Fair Oaks Smog Check Test Only

I made a first time visit to this place based on the sterling Unilocal reviews. Wrong decision. The guy who was there in the shop when I went (around 1p, noon) was super-​rude. He give monosyllabic responses to the few questions I had regarding the smog check for my car. In general, his attitude was that he was doing me a favor by doing the smog check (of course, I paid for this «honor»).
He told me the total was $ 60 — when I pointed out that the online price was lower, he very grudgingly agreed to honor the online rate after muttering under his breath.
First and last time I give business to this place. Never again.

I brought my truck in for a smog check. He took me right away and it took less than 15 minutes and reasonably priced. I enjoyed coffee from their store. Very nice staff as well.

Just got my smog test done. Not only was it fast and painless, but the person performing the smog check on my car REALLY knew his stuff, and was extremely courteous and friendly. I was in and out within 15 – 20 minutes — a perfect errand during the lunch break!
I will definitely be back the next time it is required.

Mark is a very nice guy, and takes care customers like his friends. Will come back for future needs.

Fast service. Great value. Mention Unilocal to get dicount. My 2007 sedan was done for $ 40.

My car is over 10 years old so I have to get a smog check for registration every year. This is the first time I’ve been to this station. With only one person in front of me, it didn’t take long at all. The station was very tidy, and Parsa is very friendly and thorough. He also took the time to show me a few maintenance items with my car that had nothing to do with passing smog, which I appreciated! Price was a little less than what I paid last year at a different station. Nice guy, good ethic; I’d definitely come back.

Very good service! Quick and efficient! They even fixed my windows button. :)
Make sure to print the coupon and show it in time to get a discount, assuming your car qualifies.

this place still sucks two years later. terrible customer service, machine takes forever. guy over charges for suv. he wanted 50 and cert fees, so i walked off. went to ben’s smog check and it was 35 including cert.

I just got treated like royalty at this place. The Gentleman that took care of me was Parsa Hajjarian. When I first showed up, there was one car ahead of me. He said it would take about twenty minutes, so I told him I’d be back and I went and got a coffee. When I returned, he was already on another vehicle, with another one waiting. (I was gone longer than 20 mins). After he finished the car he was on, he told me to pull in next. In other words, he had saved my spot for me. Nothing he was obligated to do. That kind of service made me feel important. I liked getting treated like that. While my truck was warming up, he asked me first, if he may look at something on the next guys vehicle. Once again, he didn’t need to ask me, but he did and I really appreciated that courtesy he extended to me.
He let the guy know that because of his older vehicle, without having something done, he would probably not pass smog. Even directed the guy to the most cost efficient place to have said repairs done. He still offered to smog it for him, and reminded him there was a free retest within a certain time frame. Once again, I was impressed with his honesty. I like a man the just puts the facts out there. No tricks, no switch and bait.
He asked me if I knew how much they charge. I told him I was there the evening prior and was quoted a certain price. He told me, that an older vehicle, such as mine (1993) costs a little more than what I was told, because it takes longer to check. That makes perfect sense, as we all know time = money.
He went ahead and honored the price I was quoted, calling it a «Promotional» price. I was very happy with that. I promise you, I’ll be going back there.
I was given a great price and treated like somebody important.
He also pointed a few things out to me that I might want to have corrected, that he had noticed while inspecting under my hood. These were not items that were related to smog whatsoever. Yet, once again, he showed me the courtesy of letting me know the facts, from which I may make a decision and take corrective action on.
If you want a place that treats you well, from guys that know there craft, this would be the place you’d want to go.
Thanks again
Kevin

On there webpage, it said $ 29.99 for the sedan car. but when I called him, he said my car is $ 39.99 +processing fee = $ 49.95.
When I went to the store, I asked him what is the price. He is not in a good mood and said «I mentioned the price through the phone, i will not say it again.»
Before I sign, i asked him that i saw the price is $ 29.99. Then he said, you didnt mention it at beginning, i wont change the price.
Ask before you go, or print out the webpage before you go.

Was in and out in 25min for my Honda Civic. Also suggested cheap repairs to keep my car running for long. I would go here next time for sure. Try to go in either early morning or around business close times. Call and check before you go. Very friendly.

These guys are a rip-​off and thanks to our great State of California idiots in Sacramento this is the only station as a STAR in Sunnyvale (per the state’s website).
They wanted $ 90 additional to take the engine cover off my RV. It’s two hand wing– screws and cover lifts up. It takes more effort to open the hood of your car.
The attendant said it wasn’t his fault for the additional cost; the owner wants to charge a premium being a STAR smog test center.

