After a day of things going wrong, I decided to take care of this errand before the Memorial holiday weekend. As usual, the same friendly wave and smiling face greeted me this afternoon. Unfortunately, my car didn't pass smog, so he asked if I had a mechanic, and if not, I could visit his son, Allen, across the way. Allen gave me his card and I will have to come back next week. Crossing my fingers for an easy repair! read more

Best place to get your smog if needed. No funny business, honest, reliable, good price. The old man knows his stuff and is so nice. Don't pass this place up read more

No appointment needed. In & Out in 30 minutes. It's a no frills shop (as females would say), but it got the job done! Friendly owner and operator. read more

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I have been taking all my vehicles here for many years now. This is the place to go to if your vehicle requires a Star Test Smog certification. Nguyen and his son Mark run the shop and are very pleasant to deal with. Nguyen is super fast and efficient. I have been taking all my vehicles here for many years now and I highly recommend them. read more

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Had a hard time finding a place to smog my old RV and the few places I did find were expensive. I found this one that was cheaper and I am so glad I did. The owner was very nice and did the job fast. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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This is my new go to spot for smog tests. It's very hidden though so if it weren't for reading Yelp comments and asking around, I would've never found it. The older gentleman, Duong, was very polite and friendly. I was in and out within 15 mins. When I realized we spoke the same native language, we began speaking in Vietnamese. He informed me this is a family business, which I think is very impressive for anyone where English is their second language. Come here for your smog tests, you won't be disappointed! read more

Been going here for years Hot little hole in the wall smog shop opens Sundays!!!! Prices have gone up over the years so try the yelp check in if still available can save u $5 they are super friendly and usually are really helpful! If u need a smog on the weekends or any time give this place a go if u live nearby!!! read more

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I have been coming to Mr. Nguyen for years today. His son greeted me and told me they could not honor the price that I have been paying for years even after I showed all my receipts and proof of the price I pay with Mr. Nguyen he still declined. I headed over to B and J smog check down the street and they did the same thing for $48. read more

Came in for a smog test, the shop is kind of hidden behind the RV place, if you are in need of a smog please consider this place!! Upon arrival I was greeted by an older gentleman who was eager to help. I was his only customer and I could tell it was his family business. He was quick and he was kind. His prices are great. I will definitely be returning for any other cars that need smog. Happy to help a small business which in return had great service. May god bless him and his business :) read more

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This place was fast! Came in on a Sunday morning and was in and out in less than 30 mins. The place is a little hidden behind an RV shop so make sure to drive in all the way through. read more

And I still come here. Quick, reasonable price and the owner is really sweet and professional.

Fast, friendly and open on Sunday! Yelp wants me to keep writing so there are enough words.... I said it all in the first sentence. If you didn't figure it out from that, there is probably nothing else I can say to convince you. Happy smog check Sunday! read more

6197659826 Very friendly and efficient, I recommend special Services smog to everyone. I will return for all my cars and smog services. read more

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It's Sunday and I went to a smog place in spring valley but when I walked in there were 5 people waiting for a smog. Looked up this place online. It's hidden inside a compound of some other businesses but it was awesome. No line and I was in and out in around 10 min. Cost $78. I'll probably come back here next year for my smog. read more

Fantastic, fast service - and the only smog station open early on a Sunday morning. The owner is so pleasant and kind !

Incredibly fast service. Always nice courteous and very attentive service. Do not go anywhere else. I drive past over a dozen Smog Stations this is the only place to go. You will not regret it. read more

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The best customer service. Both the older man and his younger son are very nice and fast on what they do.

No appointment necessary, just drive your heap on in. Entrance is off of K Street, despite the Broadway address. The shop is pretty clean, but the inspection takes place outside. The owner is a nice guy, actually greeted me before I got out of my car. He finished the previous vehicle, and then did mine. $56.75 plus cost of the certificate, $8 and change. Fast, efficient, and most importantly, done. read more

Open Sunday very friendly was in and out quick will recommend and bring my other cars for smog check

I normally use another smog test center I have been going to for over a decade. However, they had a new policy where older vehicles (1993 in this case) would have to be dropped off in the morning and left there all day and picked up in the afternoon. Considering this location is 20 miles away from home and I work, this wasn't logistically an easy thing to do. Luckily I found this test center, which was close to my home and they took in walk-ins without reservations with a simple phone call. They had no issues doing my 1993 vehicle and I was out within 30 minutes. It would have been quicker but someone was there right before me. Price was slightly more expensive, however the convenience and time/effort it saved me was well worth it. The owner was very nice, happy to help and will probably use them from now on, even for my newer vehicles that don't have scheduling conflicts with my other test center. read more

No pre-test or retest policy here (not even a discount), so choose another place, even if you're desperate!.. or it could be your hard earned money. He also quoted me one "out the door" price over the phone after being told exactly what year make and model of vehicle was being tested and then tried to add $10 to that cost upon my arrival, not including the $8.95 state filing fee he never mentioned. There are too many reviews like this for that to be an honest mistake, it is a pattern. read more

Owner was literally running back and forth between the cars, goes to show how hard he works and cares about getting you in and out in a timely manner. He was also respectful of social distancing. $68 for my 2001 S10, and he deserves every dollar. read more

