Came in for a smog check and these guys were super friendly and fast. Really easy and good experience.

Great experience. These guys were quick and friendly, and knocked it out of the park. I would definitely recommend this spot when you gotta get this done. read more

Just like the name says, this place is quick! Dropped the car, walked across the street to get a smoothie in the parking lot across and came back to a smog-checked car. They have a pass or don't pay policy so that's also a good thing if you're worried about your car. read more

Great place! Quick, easy, good customer service, and an awesome bird inside the lobby! Completely satisfied!

Couldn't believe the no pass no pay deal until I saw my '92 accord pass with flying colors (on my second try)... Some places will let your car sit for an hour or two, causing problems because the cat cools too. These guys will test in realistic conditions and won't take advantage of you like a good number of smog shops will. read more

I was referred to Quick Smog by PB Foreign Auto, whom I also think does great work. I went in and gave them my keys they nicely said my car looked like it would pass no problem and they would call me in about 30 minutes when doesn't if i wanted tog o across the street shopping. The car passed and I got the paperwork. I had out of state plates and the nice lady asked if I was going to be getting the car registered here. She runs a registration service and can get it done for you, well worth it, the DMV is terrible. Sh ended up saving me $150 dollars on bringing my out of state car in, getting it registered. I highly recommend her services if you are bringing in an out of state car and have no idea how the CA DMV works as the website has little information on cars purchased out of state. I will say it doesn't have the best facade, bu they did a great job and were very nice. read more

Short version: After stopping by this place and being advised the smog test would be $45 out the door with the $5 coupon they offer online,I drove by Steve Auto Repair at 1370 Garnet, which had a sign mentioning an $18 smog test. Checked in and they advised it would be $28.20 out the door. My car was done 30 minutes later. While there I observed two different customers needing regular auto repair being told that they really didn't need certain work done. One guy said, "Thanks for being honest." Long version: This place is a complete dump. You don't expect a car mechanic's shop to be pristine, but this one is a real mess. Got there around 9:45 and there were three guys sitting in an office talking and rather disinterested. Asked about the smog test and was advised that the machine was down. Might be working in 30 minutes, might not. The waiting room in the photo above is a fantasy. Bottom line: It's a smog test. All you want is the certificate. Steve Auto Repair did it for $16.80 less, had a so-so, but quite acceptable waiting room, and did it in 30 minutes. As well, if my car had needed work to pass, I got the impression they would do work for a very fair price. If you want to pay more for less service, go Quick Smog. read more

These guys seem to be qualified overall. I haven't gone there for anything big but they seem to be honest and reliable. The smog is $49.99 which you could get cheaper somewhere else like some places on Convoy but hey this is PB and who wants to drive all that way to save a few bucks. read more

Super fast and friendly services! Plus an unbeatable price of $45 when you mention their online coupon!

I went to Quick Smog and he was very nice and honest. For some reason the DMV is requiring me to smog my car again even though I smogged it last year. He double checked with me to make sure I needed one again so that he wasn't going to charge me for a service I didn't need. Also, he doesn't charge you if you don't pass. Great place, I will come back every time I need a smog test. read more

From the second I pulled up the people here were professional and straight-up and I was told right off the bat that if I didn't pass smog I wouldn't have to pay. I got my haircut next door and came back and it was done. I paid by credit card and the owner handed me a five dollar bill. Good people, good service, no BS, no up-sell harassment whatsoever. read more

So instead of flying back to visit friends and re-register my car, don't judge - it crossed your mind too, I decided it was time to play by the rules and switch over to CA registration. After reading the rest of the reviews, it was a no-brainer to give Quick Smog a try... great decision. If you pull in through the ally (which you must if you have rear-wheel drive) it looks just like I want my mechanic's shop to look - kinda dirty, like it's been in business for a while, and has some in-process projects... perfect! I don't know about you, but if I pull into a shop and everything looks shiny, clean and new, I have a pretty good idea where my moeny's going, and how badly I'm about to get screwed when it's time to pay up. Jamie and Mike are way friendly, professional, and do a good, FAST, job! And like the others said, it gets even better since you can register on-site and SKIP THE DMV. This process does take a little longer for first-timers, but it's completely worth it. Cuppie types up the paperwork, is very professional and thorough, and all you need to do is come back in the next day or two to get your plates. All in all a great experience - thanks again! read more

One of the friendliest, most honest auto shops (for lack of a better term) I've ever been to. The guy cut the price down from 40 to 30 after listening to my story with the car, and even helped me with some places to check out to get it fixed. Now, I'm one of those guys that likes to ask questions when I'm getting my car worked on, and they were very welcoming of that, and even let me help out a little. I left the place not only with what I came for, but a whole lot more. I recommend these guys for smog checks 100% read more

