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I just got here and already had a bad experience. When I asked how long it would take, the man responded with an attitude, which felt unnecessary. Then, when I tried to throw something away (thinking it was their office trash), he raised his voice and told me to use the gas station trash instead. There's also only a small table outside to wait, which isn't comfortable at all--especially in the heat. I really don't understand this kind of customer service. It makes people feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

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Rich H.

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21 days ago

Been coming to Smog Wiser for years and owe it a review. The owner is extremely professional and keeps things moving quickly. I've never made an appointment and am always quickly in and out. He also has an area where you can sit in the shade while your car is being inspected. You may have to wait on a really busy day, but the owner is very clear about the order and gives an accurate wait time. I've had to wait for more than one other car maybe once in the 10 plus years I've been coming here. If you do have to wait, you're in luck! There are plenty of shops, restaurants, etc. in walking distance to kill a little time. Value-wise it runs pretty standard pricing. Completely fair and a good value. For something I have to do every other year, this place is quick, professional at a fair price. I never have to think about it, I just return here. read more

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Jaret C.

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Best spot in Silverlake to get a smog check! Easy, quick, and very nice I highly recommend coming to Smog Wiser next time you need to get smogged. read more

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Ricardo O.

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9 months ago

Took in my 2008 Volvo C30 for a lapse in smog check of over a year... Everything went well , no wait. In and out in 20 mins. Market price. It's a no brainer. Didn't catch the owners name, but he was courteous and professional. Smog wiser is my new go to smog shop. read more

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Kelly L.

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4 months ago

Came in on a Saturday with no wait, which was a nice surprise. Service was fast and efficient, and the person who completed the smog check was polite and professional. Quick, straightforward process. Would recommend. read more

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M T.

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4 months ago

Smog Wiser is perfect for dependable and quick yearly on-the-go smog checks. Drive up and done within 15-20 minutes. Perfection!

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Charis L.

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Came in on a Friday morning and had a quick, easy, and clear experience! Was in and out in 15-20 minutes.

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Adaeze N.

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2 years ago

Great little smog shop, Raymond is super friendly and super fast, had my car in and out in less than 15 minutes for less than 70 bucks!! read more

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Paul J.

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3 months ago

Convenient and quick service! Was able to be in and out in about 30 minutes. Will definitely go again.

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Lisa W.

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11 months ago

Efficient, clean and overall great experience. This is the only place I go for a smog. Highly recommend.

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Diaa E.

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Amazing fast service , very professional and great prices for smog , I'm definitely visiting again

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Rafael G.

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11 months ago

I've been taking our cars here for a couple of years now and the service has always been top notch! Quick, polite and friendly!

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Richard D.

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8 months ago

Fast and easy service. Super convenient. Helpful staff. Didn't have an appointment but they took me right away.

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Neil F.

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1 year ago

Efficient, polite, well-priced. When you need a smog test, swing over to Smog Wiser--highly recommend.

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3 years ago

Noticed 5 star rating while looking for a smog test for my son. Only took 15 minutes, not bad for $58. read more

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Krystle D.

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1 year ago

Easy and quick. One car in front of me but still a short wait. Maybe 20 minutes and then 25mins for test. Competent guy running things. Gives discount with a yelp review. read more

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2 years ago

The owner of Smog Wiser, Ray, is very professional and kind. This smog check place is the best!! Even though I don't live in Los Feliz anymore (now, I live in Hollywood), I still come to this place only. If you are looking for a great smog check place, come to this Smog Wiser. read more

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Super quick and great experience here. Definitely go on a weekday. Friendly business owner too. Highly recommend if in the Hollywood area. read more

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Jerad S.

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1 year ago

solid local business that does exactly what it says. would definitely recommend to anyone in the neighborhood or looking for a smog check.

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Z D.

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10 months ago

Best smog man in the business. Easy reliable and fast !! Been here a dozen times with all our family cars

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Robin S.

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2 years ago

This is the best smog shop. The owner is professional and really nice. He is reasonably priced and gives good, fast service. I can see why my mechanic recommends all his customers to get their smog check here. I'll definitely be back again in 2 years. read more

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Mike R.

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I've been coming here for years and I always get the best and quickest service for my car's smog check. Can't recommend it enough!

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Trouble T.

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Best smog in the neighborhood. Quick reliable service. In and out in under 15 minutes read more

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LadyFalconer F.

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1 year ago

Great neighborhood smog check. I would totally recommend Smog Wiser! It was quick, the man who did it was super nice and accommodating. I feel lucky this is in my neighborhood. read more

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Arnie N.

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2 years ago

Smog test fast and courteous service. Results sent direct to state. Easy access. Don't forget to mention 'seen on Yelp' for 10% discount. read more

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Angie D.

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Came in for a smog and thank you very much SmogWiser! Top notch fast service! Appreciated! read more

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Michael G.

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Had a person get there just before me, and I was STILL in and out much quicker than I expected. Thanks, Ray! read more

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Ruben R.

