Quick. Great. Tentative. I always go to this place for my oil changes. They are also star certified which is required by the dmv.

The worst experiences I've had at ANY smog shop in the 40 years I've owned cars. Not only is the guy kinda scary as hell he proceeded to take my car despite it having a check engine light and knowing that's a failing criteria(I was not aware of that) and then charged me for his service and THEN informed me it failed lol. Knowing a car will fail with a check engine light he should have just denied his service if he was honest. This guy is a very dishonest person he knowingly scammed me hahaha. Insult to injury he offered I get the engine light fixed and he will only charge me 2/3rd price when I come back to retest. Read similar reviews down below this guys doesn't deserve your business and should be shut down. Save your money and go somewhere else this guy is a dishonest joke. read more

Special thanks to Eliaf This smog shop is truly a hidden gem! It's a small little place, and they treated my grandma with so much kindness and respect. The service was super fast and efficient, she was in and out before she knew it! They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure she felt comfortable the whole time. You can tell they really care about their customers, not just about making a quick buck. We'll definitely be coming back for future smogs, highly recommend supporting this mom-and-pop shop! read more

Dishonest!! I didn't know this but if you have a check engine light on, it's an automatic smog fail! The owner didn't tell me this!! He charged me FULL PRICE, instead of telling me UP FRONT to service the car an then come back. He gave me a $10 discount coupon for my return visit! NO WAY I'D RETURN TO THIS CON ARTIST!! IF HE DID THIS TO ME HE CAN CON OTHERS TOO. *EDGAR AT MARINA SMOG 17TH AND PACIFIC IS REPUTABLE AND HONEST!! read more

Fernando was great! Super friendly, welcoming, and kind. Got straight to business and was very professional. Passed my test! Though out of my way and not in my city, definitely coming back here in two years. read more

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A long time returning customer l. The smog father is Quick, fast and reliable work. Awesome customer service and easy location read more

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I'm here again doing my smog. I like coming here, it's close and convenient. I'll let you know the outcome.

Fast and convenient. Went at a good time. Sitting area for the wait time. Good price.

Super quick and easy visit! Was in and out in less than 15min. Also super close to freeway/DMV. Thank you!

Bought a Toyota 4x4 and brought it to them to do its smog check. Guy at the front says it failed due to one of the cats missing. I ask which one do I need so I can order it and come back once it's installed. He just stared at me with a blank face so I asked him again, which cat do I need so I can come back and pass. He just stays quiet and looks away. Literally can't make this up. Definitely would never do business with them ever again. read more

These guys are always professional and fast! The price is competitive I have been coming here for years!

I went for a smog test on a Saturday afternoon and I was in and out in 10 minutes. They are friendly and the price was right. I was dreading this but it was so easy. Great location too. read more

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This is my go to for smog. Quick, efficient, fast service with no issues or problems. Strongly recommend the Smog Father to all.

Quick service (even when showing up 15 minutes before closing) at a very reasonable price. Got the required service done in under 20 minutes. I've used them before and I'll continue to do so! read more

Great fast service only $65. Never long lines very nice person that works there it took 20 minutes read more

The Smog Father - Smog check on 2nd and Gaffey - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Pedro, California

Fast smog check, friendly service. I was in and out in about 15 minutes. The DMV is notified right away so you can get your tags the same day! read more

I worked with Fernando again today. He gave me a Yelp discount, $5.00 off, just for asking. I found him to be friendly and fast with the smog check. I was in and out in 15 minutes. The cost was $60.00 which seems to be the going rate now somewhere between $60-$65. They have a little waiting area with a television, this spot will not do you wrong. read more

Efficient process! The team honors returning customers. Takes cash or credit, clean facility, knowledgeable staff. read more

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I needed a smog check, with my registration due for DMV. I was able to drive up, inform the attendant and was quickly seen. Granted there were no other customers waiting. My smog check was maybe 5 minutes. I was able to pay a fair price for the service and be on my way..TY The Smog Father read more

Best and quickest smog check place in San Pedro area. Even waiting isn't much of a problem as they move fast to get the test done and get you on your way. read more

