All American Smog Test Only

The rudest, most unhelpful person. Just starting the conversation the first thing he says is” I don’t have time, give me the paperwork” now there is nobody in store and he is sitting in his chair. Then he gets mad that im bringing the coupon that HE has posted online. Talk about irony, when you are trying to bring in customers by posting coupons but end up jerking the customer around for bringing in your own advertisement. After the job is done, he is mad that I’m counting my money to give it to him. Never going to him again no matter what. Btw the $ 25 coupon, he forgot to mention it includes $ 8 certification # and $ 5 electronic sending your result to dmv. Total of $ 38 Vs $ 40 in other smog checks who include all that plus being human.

Stopped in for a smog test and was in and out in 15 min tops. Lots of parking which I loved and the guy who helped me was super nice. No wait, he has a small tv in the waiting area and offered me a soda or water while I waited. Paperwork was done quickly. I’m a happy camper! He gave me a $ 15 off coupon to give a friend as well.

If I could give this place a –10 I would. The owner of this s — t hole, Robert Padilla is a total waste of human cells. He personally told me he is more interested in money than his customers and is always looking to make an extra buck. I went there for a Smog check and asked him for a pre– test, he said he didn’t want to waste his time on me telling me if my car would pass or not. So he just tested the car and it failed. I got the car fixed and went back, thinking he would retest for free like most decent places do. But then this waste of human flesh is not decent. Well I went back and he charged me $ 33.00 for the retest. When I made the appointment on the phone he told me it would be $ 20.00. Of course, the extra buck is what is important.
The car passed the second time, I started to leave and in a «sarcastic» tone I said have a good Father’s Day. He told me he will as he will be using my money on his children. So this is a fair warning, DON’T give business to this greedy no good piece of poo. If you do then good luck. (Review on behalf of my father since technology is not his thing. He sure wanted to let the world know what his experience was like.)

Wish I had read all these review on Unilocal before wasting my time going to this unprofessional business. Unilocal should create a zero rating because this business deserve it!!! The owner Robert is a scam artist. I asked him how much is the cost to get a smog check, he hesitated and was trying to hold back to answer me. I heard something like $ 49.99 but he was going to give me a $ 10 off and the certificate fee is $ 8.99. So I again asked him to tell me the total amount that I will own him. He didn’t answer my question… He just wanted me to sign on the receipt form. He pretends to give you a discount but in truth he already had the receipt form pricing pre filled. He again told me to sign here on the receipt form. I asked him to let me read what I am signing but instead of handling me the form to read, he rudely kicked me out of his business. I went right next door to 101 Auto Repair on 7551 Winnetka Ave and they help me get my smog check for $ 50 bucks. Thank goodness I did not get my car smog here. Beware of this Smog checking Business.

A delight – called Robert on the phone, he stayed open late (on a Saturday!) to get my car smogged. The service was fast and efficient, he gave me a discount without me even asking for one, and a fre cold drink as well. Very clean, very courteous. I can’t imagine a better smogging experience.

RED FLAG!!! GIANT RIPOFF! DO NOT COME HERE!!!
I sure hope that you’re not a driveby customer, because if you were, chances are 100% that you were ripped off and came here to tell everyone else.
I walked in for a price check and was quoted a TOTAL (ALL FEES INCLUDED– and i made sure to say exactly that phrase) 49.99. Picture attached is where the estimate states I was «quoted 73.00», and total where I was charged 63.00. (10 $ off will make me feel better after I get ripped off)
Guy seemed nice and price was great, so I went for it. What can you do, I’m a gullible female, right? WRONG. I’m reporting this jester to the BBB, and going back to get my money.
Furthermore, if he doesn’t give it back, I’m calling a bank and reporting a claim with them.
Which would put up a red flag for anyone trying to use their credit card there.
Ripped off and pissed off the wrong girl, buddy.

Rather than taking issue with Unilocal reviewers and come clean, Tony T’s attempt to build Robert as a stand up guy and an honest business owner is nothing short of untrue. I have read review after review and have had a similar bad experience as everyone else.
BEWARE, THIS GUY ROBERT MAY TRY TO RIP YOU OFF RUDE AND IS RUDE TO CUSTOMERS!
To say his prices align with others would be true if he was honest including the ‘zero dollars for electronic charges’, not true!
I thought I’d support my local smog businesses in my neighborhood only to leave there disgusted and angry. I should’ve known better after he refused to give me a cost over the phone, then hangs up on me. He offered a coupon for a discount that ended up costing me more and blamed Uncle Sam. He also had a double charge for an electronic transfer fee, then has incorrect math on his total. He argued to get his point across as correct but it didn’t work.
I don’t understand how this crook can stay open with these business ethics.
STAY AWAY FROM ALL AMERCAN SMOG TEST ONLY!!!

I called ahead and asked for the exact price for STAR certified service. He gave me a price and then charged me more once I got there saying that he supposedly didn’t hear me ask for the STAR certificate. I was in a time crunch so I just stayed and paid more. Although, he was quick which was nice.

If I can do 0 out of 5, I would do it.
Very disrespectful business. The guy was rude as hell and he charged me extra on my credit card when I check online, unfortunately I didn’t had receipt.
I’ll never go back there.

