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    Porter Valley Test Only

    4.9 (43 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ashley V.

    My boyfriend came to get his car smog check here. A little gem nearby without making an appointment. Location: it's on Balboa Blvd. located next to the CVS plaza. His shop is all the way in the back! So you have to circle through all the car shops. Service: Takes about 30 minutes in and out. The owner was very friendly. He loves to strike conversations! Tip: check in to save $10 on your smog check!

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    Bryan D.

    Dale is awwsone guy. Customer service is unbeatable. He got the job done. Super Quality service.

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    9 years ago

    Quick, friendly service. They'll take an on line coupon without hassle (unlike a lot of others).

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    9 years ago

    Dale is such a great guy. Wonderful service. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to get a smog check.

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    I called the shop on a rainy day and was able to speak with Dale, who told me to come by for my smog check.

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    I was disappointed with my experience here…read more Before performing the smog inspection, the technician did not ask whether the battery had recently been replaced or disconnected, nor did they perform a preliminary diagnostic scan to check if the vehicle's emissions monitors were ready. These are common issues that can prevent a vehicle from passing a California smog inspection, even when there are no mechanical problems. Instead, my vehicle information was entered, the test was performed within minutes, and I was charged approximately $70 without receiving a certification. Only after the failed test was I told that the car should have been checked first and that I needed to drive it more before returning. I was then offered a discount on a second test. Under California's Smog Check Program, consumers pay for the inspection itself, not a guaranteed passing result. However, I believe customers should be informed when a vehicle may not be ready for testing before being charged for a full inspection. While the charge may have been technically permissible, charging a customer for a test that could have been avoided with a simple pre-check feels unfair and poor customer service. I would encourage others to ask for a readiness monitor scan before agreeing to a smog test. Fast but not honest. If service correctly everything could have been avoided. Or admit your mistake and not charge for 5mins of "work"

    Charged me $70 for a smog test that failed and told me retests would be $40 but he didn't mention…read morethat I had to come back within 30 days otherwise it would be full price again. Judging by the other reviews, he was likely gonna charge me $10 extra for the certificate anyway if I did come back within the 30 days.

    Porter Valley Test Only - smog_check_stations - Updated August 2026

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