Insta Smog Test Only Center

I usually don’t write a bad review until I think it is necessary to warn others about this smog check station.
I think this guy is a total jerk. He is not very friendly when you ask him questions about
your car which relates to the smog check. He will treat you like an idiot with no respect.
If your car is old, please do not bring into this shop. He hate old car because it required extra test. He will find anyways to make your car fail.
According to my knowledge, the star certified station has to have certain (fail/​not pass) rate in order to keep it license. If they pass every car, the board might review their business and take the license away. Since this shop is slow, I think he needs to fail few cars.
I used this station because $ 5 cheaper, but not worth it. I know smog test only station not
allows to fix your vehicle if it is fail. But, at least they can find another legal way to make it
pass, like running your car longer to make the engine warm before doing the test. They can also suggest what things you can do to your car before the test, so you can pass the smog check.
But not this guy, he just wants your car to fail the test so you can come back for a $ 30 retest (not free) like other station.

I waited to the last minute to get my car smoged and didn’t realize it needed the STAR station only. Found Insta Smog via google search. I called, the gentleman was very nice told me first come, first served so off I went.
I arrived, he was just finishing up with another customer but greeted me with a smile. He asked a few questions before the smog, just to make sure there would be no surprises. I was in and out in 10 minutes! (I did go on a Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.)
The first review comments on the price being to expensive. I think they are CONFUSED… lol … $ 41.00 + the Cert fee $ 50.00 out the door. Other places were charging $ 40.00 — $ 60.00 plus cert fee. T
his was a great deal for $ 50.00, great customer service, conveniently located right on Hesperian Blvd. across from Walmart, and done in a few minutes.

quick service BUT Price was way high, $ 59.99 and after I left and found out most other places are $ 29.99 plus $ 8 cert fee, I realized my error in trusting a referal, oh well, live and learn

Insta Smog wasn’t a first choice. many that i tried weren’t open or the technicians weren’t in.
Insta Smog is behind the oil change place. they are relatively new.
cost: (51.75−61.75)
–cost depends on type of vehicle
–arrived when the technician on duty wasn’t busy
–in & out in 10 minutes
notes:
–facilitities clean, no debris lying around
–cars backed up from the oil change place a minor hindrance to exiting.
–across from walmart.

I was lucky to be at the right place at the right time. I was shopping at Walmart and a young man handed me a coupon for 10 dollars off a test only smog check. I just got a letter from DMV saying that I needed a smog test for my car. So I took my car there and for 40 dollars and 15 minutes, i was out the door. I passed, so i couldnt be happier!