Got there at opening on a Monday morning and got taken care of right away. Took about 15 - 20 minutes, just enough time to grab a bagel and cream cheese at the store a few doors down. And my truck passed!! Great way to start the week. Super nice owner as well. read more

Took my 2004 Tacoma to Jaimie at his Smog Shop. Great service, friendly, have gone to him many times in the past before he had his own business. It was time for him to get his own place for sure. He has always been very courteous and willing to give any advice if my vehicle might need some further attention. Tacoma passed with flying colors. I have 2 more vehicles that will need testing and Jaimie will always get my business. Thanks again. read more

Went in for my check, in and out in 20 minutes. Great service, competitive prices, highly recommend.

This is the second time I have taken my car here for its smog check. I highly recommend this place. The staff are very friendly and you are greeted with a smile. They are open 7 days a week and also take appointments. read more

I had a great experience at this shop. I walked in, handed over my paperwork and was done in about 30 minutes. They were quick, efficient and knowledgeable. I'll definitely return for my smog needs and recommend them to my friends and family! read more

Quick service and my car passed. Nice technician. Place is small but seats are clean and comfy.

I highly recommend it ,This smog shop has very good customer service! And smog technician is quick on doing the smog for your car.I was in and out less than 15 minutes! read more

Patience is a virtue people! I arrived on a Saturday morning about 15 minutes after opening. There was already two people in front of me on the wait list; one who was about be taken care of and the other gentleman who will be waiting. The nice guy working there was pleasant, gave us a registration form and assured that we will be taken care of after his first customer. Thirty minutes went by and then it turned it turned into a little under an hour. I wasn't sure why it took forever. The second guy before gets mad and storms out saying "you have more patience than I do". No problem with me since I'll be going next. As soon as the second guy leaves, the clerk returns finished with examining his first customers vehicle. My car didn't take too long, about 20 minutes. At the time of payment, he told me he had technical difficulties with some equipment that pushed him 15 minutes behind schedule. They have a ten dollar off coupon on their site I was going to use but the guy just took it off for not leaving with the second guy and save the site coupon for another time. Get there early if you're planning on coming here, it's best to be the first one and waiting doesn't hurt neither. read more

Smog Shop - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Oceanside, California

Horrible customer service over the phone- I think it was Anthony?, who I spoke with- he made me feel like he didn't want to be there & could care less if I brought my business to them- he was curt & rude & made me feel like I was wasting his time! So I called up Kyle over at Pass & Go Smog and what a difference!! I will NEVER bring my business to a place that treats me so rude! Smog & Go is the only place I'll go from now on, even if they are 10$ more expensive! They currently have 154 positive (almost all) 5 star reviews!! That should tell you something!! read more

I was a walk-in today for a smog test. The gentleman was polite and straightforward letting me know it will be approx 30-40 minutes before my car is tested. One other person was ahead of me and already waiting. His car was being serviced for something else. I was next in line. Once my car was taken back -- the test was fairly quick - approx 15 minutes. I lamented that I forgot to bring the coupon I printed out and to my surprise, he honored the discount for the smog. Total cost including certificate came to a flat $40. Not bad! Again, the gentleman was very polite, friendly and in good spirits. The only thing that I would have to mention is the gentleman was apparently working alone and a little frustrated to keep having to stop what he's doing (working on cars) to come out to the counter. There seems to be a bell or buzzer that rings in the garage that alerts the garage that someone has walked in (or out). This buzzer is not audible to customers coming in. I seem to have triggered this buzzer as I went out to my car to check the odometer as I filled out the paperwork for the smog test with my information and the gentleman had already returned to working on the car ahead of me. He came back to the counter and commented that "The Owner" insists he come check the counter every time the bell rings and not keep the customers waiting. A little while later, some random passerby came in needing to use the phone. The gentleman allowed him to use the phone and made sure it was only a local call. He returns to the back to work on the cars and this random person was on the phone for some time trying to reach someone for a ride home. The gentleman in the back returned to retrieve the phone and muttered that he's just wasted 5 minutes work time because "The Owner" called to state the business phone was off the hook and people were waiting at the counter. However, the phone was in use by this passerby who ended up standing in the doorway. The gentleman working here was otherwise friendly and expeditious - however I believe from a professional point, he should have kept some of his comments to himself instead of complaining/trying to make excuses for how things run. Maybe it was just an off day for him - he's there alone and trying not let the customers wait. I want to stress he was smiling and polite to me and the man ahead of me. He was honest about how long it would be and I can't beat the price. I'm still happy with the service and will gladly return again in the future for my smog tests. read more

