Martin’s Smog Check & Test Only

I got a car and went to Martin’s for smog check. Since the car was not been driven for a while, I asked Martin to drive first then test. He was eager to get the job in the first place and agreed.
However, once he got the job, his attitude changed. He was rude, ignorant and greedy etc.
Martin was a smooth talker when he’s trying to get your job, but later he’s not a nice nor reliable guy any more. He treated female bad. Stay away from this place.
I don’t know why he had so many glorified comments, possibly he paid for them.
Given my actual experience, it’s a rip off and TERRIBLE. You deserve a better service, drive away from him.

He was horrible. He decided to give me a smog check and he did see what was wrong with my car and he decided not to tell me until I payed him.

My father has been coming here for 8 years. today we brought in 4 cars and my family couldnt be happier. Big Thanks to Martin !!!

He is super nice and helpful. If you are a student, you get student discount! Great service!
He has new system which just use computer to smog check but your car has to be 2000 or newer.

After Unilocaling smog test places in El Sereno I came across Martin’s shop honestly I had a great experience for my first time. I can honestly recommend it his price was very affordable being my first time getting a smog test I felt comfortable talking to him, he went out of his way to teach me a couple of things i should check my vehicle for. I would definitely come back. look no further he is honestly great.

HE GIVES DISCOUNTS TO CSULA STUDENTS! Let him know before hand
Really awesome dude, he charged me $ 60 for a smog check, he was quick and hospitable, and took the time to teach me a few things and converse with me.

After searching for a local service to do a smog check and certification, I found Martin to be a very knowledgeable and honest technician who doesn’t mind explaining customers’ questions regarding their smog check results.
He was able to explain what the test result numbers meant from a maintenance standpoint and even went the extra mile to check vital fluid levels such as oil and coolant.
I’m planning on taking my wife’s car here next time it needs certification, and I would recommend anyone looking for a smog check to give Martin a visit.
This is an addendum, but Martin will also do smog checks on hybrids and diesels. Just did it with my wife’s car today.

Been coming here for every smog check I’ve needed to register my car for the past 6 years. And went again today. Martin is an honest, straight shooter who’ll tell you what your car needs, without trying to sell you on any repairs because his place is a test site only. So you know he’s being straight up with you. A few years ago he gave me a $ 5 discount for being a student at Cal State LA. Not sure if he still does that, but wouldn’t hurt asking if you’re a student. Either way, get your smog checks done here. It’s worth it.

I highly recommend this establishment. Martin went above and beyond preforming a smog check. He gave me helpful tips about my new car, and even saved me several hours of waiting in line at the DMV by telling me that my AAA membership would allow me register and get new plates at AAA. Thanks Martin!

I needed to get a smog check on an 07 Honda Fit and decided to go here since it was pretty close to where I lived.
Martin was pretty upfront about everything and gave me some maintenance tips as well as a recommendation for an oil change and tint shop.
He checked my oil level, noticed it was a bit low, and topped it off for me. I’m glad to have a fast and convenient smog place near my home and would recommend it to anyone looking to get their car smogged.

Usually a smog test is a routine thing, and there’s little interaction with the mechanic. Martin is courteous and very knowledgeable. He gives great advising on other aspects of the car that he isn’t required to do. I’ll definitely go next year. I may be a mechanical engineering students, but I learned more in an hour about cars than I’ve ever learned! He also put oil in my car since he noticed it was super low and felt it was unsafe to drive it that way. Very kind.

I have never had a smog check before so I had no idea what I was doing –and I know very little about cars — hence the reason for putting this off so long. — My experience was great and I have no fear of getting a smog test done again!!! I found Martin’s because I live close to the shop and I went based on other Unilocaler reviews — they were right!
When I arrived Martin suggested I add gas to my car — it was almost empty — (a later read the manual to learn you should have at least ¾ tank of gas when doing a smog check.) — that was nice of him to s
The process was very painless and he is a REALLY nice guy… he took the time to teach me about some of simple things on my car and suggested I read the manual and learn more about my car — seems like a good idea but I have never done that…
Cost was $ 50 — had I had cash ion me it would have been $ 45 — he also helped me with a couple of other minor things — such as what to do about my battery since it dying — I would have never know what to do and where to go and what to ask for but he told me and I was able to get that taken care of as well! He also said I should add a little oil to my car which he helped me with as welll — i know i know, adding oil to a car is easy but I probably wouldn’t have done it had he not helped me…
I would comletely recommend other to go here…
Thanks Martin!

This place can be difficult to locate as you’re driving down Valley Blvd & if you haven’t been there before you can easily pass it up two or three times before you zero in on it. It’s not a «stand alone» place, rather you turn into a driveway on the south side of the street and go through a metal fence & Martin’s garage is set back a little ways off the street. It doesn’t look like much (though in my experience, the best automotive places don’t) and even I felt a little skeptical at first, but Martin was very pleasant & professional. Not only did he do the smog test, he also helped point out what & where the possible causes were for a few other minor car problems I’d been experiencing. He did the routine checks (oil, coolant, tire pressure, etc) & thank God he did! Despite having changed it not long ago, my oil was nearly dry (I was right there & he let me check the dipstick myself… sure enough). I bought two quarts fr him and put that in. Either it’s burning oil really fast, or I have a slow leak, either way, I wasn’t getting an oil light & his having checked likely saved me from destroying my engine. It cost $ 50 for the smog test (which is totally reasonable), & he submits it to the DMV online right away. I’d recommend Martin’s to a friend.

Martin is fabulous! I just got my ’95 Corolla smog-​checked at Martin’s and passed! He was so helpful and nice! Apparently, the last person who worked on my car left some temperature sensor thing un-​clipped and un-​capped (fail), and that would’ve resulted in an automatic fail. Fortunately, Martin was nice about it, and just closed it back up for us. The whole testing process took about 30 minutes, and his price is very reasonable! It was my first smog check, and overall a painless experience.