If I could give a zero star review it would be this. I'm not normally one to run to Yelp to write a bad review but this one felt necessary to help other people out. I was pulling up to his shop and he starts shoo-ing me away. I thought maybe it was because someone was backing out so I parked across the street at the mexican market. As I was approaching him and tried to ask a question, he rudely blurts out he's booked for the day and starts closing the garage. He told me to try him in the morning. No thanks! His energy was super negative, he was rude, not personable at all. I'll take my business else where. Save yourself and find a shop that actually wants business and to help people. read more

The guy Wayne is very rude who should not be doing business with . He doesn't say Hi or look at your face it's very bad customer service . No thanks for this kind of attitude . I went to Smog Guys in Antioch at 1105 Auto center Dr got my smog done in 15 min with respected and professional and they can issue a valid registration sticker right there too . read more

Jeff Wayne will take care of your SMOG check by appointment. Fast efficient and professional. Kevin Baledge read more

Great customer service, owner comes and greats you. He will ask you a few questions and set you up with an appointment. Took good care of my truck. Passed with flying colors as usual. Cost just as much as any other smog check franchise, but you get the small town feel. Make sure you support your local establishments. It makes all the difference. Come on down and get your smog check done. read more

Very professional, Very professional and courteous. Sticks very well to appointment schedule so you're in and out and can plan accordingly. Very much highly recommended! read more

This was the best smog service I've ever gotten. Quick, and efficient. Wayne is all business, but also very personable! Very happy with the service, will definitely go back when / if needed! read more

Just had my car smogged at the end of February. My son did too. I have been going to Wayne for years. He is always courteous and professional! He always does a good job and usually only takes about 20 minutes. He is also very careful on handling your car, never leaves it dirty or with smudges all over the hood. I highly recommend his services! read more

Wayne's service was fast and great. He got me in and out with a same day appointment. Will continue to go back.

I called and was able to get in on the same day. When I walked him there was no ridiculous line to stand in the service was quick and the price was very reasonable. read more

pulled up sat inside Wayne's shop one customer in ask her if she had an appointment she said no she just showed up and he did. It said hello to Wayne. He didn't acknowledge me when he was finished with the customer. I him if I could get a small on my he told me no he only takes appointments so I told him can I make an appointment for next week he told me that after 8 PM because he doesn't know if he's coming to very unfriendly. He only wants to do on a certain group of people. He doesn't seem interested in helping everyone. He seems like he is not happy in his job. He is old school, Oakley's attitude towards certain people don't go to Wayne. He's not the person for you. He doesn't wanna make money, very rude and arrogant read more

I needed a SMOG ASAP and I was looking for one and found Wayne's SMOG. I didn't know they existed in my area because I'd always went to the same spot but now closed. I'm glad I found this spot. The place looks like an old school auto shop with worn couches but I didn't mind it because it felt like home! There is a small TV to accompany you, while you wait for your car! There was only one guy ahead of me. The guy at the front desk, Jeff Wayne was nice. He said the service would only take 20 minutes and he kept his word! They usually take appointments but also takes walk-in appointments! The cost is standard and they take credit cards, sorry no checks allowed!!! I like the fact that I don't have to send a copy of the smog document to DMV, per the guy at the front desk, the Smog will be posted by 12 midnight of that same day. read more

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It ended up being $60 and he was able to do it in 30 minutes which was nice. The only reason I give it three stars is because he (Wayne) seemed super unhappy. It made the whole place feel uncomfortable and he was the same to the next person that came in. read more

Wayne's smog is top tier! Professional service and great atmosphere as a fellow gearhead! Comfortable waiting area quick fast and great price . read more

Some basic courtesy (being less rude) to customers would go a long way. Just fyi, my car passed, so that's not the issue here. Among other things, when asked why a customer with no appointment was tested first, the sarcastic answer was, "Well I guess you can't satisfy everyone, right?". NOT recommended. read more

Wayne's place is 100% stand up! I will definitely come here for any future vehicle smog inspection needs.

i loved my visit to wayne's. no talking, fast service, great ambience. this is gonna be the place i go to for my smog inspections now. i actually was planning on going to another smog place in oakley and they looked at me weird when i said i didn't have an appointment. they said the next available day would be the following week. so i stopped by wayne's and i'm glad i did. he took care of me right away and i was on my way. if you're looking to get your smog inspection done quickly and soon, check out wayne's. read more

Great place for a smog. Took my 1988 Ford Festiva here for a smog after being turned away by another Star smog station in Brentwood. Jeff Wayne was able to get me in the same day, advised me to warm up the car before arriving (always good advice for older cars and catalytic converters), and started right on the appointment time. Comfortable waiting area. This is a busy place; appointments are only given on the day of service otherwise first come first served. read more

Always my go to for Smog checks. Wayne is a professional, and gets the job done. I recommend Wayne's Smog to all my friends.

