Super Smog

I wished I could give a Zero! This guy is a total scammer. My wife and I called and was told the Smog would $ 39.99 with certificate. I was not feeling well so my wife went in and he up charged her with a total of $ 56. Stating that since she was using a credit card the price was different. Stay away and go to a legitimate Smog place that charges what they say. I will be contacting the Bureau of Automotive Repair and the IRS on this guy. (Asian ball headed in 50’s)

Maybe this is a learning experience for both Super Smog and me, but I still feel cheated. I went to get my smog check, after about 5 minutes the owner came in and said the car didn’t pass. My car is a Honda Accord so this was surprising since I keep it in very good mechanical shape. The owner then asked if I had and recent service done on the car or changed the battery? I told the owner I had just changed the battery the day before. He said that when you change the battery you have to drive the car 100 miles or so for the computer to reset all the levels. He then handed me a bill for $ 41 and told me to come back after driving for a few days. to do a re-​test– for $ 37. Really? He could have asked me the service or new battery question before he started the test.
Well, I will drive for a few days and get a re-​test — at a different shop. Can’t see giving this place $ 84 for a smog test and re-​test.

Super Smog is a Super Scam! Danny quoted me a price over the phone of $ 61.00 the same price I got from the shop near me. Since my car was in the shop being repaired near him I thought it would be perfect for him to do the smog test. NOT! Danny called the next day saying he had done the smog test and wanted payment of $ 75.00! I told him that was NOT what we agreed to and that he was pulling a scam and he was fully aware what he was doing! He didn’t care just wanted a check or cash that he didn’t take credit cards! I told him I couldn’t get to his shop because my car was still In the shop and wasn’t working. He didn’t care, he expected me to get a ride to his shop or take a taxi! So the shop where I was having my car repaired had to charge my credit card and walk over to Danny and pay him since I was stuck at home with no way to drive to his shop. I talked to my neighbor who recommended me to the auto shop near by. He said he and everyone around there don’t go to Danny because they know what scams he pulls. Danny you’re a real jerk! I get the feeling from reading other one star reviews for you that Karma’s not far from knocking on your door.

No wait. Great service. Fair price. Very friendly gentleman. I’ll be back.

I got in and out in less than 10 minutes. Papers printed, signed, stapled. Dude running the place was courteous and efficient. Best lunch break errand ever.

I’ve been bringing all of my cars here for the last few years. Always get fast service and the owner is friendly.

Couldn’t find the other smog check place I was looking for so I came here. $ 55 with card to smog check my minivan. In and out in less than 10 minutes on a Tuesday morning.

Really fast service. They don’t have a waiting room because they don’t need one. Whole smog check took about 15 minutes without an appointment. The fees are also very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Just went to get my car smogged this afternoon. Got there at 1:50PM and the place closes at 2:00. When I got there it was 92 degrees and I was the third one in the queue; normally when it gets close to closing time and you show up at any store at the last minute you get sub-​standard service because everyone just wants to go home. I know I would want to get out and back to my air-​conditioned house!
However despite the last-​minute arrival and oppressive heat, Danny just smiled and waved and said he’d get right to my car. His work was quick and when the check was completed he gave me step-​by-​step instructions on getting my registration renewed, took his time in doing so and was really friendly and answered all my questions. I’m surprised and puzzled by the low ratings because this is the 2^nd time that I brought my car (s) in to get smogged and his service has been consistently fast and friendly; I would definitely recommend him.

Got in right away and Danny was a great help passed with flying colors and was in and out in less than 30 min. Would certainly recommended to all my friends.

Excellent experience. I didn’t have an appointment. Just walked in after lunch on Thurs and it was in & out in less than 10~15 min. $ 50 bucks.

Very lazy worker there today. I brought in my G35 slightly modded (just intake and exhaust). He refused to smog it because he did not want to look into it! I had CARB stickers; all he had to do is punch it in. Besides it is $ 50 cash or $ 55 with credit card; that’s a bunch of BS. Went across the street instead, nice people and all done for $ 45 without any bitching or whining. Good job super smog, keep loosing business! I went to Bake Smog center… highly recommended over this lazy business.

Always great service here! It might not be the cheapest (not expensive though), but the service is always great! I’m in and out in less than 10 minutes including collecting my information, doing the check, & paying. I have been here multiple times, & will go back again.