He had a bit of a wait since one other person was before me and 3 others waiting after me but I did an oil change next to his shop in the meantime.
I needed a STAR smog check ($ 68) — he did the check, submitted it to the dmv and gave me the report and invoice. Took about 10 – 15 minutes.
He let me know that I should get my wheel alignment checked out since it was slightly veering to the right, friendly guy with a good demeanor.
It’s also a convenient location since you can get gas and an oil change

Had one of the most excellent client service experience in this place. Sal Patel who runs the shop was very friendly, did the job so quickly and competently. Very seldom do I meet this kind of people dedicated to satistifying customers. Two thumbs up for this place. I will definitely come back here for smog check and will recommend it to my friends.

The associate was very friendly and informative.

I’ve been going to the Fair Oaks Smog Shop for years, back in the days of $ 19 smog checks, then $ 29 smog checks, with an additional $ 9 for the smog certificate, using the coupon printed on
.
Two years ago, I had my wife’ s 1991 Mazda B2200 pickup smog checked here for about $ 40 total, prior to a same day sale on craigslist –they don’t make small pickups anymore!
Note that today the $ 29 smog checks apply only to cars, and only model year 2000 or newer cars. Older cars costs more, and light trucks, including SUVs also cost more.
My beloved 1998 Honda Civic 5 speed stick shift with 180k miles has been getting a smog check done at a test only station every two years, for the past 12 years.
The Fair Oaks Smog check test only is near 101 –the wrong side of the railroad tracks down in the boondocks –an area where you don’t want to leave your car overnight on the street, especially my car, one of the most stolen vehicles in America!
I notice that the web site no longer lists the $ 29.99 smog test coupon, but I bring the car in, and the Eastern European mechanic of the past is not there to accept my $ 40 cash, giving me a free coke –the drink, not the sniff kind!
The manager there is another Eastern European guy, with a slavic accent, next to a gas station, and convenience store. Not the same guy, and the place is dirty and congested with cars filling up gas and going to the convenience store.
I ask him how much for the smog check, and he says $ 80. But I said I had it done 2 years ago for $ 40 by the Russian guy. The manager glares at me and says the guy is still here, but he’s Turkish, not Russian, as if I had given him the ultimate insult!
We dicker a bit, and I mention Unilocal and the $ 29.99 coupon, and get the price down to $ 60. He says my 1998 Honda Civic vehicle is so old that it requires the more extensive STAR certified smog test, with the tailpipe emissions tests and rolling dynometer test.
The smog check takes about 25 minutes, compared to 10 minutes for model year 2000 and newer vehicles. And it has to be done every two years –fail the smog test, and you have to spend up to $ 500 to repair it to pass the test!
After the test, my car becomes trapped in the entrance to the smog test garage, by a truck towing a trailer pumping gas, it’s that congested!
So the moral of the story is don’t be a sucker and buy a used car older than 2000, as not only do you have to pay through the nose for the smog test, but the STAR smog test itself is much more vigorous and difficult to pass, than in previous years. And if don’t buy any used vehicle, until the seller provides the smog check certificate, good for 90 days!
Anyone want to buy a 1998 Honda Civic, 180K miles smog checked in pristine condition? Can’t drive a stick –you’re SOL!

Their service is great. No reservation necessary. They charged $ 35. Other places would charge $ 50 or more.

Unethical :(took 60 $. He said he can do it for $ 29 if i go tomorrow.
What kinda business strategy is this, very unethical. He just asked me whether I know the rates, how much they charge thereI replied no. He immediately pulled this $ 60 from nowhere. My friend recommended me to go here cos he does a good work. But I will nvr recommend anyone here. He is really very unethical in his work and he blamed on his owner that he has asked him to collect such bizarre amount.

the worst smog place on the planet. I set my son to do the smog test they charged him $ 98.20. i know that is way too much. so i went to the shop and asked how much they charge for the test i was told $ 48 so I confronted him about the price they charged my son I could not believe the answer. the attendant said well he did not object to the price had he done that he would have given him the $ 48 price. what a load of crap of course he refused to give me the difference. Do yourself a favor never go to this place I know I wont

Did my first CA smog test here. It is the only piece of business this rip-​off place will ever get from me. They had a written offer «we match competitor’s coupons» so I brought in one only to find out «I don’t match his prices» AFTER the car is mid-​test.
Hope you enjoyed the money. You won’t get any more of mine, thief!
And I won’t be buying gas from you, either, jerk.