Nice people, good service, typical smog shop feel - solid 3 stars. Able to show up Sunday afternoon at 3:30 & get the smog test done - bonus star "Don't pass, don't pay" policy - bonus star I would recommend it to anyone. I brought a book to read, ignored the loud tv, and I left a little over an hour later. Worth it! read more

the price for smog test on older vehicles (mid 90s) is $75 they told me most failures come from Arco gas read more

These guys rock!!! First time I used them my car failed.... boooooooo! The mechanic who ran the test told me exactly how to fix the problem GAVE ME THE TOOLS TO FIX IT and it passed right away. If that isn't good enough customer service for you, how about this. My next car didn't pass smog, so they sent me to a mechanic they trusted to fix it. The mechanic turned out great, and here is the kicker. When I was unable to bring the smog form to the mechanic because I was at work.... I called Quick Smog and they told me they would bring the print-out to the mechanic that day! This saved me a whole day of not having my car!!!! Thank you so much Quick Smog. You definitely have it figured out!!! read more

Wanted a quick, easy, smog check without breaking the bank. Found a 15-minute one near my house, but at $69- ridiculous price! Looked at Yelp, and found Quick Smog with positive reviews, so I called- confirmed the $5 internet discount, and headed down there. Although there were 2 cars in front of me, the wait went fast- I barely had time to send some texts and emails via my Blackberry, and already- they were working on my car. Quick and easy- definitely. And at $44.95 (out the door- no extra hidden fees), the price was right. The big selling point for me- the pass or no pay guarantee. That's what made me choose them over other places that were similar-priced. My brother was scammed by another place that didn't pass his Honda, even though he passed at another place the very next day! Ok- so the not so perfect- well, yes, the place isn't sparking clean and pretty. But- I was forewarned by the Yelp reviews, so I knew what to expect and it didn't bother me one bit. Besides, the bathroom DID have soap and toilet paper and didn't smell. I don't need ambience out of my smog check place- I'm not going for fine dining- I just want an reasonably-priced, easy, smog check...and that's exactly what I got! Oh- and one other thing- the location is perfect! Near shopping and restaurants, even a Starbucks is within walking distance...so plenty to do if there's a wait. Also, I discovered that they have a Quick Registration office there- didn't realize it before- but makes it VERY convenient so you can avoid the DMV. Will be using that service for renewal next year! read more

These guys are on task. Convenient location for me. Interesting place to hang out in while you wait.

I found this place on Yelp and checked their pricing - they seemed to be slightly cheaper than all of the surrounding alternatives. I dropped my car off with one of the service members and let him know that I was heading to lunch and would be back in an hour to pick up my car. Upon my return, I was informed that their diagnostic machine wouldn't work with my car (I drive a newer Lexus) and that it was probably the machine's fault. They recommended that I take it to a neighboring smog check store. Slightly frustrated, I asked for my registration paperwork back so that I could leave. This started a 10 minute scavenger hunt around the shop before they finally told me they had misplaced it and were sorry. They told me that any other smog shop should be able to just scan my car and handle all of the gov't submissions, etc. What a waste of time and energy. Not worth the $5 coupon they bait you with online. read more

Looked for a smog check place close by that would be open now (late Saturday) went in, had great service, went across to Starbucks, got a call.. came back and DONE! Very nice people and no time wasted. I love that! read more

Second time I've been here and they have excellent service and a great price! Definitely makes a smog check easy. They also gave me some car advice on another repair that saved me a lot of money. read more

These guys are great. I was in a pinch and needed air in my tires it was after hours. They put air my tires for me no charge

We were looking for a smog for our diesel and found this place. Not only was the service awesome, the price was great also, the best in San Diego. Mike was really nice and helpful and we will come here from now on. read more

I love these guys! I was in and out in 15-20 minutes. They could not have been nicer, and certainly efficient. I totally recommend them and will certainly return when it is Smog Time again! (I was also given the $5 Yelp discount). read more

Wonderful service. Some of the best service I've ever had. Took 5 min. I even got a discount. Very happy.