I went there yesterday and they are open again and have a new technician. Jaime was awesome! He got me in and out of there quickly and was very nice and efficient! I highly recommend going there! They are kind of hidden past the Bagel Shop, just a few door down. Just off of Oceanside Blvd. west of College catty corner to the car wash. No more waiting forever and being treated like they don't care. Jaime will take care of you! read more

I really cannot say enough about how fabulous Travis is... He is there every day of the week, with a smile, and Yelpers did not steer me wrong! My check engine light was on, and instead of taking my money and letting me fail, Travis let me know that I should get my car checked out first... Not only that, he recommended me to an honest mechanic that he trusts - and set it up to squeeze me in on a Sunday... (Side note: Reggie the mechanic is amazing too! He brought me out under my car while it was suspended and showed me, so I really understood, what needed to be done!) Talk about going above and beyond and not taking advantage of a young looking girl! I waited in the smog shop for my car at the mechanic, and I witnessed every transaction... Travis was kind and friendly to every person who walked in... Very refreshing to see :) I ended up needing to come back a few days later to get my smog... He greeted me by name (impressive! I'm the worst with names!), and had me in and out the door in under 15 minutes! I'm not super close, but I will gladly go out of my way to support Travis and his shop... You should too! read more

GO HERE IF YOU WANT THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RATES! Travis is amazing. I called in today (which happens to be a Sunday) and he said he would cut down the price to 55 and I have a 98' Lincoln navigator. I went in and showed him my yelp app with a check in of 10$ and he wasn't annoyed with me being a cheap college student, at all. He was looking to give me the best price possible with a smile the whole time. Best customer service anyone could possibly ask for. I didn't know much about the tire pressure. I asked a few questions about how low the tire/s looked on air to him and he said part of his job was to check it. He went above and beyond, he not only fixed the issue with the tire pressure but personally showed me a sticker on my drivers door (for future reference) that states the pressure my front and back tires should always be at. He is extremely personable. I passed with flying colors and will be referring and coming here anytime I need a smog. read more

Extremely professional and courteous customer service. Just a good ol' genuine business worth mentioning. Don't forget to check in to get your $10 off. read more

Stopped here after reviewing and calling a few places on Yelp. No wait time, quick service, and great price for a smog check! Highly recommended. read more

UPDATE 11-17-14: This year my vehicle was up for smog inspection, so, based upon my last experience at Smog Shop, I returned here for the test. Upon entering the shop, I was immediately greeted by Travis, the new co-owner of the shop. He and his partner purchased the business not long after my last visit. It was Monday morning around 10 am and I may have been the first customer in. Travis told me that they had done quite a few updates to the equipment in the shop since taking over, and that he expected to have me in and out in less than 10 minutes. And true to his word, he did just that (of course, it helped that my vehicle passed the test). I found the place to be clean, and Travis was friendly, courteous, and professional in every respect. Without hesitation I would continue to recommend Smog Shop if you need a test for your vehicle. One tip: go to their website and check for coupons before you go, because they regularly offer specials and discounts. As good as it gets! read more

Very pleasant experience. Fast and friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!!

