Smog Express

I had an awful experience with Smog Express. There was nothing express about my having to deal with 4 trips to the DMV because Smong Empress «new machine» missed a number on my VIN for verification. Having to take time off work and return to get a second smog, i was greatly dissatisfied to wait in line for the 2^nd smog. Now on my way back to the DMV for the 5^th time to see if i can Finally get this done!

Not Knowledgeable expect from what he thought he know on a piece of paper. Told me my dual exhaust was illegal when the car comes factory dual exhaust. He’s misinformed for being a tech will not be returning again

Great service and price is competitive with other places in Chula Vista. Quick service and I was on my way.

WoW! What a difference a few blocks down the street makes! I had taken my 06 Mercedes S65 to a «Special Smog» place a couple of days ago and the Smog Tech (who has been doing smog for 15 years and new everything) couldn’t get my car to complete a smog test because of a ton of issues (all his fault– read my other review). So I take it to Albert at Smog Express (and of course I’m worried because I don’t want him to abuse the car like the other tech did). First thing I ask Albert is «Hey do these cars get smogged on the rollers or is it a 2-​idle speed test?» And I know the answer after calling my buddies at Mercedes to verify. He says «These newer Mercedes only do the 2 idle test because you can’t really turn off the traction control.» GENIUS!!! That’s all I needed to know. I ask a few more questions and I can tell Albert really knows what he is talking about. Very impressed and I will always bring all my cars to him for a smog! He is one of the few people around that still CARES about his customers and doesn’t give you that «I know it all» attitude that most insecure Techs give you. Thanks Albert!