Golden State Smog Center

Got my smog check done in 15 min on a Sun. Really efficient and friendly service. Highly recommend.

Just went here yesterday and it was easy and quick. Overall no complaints. Norman was helpful and called me back initially to tell me they had an opening which I appreciated. I’ll be going back! You should go in the meantime.

I had to get another one of my cars smogged today and these guys are the best!!! So nice and courteous and quick! They gave me the coupon deal (without me asking) and they were so kind even when I was running late for my appt with them.
Super good A+ all the way. Thanks guys!

This was the fastest and nicest smog check ever. I called for an appointment at a busy time, and I was out of there in 15 minutes flat. My tires also needed some air, so they got topped off. They’re very reasonably priced and a nice waiting area to boot.

These guys were great! Got me in same day. Used their online coupon. Super nice. Comfy waiting room with a nice bathroom. If definitely use them again.

Fantastic place for a smog check. Took my car in after making an appointment the same day, and it was done in a very short time. It is a bit expensive but they usually have sales, look for those.

Nice, helpful and prompt.
They had a great coupon online for a smog check and were able to take my car in the day I called. It took about 15 mins and they could not have been nicer. I’ll be coming here from now on.

Norman is awesome. Great customer service, and he even ran a free diagnostic on my car when the Check Engine light came on a few months back. Highly recommend not only because Norman is an honest and friendly, but he’s also one of the few smog places open Sunday :)

This place rocks, clean, friendly, reasonable prices, Norman the owner and tech very easy to work with, I was in the car repair years ago, tired of these so called smog places taking advantage of the people especially with cars that are newer than 2000, smog is easy to test harderly no labor in volved, if your paying over 50 bucks your being screwed, he also has discount coupons I have a 30 foot 2004 Rv everywhere else wanted big bucks…50buck total tx Norman

Went back for another smog check. New place is much roomier. Easy in and out under half an hour. Get the coupon here to make it under $ 48 out the door for most vehicles. Appointment recommend to reduce your wait time.

I called 9 minutes before closing and Norman said he’ll wait for me. I showed up and was out with my smog certificate in 12 minutes flat. He also helped reattach my license plate. I doubt I’m going anywhere else from now on.

Quick, fast and efficient!~ Love that their sitting area is nice and clean. Thanks for a the most cleanest and speedy smog check.

I had a great experience with Golden State Smog Center. I got through when I called the first time Wednesday afternoon and easily set up an appointment for the following morning. These guys were ready for me as soon as I arrived. They let my (older) car warm up a little, and got me in and out quickly, but without rushing.
Then they really went above and beyond. I was trying to sell the car they smogged and when my original buyer backed out, Norman and Will asked around their network and even created a craigslist post for me. They didn’t ask for anything in return, just told me not to worry and that they’d get it taken care of!

The guys at Golden State went out of their way to help me with my wife’s car. My wife needed a Smog Check for her car and Golden State was the nearest open station. Unfortunately the car failed it’s first check, due to a minor crack in a small engine hose.
The identified the issue, and told me how to best repair the problem. I was able to get help from a local auto parts store, and have since brought it back.
Still sitting here to see if it passes, but this service and friendly demeanor of the guys at the shop made this a great experience– and I’ll definitely be back with my car when it needs a Smog!

From the time I drove in to the time I drove out might have been 15 minutes.
I called this morning, a Sunday, and asked if I needed an appointment. I was given a time for about 30 minutes later. Showed up just as they were finishing another car and I waited in the lounge area while they took my car in right away. Smog check was done before I knew it.
Super convenient having Sunday hours and great customer service.
Thanks so much!

Everything they say about this place is true. Simple and easy, in and out in 15 minutes, easy to make an appointment, $ 48 with coupon.
They also pumped up my tires, as they were a little low on pressure. Appreciate these guys looking out for me! So nice to have an easy and reliable solution for a smog check!

Smog certificates usually means going somewhere in a dicey location, dealing with waiting rooms that look like the Exxon Valdez ran ashore in them. «Sticky Icky» is the word that come to mind.
Golden State Smog however was very nice.
Safe location, clean comfortable waiting room, and they offered a discount coupon at their website and it was very fast and the staff was great. I won’t go anywhere else now… and don’t need to build up my courage to get a smog.

Since all the reviews already mentioned how awesome Norman and this place is, here’s a quick rundown:
1) super fast and efficient smog check service. Make an appt or drop in – Norman gets the job done quickly and professionally
2) new location is at 1150 old county road — no longer in the 76 station but now around the corner
3) open Saturdays and Sundays!

Getting a smog check is like going to the dentist — a necessary evil that you always dread. I had a limited amount of time to get a smog check (thanks procrastination plus a busy schedule), so I was looking for a place that was quick and inexpensive. Thanks to the other Unilocal reviews, I came across this place, called them to make an appointment, and was in and out in 15 minutes. I didn’t have to call super far in advance for the appointment — they were able to take me right away, and the service was really fast and they even checked the tire pressure and refilled the air in my tires. I always appreciate these little things of going above and beyond.
The price was fair: with the coupon you can get online, the total was $ 48. I don’t know if you can find something cheaper elsewhere, but I’m happy to pay a little more for quick, nice and good service, and to support a small business & hard-​working people.
I’d definitely come back here next time I need a smog check, and would recommend this place to anyone.

100^th Review!
It has taken me months to find a business to be worthy of my 100^th review. I’d always thought that would be a restaurant. But even those on top of the list has its flaws. Today, I’d finally experienced one that’s flawless and it isn’t a restaurant. Instead, it’s a smog check station???
Yes! Yes! Yes!
I actually been to Golden State Smog Center before. They used to be located at a 76 Gas Station on the corner of Old County Road and Ralston. Two years ago, I brought my car here and remembered I had a swift in and out smog check. When it was time this year to do smog check for my car again I thought about looking for the same place. But after dropping by the 76 station to ask about the service, I noticed it was a different guy. That place also looks more trashed than before. Sorry but I want the same person that did my smog check before. Went on Unilocal and I discovered my smog check guy has moved down the street and is now Golden State Smog Center! The only difference is the upgraded location.
I got there at opening time on a Thursday and Norman the owner was already working on a car. No problem, I walked into the waiting area and saw that it was already a lot more welcoming and comfy compared to the old gas station location. There was a large flat screen with the morning news on, an abundant amount of magazines and soft yet firm couch with cushions. I brought my laptop, ready with some tv shows to catch up on. But before the show even got under way, my car was already pulled in! And within 10 minutes, my car was done! So much for catching up on my show. Haha. My car passed and I was on my way.
Norman applied the online coupon automatically and the bill was $ 50. That’s probably the cheapest in the entire area. My car was then pulled out with care because Norman noticed my car lowered with custom paint and didn’t want to scrape my bumper. He parked my car carefully, making sure not too close because of my aggressively wide wheels. My tires are also stretched so he made sure not to nick the rims when pulling out and not going over where the curb slants. This is a true car enthusiast that treats his customers’ cars with care. Those who love their cars can trust Norman to take care of their rides.
Let’s see… good price, super fast friendly service, comfortable wait area, took care of my modded ride. This place is perfection. Better the second time around because of this newer location. There is no question that as long as I live in the Bay Area, the only place I’ll go to for smog check is Golden State Smog Center.