Super fast! Clean waiting area and professional staff. I was in and out in less than 20 min. Only $40 with the coupon from their website. (Use the link out to their website from this Yelp page, may or may not show up on mobile.) Pro tip: The place filled up with people after I left at precisely 12:00 pm, so if you can, try to arrive before the lunch breakers rush. read more

Luckily weren't busy when I took my car in for a smog check. Nice people! They are located on Oceanside Blvd. Call before to see how busy they are. read more

Convenient place to get a smog certificate. The shop is super clean and the staff is easy to work with. I've been here twice and was done in less than 30 minutes both times. Take advantage of the check-in discount. read more

Sorry you're having a problem with the bureau. But failing a car without even hooking it up to your computer is weak. Bad grommet? Simple fix, but now I get a fail and you get a crap review. I'll go elsewhere next time. read more

this shop is very honest and helpful. Also, the price was below other shops and I didn't need a coupon. old car friendly, which is hard to find these days. read more

My old Toyota Tundra (2001) had the hood latch break during my testing. The owner was nice enough to help me fix it in the parking lot after the test was completed. Great, and unselfish service is always a refreshing and unexpected experience. Thank you so much for all that you do! read more

Pros: Great clean shop Very courteous Quick service Cons Bit pricer then other places (still reasonable plus they have a coupon on yelp) Highly recommend read more

I'm new to CA and Ken was super helpful getting me in and out the door quickly with all of the information and paperwork I needed. Will definitely be back and recommend to my family! read more

No one likes to get their car smogged, but the Smog Shop makes it painless. Super nice guy, 100% trustworthy. Will be my go to shop from now on. Thanks! read more

Excellent service. Since I am required to give the state $ for absolutely no good reason. I will happily go back to the Smog Shop every other year. read more

This place was quick getting me in and out. I was looking forward on taking advantage of there $10off yelp coupon to just pay $40 with certificate but my little scion Xb was considered a SUV/truck and didnt qualify for the coupon since that only qualify for sedans only. I dont know how true that was so i payed the regular price of $50 out the door i went. read more

Quick service and my car passed. Nice technician. Place is small but seats are clean and comfy.

First time customer of Smog Shop today but was really blown away by the professional and courteous service I received from the technician Ken. I arrived at 3:30 pm on a Saturday, which was 30 minutes before they closed, and Ken greeted me promptly. As there were no other customers present he took my car back right away, performed the smog check and had me ready-to-go by 3:50. The waiting room is simple but clean. Thanks to Ken's helpful and professional service, I will be coming back here for all my Smog test only center needs. read more

Travis sent me a very nice email explaining that he is no longer affiliated with the Smog Shop. He's now over at the Leucadia Shell in Encinitas. I'll be taking the truck there for service. Thanks again Travis for clarifying things! read more

I have been to this smog shop a few times now mainly because it is close to my house. Overall it is a good smog shop usually pretty quick usually no waiting for the most part and only takes about 15 minutes. read more

best smog shop in town, great price, no bull, very helpful

Nice guy, quick and efficient. Gave me some good advice on another vehicle I was having non smog issues with at the time too.

Great place excellent service Ken is the man he's a extremely helpful gentlemen who went above and beyond smogging my vehicle. It wasn't an easy smog but he informed on what needed to get done I took care of those things and drove away smogged! Price was right service again was top notch! Thanks Ken! read more

Ken Rocks! I bring all my cars here as well as family does as well! Ken is exceptional and professional and always takes care of us! BK read more

Wonderful service! Owner was super friendly. Fast, affordable and convenient location. Dropped my car off, ate lunch and it was done as soon as I walked back! Highly recommend. read more

When i called the man answered all my questions. I came on down after printing the online coupon.. $40 with certificate out the door. Came in and no line (always nice) and everything was a breeze. read more

I forget the mans name at the front desk, but he always provides great customer service. Very polite and always gets smog done in a timely manner. Thanks for working on my Camry and Lexus and for the great experience! read more

Quick and easy. I got there at 9am on a Sunday and was taken care of right away. Car passed smog and the owner gave me $10 off for mentioning Yelp. :) read more