Quick and easy smog check.No hassle, fair price, and Iwas in and out fast. Solid spot.

The Yelpers get it right once again! This place is great-- Smog check in and out within 15 minutes for $60. USC Smog Test looks like a small garage behind the El Huevo fast food drive through place, so pull in and drive towards the back of the lot. Take my dad's advice: when you need to get your car serviced, be the first one there when they open so you don't have to wait. In this case, that would be 9am. Safe (and low smog) travels! read more

USC SMOG Test-Only Center - Out front... in the back of the lot - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Straight forward. No frills. No upselling. Just simply smog check its quick in/out results.

Smog test completed quickly. In and out in 20 mins. Didn't even have to bring any papers as I couldn't find it anyway. But, he was able to complete my smog check. He doesn't try to upsell anything as he only does smog checks. Great price as my time is valuable! read more

Super cheap and fast. My guy doesn't try to sell you any frills. Takes like 10-15 min, around $60. And it's never busy. Makes the inconvenience of getting a smog test super easy. read more

Forgot to do a smog test when I renewed my registration. Time is weird. I could have sword it was ONE year. Anyways! I looked at reviews and picked USC SMOG Test and it was so nice. The person who did this was this humble nice old man. There was a corner where you could sit down and wait. I waited 20 minutes because there was a car ahead of me. Got my printout and left. I highly recommend this stress free little smog station. read more

Great service and super fast smog check! My registration and smog check are due soon, so I Yelped around to find USC Smog Center. I called Friday morning to see if they were available in the afternoon, and the gentleman who answered the phone was super nice and said I didn't need an appointment that day. Pulled up, got smog tested, signed some papers, and was in and out in twenty minutes. Would highly recommend this place if you're looking for great & speedy service! read more

Second time coming here. Efficient, fast, affordable and friendly service. Highly recommend!

First, the gentleman was super sweet Second, I showed up, no appointment needed. The wait was less than 5 minutes for him to take my car in. And finally, the ease of have the smog check close to home & work is great. Will definitely be back in a few years. read more

Here for another DMV required smog check. Always so friendly every time I come here! Great costumer service. read more

USC SMOG Test-Only Center - Super friendly! I got seen right away! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very nice and friendly staff. Even though I didn't pass my smog check, it was a painless process.

Hi This is place is across the street from Carls Jr. The service was fast & the owner, so nice. He's been there for the last 3 years, that's how long I've been going to him & I like him read more

I have Audi's and several years ago my tech at Downtown Los Angeles Audi recommended I try this shop for my smog checks. Even though I am not convinced the entire smog check requirement is some type of hustle, if you want to get your vehicle registered then you must comply. This place is solid and assuming that dreadful check engine light is not on, you will be in and out in no time. I had to get my Audi TT smogged today and the cost was $50 so like they say, it is what it is!!!!! If you're looking for a reliable smog check center I would recommend USC Smog as they have never disappointed me. read more

Quick and friendly service! Mr. Lee was fantastic and the overall experience was painless! Was in and out in about 15 minutes. read more

USC SMOG Test-Only Center - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'd left my vehicle re-registration to the last minute and discovered I needed the STAR smog test machine. I took it here (based on positive Yelp reviews) and my car didn't pass--I hadn't driven at all in several weeks, and the gentleman who ran the shop explained that my catalytic converter had lost all its information. He said to come back for a retest after I'd driven it 50 miles on the freeway. I was worried that I'd miss the registration deadline and have to pay extra, but he checked and said I could pay my registration plus his test fee right then and submit the retest later at no extra charge (for the registration or the test). A few days later I drove the freeways for 50 miles and took it back to his shop. He tested my car again, I passed, and that was it. I'll certainly use this shop next time, and I recommend it highly! read more

Very professional and fast would 100% go back and recommend. Called him he gave me a quote on the spot.

Quick In and out. Guy was very kind and nice. Flat 50 bucks (+2 for card) and star smog testing done. I don't live here, but would come again, if I had to. read more

Friendly, professional, and quick turnaround. I visited on a Saturday with no wait. I would definitely use the USC Smog Test location again in the future. read more

Extremely friendly and efficient at this shop! I have taken two vehicles through here and both times I have been in and out in 15 minutes. Convenient location as well, just make sure you enter from the back. read more

This is the most efficient Smog Check place I've ever been. James is a great guy and his price of $50 for the Smog + Printed out Smog Test + Electronic copy sent to DMV is more than fair. I was in and out in 10 minutes! Will be coming here from now on for any Smog Tests I need. read more

I went in during my lunch break and was seen immediately and was out in under 20 minutes! The owner was very polite and professional. He submitted my results to the DMV and gave me a hard copy. If I have to do it again, I'm going here! $53 total ($3 extra due to credit card fee). read more

USC SMOG Test-Only Center - Smog Check - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mr. Lee was friendly, accommodating and reasonably priced. He was able to handle a smog check due to ownership transfer nice and fast. He was very careful around my vehicle and treated me in a friendly and professional way. Thank you, sir! read more

Came by in the morning on a Tuesday, was in and out in 20 minutes. Fast, cool older guy in charge, even has a fake bird on the table. Normally don't write reviews, but I hit up FOUR smog checks over the weekend, each with a 2 hour wait. So, yeah, pretty happy with this place. read more

The man here was so sweet. I was in and out in like 15 minutes. Highly recommended. Get what you need done and go!

