Paul is so smart and kind. I found out abt his shop through family. Won't go anywhere else. Great prices (I have a 1999) and so efficient. He's got a photographic memory. Genius. read more

Needed a smog test before the DMV closed and found Paul's Smog Check on apple maps. They assisted me with my smog test and took care of me very quickly. Would recommend to anybody who needs a good value and trustworthy smog place! read more

He was a super nice guy! It took no time at all to get my smog check and good conversation! I recommend highly.

We've used Paul twice to get smog checks for our RV. We had appointments both times and everything went smoothly, quick in and out with documents in hand. He's a nice gentlemen and runs a good business. Just be sure to know what hours he operates and preferably make an appointment. read more

I found Paul by Googling smog places in my area. I saw his reviews on here. 4.9 stars. That is usually un-heard of. Well it's true. I actually rate him a 5 out of 5. More if I could Super courteous, great price and close to me. Paul is super personable. I called to see if he had time for me and he put me right in. In and out pretty quickly. I wish I had more vehicles for him to smog. Great experience!! read more

This is my second time here and both times I am greeted with kindness. I highly recommend you call ahead to schedule an appointment. That always helped me. I am sure he accepts walk-ins but if you want to get your car serviced quickly an appointment is recommended. I will definitely come back in the near future! read more

Paul's Smog Check - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Lakeside, California

My husband has been coming to Paul's shop for years and so when it was time for my van to smog I went with that. Paul was fast, friendly and affordable. I would 100% recommend to go there! :) read more

Paul has the best customer service and I so appreciate his honesty if there's a real issue. His shop is only open in the afternoons, and he's close to my office, but I'd drive to his shop regardless because of the 'caring' vibe. Thanks Paul... appreciate your professionalism. read more

I went to go get my car smogged as per the request of the DMV. I came as a walk-in and greeted almost immediately with a positive attitude and professionalism. Said it would be fairly quick to get smogged and it was. This is my second time coming to this establishment and I will keep coming here for future smog purposes. Thank you for the hospitality and quick service! read more

Paul's smog was fast, affordable and COVID safe! The waiting chairs are socially distant and everyone wore masks while I was there. Paul was super friendly as well as the other people getting their smog done too. I had a great experience and highly recommend this place for all your smog check needs! read more

This was my second or third time using Paul's! I didn't have an appointment and figured I'd have to wait until the very end of their day or come back at another time. He asked what type of car I had and said he would fit me in with no problem. So I settled down and opened up Netflix, thinking it would be a while. In less than an hour everything was done and I was out the door. I've always heard Paul talking to customers like they are family and making suggestions for their vehicles and where to go to get said problem fixed. It is usually very warm in his little office during summer so bring water! read more

Paul's Smog Check is just a good solid place to get your smog done. I've been taking my cars there for years, and it's like visiting an old friend while taking care of important business. Its no frills, not that any are needed, but he absolutely gets the job done. And he's a darn nice guy too. read more

I haven't been there for over a year and he remembered my name and my vehicle! So nice to see a business that cares about it's customers !

Nice guy. Must have good Karma. I brought in a 1987 older model that was sure to fail. I've never had any luck passing smogs the first time through. It passed everything except the gas cap inspection. Some people will "fail" you for just that and you have to re-smog. He directed me to the nearest auto parts store to purchase a new gas cap. I came back.. He put it on.. Walla.. PASS!! Professional and honest. The type of real people I like to give my business to. Thanks Paul. Rickp read more

Paul is always friendly and very knowledgeable about all cars. Great smog shop at a great price

This place is good. The hours are a little funky but it works well with working people. The owners name is Paul, go figure, he is a very good person. Call and make an appointment. You will go there and not be disappointed. They will run you through the paperwork in a quick manner, no meaningless chit-chat taking up time. If you live in or near lakeside you will really like this shop! Good luck! read more

I've been going to Paul for about 3 years now and I will tell you that if you are in need of an HONEST smog technician Paul is your guy. I take all 4 of my car to Paul and I always get the HONEST truth. He is truly a professional at his trade. read more

It was the dreaded SMOG certification time for my truck. Luckily, I happened to discover a local Smog Center to get my diesel truck certified at for a reasonable price and with friendly service. Not only was the price a deal, but the whole experience was painless and pleasant, unlike the forever wait, big expense, and feeling like just a number when going to the Dodge dealership. This was my first time going to Paul's. I called up and was greeted by a friendly, kind sounding man that was happy to provide any information I needed, come to find out it was Paul himself. I didn't schedule an appointment right away because I planned to get info from a few places around town first. After calling about four other Smog Centers, I discovered a few things: prices vary, I could't understand the heavy accents from a couple of the places, and I felt like an inconvenience and rushed as if I was a bother requesting just prices & times they're available. That was my determining factor to choose Paul's, the price was reasonable and we even had a laugh and pleasant information exchange on the phone. I told my husband, we could go to these other places, but I'd choose Paul's first...Sure glad I did. I called back up the next day and made an appointment. Arrived to the appointment about 10 minutes early and was greeted in the office by a smiling and friendly gal named Suzy. She checked my car in and said it shouldn't take long. I jokingly asked if I had time to walk to 7-11 next door real quick. She smiled and said she'd have my paperwork ready by the time I got back. Within the next few minutes, less than I expected, my vehicle was smogged, certified, and ready to go. I highly recommend Paul's to everyone. Not only are we supporting local Lakeside business, but you feel like a valued customer here. Thanks Suzy & Paul. They don't provide repair services, just smog certifications. There is an automotive repair shop right next to them that they do recommend. read more

