Franklin Smog Check & Test Only Star Certified

Abraham is super friendly and helpful. The place is fast, clean, and he is always on time and available when you call and will take care of you in no time

I went in after work, my smog check maybe took 10 minutes. Very polite guy Abraham helped me out, and even thought I didn’t ask he offered a coupon when I paid. Definitely coming back.

I personally think this place is not professional !!!
I have searched a Star smog check near my house and found this place with good reviews on Unilocal.Unfortunately, it said open from 9.00 am but I went there at 10.00 am and found out that Abraham was not there until around 10.30 am. or later.
If you said that your business hour is from 9.00 and you should be there at 9.00 not at 10.30 am or later with an excuse that you do not do any appointments in the morning!
Lucky me that I went to another a Star smog check that was available at that time and had my smog check DONE within 15 mins.

Got my smog check done here by Abraham yesterday. He did a great job. Would definitely come here again!

Took my car here for a smog check and left with big smile! I’ve been to other smog check places and they always take too long, but Abraham made it super easy and fast, it literally took him less then ten minutes to finish. I would recommend anyone that wants great service to take their cars to Franklin Smog!

This is my 3^rd time got a service from Franklin Smog. They are so nice, friendly, fast service as always, they also remind me to register my registration within 90days (cuz i didn’t bring any paperwork with me) highly recommended!!!

Absolutely horrid service. I came here once and failed my test because one of my rubber hoses (air intake hose) had a piece of tape on it. I have come back twice since to have the test redone and the person who works the smog tests IS NEVER HERE. I was instructed to call the phone number for the smog company because no one else at this auto shop can do it. Well the number does not work.
Unilocal hours are completely incorrect. He is just here whenever he decides to show up.

Excellent, friendly service. I needed a smog test. In and out in about 15 minutes. Their rate with the on-​line discounts was very reasonable. Ask for Abraham.

thank you for the efficient, fast service!
will definetly refer you to everyone because i know they will also agree with my Unilocal review!
keep up the good work!

This is the best place to get a smog check in hollywood or all of LA. Abraham is the best, great customer service fast and always reliable not to mention just an all around nice guy. I’ve been here the last 2 times I’ve needed a smog test and will always come back here.

Great EASY and friendly experience. This is the 2^nd year I took my car in to this place. I spoke with Abraham on the phone and we arranged a time for me to swing by. When I got there, I was seen right away, and my car was done in less than 15 minutes. Abraham even checked my oil for me!
Support local business! Go here!

Abraham is just about the nicest guy ever. Seriously, you feel better about the world just for having let him smog your car. Plus, he knows what he’s doing. Here’s my story.
My registration demanded a smog check my «check engine» light was on. Abraham advised me it could be the catalytic converter and asked if it ever went out. I said, yes. He said, come when it’s out; come right away and I think you can pass. Meanwhile, I was worried and took the car to a mechanic. He checked the computer code and, sure enough, it was the catalytic converter. He said he could install a new one for about $ 1200. Man, my car is dependable and practical but it’s not even *worth* $ 1200. Luckily, this mechanic Chris Ronnie (check out Ronnie’s Automotive) is also a great guy and, when I mentioned what Abraham said, Chris said, you aren’t actually emitting bad exhaust; it’s just the sensor on the converter going off due to age. Give the test a shot and maybe you’ll get two more years of driving the car. Luckily, I live near Franklin, so the next time the light went off and I had half an hour I went directly to Hollywood Star Smog and I passed. Thank you, Abraham! You saved me $ 1160!
And at least back then they had Unilocal coupons – I mean, in addition to the $ 1160. How’s that for bang-​for-​your-​buck? Plus, as I said, Abraham makes you feel good about life.
I’m spending all this time writing a review for a smog station. Crazy? Not when I still feel so good about an experience, years later. Go visit Abraham!
Update: Abraham was at another place when I wrote this review. He’s at Franklin Smog now and my loyalty is to him, not to whoever his bosses are. This is the place to go and Abraham is the man to be with. You’ll feel there is hope for the world.

These guys are great! They helped me out with my car last week and got it done very quickly and were very professional throughout the whole process. their price was competitive and service was friendlier than any other shop I’ve been to in the whole area!

I needed a last minute smog check so I called and was told I could come over right away. When arrived we had no wait time and the check was done in less than 10 minutes. This place was professional, quick and very helpful. Def recommended!

Abraham gave great service (he even advised me on another unrelated problem and where to get my California license and registration done at the same time) — smog check took less than 10 minutes — great, easy experience.

Abraham is great! Super fast, friendly and affordable. I strongly recommend his services! I even called ahead to see if I needed an appointment and he said not to worry. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. I never experienced such an easy smog check!

These guys did excellent work with a friendly attitude. I took my car there on Wednesday and was in and out in no time. Very professional! Thanks, Abraham.

Went in today for a Star Certified Smog, based off all the 5 star reviews on Unilocal and the fact that he is so close to my house — met Abraham, who was very nice and really helpful in making sure I understood how the whole process works
My 94 Honda didn’t pass due to an ignition timing issue — waaaaa! Tweaked it, brought my car back the next day, Abraham even took the time to show my husband and I what had happened the first time, and everything.
He does charge for a retest, but considering the quick service, kindness with which he treats his customers and friendly attitude, I would certainly return and recommend to others.
Thanks for being patient with me Abraham! I know I got a little cranky when I didn’t understand why I failed. I appreciate your kindness. :)

Called ahead, was in and out in 10 minutes. And Abraham was incredibly helpful and a delight! Amazing customer service, fast and cheap. Couldn’t have been better.

This is about the car wash guy, who works on the premises but is apparently a separate entity.
I brought him a disgustingly filthy car today. My best friend is battling breast cancer, so she left her car parked under a tree in her backyard for months, while wildlife made their home inside of it. Inside & out, it was a sick mess. (Now I wish I would’ve taken before/​after photos.)
I didn’t get the gentleman’s name, but he spent over an hour scrubbing — more like a mini detail. After all that, he charged about $ 10 under what I thought was fair, so I gave him a $ 10 tip, to share with the nice young man from Smog Check who pitched in for a while, to help him finish in time.
I don’t own a car, but anytime I take in a friend’s car, I’ll take it here.