I’ve gone here 3 times to get a smog check done on different cars and I’m out of there in 15 minutes or less every time ready to go (today was 7 minutes). There is nothing fancy about this place, as basic as its gets. But its fast, and I’m not there to hang out. It’s nestled in the crowded auto plaza and run by the owner/​operator Danny. He’ll drive your car into the entrance, do the test, take approximately $ 50 from you check and certificate (my cost for a 4-​car sedan), transmit your data directly to the DMV, and you’re out. I’ve gotten Pass each time, so can’t speak to feedback if you fail (it’s a check-​only station). I advise you to come before or after the weekday lunch rush and you’ll likely go right in. Works for me.

Fair price for smog check in Irvine — $ 50 cash or $ 55 credit card. Probably the best price you can get in Irvine.
Fortunately when I arrived at Super Smog, there were no cars. The smog check literally took 5 mins or less… faster than I could finish eating my kind bar. I don’t understand other smog checks that take 1 hour and charge you more for a luxury (i.e. BMW) car to get smogged. Don’t go to those as the smog check is no different for any car… they are ripping you off!

If I could, I would not even give this place one star.
I walked into this place thinking it was a close by competitor. I politely stated that I was interested in getting a smog check. As frugal as I am, I handed the man behind the desk my registration and a coupon. He looked at the coupon and said rudely and with disgust, «This is not for here!» I said «Oh really? Well what is your price?» He stated the price of $ 50. I said «Oh ok, well do you know where this place is?» He rudely throw my papers at me and said «I don’t know, you can leave now.» I left and went ahead and went to their near by competitors Auto Check Center in the same complex Unit #19. Very nice guys and they are half the price with a coupon!
To me, this is no way to treat anyone who may be a potential customer. He was rude, inconsiderate and does not deserve my business or any of my family and friends business.
I am very disappointed that anyone would even treat someone like this. There is NEVER a reason to be rude to anyone. DO NOT promote rude people!!!

My nightmare with STAR smog check…
I didn’t pass smog here on 3÷12÷15. OBDII Monitor Not Ready — Catalyst, Secondary Air System. I’m driving a 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T (new CAT is only 3 years old). Unfortunately since Danny doesn’t do repairs, there wasn’t much he could do.
Note that 2 hours prior, I visited my local VW who did a pre OBDII scan and visual inspection and found NOTHING! VW had no issue scanning, but Danny did. In Danny’s defense other OBDII sensors readings didn’t work either in the days following.
So, as noted on my receipt from Super Smog, I called the BAR and dealt with the CA Referee. If you ever do this, be warned they just as _​_​_​as the DMV! My first appointed was later cancelled by them do to construction. When I finally went on my second appointment they failed me do to «a kinked hose». 30 minutes later at a VW dealership they stated the hose isn’t kinked, it’s bent just like a brand new one is supposed to be! Tired going back immediately that day to Referee but they were gone. Called the Referee office and felt like I was talking to deaf clowns. They never helped!
2 days later I revisited Danny/​Super Smog. He recommended pre-​screening the sensors. Sensors ready! Finally passed STAR smog!
In conclusion:
Remember Super Smog can only pass/​fail you (no repairs or magic help finding your car issues). Danny is fast and makes the process easy!
CA Referee are clowns! Seriously, they should wear large clown shoes and long neck ties!
I hope your smog check isn’t a nightmare!
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Convenient, fast, easy. Not words I would normally use to describe my experience with a smog shop, but Super Smog did it again! I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. This is especially wonderful when you have the kids with you! I will always bring my cars here for smog and recommend it to friends.
Came in Monday morning around 9:30 (on a minor holiday no less!). I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.

a SMOG checking center that has 5 stars and over 100 reviews? SIGN ME UP!
The price for a smog test is $ 50 (cash) or $ 55 (credit card). Both are very cheap and fare prices, especially when I was in and out of the place in just 10 minutes! This was what happened. Arrived at the location without an appointment. I gave him my paper work, he started typing up the documents and information into the computer, he drove up my car, parked it, performed the test, came back (literally) 8 minutes later, I paid, and I was out. The trip was so short that I was barely able to use up all 5 of my lifes while playing Candy Crush Soda on my Iphone!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
UNTIL THEN! ^-^

Quick in and out.
Had my car tested and was in and out in about 15 minutes. No wait, I called prior to arriving just to verify that there wasn’t a line.