I asked my friend for a suggestion on a place to get my car smogged cheaply and in a hurry. She suggested this place and said her boyfriend goes here as well. I looked on Yelp and it had the best reviews and was in the #1 slot, so I called a few places, got their quotes and then called here. They were the cheapest and open until 7 pm. The quote they gave me ($49) was the out-the-door cost (no last minute add-ons) so I took my car there, got a $10 discount (so now only $39) from an online coupon and my car was done in 20 minutes. When I went back to get my car, the price was exactly what they said it would be and he (Dave - long-haired, Hawaiian shirt wearing, cigar smoking, nice guy) gave me a $5 bill for some coffee. That brought my OTD cost to $35 ... nice :) Mike, the owner then walked me through everything they could do to help me out with some other stuff that my car needed (I asked). All-in-all, they're really helpful, nice, and don't inflate their prices. I will definitely go back next year and may get some other things done on my car in the meantime. Thanks guys :) -Kassandra read more

I highly recommend Quick Smog in Pacific Beach. As other reviewers have mentioned, the place is a little bit of a hole in the wall. Who cares? Plus, the place has got character; car and motorcycle parts strewn here and there. Locals run the place. Most importantly, Quick Smog will advise you and test your car in a way which provides you with the best opportunity for legally passing smog. For example, they ensure that your car is properly warmed up for the test, advise you to drive your car at freeway speeds leading up to the test, and inform you that any "check engine" codes are automatic fails. The price was reasonable and the employees were personable and friendly too. read more

All I can say is I have a VW Jetta and everything is always a pain in the butt! The check engine light constantly turns on and there is nothing wrong with the car. They went above and beyond to make sure they did everything they could to test my car. I feel most places would have tried to sell me something I didn't need or turn me away. THey honestly helped me until the problem was fixed, even though they were really busy and finished my car after closing. The price is great, the people are knowledgable, and they have great customer service! Thank you Quik Smog, you really made my day! read more

I have never blogged but I had such a contrast in services that I HAVE to share! I tried QuickSmog first at 1741 Garnet and was shocked at the unprofessional, rude and filthy locale. Kim, the clerk, was rude to the point of being combative. They made claims of being the busiest and best smog check in the US! They quoted an incomplete/ inaccurate price. They had me wait well beyond the promised time, then let my car sit while they tried to revive their computer. They returned my car to me without the test completed but with dash warning lights flashing and the hood was NOT secured. They asked me to return at a specified time, which I foolishly did! At that time, I found them completely overwhelmed and unable to perform the test and still unable to be civil! THEN, I tried Instant Smog at 1905 Grand Ave. WHAT A DIFFERENCE ! They gave an accurate estimate, shortened the given time wait, were professional, courteous and efficient. They also returned my car to be in proper order. It was a breeze and I will definitely return. Just a word to the wise! JW read more

I needed to get my car smogged after work and searched around to find Quick Smog close and open late. They are pretty bare bones but cheaper than the other shops in the area. I've found many technicians to be indignant when you ask them about the work they're doing on your vehicle but the guy I dealt with was pretty pleasant (I believe his name was Dave). They had me in and out within a half hour. I'll go back when the jetta needs another pollution check. read more

The customer service here is excellent. I came for a smog check and was greeted right away. It took 35 minutes just like I was told. I highly recommend Quick Smog! read more

Quick Smog is awesome! They will get you in and checked super fast! Mike the owner is an awesome guy with tons of knowledge about cars and offers reasonable prices for smog checks. Don't waste your time elsewhere! read more

Great place! I went there and they were very professional and nice! (Don't let looks fool you). They are quick and very very good! Had a nightmare at another place - so was so glad to be treated fairly! read more

Great. They informed me that my rear brake light was out and showed me how to change it.

They are the best in the town for smog check. Best, I do mean BEST. Keep up the good work QuickSmog!!!

This place was referred to me by the team at PB Foreign and Domestic. They've got a great crew in there (both places). I walked into Quick Smog, gave 'em the keys, and walked across the street to study. Forty minutes later my car was ready to go. The people there are a cool, they even gave me a yelp discount. I highly recommend these guys. read more

Thumbs up! Hubby took my Exterra there yesterday and had nothing but good things to say. We'll be going there every time! Thanks Quick Smog!

I have been using Quick Smog forever and will recommend it to all my friends and family. They are quick and friendly and know cars well. The prices are the best in town too. You should definitely make this your San Diego smog stop. read more

Kind of a quirky place. However, the guys who work here are very friendly and get you in and out quickly. I think I was there for maybe 8 minutes. They also gave me a discount because I found out about them online. Will definitely be back. read more

I'm not one to judge, and give extended grace for poor customer service. BUT based on appearance alone, this place deserves negative stars. I walk in, not greeted in a respectful way. The office is extremely filthy, with stacks of dirty dishes all over the place. There's a dirty mattress with cigarette burns visible, with fly catchers that hang from the ceiling all over the place. It looks like the crew has been living in there and has no respect for the place!! There's piles of things everywhere and horrible clutter. I said no thank you, and ran out of there. It was absolutely disgusting and quite terrifying. As for their service- I don't know, I didn't make it to that! I would not want to spend more than a minute in there. Ugh... read more