I had a great experience at Vista Test Only Center. It was pretty busy when I arrived, but the staff kept everything moving efficiently and communicated clearly about the wait. What really stood out was their customer service--they even offered me a cold bottle of water and a mini pastry while I waited, which was such a thoughtful touch. The technicians were professional, friendly, and had me in and out as quickly as possible despite the crowd. It's easy to see why they've built such a strong reputation for smog checks in Pasadena. If you're looking for an honest, efficient place with genuinely kind customer service, I definitely recommend Vista Test Only Center! read more

This is an exceptional place! Sam is so friendly and helpful and he made the task easy. I will always return here because of his great service! read more

Quick In and Out. Finally met the owner and his good friend George. Super efficient and friendly. Thank you for transparent pricing and wishing you continued success. read more

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I received better service here than I have at Michelin star restaurants. They are exceedingly kind and very friendly as well as extremely professional. While getting your car smog may seem like a chore if you go to Vista test center you will receive service unmatched by even Disneyland standards. read more

The technician there was really relaxed. Did my smog in about 10-15 minutes. It was pretty quick, and he gave me a good price on the smog. I think the prices are probably better than all the other places around Pasadena.I did some price comparison, and this was the best place. read more

Fast service! My car was done in less than 25 minutes for the smog check. Friendly people! The owner is very friendly. He even offered me a cold water in a hot day and good coffee candy. Good price! I found a coupon online, and the owner honored it. I will definitely come back here again and recommend to my family and friends. read more

My daughter needed her car smog check and quick, we looked for a place close to home and we found this place. Gentleman who did the smog check was pleasant and quick with service. and we're on our way. Couldn't ask for more . read more

Everything went smoothly and was professional. The gentleman who tested my car was a cool guy and we had an interesting philosophical conversation. Great smog test experience! read more

Excellent service, very polite and helpful, I even got chocolate as a welcome gift! Take all my cars here and always get excellent service and always pass read more

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SO fast. Friendly service. I went in 2024 and I came back in 2026. Treated to chocolate and bottled ice water. Felt like royalty. Highly recommend! read more

Fast & friendly smog service for my 2008 Prius. The best price in town to smog your car at $58.

I take all of my vehicles here for SMOG tests even if I don't need to go to a Test Only shop. They are honest, straight forward and they have great customer service at very fair prices. I highly recommend them. read more

Quick in and out!!! I come here for Koko, at least that's what it says on his shirt. Always in a good mood! Treats me as a person, not a "female" that doesn't know anything about cars. He conversed with every customer that he provides a smog. Koko has a great sense of humor! Love this guy! Hope he's here every time my cars need a smog! read more

Owner/ manager was very friendly and offered cold bottled water and had a seat with small mobile a/c unit to make you feel as comfortable as possible while he does the smog check. Prices are reasonable, just call ahead to get quote. It's a tricky spot to locate, but it's on Colorado Ave located in a multiple auto services center next to a Denny's. read more

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Sam was amazing. Soothingly calm spirit. Very pleasant and friendly. As I thanked him for his service and being so kind (I arrived at closing time), he responded with "everyone should just be nice". I couldn't agree more read more

Very friendly, reasonable and quick smog check. Will return when I have to get the car smog checked.

Great, fast experience. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable and it was a great value for the great fast service thanks again !!! The personal cup of coffee was a very nice touch. read more

Courteous, efficient service. I appreciate that they are open on Sunday. I will definitely go back the next time I need a smog certificate.

Our smog test was done here and it was not forwarded properly to the DMV causing a long delay with my tags. Make sure to confirm they get forwarded when you test here read more

Smog test. In and out in 20 minutes and no problem using the online coupon for $40. I went when they first open on a weekday. It's a small area so probably want to avoid busy times. read more

This Smog check test only Station is a hidden gem in the community. It is a small family owned business and the owner personally works on the cars. He is open on the weekends, including Sundays! Give this place an opportunity to do the smog test on your vehicle. read more

Very quick service and honored quoted price. Was available on only 20 minutes advance notice.

I looked online for a coupon and came across this smog test place. A quick call to make sure I would be able to get a test done and then I went over. There was only one person there and he made sure that the test was quick and complete. Everything passed. I gave him cash for the testing and got the report. Afterwards I went to AAA and got my tags. The technician was pleasant to talk with. I hope others find value in his service and give him some business. read more

These guys do a good job, they are honest, quick, and I highly recommend them . I've gone there multiple times, and never had an issue.

