smog check ever, hands down. Drove up without an appt, didn't have to wait at all, smog check done in 10min. Service was friendly and super fast, gettin the job done straight up. $55 on credit card, great price. Wish I had gone to this place instead of all the others from the previous years. Great job, thanks!! read more

I've been coming here for years. This place is the best! Fast and professional. Always out in less than 10 minutes I sometimes call ahead to make sure they can tale me right away, but the answer is always yes. read more

As a girly pop scared of doing anything car-related, this place was very friendly! Thanks for the quick smog check! They don't take appointments, which is totally fine, considering how fast and efficient they are. I came in on a Friday afternoon and the whole process only took 15minutes at most. It's $65 for a smog test, but you get $20 off if you pay cash or $10 off if you pay credit card. This only applies to newer cars-- sorry forgot what year cut off they had! Overall, super quick, efficient, organized. Would come again! read more

this is an excellent test site. fast and affordable. wonderful people. I had no wait time and the test was fast and sent to the DMV.

Quick & easy, price is reasonable as well. This is a clean spot that I come to get my oil changed. They do it right in front of you so you can see exactly what is being done. Owner & his wife are both very friendly. They do take walk ins but I would call to see if they have openings beforehand just to avoid any wait time. I got 2 cars done in less than an hour (i had to drive home & get my wifes car too). They only do oil changes & smog test. You can't bring your own oil (even if its the same unfortunately) read more