Needed to get my smog done and decided to come to this establishment that i have passed for years. Pulled up and was taken into the bay right away. The gentleman took my info and pointed me to a seating area. The work was fast and i was able to go continue on my day. I will be going to them for my smog checks going forward. Also, if you check in on yelp, you get a $10 discount. read more

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Quick service right off of Gaffey. You just hand them the keys and sit off on the side while they check the car in front of you. There's a $10 coupon off when you check in with Yelp! Brought a couple cars here -- one had no issue (in and out within 15 minutes). The other one unfortunately didn't finish cycling -- $25 for retest with the receipt (only SMOG Check here). Needed to go to another spot to fix the issue. Would be back! read more

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How outstanding customer service Very friendly Very helpful Highly recommended to get your smog done read more

Quick as anyone can be when conducting this type of inspection. Have used them for Ten years now. I wish new owner would bring back the $10 off coupons.. read more

Great service, very nice and friendly! I have been going here for years, I will continue to go. Thank you!

Always quick and courteous service, in and out in under 15 minutes. They are my go-to every two years. Also very affordable!

Great service Very helpful Customer service up to par There's also coupons available read more

I pulled up and there was no wait, service was quick and easy, Fernando was very nice and helpful. Thank you!

I called wondering if they had a wait and they didn't. I showed up five minutes later and immediately got started! I sat in their waiting area thinking it'd take a long time and went on my phone.. It was like five, less than ten minutes later, they were done. So fast and professional! Highly recommend!!! read more

My independent auto mechanic introduced me to "Smog Father"--two decades ago. Since then, when I need smog checks, I have been bringing my family's cars here. This shop is near the freeway on/off ramp. The neighborhood is a bit rough. The shop is really basic. But if there is no one ahead of you, they get your smog check done in about 15 minutes. And I find the price reasonable. read more

I have been using this business for about 10 years. Great service. Only takes about 20 minutes in and out. read more

The best smoke shop around ask any mechanic around town almost everyone recommends this place after having multiple vehicles certified here, I've been very happy and the price is reasonable look for the Yelp special on check in read more

The Smog Father - Getting the Ford Taurus smog done - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Pedro, California

Fantastic place technician did pretest to make sure my car would pass the state smog check very honest people here I would go out of my way to have to do a smog check read more

If you live near San Pedro, then you probably know the Smogfathers on Gaffey, near Weinerschnitzel. It's been there at least 20 years and has been providing awesome service, pdq. They get you in and out no nonsense and without hassle. Smogs are a pain and they make it relatively painless. It does both a check and the more comprehensive certification. No checks. read more

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Very quick very fast. The customer service could use some tweaking but this is a smog shop so i was prepared. Rather it be very very efficient vs inefficient and welcoming. Very easy to get to and great value read more

I have been going to Smog Father on Gaffey St in San Pedro, CA for many years. There is never a long wait for service, and their techs are knowledgeable and friendly. I'm on my way there now. I highly recommend them. read more

Fast, easy smog check with the lowest rates around! Pulled right up, only had to wait a few moments. Will come back!

Fast, easy, and able to support San Pedro people. No brainer. This was my second time using them for smog check and no reason to not continue to use them as needed. Price felt reasonable, liked the Yelp discount -- but wish it was still $10 off and not $5. Thank you Smog Father read more

In Oct. 2021, 1993 Toyata MR2 went there twice on two consecutive days and failed each time for a different reason. The Smog Father charged double for the smog checkes. The catalyst was just changed in 2019, and MR2 passed the smog check easily in 2019. Since this result is logged into the government system other stations are then reluctant to touch the car. After failed the smog check in 2021, the MR2 cost around a thousand dollas as we didn't know we should have done the nonoperation filing, and got FTB levys for years. In 2024 we did smog check in San Pedro Car Doctor that the car could pass without any further work needed. Really recommend San Pedro Car Doctor is as the smog check. read more

Quick, easy and great customer service! In and out in less than ten minutes. They gave me a $5 coupon even though I didn't mention it, which is nice. read more