The gentleman here was very quick and efficient, I called ahead of time to see the wait time and he was very helpful on the phone. I would highly recommend this place to people that want to get in and out quickly read more

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Super friendly guy!! Pulled up a chair for me while I waited for my turn to be up. Luckily my car passed with flying colors and I was able to go finish up putting it in my name and renewing my registration. When I'm due for a smog test again in 2 years I will come back to him!! -Mini Cooper read more

First time here. Called ahead for pricing in advance. Was able to drive right in, wait and drive out. Quick and efficient service. Does older vehicles as well! It is tucked away off the street. Receipts are emailed so it is convenient and easily accessible. read more

Second time I've been here, they are super fast and there's hardly ever a wait. Kinda hidden but worth the effort. I highly recommend it. Owners are super nice as well. read more

Our new spot. Easy transaction. Took less than 15 minutes for everything. Always answer their phone and friendly.

I have been coming here for quite a few years. I have three cars, so at least once a year. No appointment necessary and usually no waiting. Very nice gentleman working here (has a heavy accent so be patient) and he works very quickly. $59 for car smog. read more

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The shop is great!! The owner is really nice!! Tells us exactly what we are paying for, with no hidden cost!! He welcomed us with a smile which is the best!! Def coming back!!! read more

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Great service! This guy works his ass off. Fast, simple and reliable. First come, first served. Lowest price and half price retest on older cars. read more

So the 40 bucks quoted on the phone didn't include the 8 dollar certificate fee and the $5 off check in offer wasn't honored because it was Sunday and he said he quoted me less because he wasn't busy. All which left me paying a solid ten bucks more than expected. BUT, that was the fastest smog test of my life. I was in and out in ten minutes and the guy was super nice. I suppose ten bucks was worth not repeating the two hours sitting outside a gas station that has been my reality in the past so I would still return here though I know I could get a better deal (i have a coupon from another place that would total ten bucks less altogether....but yeah...not open on Sundays and probably wouldn't be done so fast. So still gotta give the guy credit for my easiest smog check ever even if it wasn't my cheapest.) read more

Very friendly and quick. Across from car wash, inside the RV place. Hidden gem. Strongly recommend this place. read more

Mitzi and Matt and especially Eileen must be totally mistaken. Here is a review on Eileen and how she tried to rip this guy off. http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=17&qe=c21vZyB0ZXN0IG9ubHkgY2g&qesig=CzcZvIifHStjIsmThv72PQ&pkc=AFgZ2tkQD6EsZd4ZPvFUMgLcc-QS9mem3DlqCc5P_psXIMWNx32ZqQDOTtru4Om9L45MKXdyUn-NJPewFEnfgoE4ii5Nhj3Q4g&client=safari&rls=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=smog+test+only+chula+vista&fb=1&gl=us&hq=smog+test+only&hnear=Chula+Vista,+CA&cid=7197732045201979973 I went there today and everything went perfectly. This guy is great. I was in and out of there in less than 20 minutes. Only 39.99 + 8.25 for the certificate. Best deal in town. I have no clue what Mitzi, Matt and Eileen are talking about. read more

Open on Sunday! I needed a smog on a rainy Sunday morning, from the other Yelp reviews, I gave it a shot. I arrived at about 8:05am and was quickly directed in, paperwork filled out and smog done in less than 15 minutes!! I couldn't believe it!! My other car was due as well, so I brought it in on a Friday afternoon... same result... done in 15 minutes!! The shop is clean and by watching him, you can tell he is very thorough. I watched him methodically inspect my car and go through all the tests, its really a work of art to see someone that knows exactly what they're doing work so quickly and efficiently. Everyone hates doing smog, but this will be my go-to spot whenever its time to do it all over again. read more

excellent and speedy service. The place was not crowded and the technician works very quickly. The reviewer that complained about the car left idling doesn't seem to understand the process- it's through idling that they do the smog check. read more

I returned back to CA and just brought my car in. The shop was clean, the technician, who I assume is the owner, was very courteous, even opened my car door for me to let me out. :) $49.95 + $8.25 for the smog check- not bad, I guess prices have gone up in years. I was in and out within 20 minutes, maybe even 10. I'd definitely recommend this guy, very courteous and professional. read more

They steal your money my car don't pass and come Back , they try to charge me again normally if your car don't pass first time every where give you an extra chance a list with no charge , and here every single time they want you pay an 80 dollars they still your money , terrible experience never come back , don't came with these people!!!! read more

Got my Smog test done here today and it was wonderful. So friendly, so quick and open on a Sunday. Amazing experience! We will definitely be back for any of our car needs. Thank you again! read more

Awesome service! This will be our second time needing a smog test for our car. Fast service. In an out with in 15 minutes. Open on Sundays! And I love that he has a simple waiting area with chairs and magazines. We will for-sure use this place for our futures smog needs. read more

The guy that runs this place is very helpful. He is prompt and very nice. I read the negative reviews about this place but I do not understand why there would be any at all. I plan to come back when my car is due for another one. Call ahead, the guy that runs the place will tell you what time is best so you don't have to wait a lot. I was in and out under 20 minutes. read more