California Smog Check

I got a $ 30 coupon to use, but when I tried to use it, I was informed that it was to be applied to an $ 80 smog test cost. The total cost would be $ 58 using the coupon. Imagine having an $ 80 cost for a smog test!!! I told the woman that it was too expensive and she simply said that that’s what they charge to everyone. I imagine that they do. I went to Petrillo’s also in Vacaville, and paid only $ 28. The only nice thing about this place is that it was nicely air conditioned and offered cold beverages. They should offer caviar
and champagne for what they charge unsuspecting customers.

I presented my $ 30 off coupon and was told that my total would be $ 58.50 which is the regular price anyway. I find it very hard to believe they gave me $ 30 off of a $ 88.50 regular price smog check.

Amazing place it was fast and a reasonable price. The waiting was hot and dusty but was there long enough for it to be a problem.

The new folks running this place are much better. the customer service is much improved in the waiting room is much warmer ;)

Fernando was honest and is a fast worker, snog check took exactly 11 minutes and only cost $ 28. Considering the space the waiting room had clean, comfortable chairs, free drinks, AC, fans, and cable TV. Doesn’t get better than this!

They were friendly, but the price was insane! I pulled in here (without any coupons) because I just needed to get it done ASAP, and it was on the way home — after certificate and taxes it was $ 88.25 for a 1997 vehicle equipped with OBD2!!! They don’t post their prices anywhere (I wonder why … ?) and I didn’t have the energy to ask about it after they’ve taken your keys, checked the vehicle in, etc. — I just wanted to get it done, get out of there, and get home. I made that costly mistake once, but I won’t be back to this business, and anyone reading this should look elsewhere unless they want to pay through the nose.

I’ve never had a car long enough to need a smog check, so I starting searching for smog stations. I found this place and called them around 12:45pm on a Sunday. I was told they’re open until 4pm and was also given a price. I drove over there and arrived at 1:15pm.
The doors were locked, and no one answered the phone. I got in my car to look for another place, and 2 more people drove up. They each walked to the door and found it locked. One of them drove off and the other was still waiting in his car as I drove off.
I’m writing this while I’m getting a smog check done elsewhere on my SL. I can’t believe you inconvenience people like this and make them drive all the way over there!
**Received a message that there’s a sign on the door indicating they’re at lunch from 12pm-​1pm. Well, how would we know that unless we make the drive over there? So, it doesn’t make a difference either way, because people have to be inconvenienced to drive all the way over there & get out of their cars, just to see a message on your door. Leaving a message on your phone or posting your hours on Unilocal is so simple & would solve the problem!

Fernando and his crew take care of business, stopped in for a smog check, I was promptly greeted and taken care of quickly. A+

No waiting and Fernando had me in and out in 15 minutes!!! Plus they honored their coupon which I didn’t have! I’m smoging all my vehicles here from now on!!!

I’ve avoided having to do a smog check for over 15 years because every time my car needs a smog check, I trade it in for a car that is within 5 years old. Well this time I didn’t trade in my car. I made a call to see how much the smog check was and when I could get in. They were able to get me in the next day (Sunday) at 8am. All the other smog shops are closed on Sundays and some even on Saturdays. They quoted me their current coupon special ($ 40 out the door which included the certificate) even though I didn’t have a coupon. The posted price at the shop is $ 80 for the smog check (not sure if that included the certificate). I arrived just a few minutes before 8am and was helped right away. The process was so quick and easy and was driving away by 8:12am! If you are looking for fast and efficient at a competitive price, give this place a shot. Be careful when you see a coupon for smog checks at other places that may seem to be cheaper, but the certificate price may not be included.

I was in a desperate need of a smog check as my registration was over due. I told myself when I got off work at 5pm I’d get one. Well I noticed most places closed at 5 pm to my disappointment. However a local business name Petrillos was open til 6pm. Do you know I got there at 5:15pm n i was told by the young lady the stop doing smog checks at 5pm. I was pissed. What’s the point of being open pass 5! Any who I called California Smog, and spoke to a guy name Fernando who told me as long as I arrive by 5:45 he wld test my vehicle. I rushed over there immediately. He was the only one there providing great customer service to me and the guy he was finishing up on. He even have me the coupon deal they had as a current promotion. I was in and out in no time. Definitely would recommend this place to all my friends and family. Thanks again Fernando! !

Great place! Matched my coupon from another place. Done in under an hour, even though I was second in line. No appt needed! Sending in my paperwork for me to DMV. Choose this place in Vacaville!

I took my 1988 toyota pickup here for a smog check recently.
It passed emissions testing but failed the visual examination.
The technician claimed my check engine light was broken or tampered with (my 1988 pickup has no such light, per the factory service manual).
The technician also said I have an automatic fail because my catalytic converter has no EO number on it, and was aftermarket. Clearly it was as old as the rest of the exhaust system, he had no idea what he was talking about.
The place is staffed by young kids who have no idea about anything.
I will not be going here again, don’t let the low price fool you.

Just left California smog check they raised their price I went to smog King lot cheaper same test

Fast, friendly and free wifi in the waiting room. With my coupon from the Vacaville monthly GrapeVine It was 26.00 out the door. I dropped in on a Sunday with no appointment and I was in and out in less than 25 minutes.

This business is owner operated. They accept competitors’ coupons or you can find one for them in your Valpak envelope. I called to check if they were busy. The guy told me to come in and he would have me out within 30 minutes. When I got there he was working on another woman’s car. He finished her car and had mine done in 15 minutes. He has cleaned up the waiting area. He was very courteous. I called three other smog places and he had the best price by far. When you call competitors, make sure you ask for the total price including certificates and fees. Some try to sound inexpensive and then add on fees when you get there. This guy gave me an out-​the-​door price the first time I asked.