Called on a Thursday and was able to have my car smogged the same day! Their prices are also very competitive. Overall, I think I only waited about 20 minutes. Appreciate the great customer service! Would highly recommend. read more

This is the place for smog! Best price in San Diego and quick service, they did my 3 cars in less than a hour. Check them out.

Jose and Isaiah are the best professionals. Very fast service ; they smoke-check the car in less than 10 minutes compared to other places. I highly recommend them to all my friends and family. read more

The Grove Smog Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Super speedy response on Yelp and they were able to check my smog right away. I had some questions about my smog check and they answered it right away! I paid less than $50 for my check too! read more

There's often only enough room for one car to pull into their driveway and never any room for you to park while you wait. Because the entirety of their property is full of junk and old rotting cars you can't turn around and have to back up onto Lemon Grove where you can't see the cars and they can barely see you. It is incredibly dangerous and inconvenient. Besides this major problem these guys are super nice and they charge a fair price. read more

I showed up for a smog in a Saturday afternoon, I was helped right away. Service was quick and smooth. It was worth the value read more

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The Grove Smog is a small auto center with high level and quality work. I've used their services on different occasions and always had great results! Once for a smog, and a brake and light inspection! The owners and employees all were fairly friendly and informative overall great service! Very happy with The Grove Smog Center. read more

Came to get my diesel truck smog. Jose took care of the truck I was in and out a lot faster than other spots I usually go. It'll be my new to go spot. Price was good also. read more

The Grove Smog Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

Was really fast, service was great and the gentleman was polite. Would recommend to anyone else!

Jose at The Grove Smog Center was excellent--straightforward, honest, and incredibly efficient. The service was prompt, and the pricing was more than fair. You've earned a permanent client! read more

Hard to find, that's for sure, I'll start by saying that, but getting a smog check every few years is a necessary evil if you want to get those pesky little tags on your car. For me, that happens in May and I dread it every time. I found these guys on Yelp and I picked them because they were well-priced with a coupon and they are close enough to where I live. Once again, a bit hard to find and they're kind of lumped in with a few other automotive businesses up a tricky driveway. The work is quick, the dudes are nice, and the price ain't as steep as their driveway so I'll call that a win in my book. Seriously though, be super careful getting out of this place when backing down the driveway if you're unable to turn around. read more

I used this business to get a smog certification for my 2005 GMC. It's a little rustic and the parking can be a bit tight, but I was in and out in under 15 minutes from the time I pulled up. Best price I found anywhere around. I'd definitely go back. read more

Nice Friendly service. I was in an out in less than 15 minutes. The shop is a little hard to locate, I drove past it by accident. It is next to an auto repair shop, so parking is limited. I would definitely use again. read more

I've been here quite a few times for all of my cars and they always take good care of me. The wait is usually pretty quick (Most days there is no wait at all) and I am in and out of there in about 10 minutes. They make everything a super easy process and are the only place I go to to smog all my cars. They are also STAR Certified, so no issues with the DMV! read more

Easy to find! Great communication, but I forgot to mention to mention Yelp so I didn't get the flat rate but that's how fast and efficient they were. I just drove up for a Smog and they took care of the service in less than 30 minutes. Thank you! read more

Fast and amazing service. Very professional. I was in and out with a walk in smog service. It was quick and easy. The price was perfect.

Not a good place for diesel owners, especially if your truck has CARB‑legal parts. I brought in my 1999 Ford F‑250 7.3 Powerstroke with a full Banks PowerPack system. Every single modification on my truck has a valid CARB EO sticker, all clearly visible and matched to my engine family. Instead of checking the EO numbers like California BAR requires, the technician (Fermin) told me the stickers "don't mean anything," which is simply not how CARB compliance works. It got even more confusing when he mixed up Azusa, California with Arizona, USA, and after I corrected him, he admitted he wasn't comfortable continuing because he didn't understand the Banks system. Once he realized the parts were legal, he still refused to complete the inspection and told me to "go to BAR" -- but never gave me a fail sheet or Vehicle Inspection Report, which is required if a test is failed or refused. Without paperwork, there's no record, no explanation, and no valid referral. I left with nothing done and wasted time. If you have a diesel with any CARB‑approved aftermarket parts, I would not recommend this shop. They may be fine for basic vehicles, but they are not familiar with diesel smog rules or CARB EO procedures, and that lack of knowledge can cause unnecessary hassle for diesel owners. read more

Took my car for its first smog test! It's finally time for it :/. Looked up a few locations on Yelp and pricing was comparable, maybe $10 more. There's no listing for it but it's $58ish currently + $8 certificate fee. I chose this location since there was a $10 off discount with Yelp check-in. When I arrived, there was one car ahead of me. Waited under 10 mins before it was my turn. The test was quick (don't forget to bring your dmv document). Jose is the one who assisted me and he was super friendly and efficient. Very happy with this location and will be back in two years! Thanks for the speedy and kind service Jose. I appreciate the help. read more

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Great customer service! Friendly, and was in & out! Got my smog check done For most vehicles 2000 & up, they have a special discount. Ask them. Thank you guys! read more

Great service and value for what I needed! Will come back again when I need another check.

