Kevin Smog

Quick, courtesy, and efficient. I’ve been coming here for the past 4 times I’ve needed a smog check and had a pleasant experience each and every time. No shady stuff.

Kevin is so nice!
My dad told me I needed to get a smog check but thought they closed at 6 so I came around 5:10. Apparently Kevin closes at 5. He didn’t even say anything and just gave me the smog check. So nice!!!
it’s about $ 40 for a smog check and he does everything for you so you don’t have to worry about any extra charges

Ok, my car needed a smog certificate for registration purposes, so, I give Kevin Smog a call. Kevin himself answers the phone. No machine, no «please hold», no Muzac interrupted by «Your call is very important to us, please, blah blah blah», no press 1 for this or that. It’s Kevin. On the phone. Plus one right there.
So, I explain what year, make, and model of car I have, what are the fees, and when do they have time so I can make an appointment. Well, Kevin (not a recording) says that they have time this afternoon and can fit me in as soon as I’d like. Wait, so I get to choose when I can come in? Plus two.
I take the car over, and they seem busy, but Kevin steps up and greets me with a smile and a handshake, his tech comes right over, says hello, asks for my paperwork and keys, so I give them to him. All this takes place in the span of maybe three minutes. Plus three
I have a seat in the waiting room (comfortable chairs, TV, etc.), I don’t think I had been seated for more than five minutes, when my car pulls into the shop and the wok begins. Plus four
Maybe, maayyybe ten minutes goes by and Kevin (you remember Kevin? The owner. Who answered the phone himself?) comes in and says my car is ready. He has my paperwork all in order and together with my receipt and his business card all held together in a paperclip. See, I kinda liked the paperclip thing cause I don’t have to poke myself or rip the paperwork getting a staple out, but I digress. We settle up the bill, then as I stand, so does he, thanks me for my business, smiles and shakes my hand. On my way out through the shop, the technician who worked on my car, smiles, says goodbye, and shakes my hand. Plus five.
These guys are prompt, professional, pleasant and friendly, the shop is super clean, and the prices are very reasonable. Take your car here. You will not be sorry.
Five stars. Nice work Kevin and crew!

It’s my second time coming here. I was greeted right away with a welcoming and friendly attitude. The service was quick. It only took about ten minutes.

This place is super clean and friendly. Mr. Chieu is very helpful. Highly recommend!!!

First time here & I was impressed. Very friendly staff & I was out of there in less than 10 minutes. The price is great also. I only paid $ 40 for a snog check. I highly recommend if you need a smog check.

Great service competitive price in and out in 10 minutes, totally painless. Recommend without hesitation.

Kevin is very friendly and it only took ten minutes for him to complete the smog check!

Excellent smog check station! Kevin goes above and beyond to make his customers feel welcomed and appreciated.
I called to inquire about prices and business hours. They close at 5 so I mentioned I may not make it but he gladly offered to wait a few minutes to insure I got my smog check today. When I arrived he knew exactly who I was without me having to tell him. He offered me something to drink and guided me to the waiting area.
The smog check session was fairly quick. I was in and out within 20 minutes even though there were 3 other customers having services performed on their vehicles as well.
The fee was so inexpensive. He charged me $ 40 and gave me a printout of a minor issue he detected on my car. Which was great because other placed would have charged more than twice the amount just for that.
Overall, I am very satisfied with their service and I will most definitely will be returning. If you read this, thank you Kevin!

Fast service, super friendly, will return!

This place was very fast and efficient! I came here for a smog check and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. They have a nice little office you can wait in with wifi. They even send the smog check info straight to the DMV after so you can just go home and renew online and your info will be there.

I have been coming here for a few years now. He always provides great service! His price is always less than most places. I brought my car on my lunch break and was in and out in less than 20 min! Woohoo!

I got great service from Kevin’s Smog. He was able to get my Miata tested quickly and at a great price too. Also he provides free coffee and tea while I waited.

Great and super friendly service from Chieu. I’ll be recommending this place to my buddies and fellow Unilocalers. No hidden fees so when you get a quote for your smog over the phone that’s the price you’ll be paying!
With my old car I went to a place on Garfield ave. in Alhambra and they charged me extra after being lured in to get a smog at an unbeatable rate. I think they are called Star something… That’s dishonest. I even asked before hand.
Thanks Kevin’s Smog. Good honest service.

It was that time of the year (or two) again and realized that I needed to get a smog check. This year, the DMV required that I get my smog check from ‘Star Certified’ testing center. Not knowing where to go, I checked Unilocal for local businesses around the area. Kevin Smog Check stood out because of its ‘Star Certified’ certificate. When I pulled up, I saw that they displayed two big banners declaring that they’re a Star Testing Center.
I was greeted kindly by an older gentleman, presumably, Kevin the owner. I told him that I needed a smog check. He asked me to pull up to the garage and to have a seat at the waiting room while he ran tests on my car. To pass time, he informed me that they offered free wifi to its customers. The wifi information can be found posted on the wall. Fast forward, and my car was ready. I paid and was informed that all the info will be sent directly to the DMV electronically, and that I didn’t have to do anything. Awesome!

Little Asian smog spot, Kevin was dressed very professionally, and got to working. He invited me to have a seat I’m the waiting room (no ac) relatively quick, and gave me a sweet local deal :)

I’ve been coming to Kevin Smog for years. Referred plenty of friends and family to him as well.
Kevin keeps this place spotless. Very clean and well lit. Polar opposite from what you would expect from places that work on cars.

Same price as a year ago and awesome service. My price included the certificate for my ML SUV and I was out in less then 15 minutes.
I did arrive during the week in the early afternoon which I’m sure is less crowded.
Kevin Smog offers a sitting area so you can kick back while your vehicle is being tested.
Kevin Smog accepts credit cards for purchases over $ 40.00 which is another positive so I’ll be returning again the next time I need a smog check.

I went to Kevin’s smog and was quickly greeted by Kevin himself. The service was quick, 25 minutes tops… Kevin even apologized for the wait… :)
Great place… Great price @$ 40. Friendly service. I will be returning!

Kevin is super friendly and quick! I waited in his office while we chit chatted over magazines and as soon as I knew it, my smog check was complete. I even walked in without an appointment.
I will definitely keep returning to this place. I think my smog check was under $ 40