I stopped in for a smog inspection and he squeezed me in almost immediately. I only waited 30 minutes max from start to finish. Very nice man and good customer service. read more

On my way to Wayne's, smoke started coming up from the hood. When I arrived at Wayne's, Jeff quickly diagnosed the problem and took me next door to a mechanic who was able to repair the problem. By the time I returned to get my car from the mechanic, it had already been smogged. Thank you Jeff. read more

Ive been going here for years. Wouldnt go to anyone else. He is so polite and TRUSTWORTHY!!!!!!! I live in Antioch & do not mind driving out to Oakley. Thanks Wayne for being a man with integrity!! I appreciate you. Sincerely, J. Kerns read more

A word to the wise, call and make an appointment, as the mornings can be very busy. Outstanding customer service and the location can't be much better. read more

I called for a Smog Check, He was fully booked that day. He called back after 5 minutes and got a cancellation within an hour, I took it and went there. He was very nice and did a great service on my vehicle. I definitely recommend this shop. read more

Local Smog Shop, A+. In an out in 20 minutes. I've done three cars in the last few months (lucky me, all of our cars came up at once) and had a great experience each time. The first time they even squeezed me in between two appointments as an accommodation. It is a no-frills experience, if you want a latte while you are waiting go somewhere else. If you want a fast, friendly, inexpensive smog job, this place can't be beat. read more

Buisness has been there seemingly forever. Wayne is a great guy and his buisness should be an Oakley landmark. Never had a problem with this buisness. As long as I live here I'll continue to take my vehicles there. read more

Was looking for a smog shop short notice and I came across this place and they got me an appointment within the hour. All in all they got the job done very pleased. read more

Quick and efficient and reasonable price. There's nothing really much you can ask for from a Smog Inspection place. They have an extensive amount of magazines in the waiting area in case you get bored, but it's located in Downtown Oakley so you always have the option of exploring around and checking out nearby shops. You have to come early though. This is one of those places where if you're not one of the first people there, you're going to be one of the last people to leave. read more

Went in for the first time today. Made a 01:30 appointment and was out in 20 minutes! Jeff was friendly and helpful! Professional, clean and great AC. Definitely recommend to all! See ya in two years! Thanks! read more

Staff gets overwhelmed starts acting unprofessional I'll never go back never even got my suv checked in .

I remember going to Wayne's years ago. Same day appointments kept my time there to a minimum. In and out in 40 minutes smog cert in hand! read more

Fast service, call to book the appointment, and he knows how to smog old cars #78firebird. Thank you! A++++

Nice people and Service was very fast . Will definitely bring other vehicles back. Made same day appointment and was in and out in 15 - 20 minutes. read more

Great customer service. Wayne's was recommended by an auto repair shop. Glad I took their recommendation. It's my go to place for our smog test station. read more

My experience was not the best. The first time I secured services for a smog test at this location, I felt like I was just another guy in line. Wayne doesn't seem too enthusiastic about helping people but I cant really determine much from an unfriendly intake and a quick smog and pay... my review really comes from the aftermath. My vehicle failed smog the first time due to problems I was not sure about. I had to get another mechanic to look at it but that mechanic was extremely busy himself. He is my normal mechanic and I wanted to wait for availability for my vehicle. When my vehicle was finally fixed I took it back to Wayne for a retest. Now I understand rules are set up for a reason. With all rules, however, comes some exceptions. Wayne rejected a retest on my vehicle because it went past his 30 day policy. I am not a man with a lot of money and definitely not enough money to pay out 60 dollars every time I need to retest my vehicle. It took a while to get the repairs and I was hoping to get a little sympathy from Wayne but he heard me for about 3 seconds and rejected the idea despite the vehicle issues delay that was out of my control. So now I will have to find another smog station that will hopefully have a little more compassion for peoples situations but unfortunately will have to pay again. read more

Jeff Wayne, Owner of Wayne's Smog Inspection has always been one of the most knowledgeable, honest and forthright mechanics I have worked with. Jeff is very professional, has a tremendous knowledge on most automobiles. He is very effective on how he communicates any Smog problems and is very efficient on how he processes his customers who respects each others timely schedules. Thank you all the years of great service. John Shaw read more

Seen this place and the good reviews figured it wouldn't hurt to bring my car in. Got back in my car after smog test. Car didn't run the same AT ALL. Had my mechanic check it out and they wedged a bent metal clip in where you read the cars computer. What the hell is up with that?! They almost killed my car by putting clip in and not removing it causing my car to short out. If you like people messing with your cars with PAPER CLIPS head on over! read more

Wayne's Smog Inspection - Why was this lodged in my computer of my car!!!!!...... We will never know because I'm never taking my car back there ever! - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakley, California

If you want prompt and professional service, Mr. Wayne (his first name is Jeff, not Wayne. You won't make that mistake twice) is your guy. If you're looking for chitchat, small talk, and other tomfoolery, look elsewhere, friendo.There is a plethora of magazines dedicated to the manly arts and NASCAR posters galore to occupy the scant time it will take for your inspection to be completed. read more

The place was clean and the service tech was very friendly, I was in and done within 20 mins. I"d refer them to my friends.

Showed up this morning at 8:30 without an appointment. Perfect timing. Jeff was finishing up another customer and he got my car right in! Took 15 minutes or so, and I was on my way with my smog certificate! The 9:00 appointment was still right on time, and I'm sure they had the same experience I did! Definitely recommend Wayne's Smog Inspection read more

Been going here for a few years now with both my 2001 Corolla and 2005 Highlander. On-par with other smog check prices in the area (I do check each time I go). The service guy is one of those people you just know does honest work the moment you meet him. The big couch is honest as well. And the magazine selection honestly large too. Unfortunately you won't be hanging out all day though, he runs a tight shop and doesn't waste your time if you don't waste his. I haven't had to wait longer than 30 minutes. read more