Quick Check Smog

Vista, United States

3.4

17 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 760-941-0133
Website:
www.quickchecksmog.com
Address:
835 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA, 92084
Vista
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.6 miVista Transit Center
1 miMelrose Drive
1.5 miCivic Center Drive
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Local time (Vista) 6:35 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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Description

Specialties

Smog Special: Cars only $ 44 out the door. No Hidden Fees. (Valid for cars 1996 and newer.) Trucks, SUVs, and 1995 & older cars: Only $ 54 Total Cost. We’re the lowest price in town with no coupon required. We’ve gone green. Simply mention our YELP listing to receive this special offer. Hurry in to receive these limited-​time discount prices! As a California test-​only smog check center, we will conduct a fair and unbiased smog evaluation. We provide our customers with the following smog services: Regular Smog Check, Test Only Smog Check, Out of State, Initial Registration, Change of Ownership, Gross Polluter Certification. Bring your Car, Truck, SUV, Van, RV, or Motor home in today for fast, friendly and professional service. Walk-​ins are welcome but to experience incredibly prompt service, please call (760) 941‑0133 to make an appointment. We take pride in doing the best we can to provide customer satisfaction while making sure your vehicle meets the California emission standards.

History

Established in 1971.

Quick Check Smog is fast, friendly, and family owned. Located in Vista, CA since 1971.

Meet the Business Owner

Ron Q.

Business Owner

Family business owner.

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17 reviews of Quick Check Smog

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Place rating: 1
Encinitas, CA
I went in for a smog check on 5⁄23. I told the smog tech in the office, before the inspection began, that I did not have a radiator fan. He gave me the blank (F U) stare and said nothing. Assuming he was having a bad day I didn’t think anything of it. 2 – 3 minutes later he came back with a sheet telling me I failed the visual inspection due to the missing fan. Good customer service would be to tell me upfront that it wouldn’t pass. Instead of carrying through with the inspection and immediately fail it. The tech clearly just used this opportunity to fleece me for $ 40. Be warned!
Place rating: 3
Oceanside, CA
Didn’t read any of the reviews before I went. Staff isn’t super friendly, like the rest of the reviews say. However the name is correct. They are fast. My truck was done in about 10 minutes. I went next door to the Mexican food restaurant and by the time I got back it was ready. My truck was $ 54 for smog and certificate. I would probably go back again. I’ve done smogs else where and it’s been over an hour to do a smog on my truck. My truck passed so I can’t really complain at all
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
Nice place good price
44 bucks
For newer cars
Nice staff
There fun to talk to
And great communication
I recommend it
Place rating: 1
San Diego, CA
Less than 1 star review– unfriendly and unhelpful. I only wish that I would have read the reviews before giving this place a try. Extremely rude staff!
Save your time and money — take your business elsewhere to avoid this type of experience
Place rating: 5
Escondido, CA
I have been coming to Quick Check Smog for years. The reason I come back is they are very friendly, fast and really do a good job. Their price is fair. They have all the latest and most modern equipment. Ron the owner is a very good person and trustworthy too.
Place rating: 1
Vista, San Diego, CA
Random little place in vista had to get a smog test and wanted to get it out of the way so I stopped by here. Let me just say every single employee is extremely rude… They look at you like ur nothing… Try to At Least fake a smile since we are the ones keeping you open.. But enough bout them… Smog was done quick… And my truck passed. Cost me 54 $ altho soon after leaving my engine light turned on… So I’m not sure how Accurate they really are. I passed tho. Sooo that’s all that matters.
Place rating: 5
North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Fast and friendly! Good customer service and great smog price! For all cars! Called 4 different places in vista and they were the lowest price for smog test. I would defeatedly come back!
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
Best smog check in town! Quick and courteous! Great price. This place can be a bit busy if you show up on a weekend the first of the month. They also rent Haul.
Place rating: 1
Oceanside, San Diego, CA
Made an appointment for a 1400 smog check and when I got there they said there Evap. Mach. just went down, ok… fair enough. Went back 5 days later and when I asked if the machine was back up the attendant didn’t know what I was talking about, ok… maybe he didn’t know? Now on my third attempt at trying to get this thing smogged because of an EVAP. leak. They said when you bring it back let us know your retesting and that the issue is evap. so that is what I did. Well, they did the whole test, only to find out that it still had an evap. issue and charged me full price again!!! I know it’s not there fault my car has this issue but you would think they would have checked the evap. first and charged me accordingly… Taking my business elsewhere.
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
it is bad enough to have to register my car every year, but to have to get it smogged too really puts me in a bad mood. Fortunately the people at Quick Check Smog were fast, friendly, and efficient. I will definitely be back:)
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
My family and I have used Quick Check Smog for several years and for all of our family vehicles. The pricing is very reasonable, the service is very quick and reliable, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgable. I highly recommend Quick Check for any and all of your vehicles!
Place rating: 1
Atascadero, CA
I came here to have my car smog checked. I’m a female and know nothing about cars and they took advantage of that. My check engine light was on and they knew before even testing it I wouldn’t pass. And instead of telling me to go get a diagnostic done before having it tested they did it just to take my money. The sign outside says $ 35 for a smog check, well thats a false statement, thats only for small cars. So I go in to find out its 45 for small suv’s. so I said ok. THEN I look at my receipt after they charged my card and they charged me 54.00! 8.00 extra for a certificate I didn’t even get, cause I didn’t pass… They told me to go get the two problems fixed and come back. Well they gave me false information. It turns out what there error code popped up wasn’t even the problem and they told me to go have something fixed I didn’t even need to have fixed! Don’t go here, it’s the worst rip of I have ever experienced.
Place rating: 1
Carlsbad, CA
I wouldn’t recommend this smog place to anybody! First of all, I had an appointment on a Saturday, I show up and they had me wait 1 hour! The smog technician is unprofessional and rude! Unfortunately my car did not pass smog and had to make another appointment. I made an appointment for the following Monday, I show up and the owner tells me your car is up next. 30 minutes later and I’m still waiting! I finally got sick of waiting and took off. I took my car to another place called «BUDGET SMOG» in Vista and my car pass smog with flying colors.
FYI– keep an eye on the fees, if you need to retake your smog test there are going to charge you an additional $ 44 dollars.
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
Cheapest place around! You can walk in or make an appointment. What else can you say I guess, it sucks that you are forced to smog check so its nice not to have to pay too much.
Place rating: 5
Simi Valley, CA
I needed a smog check ASAP since I procrastinated getting it done by my registration due date. They fit me in quickly and easily. Helpful and affordable!!! I recommend !!!
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
Best price around here. Usually pretty quick, but last time I called for an appointment and got right in.
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
Great customer service, family owned business, will definitely come back here.