480 Keyes Test Only

Here’s my tip: Do NOT go here!
I was at the DMV off Alma today and was in line to get my car registered. Talked to a couple folks in line and one of the guys in line mentioned that he got his smog test here for $ 45 just an hour ago. He mentioned that the folks at Keyes Test were fine. Before going there, I Unilocaled the place and I saw that they did not have a great reputation. I hesitated a bit about going, but it was really close to the DMV, so I just went. REALLY, REALLY REGRET IT! When I got there, smog test was $ 58 (so they said). After giving them my credit card, I signed the paper and they charged me $ 58.25. They said that it’s an extra $ 0.25 for using a credit card; HOWEVER, they did not tell me that. Very SNEAKY guys! So what — I know it’s only $ 0.25, but negative points for not saying that up front.

Their Craigslist ad, attached in this pic, said they were open until 4:30. I drove ALL THE WAY DOWN FROM OAKLAND, arrived at 3:45, and they were closed. Unprofessional. Inexcusable. The only phone number they have goes to what sounds like a fax machine.

Very poor service. I went here before in the past and it was great. This guy who doesn’t speak very good English tells me my cat converter is illegal and I need to get it replaced. I just got it replaced a few days prior to getting it smogged, so I thought my mechanic gave me something I was not supposed to have but turns out I had the right one. The asian dude who told me I had the wrong cat converter was very disrespectful, he sticks this mirror stick to see the model number that is stamped on my cat converter near the engine and doesn’t realize that the numbers are backwards. Common mistake, and also a great way to check while saving time, I would have given them more stars but this guy was rude. It’s hard enough to understand him due to his thick accent. I wanted to go somewhere else that deserves my money but he charges me before I get the service. Never going there again. Paid $ 58 but found out there are deals better else where but I thought this place would be like it was last time I went. Nope, waste of time and money so this place doesn’t make «cents»…

Have used this location for 4 years with two different cars. Things were fine in the past. This latest experience tanked it for them. They don’t need my business, and likely that of my friends.
I used their Craigslist discount for $ 35 on a Sunday in the past, and planned to use it a couple weeks ago. Nothing in the ad mentions higher pricing for the age of the vehicle. When I arrived, he told me it was $ 15 more.
I just wanted it to be done, so I told him to go ahead anyway. After 15 minutes of hearing the car go through acceleration, the tech tells me the RPMs aren’t registering with the equipment. Since my car worked fine the next morning at a different smog place in Cupertino, either his equipment was borked or he was messing with me after I argued about the price.
They’re adequate if you don’t mind standing out in the parking lot waiting. Just make sure you mention the craigslist ad or you’ll be charged random pricing. Like my pal who got tested a few weeks before me and was charged $ 58.

I was in and out in under an hour with my smog check and registration renewed. They are very nice people and I’m very satisfied with this business.

So its that time again for Smog check. I came to 480 Keyes because of its good reviews. Also great tip from Unilocalers theres a coupon on Google you can print for $ 40 smog test. If you car doesnt pass they will retest for free. Sounds fair. Thats great given all the other places I called charge $ 50. Anyways When I called over the phone to ask how much they charge the man that answered was very nice. Overall the man who did my smog (whose name I didnt get) was also veryyy nice. Very pleased by this place. I will def come back here & recommend to family & friends. Oh yea. My car passed!!!

Very satisfied with this business. The best part for me was that they were open on a Sunday! It was quick, about 15 minutes. The gentleman who did the check was polite and seemed trustworthy. I mentioned the add on CraigsList & the total, test & certificate was $ 35, (Sunday only). (No hidden fees). He sent the results to the DMV as well as providing a copy. (I was a bit confused as to whether you can park in front of the neighboring business, but the techniciam said you can).

Just what I was looking for! a place close to downtown, cheap, and fast!
In and out in less than 20 min.
They have a coupon to get the test only for $ 40 and its a FLAT $ 40. That’s right, no extra charges. No paying $ 40 for the service + certificate costs. That’s $ 40 for service AND certificate!

Service was quick enough, however I was extremely disappointed that when I asked if I could pay by American Express that the answer was yes, but at the end of the service the answer suddenly changed to Visa/​Mastercard only… but the same employee no doubt. Do they really need customers that badly?

This place is great! I highly recommend it. The price was great. The normal out the door price is $ 50, which is already fair but if you see an ad by searching Craig’s list, you can get it for $ 35 or $ 40! The man (I think his name was Nick) was very nice and we got right in with no wait. I wish more people knew about this place. I want him to stay in business.

I read positive reviews about this place on Google and decided to visit this station for my first smog test. The gentleman running the shop was friendly and performed the test quickly. I definitely recommend this place. (See Google for a $ 40 coupon)

Saw an ad on Craigslist for a $ 35 smog test (Sunday only) and decided to check it out based on some Google reviews. Came there and waited 5 mins for customer that was there before me. Took 15 mins after that to complete my check. Guy was quiet but really nice. 5 stars.