I have recently moved over here to San Diego, CA and I needed to get a required Smog Test at a Star Station on my older car. I asked the Yelp Project Website to give me some estimates on 3 different Smog Stations. All these other stations gave me some estimates on my older car but when I texted Fesmil the owner yesterday, he told me he would give me a $10 Discount Coupon off my Smog Test that is deducted from the original price that he's going to charge me. Fesmil said he will charge me an affordable price today. Since I am his new customer. I drove over this morning on Martin Luther King's Birthday on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to the Grove Smog Center . It was a walk-in appointment and I arrived at their Smog Center at 10:30 a. m. Jose was the first person who walked up to my car when I entered their driveway. Jose had a very friendly conversation with me Jose said he will drive my older car into their Grove Smog Station Area right now and start the Smog Test on my car. Then Jose said I can sit on one of their 3 chairs that was located outside their Grove Smog Center Station. While I was waiting outside , one of their other smog technicians printed off the intake Invoice and he asked me to read and sign this Invoice with my current address, correct phone number and my current email address it also had my car's DMV Car Registration Renewal information on this invoice. I had to sign my name and today's date. I showed Jose my DMV Car Registration Renewal Print Out on my Apple IPhone XR for my required Smog Test at a Star Station today. It took about one hour to complete the Smog Test on my older car. Since it's a longer process on older cars like mine. Jose told me that my car passed their Smog inspection today. Jose said he will also give me the Original Smog Certificate with the results today. Then Jose said he will send my DMV Smog Test Certificate results electronically to the DMV this afternoon. Jose then said to wait until this Wednesday, January 22, 2025 to make sure my DMV Smog Certificate results were received by them. Jose gave me great advice today and said a faster response to get from the DMV to get my Car Registration License Plate Tab Sticker is to call one of these grocery stores in Lemon Grove . Jose said to call Albertsons Grocery Store to ask if this store has a DMV Kiosk located inside their store . I thanked Jose today for his great advice. Also I talked to Manny another technician who told me he helps Jose out with their customers in performing smog tests as much as he can at their smog station. Jose and Manny both did a very efficient job on performing the Smog Test on my older car. Plus they also gave me excellent customer service today. There was a third smog technician that was very helpful today. I forgot his name . There were 3 smog technicians who work for Fesmil the owner at this Grove Smog Center . I also was charged a reasonable price. I will definitely come back again to the Grove Smog Center in the future. I highly recommend this place. read more

Fermin gave me the best smog test price out of all yelp options and received me Saturday while it was rainning very hard I will definitely return for all my smog tests and reccommend him to all my family and friends read more

I found this place on Groupon. It's looks kinda random but their service and professionalism was great! Best deal in town too. Thanks guys!

Great service, quick, and offer the best price around. These guys knows what they're doing and will get you in and out in no time.

Smog test was there service requested Super fast and kind service and I was out with in 15 mins ! read more

Friendly staff and quick service. Gave a good quote for a smog check. Would highly recommend.

Great place to get smog check. Fast, friendly and able to work with newer model large vehicles. Highly recommend. The driveway is a bit tricky to navigate but worth it. read more

No one likes getting the notification that they are due for a smog check. I was glad Grove Smog made the process very easy. I found them on Groupon, and they are close to home. They close at 5, so I went on my lunch hour. I called ahead to make sure they weren't busy and I was there and back home in 30 minutes! Look for the tall flags in the driveway entrance and you can't miss it. Customer service was great, I'll see them again in two years! read more

I went to GROVE SMOG CENTER yesterday and I was very pleased. Luis took care of me and my car. I got in fast, and got out fast. They made everything so easy. Luis knows what he's doing and is very nice and professional. I will use them again for sure. (BTW, the business I had used in the past closed down, so I started my hunt for another good place. The Grove Smog Center filled the bill. All 5 Star reviews and happy customers ... now they have another one.) read more

The Grove Smog Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

In the last 3 months I've stopped in for smog services. Usually I can find. $10.00 off coupon online. There was a brief wait and was told it would be a few minutes to smog my cars. Always friendly and offer $10.00 if you ask. Not a very pretty place they share the space/lot with a body shop. read more

Service with a smile & passed the smog test.! Price was much more better than locally obtained. Thank U Jose!

Friendly staff! I reached out via Yelp and they responded within minutes. They answered my questions and then Jose did my smog check in a matter of minutes. Originally it was $60 but I got $10 off for checking in. Great value! Definitely recommend them. read more

The Grove Smog Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

I needed a smog check. I called this company & they were able to get me in today. They were able to do my smog check quickly & with friendly service!! I highly recommend this company!! read more

This was the most fastest smog shop I've ever been in. The young man was courtesy to the fullest. thats the kind of place I liked even though I never like going to smog places. this was one was a hole in the wall but you won't be there long at all. . Young man gratitude my friend. This place will be my new smog place. I didn't get any photos because I was not there long enough & where it's located it's not that easy to get photos. Maybe next time. read more

This place is the best! very efficient. I took my 4Runner in today without an appointment and had no problems at all. The employees are very friendly and don't mess around. I'm a repeat customer and refe all my friends to this shop. There's a coupon online that works for some car years, not all. It's still worth going here. read more

Best priced smog! Friendly Stuff! Busy but fast! Highly recommend!! Just got my Honda S2000 CR smogged there! read more

The Grove Smog Center - Outside area.. S2000 CR - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Lemon Grove, California

excellent service, great prices, was open on sunday when everyone else was closed. Highly recommended. wonderful business read more

Got great deal on Groupon for SMOG check and it was quick and easy. Best price in SD county.

With the stress of having to get my yearly registration now an added smog check uncertain of where to go .. so glad I went here ! The employees provided impeccable customer service huge thank you to Jose ! They did an amazing job at communication ! I was in and out less than 20 minutes ! I took a walk to the 711 to grab some snacks came back and I was graciously greeted by Isaiah who informed me my vehicle was ready . The owner Fermin went over my paperwork and made sure I left with no unanswered questions read more

Saw ad on Yelp so I contacted the company. The place is small but the service is great. Came in early morning and got serviced right away. Less than 15 minutes the smog check is done. The price is reasonable so I will recommend this place to all my friends and will do business again. read more