S & E Automobile Smog Check

It’s definitely slightly more expensive but great family-​run operation. Quick service and you can walk around the local shops while you’re waiting. Highly recommended!!!

Still quick & easy, BUT they are apparently under new ownership and the cost has gone up by 50%. Definitely shop around before coming here now, I won’t be returning if I can avoid it.

They tried to scam me.
I went last week with my old 92′ for a smog check. I did everything I could think of to prepare it as last time it failed the first test. I took it to S & E and to my surprised it passed the emissions test but failed because my timing was off by a whopping 15 degrees! So the next day I took it to my mechanic to have that issue fixed and was shocked when he told me my timing was dead on! I took it back to the smog place and after looking over it for about 10 minutes the same tech told me «your car doesn’t have a timing wire and without that my machine is saying it’s 15 degrees off.» I drive back to my mechanic and at he laughs at what he hears. He points to the wire and walks over to his computer. Within a few second he has a printout from the manual clearly showing the location of the wire. THIS IS WHAT YOU DO IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE SOMETHING IS. He also explains that some GM cars appear to be off by 15 degrees because of the computer, this is a known thing.
I go back and he checks the timing now with the wire. He says, yes, it’s perfect. So it will just be $ 20 for the retest…
Let me be clear. The guy was pleasant throughout and I remained very pleasant as well. I simply say, «do you think that’s fair?» He says, «yes, I have to do the test again, why shouldn’t I be paid?» I very nicely point out that he screwed up and then he looses it. He then tells me If I don’t like it he has the right to refuse me service and then I should leave.
To recap, I showed up to S & E with a car that passed the smog test and pay $ 80. The mechanic fails me because he doesn’t know how to do his job. I pay my mechanic $ 25 to tell me my car is awesome, and spend the entire afternoon doing this along with the trips back and forth with the smog guy. People make mistakes but as soon as he demanded I pay for the re-​test I knew this was a scam. I made a scene, filmed it, and he eventually offered to do it for free. During the test he remained aggressive and nearly backed 2 cars into oncoming traffic. This place is about as sketchy as it gets…
My mechanic later told me he used to use them but stopped about a year ago when «his guy» left them and opened up shop around the corner. RED smog, apparently, and I’ll be trying them next time.

Fleecing of women! If you need to get your vehicle smoged… do not bother. They charge $ 70!!! I should have done my research and known you can get the job done for $ 20 elsewhere!

I had a fantastic experience getting my car smogged here today (a Saturday.) When I called I was quoted $ 69.00 for my 1999 automobile, and was told I wouldn’t need an appointment. I hopped in my car and went right down. After I mentioned that I came to their shop based on the reviews I saw online, I was given a discount, and was only charged $ 55.00 total! I was in and out in 15 minutes. I will definitely come again, and recommend S & E any time someone asks me where to get their car smogged.

I was referred here by my previous mechanic who no longer does smogs. I took my 2003 ford ranger in today apprehensive with high miles, i was comforted by the free re-​test, and a coupon I brought in made it the cheapest in town. The test was done in 15 minutes like i was told and it passed with no problems. I’m very happy I went here and will definatly be back.
Thank you!

My teenage sister came to this place for a smog check and was charged $ 15…YES $ 15 to add air to her tires. WOW talk about taking advantage of someone. All the shops I know will do that for free, which is 2 minutes of their time. I understand she is ignorant to automobiles, but that is why customers trust businesses to do the right thing. Not saying this is a bad place for a smog check, but watch the bill there might be a surprise charge.

I despise dealing with all things related to my car, from washing it to getting the oil changed, to dealing with registration issues. So, I wasn’t looking forward to the smog check and registration transfer, since my recent move to CA from IN.
This smog check was super quick and easy. I didn’t make an appointment and there was no line when I got there. I printed the coupon off craigslist, so the check cost $ 55 for my 07 Corolla and took about 15 – 20 minutes, start to finish.
It’s a no-​frills type place, but quick, easy and reasonable is all that mattered to me.

I arrived without an appointment (as noted in their craigslist post) and quickly taken in. After about 20 minutes it was done. Quick and professional service. Total cost: $ 55 (after mentioning craigslist post) for a 4 cyl 2001 automobile. I will be back when my other car requires smog testing.

Great experience. I forgot to mention the Craigslist ad immediately, but the guy was immediately willing to lower the price as soon as I spoke up. It was also fast and professional. And I passed, which always makes it better.

I went following the last reviewer for a $ 50 smog test. If my car had passed, the price actually would’ve been $ 64. Unfortunately, it didn’t and I still had to pay $ 54. Though reeling from the bad news, I did like this place because it was professional, clean and I didn’t have to wait long. Plus, the mechanic was helpful and gave me advice on the next course of action to take to get it to pass smog, telling me about government $$ resources and local smog mechanics.

Smog check only station with very nice employees. I found them through their ad on Craigslist advertising $ 50 for a smog, including the certificate, they’ve got to be the cheapest in Marin. Highly recommended.