Old Korean man sits in his shop waiting for you to pull up and get a smog check. Super sweet man, go straight to work, one flat price, no bullshit and super quick. Got in and out in 15 mins. read more

Great service, kind gentleman and fast! Processed my papers to send for non-California registration

Extremely fast and efficient. I went without an appointment around 9 AM Wednesday and I was seen immediately. I was a bit worried that my SMOG test would not pass cause I was overdue for an oil change, but I passed and was ready to renew my registration. Took 15 minutes and then made my way to the terrible DMV. They looked it up and saw my passed Smog test. I brought the paperwork just in case but apparently once the guy scans your VIN. The DMV can see the results as well. Highly recommend this establishment! read more

Fast service, reasonable pricing based on age of the car. Takes credit card with a $2 fee.

Bad service wanted the money only I lost 50.00 the scanner could not read the results he still charge me bad service

Great and fast work! The man who helped out was very kind and knows what he is doing. I drove up first in line and in about 20 minutes I was out of there. He told me he had sent the information over and provided me a copy of my receipt and the smog test. I really appreciated the genuine kindness from the man. Thank you for the test! read more

Came here during lunch on a Friday and there was no wait. I didnt get his name but the older asian man who helped me was so nice and sweet!! I needed to get my smog for another state but my car is here in Cali since i go to USC. Took less than 15 minutes! Highly recommend. read more

The gentleman was very friendly and I felt I made the right choice as soon as I got there. The price was better than a couple of others places I had contacted as well. The service was witch and easy, I highly recommend USC Smog. Really nice!!!! read more

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Went there today and the guy is super nice and inviting. I lost my air ear pod and called him and he called me back and said he found it. Very fast and efficient. And for only $50. read more

This place and the owner/man who runs it is simply the best! Besides being super nice and explanatory, he was able to get my car checked and ready to go in literally ten minutes! He told me my car might fail -- and if it did, he would do the retest for free! Luckily I passed :) but great to know he won't scam you out of two checks. No appointment; no hassle. Only $45 for quick and trustworthy service. Will highly recommend to my friends -- he went above and beyond! Very happy with my decision to go here. read more

Needed a smog last minute. Called and the guy said he wasn't busy and that I could come right over. Was in and out.

Drove up Wednesday afternoon. Was told it would be about 30 minutes. Went across the street to La Taquiza for a Muleta, walked back after 25 minutes. My car was ready! Signed a paper, paid the $50 and away I went. Awesome. read more

Once upon a time, I received a mail from DMV to get a Smog test I immediately text my friend who lives around downtown for recommendations on Smog Check stations around USC. My friend recommended the USC Smog Test-Only Center. No appointment needed. I called the guy what time the shop closes, he says the last car he will check is 5:45 p.m. because the shop closes at 6:00 p.m. I pulled up at 5:15 and the smog check is done by 5:30 p.m. $50 paid to the gentlemen and the report is automatically sent to the DMV. Credit card is charged and... DONE DEAL!! I go home happily ever after! =) *Tip- If you are coming from Figueroa, go into 30th street so that you pull up into the Autoshop. It is right behind Chanos fast food. read more

USC SMOG Test-Only Center - Right behind Chanos - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Los Angeles, California

When the registration renewal letter comes from the DMV every 2 years and I have to get a smog check for my baby, I always come here. Being a Bruin, I was hesitant to go to a shop with USC in the name, but all the yelp reviews were stellar, the pricing was very competitive ($50), and the owner submits the results automatically to the DMV for you. I'm glad I could overcome my school-rivalry and find this gem of a shop. Top reasons to go here: 1) Never too busy, no appointment needed 2) Owner is so nice (and his daughter went to UCLA! GO BRUINS!), informative, quick, and friendly 3) Quick service: in and out in 15 minutes 4) Located right in the middle of trojan food territory -- cup o'joy boba, chanos tacos, la taquiza #2 for muletas..... perfect place to grab a bite while you wait! car will be done before you are back 5) When the car is done, the owner so sincerely and honestly just says "Thanks! See you in 2 years!". He knows his business is solid, good, and just wants to leave each customer happy. read more

I'm a bit too upset to keep my wits and write a solid review about my experience on my second trip here, so I'm updating my stars and I'll be back when I'm ready to tell you what happened. Short version: This guy noticed something that would automatically fail me when I pulled up, but still ran the whole test and pretended not to know (which I would have passed -- emissions were fine) and failed me so that he can collect his $42. I'll share more with an edit soon. Way to rip me off. If I can keep 10 customers from his shop I'll feel it worth the review. read more

2013 Update - 1 Star Two years ago, I came here for a smog test after a negative experience at another shop and had a 5 star experience. Deja vu strikes! 1- Maybe life's been bad to him for the last 2 years. But he just wasn't as friendly as before. Or maybe he hates young people with nice cars. I noticed he treated later appointments with more courtesy. 2- He opened my car door and bumped a machine. I ran over to point this out to him. And he made an ugly face. And insisted he didn't bump the door. When I firmly told him I saw it myself - he then moaned about how I was being too sensitive about it. No apology. 3- I told him to keep the traction system off during the test. He seemed to pay attention to this but he failed to do so. The test requires the engine to be restarted so the system needs to be turned off again. Failure to do so results in an engine code. And unless you have a mechanic buddy or the $75 tool to clear the light. You get a big engine warning problem. Where do these ill trained techs get their smog training from?! See photo. 4- When he pulled off the dyno - he promptly stalled my engine to shut the engine off. This seemed like some kind of spiteful retaliation. WTF? If you have a car you don't care about. Come here - you will be okay. He lost my repeat business and my 5 star review. -------------------- 2011 - 5 Stars This guy was the complete opposite of Mr Song at Culver City Smog Center (which is a good thing!) I left my phone in the car - and he noticed it and gives it to me before starting the test. He knows we young folks live through our phones. 3 F's : fast, friendly, fifty bucks. He takes credit card too. read more