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1 year ago

I've been coming to Smog Wiser for years, best and easiest smog check around. It's next to the 76 station at corner of Hyperion and Griffith Park. read more

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Carly R.

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Fast and Quick Service! Needed a Smog Check for my CA Registration and this stop helped make the whole process fast and seamless. I'll be back! read more

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Ruben V.

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3 years ago

I had the unpleasant surprise this morning of discovering my long-time Los Feliz smog check station had closed. Fortunately, I was referred to Ray and Smog Wiser. What a relief to meet Ray and instantly get a vibe of honesty, professionalism and customer-centric service. Ray did an excellent job and had me out of the shop in minutes. I recommend Ray and Smog Wiser without reservation. Smog Wiser is my new go-to smog check station; it should be yours as well. read more

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Katie B.

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I realized last minute that I needed a Smog check to complete my car registration and saw that this place had great reviews (and for good reason!!). I expressed to Ray my concern about waiting outside due to the recent fires and he kindly let me wait inside my car while he did the tests. The process was super quick and Ray was very friendly and professional! I'll definitely be back again :) read more

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Willy R.

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Seriously - Smog Wiser is the Best, seriously. The Worker Guy Dude Was courteous, professional and cool. A rare diamond in the rough. Nobody needs to be nice anymore because of the internet - but this worker guy dude was nice - even to my two kids(who aren't that "conventional" - see pic). This worker guy dude might be the owner person but I didn't want to call him the owner person in case he wasn't and then I accidently give the owner person good credit when It was actually the worker guy dude. Seriously though - Everybody needs to Smog (except really old big delivery trucks driving around town am I right?!?!?!? - smells like the 1800's in Los Angeles and people need to stop owning so many trucks and cars). There is a little outdoor waiting area (see picture) and it fit me and my two kids perfectly (see picture) and we had pizza while we waited (we brought fyi but zoom into picture if you want to see what brand it was). The Umbrella (see picture) is one of those kinds that blocks the sun - so it was great. I have a cheap umbrella at home and sometimes it is still too hot for me and the kids to hang out under (see picture - my kids are whiter than most redheads). We barely had enough time to eat because it was so fast (see picture). I will only come here from now on. I have 6 cars so I need to Smog often. Thank you. P.S. - I am available for all kinds of hire - let me know what you need. Mostly Directing Though. read more

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Jess E.

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2 years ago

It was a quick and painless experience. Friendly and accommodating technician. Love that there's a little covered outdoor space to wait. This will be my go to smog check station. Great deal/price with the Yelp coupon. read more

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Ruby H.

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Fast and professional service! I've come here several times and won't go anywhere else! Service is great! Ray takes about 15 minutes while you wait outside in a comfortable waiting area. Love Smog Wiser and truly recommend it! read more

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Romeo D.

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Fast / easy / convenient smog check. Great service will definitely come back! Thank you Raymond! read more

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Bobby L.

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2 years ago

Raymond is a *STAR certified Smog Check which means you can never as disorganized as me and show up with no paperwork and leave with a smile and approval. Right by Gelson's, TJ's and Pinkberry to complete all your obligations. read more

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Dana J.

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2 years ago

A quick and easy experience, I was in and out in 15 minutes and had my smog info sent electronically to the dmv. Thanks Ray!

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K S.

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I wouldn't go anywhere else for a smog check. It's quick, affordable, and the service is very kind.

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Handsome C.

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Great, easy experience and a local business too! Lots of walkable lunch spots in the area too.

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2629 Hyperion Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Los Feliz
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(323) 667-1434
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Yes, Smog Wiser takes credit cards.

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We are a certified Star Station and are dedicated to making sure your are taken care of. We offer a $10 off coupon if you mention Yelp!

History

Established in 2001.

Family owned and operated and dedicated to our customers. We are happy to serve you for all of you Smog needs. Smog checks are mandatory, but you have the choice to go with a trusted source. We guarantee our work and do 1 Free retest per vehicle!

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“Ray helped me right away as soon as I pulled up my car and he was kind and respectful and efficient.”

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Mario R.

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Smog Wiser is the place to go for your smog certification! Don't even consider going anywhere else! :-) Raymond is the best, and the location is super convenient if you are in the general Silver Lake / Los Feliz / Atwater / Echo Park/ Glendale area! Right near the Gelson's and Trader Joe's on Hyperion. Super fast service - I was in and out in a matter of minutes! Raymond is fast, friendly, informative, efficient and very professional. And in the age of Covid, all precautions are taken, there! Go check out Raymond at Smog Wiser, the next time you need your smog certification. (you can thank me later! ;-)) A+++ Thanks Raymond! read more

Bruno T.

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I had an excellent experience getting my smog check at Smog Wiser. The owner was incredibly friendly and professional, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. I was in and out much faster than I expected, and he explained everything clearly. The location was clean, conveniently located and had a seating area where I could wait while the service was performed. I highly recommend Smog Wiser for anyone needing a quick, reliable smog check; five stars all the way! read more

Zulma O.