Took my car to Paul's to get smog done. It passed no problem. Paul is honest and friendly. This was after another mechanic said I needed $600 dollars worth of repairs to pass smog. Needless to say, I'll never go back to that scam artist, and I'll always use Paul's. Great business!! read more

Always a super easy process! Arrived 30 min before my appointment and he took my car early. Took about 30 minutes and under $50. Super nice guy, highly recommend! read more

SUPER serivice!!! I had a problem getting my truck to read on the smog service computer after replacing the battery. Paul was the best! Checked it 3 times before it would register! Really nice guy, Excellent service! If you need a smog test this is the place! Fast and friendly!! read more

Went to Smog Pros on Main street El Cajon yesterday they turned me away on my free recheck but Paul here did a great job was supper polite unlike the staff at Smog Pro. Plus he's actually very knowledgeable. Thank you Dan Wisma for recommending Paul. All my business will now come here. read more

When I called Paul to make an appointment I told him I had an old truck that would not idle. When I got there and he saw I had an old truck that would not idle he said there was nothing he could do. Thanks Paul. read more

Paul knows what he is doing. He takes the extra time to get the job done. His hours are perfect for us working stiffs.

Great customer service and very helpful and affordable price recommending them to all my family and friends

I work at an automotive shop and we love Paul and Suzy! We always recommend our customers to take their vehicles to Paul's to get them smogged! They are really good people and couldn't recommend anyone else! read more

This place is the best. Paul and his staff are friendly and accommodating. Smog checks are done quickly and efficiently and are reasonably priced. We have been taking our vehicles here for over 3 years now and have always been happy with the service. read more

Paul and Suzy are great people, and they are super accommodating and friendly. Making an appointment was super easy, and when I showed up it only took a total of about 20 minutes. I have definitely found my go-to for getting my car smogged! read more

After moving here in 2015 from Az I wasn't used to these independent smog locations. My cars an older car so after going to several other places with failing results I was in tears with the quotes I got. I knew they were not being honest. We decided to try Pauls Smog and felt at home right away. They got to know us, Paul ran the car and knew exactly what it needed. He referred me to a local shop, they repaired it and it passed immediately. This place is professional and welcoming. They get you in with an appointment and are right on time. read more

good kind and fast! they have an awesome collection of nice books to read to pass the time. and the lady at the desk was really friendly. i'll be going back here again when i need my next smog check. would recommend to friends. read more

Super nice guy. He's been so awesome helping me deal with my stupid car - I really recommend him to anyone and everyone. 5 stars!

Great place. Paul is a very nice and knowledge guy. Was very fast and easy to get my smog done.

What an awesome place! not only was my truck certified and ready fast...they were also by far the cheapest out of anybody else with none of that "HVAC" B.S. that everyone else wants $30 more for! Also...Paul was able to go over my numbers compared to last years results and diagnose an exhaust leak and possible need for a tune-up! Thank you all and I will most definitely recommend! read more

Paul gives personal small town service and is very reasonable. I've been taking my cars there for several years. I like the small town atmosphere of the family run business. And, my cars have always passed the smog test! I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Best choice to get my first truck smogged and this shop was the cheapest for my older Ford Ranger. Paul was professional and prompt in getting me through the process I knew nothing about. Thank you Paul I'll definitely be back for any vehicle I get next. Recommend his shop for an easy process in getting a smog test done. read more

Paul was very friedly when I first called to set up an appointment. He was awesome in person and was FAST in and out in 20 minutes! I will be taking all my vehicles to in the future and referring others to him. THX PAUL!!! read more

We have been taking our vehicles to Paul's Smog for years. We have much older cars than most people, so occasionally one won't pass smog the first time. Paul is great about questions and goes the extra mile in customer service. We would definitely recommend this place! read more

There is no doubt, when getting a smog , this is your place ! We have been going here for years, as long as I can remember. Not only are Paul and Suzy professional , they treat you like friends and family. They are ontime, prompt and very honest. My vehicle is usually done faster than I want because I always enjoy conversation with Suzy. They are great people and I would drive an hour if I had to in order to get an honest smog from them. GOOD thing I'm just around the corner . You won't be disappointed. read more

Paul Smog was extremely quick and affordable. Highly recommend going to see Paul and his wife for any of your smog needs.

had to get my car "star station" smogged. when i took my grandma here to get her very old car smogged he was so helpful that i decided to take mine in later that week. i made an appointment and it was so fast. i was so relieved. it seems whenever i need to get a car smogged it takes forever even with an appointment. so having it done so fast with 2 kids in tow was just wonderful. the lady at the desk was super nice, and so was paul who poked his head in as soon as the test was done to let me know all went well. and much less $ then i expected for this new "star" requirement. read more