This man is so kind. I needed a super last minute smog check and certificate, looking around google, no one was open except for him. It says they ope at 9 AM on Sundays but I walk in at 8:30 AM hoping for a miracle. Low and behold, this man is sitting here open. He immediately helps me out and even had the time to offer me a delightful snack and story. His pricing and service are great! read more

Nice service, straight to the point. A few chairs to sit and wait. Open Sunday till 3.

Been here twice to get car smogged. Download the coupon at www.smogtips.com for $40 smog otherwise it'll be close to $60. One technician, one smog bay, and depending on time of day you go, you may be waiting. Both times I've been here I've been asked, suggested, encouraged, solicited, whatever you want to call it, for a tip...a smog station... What's next, tipping your nurse after getting vaccinated? I get it, the economy is rough and it's tough all around...Can't blame them for trying but just putting it on here so you're not surprised and it creates an awkward moment when you're preparing to pay for your smog. read more

Fast service, friendly and convenient! Seating area available while waiting for smog check is getting done. read more

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Service was quick and easy. Needed an emergency tuneup. I was close by and happily fixed my car. Was in and out in under 30 mins

I realized last minute that I needed to get my car smogged. I searched for a smog place near me but every place is closed on Sundays! I made the trip out to Vista and, fortunately, the service was quick. There were 2 people ahead of me but they were done quickly and then I was out of there just a few minutes later. Friendly service & decent price. What a relief to get that done, and almost painlessly. read more

Best place to get a small check. The guy is really nice. Plus it's the cheapest place around.

Super friendly, super fast, well equipped super clean facilities and great value (yelp check in offer). In & out so quickly for a smog test! I highly recommend this certified smog check test center. Koko was super friendly, honest, knowledgeable and efficient. Nice little shady waiting area with TV, coffee, tea and bottled water. I can see why they have all five star reviews! read more

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Great service! Needed a local spot. I pulled in and was able to get helped right away! read more

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I went to Vista Test Only Center because of a coupon code I found. The service person l dealt with was old school and I bit gruff boardering on rude. Fast service, prefers cash (gave me a look when I tried to pay with credit card), and they do not do electronic processing of vehicle registration renewal with the smog certificate like some of the other smog test centers. Not a great experience but got the job done and a discount. read more

Quick and friendly service. I highly recommend Vista Test Center for your SMOG check.

Super fast service and they honor the coupon from smogtips.com. Only $40 with coupon! I highly recommend. Only tip is I would call before if you are planning to go on a weekend because the parking lot is small. I got lucky going on a Wednesday morning. Thank you again! read more

Had my Chevy 2500hd smogged here today . Koko is a really nice guy with a price to match. I first called to get a price & how long the line is. He shares the parking lot with a few other automotive businesses. So it is on the tight side. Koko plugged my truck in and he got busy. Koko was very nice and has a clean shop. I will come back read more

Got my favorite notice in the mail (not!) to get a smog check. I am always afraid that my car may not pass, as it then requires you to do a whole series of challenging drive exercises. Thankfully, I passed and didn't have to do that this time! This shop gave me the best deal I ever recall getting on a smog check (with coupon code) and I was kindly helped late on a Saturday afternoon even though it was close to closing time. It was also done fairly quickly. It is a no-frills place, but who needs fancy when you're getting a smog check? As long as it is affordable and quick, that's all I need. The only less than ideal aspect of this place is that it is located in a tight area surrounded by lots of cars and other businesses, so it was a little stressful turning around our car to leave. But I saw in other reviews that if you really struggle, they may help you out. Overall, a solid place for a well-priced smog check! read more

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I called same day and was able to go in for a smog check, in and out within 15 minutes and they had a check in deal for 20% off. Truly you couldn't beat the ease and value! read more

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Had to get my car smog checked this year in order to renew my registration. I searched a little bit online for decent prices and found this place that's close to me. There was one car ahead of me but I only waited for about 20 mins so it was super quick. The tech was super nice and friendly. Parking in there can be a little tricky since it's a small lot. The person ahead of me I guess put in a new battery and didn't drive it for too long and that seemed to be an issue? Good future information to know. Make sure to tell the tech beforehand if you changed any parts or did anything to your car before hand so you don't fail and have to come back. Overall it was a good experience, I would come back again. read more