Salinas Smog

Carlos Rincon

★☆☆☆☆

3 years ago

I usually get my smogs done at Salinas smog, However, he always refuses to smog my older vehicles. Its my second time i take one of my older vehicles and he finds an excuse not to smog it, my car is a 1989. He claims he is busy and that he doesnt have time. Then i asked him if i could bring it the next day and he said he didnt know if he had time. So if its not a 1995 and up he finds an excuse not to do it. I will not come back to this shop anymore. They are lazy and only want to do easy jobs. Instead of finding excuses, he should just tell the customers he will not smog older vehicles.

Gary Brehm

★★★★☆

2 years ago

Good service, didn't pass my smog but the tech was very informative and helpful. Got me quickly in and out.

Lupe Saavedra

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

Very bad experience and bad attitude they just want to burn your vehicle from passing smog really bad service don’t recommend this place

G Haywood

★★★★★

4 years ago

The mechanics/technicians were great. Good prompt customer service with a very reasonable price for my smog check. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

H Gee

★★★★★

5 years ago

The service advisor took my vehicle right in. Less than a two minute wait. I told them I needed smog certification for my 1998 Dodge Dakota. Total fee: $50. In the middle of the testing, the technician (I didn't get his name unfortunately) showed me that my oil fill cap was broken and if I wanted to walk a block to Carquest on East Market, I could get a new cap and then he could complete the smog cert. He kept my truck in the inspection bay, I got the new filler cap, passed the smog, and was on my way out the door. I highly recommend this shop. Friendly, competent, fast working staff. When I thanked them for waiting for me to get the new cap instead of failing the smog, they told me, "It's all about the customer in their shop and they just wanted my vehicle to pass smog testing". Again, I recommend this shop to anyone who appreciates excellent service, and isn't that what everybody wants when you're spending your hard earned dollars?

Robbie Cunningham

★★★★★

Edited 4 years ago

Very nice guy. Quick service. No hidden fees. 100% would go back. I just returned for a smog on my other car, and it is still amazing. 100% has my support.

Loofus Cramwell

★★★★★

10 months ago

Been starting to come to him to smog my cars, he doesn't bullshit you, straight to the point and very nice.

Nuria Bron

★★★★★

a year ago

The service was very professional. They explained to me exactly what to expect from them and answered all my questions.

Ghost

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

Went to get a smog check All places in Salinas for smog check have a (no pass no pay) and my car failed the smog so they charged me $65 for not passing They didn’t have a sign or didn’t tell me they charged before getting the smog I believe I just got scammed they probably do dirty jobs as well. wouldn’t come back or trust this place

Jose Gutierrez

★☆☆☆☆

7 years ago

Customer service could have been a lot better the guy seemed like he didn't want to be there or even talk to me got a Vibe of him feeling like I would fail immediately. Even if he's had plenty of people that fail that doesn't mean you treat every person like that, that's not how you run a business.

rafael chavez

★☆☆☆☆

Edited a year ago

First time I went there Saul the owner told me I needed a new catalytic converter but there was no check engine on my car. He said it was aftermarket catalytic converter and he couldn't read the serial number on it. He wanted $280 for a new one. I left and went to a muffler shop to check it and the technician put my car on a lift and showed me the serial numbers, it was just a little rusty . I gave Saul another chance and went back a few times over the years. Last time I went , he quoted me $300 for smog diagnostic and repair. I paid it but when I picked up the car it started to surge and at a stop sign. I should have took it back right away but I thought it would go away or it was a easy fix. Big mistake , when I talked to him , he refused to take respondsibilty and make it right. I spent around $400 trying to fix what they caused. A lot of time and stress .

Susie Kim

★★★★★

7 years ago

Saul & his team are professionals. Quick and easy process. If you’re like me and a woman, you can come here with ease and comfort. His team is respectful & honest. I come here by myself with out my husband and I am guaranteed peace of mind & most of all a completed job. Would recommend to anyone.

Lisa Zinkie

★★★★★

a year ago

I was that jerk who showed up at 30 minutes to closing for a smog check and they were so kind and accommodating. They did it lickety split and I was out before closing. I’d definitely go back here for other needs. Thanks guys!

Javier Castillo

★★★★★

4 months ago

Always good service and good work

Jc 0385

★★★★★

3 years ago

I did my truck's emissions test here for the first time and had a great experience. They took care of me in a timely manner, we're friendly and have affordable rates. Definitely will recommend.

Jorge Aguilera

★★★★★

3 months ago

Great service and friendly staff

Tangikivila - Seini Lui

★★★★★

a month ago

We’ve been coming here since the early 2000s! Saul has always taken care of our cars, great service & super fast to get our car back!