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Love this place! I just had my smog check done at Smog Wiser..... on a Friday afternoon, after work. I didn't have to wait at all and the smog test took less than 15 minutes to complete. To top it off I even got a discount for using Yelp. I highly recommend this place, I've been going to Raymond for years now and I always have a pleasant and great experience going to him. read more

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I've been going to Smog Wiser for years. The man who owns and operates this shop (located on the lot of a 76 at the corner of Hyperion & Griffith Park) is friendly, courteous, efficient and above all very professional. And the service is reasonably priced. Highly recommended. I feel fortunate to have Smog Wiser close to me as one of my personal resources. read more

James D.

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This was my second time there. First time was awesome 2 years ago. Ray is a great and friendly guy. What brought me back was not only the charge but also the small town feel of this one stall convenience. Was in and out in 15 minutes. Even if you don't live in the neighborhood as I do, make a special trip to this place. You won't regret the experience. read more

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The best place to get your smog check in LA. The staff was friendly and helpful, and it was only 15 minutes. Great location, with a place to sit right outside and it's next to a gas station so you can get a snack while you wait. They even give you a discount if you mention yelp. Fast, easy and painless - sending all of my friends here. read more

J M.

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15 years ago

Went and got my car smog'ed yesterday, was in and out with no problems , service was good and technician was friendly. Price was right with no hidden charges a straight shooter, hard to find these days especially in the auto related arena. I will be bringing all my business and recommending smog wiser to others. Good Job, Smog Wiser! read more

Michele D.

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9 years ago

Smog Wiser is great! I've been coming here for years, and they've always offered a $10 off coupon. Now it's offered thru Yelp when you check in! Easy!!! This week I came in just under the wire before they closed (my smog check is due in 2 days!), and they were VERY KIND to take me anyway. Very kind and excellent customer service!! read more

Alexander A.

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The owner Raymond made me feel at ease before I could even step out of my car. Offered me a water when I sat down and answered all my questions while he was doing the test. This guy is better than any of them. You want something that is quick, stress free, and cheap, this is the ONLY place you should go to! 6 stars for Raymond! read more

Janet E.

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4 years ago

After paying for my registration online, I got notification in the mail that I needed to get a smog on my vehicle. I used Smog Wise in the past & was happy with their service so I went in today & not even 10 mins later I was out the door with included electronic submission to the DMV. Could've have been easier. Thanks Ray! read more

Natalie S.

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Last minute stop here to renew my registration. He was quick, professional and a really nice guy! Forgot to ask if he's from Boston, he sounded like a Southie :) Love this place, will definitely go back when it's time to get my next smog check. Oh - and he gave me the Yelp discount and I didn't even have to ask! Great guy. read more

Jay T.

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10 years ago

I love Smog Wiser! I always come here for my smog checks because the service is friendly, quick, and hassle free. Ray is very charming, efficient and even offered me a water while I waited. The price is good and they even offer $10 off when you check in. I highly Smog Wiser the next time you need a check! read more

Cynthia H.

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3 years ago

Had my car smog checked this morning at Smog Wiser. I have been going here for years. I asked Ray about the Yelp $10 discount. He gave me the discount even though I couldn't "check in". He is very kind and helpful. I. will be back again for my next smog check. I highly recommend this place read more

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4 years ago

I've been taking my cars to get smog checked with Ray at Smog Wiser since the early 2000's. Friendly, Fast and Efficient. If you don't pass Ray let's you know what you need to do to get your car to pass in layman's terms. Convenience at a Great Price, Ray is the only Smog tech I have ever used. read more

Rosa C.

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7 years ago

SMOG Wiser is the best place to go for your SMOG check. It is STAR certified also. The inspector is very friendly and very efficient in his work. I filled out a customer information slip and put Yelp as the referral. Without even me asking, he immediately gave me a discount. Rosa read more

Mark I.

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12 days ago

I would come back and found that it was close to where I lived, and the service test was done pretty quickly. It was nice that there was area in the shade to sit until the test was completed. It was nice that gave me a $10 discount for mentioning Yelp, and writing a review. read more

Pamela H.

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10 years ago

I have been taking my car here to get smogged since I bought it in 2000. I love this place!! The owner is very nice, fast and and efficient. I highly recommend getting your car smogged here. I take it all years. When test only is required or not. It is also a Star station. read more

Cj R.

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11 years ago

Great Service, Fast, N Quick, pleasant and clean surroundings, the service was very professional . He even gave a $10 discount when I mentioned I got the smog station from YELP !!! what a great deal. I'll recommend this station to all my friends.. read more

Brad L.

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5 months ago

Raymond has been operating this smog check business for 24 years at this location. He's a gentle, kind, and personable man. His service is great and the price can't be beat. Really grateful to have Raymond so close and open on Saturdays. read more

Lisa C.

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15 years ago

Very Professional, Fast & Friendly Service. Nice place to sit & wait for my car, close to Gelson's Market & Coffee. Another nice touch was when I mentioned "Yelp" I got a $10 discount. Will go there again and tell my friends. read more

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