Do nkt go here! I had a bad experience. I told the employee that my check engine light was on and he said as long as it starts we would have no issue. The smog didn’t pass and he still charged me the full amount and he said if I came back to do it again he would still charge me another 20 with fees. this is very unprofessional and clearly they are nickel and diming their customers.

Avoid this place at all costs, service guy was extremely rude to the client prior to me saying «take off go somewhere else I don’t like you anyway» simply because his client was asking him a question regarding a coupon.
In addition, guy told my wife that to do a re-​test it would be 25 dollars and prior him beginning he charges me $ 33. The difference isn’t much but after seeing his treatment of the clients and the changes in prices I felt that this guys is shady as they come. The only reason I stayed and did the test is that this was the last day for me to do it.
Summary: AVOID THIS «all American smog» place unless you are up for some drama in your day

Original review below, and I wouldn’t change a thing. If you don’t want/​have time to read it know this if your a woman watch out for your personal safety! New comments after original review
WARNING *****filed police report****steer clear****beware*****be careful of your personal safety***scammer*******stay away at all cost!!! Lied about price 3 times, 2 times over the phone, I verified the price twice & once in person. My bad, had me sign blank invoice came in with coupon for $ 26.95, laughed when I pointed out how difficult it was to read. Passed smog. Then he changed the price on the invoice to 58.99. I told him that he was a liar & a scammer, told him to keep his cert & give me back my keys. He refused, then *****tried to forcibly take my money out of my purse*****!! I screamed get your hands out of my purse, threw the money at him, took my keys & left.
Filed complaint with BBB & Inspection Bar. Then, went to the police station & filed criminal report!!!
He will lie to you, scam you. cheat you, & put his hands on your personal belongings & try to forcibly take your money while refusing to give you your keys, this is false imprisonment and is against the law…
Then he tells BBB he will refund if YOU apologize!!! Lol, save yourself from a dangerous person & a real headache go to someone honest!!!
New comments*** I see this leopard his not changed it’s spots one bit! When I refused his demand for an apology, I thought, you know what, Karma will work its magic and I see now, it has done exactly that. Look how many people since me, he has tried to scam,(everyone else gets paid for positive reviews, the proof of that is in other comments, where customers have stated just that) anyone looking on Unilocal,isn’t going to get scammed by him anymore!!!
BTW I have been on Unilocal since it’s inception, my first review was in 2009, I have since found an honest smog check service, that charged me $ 30 for the exact same service, and have no reason to go anywhere else. Like some other posters, I do not make a living or spend my spare time writing reviews, unless it’s really great, or in the case horrific and others need to be warned!
PSS since this update, the owner/​or his friends, have gone on to each review, of his business, and marked all negs with a funny, and all pos with a helpful! Do you really think you can continue to scam, ah, not!

Seems this guy either has friends who’ll write him a good review when bribed, or two personalities. I dealt with Mr Hyde and can only guess that any reviewer giving the place over 1 star had the pleasure of dealing with Dr Jekyl. To me it started off with «sweetheart» and a very vague answer to my repeated question as to cost, «just $ 10 more». When I left 20 mins later, he’d snatched the $ 15 discount coupon back from me, asked for payment in cash, and said he didn’t want to «lose any more money off me» when I refused to «tip» him $ 5 for «the quick service» — busted in his ripoff attempt of a bogus $ 5 fee. Others saying that he had Unilocal on the screen when they went in makes me wonder if he has a total lack of control of his bad temper. This is not a business to be visited by anybody who wants a fair price and decent treatment guaranteed. You may be fortunate enough to get it but chances are from the numbers below, you won’t be so lucky.

I would rate them ZERO stars if given the option. I called for a quote and the person that answered was more interested in how I found out about his shop «for marketing purposes» than anything else. He rattled off a convoluted, indecipherable spiel regarding the cost and promptly hung up, not even waiting a millisecond to hear my questions. Great customer service if your goal is to dissuade potential customers from considering your shop. Customer Service 101. It’s not that complicated… Speak clearly and listen to the caller before hanging up.

Eek!
Three impressions: 1. Rude, 2. Rude, and 3. Rude…
When walking in, I asked a customer who’s just finished his test how much he paid. Robert, the owner, immediately stopped me and called me in and began to blame me. «You don’t ask for price when you go to the restaurant! You are rude!». I wanted to go somewhere else and he firmly held my DMV notice and forced me to receive his smog test! He ranted and cursed when finishing up and saying «You’re not going to be back any way!». A very disgusting experience I have never had anywhere else!
I only regretted not having read Unilocal about this business before. I entered only because he has an easy location.
Robert, if you do read Unilocal,if you still want to make your business survive, please change your attitude, please see how normal people treat each other, and follow. If you realize that you are coded abnormal, go consult a doctor and see if it’s too late to fix. Rudeness will not bring you wealth, not health, nor happiness.
Please avoid this business before it’s fixed.

I AM A TRUE UnilocalER AND AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY COMPETITOR OF ALL AMERICAN SMOG TEST ONLY…
With that being said, I have been coming to this shop owned and run by Robert for at least nine years. And believe me, if I thought for one moment he was rude to me or anyone in the shop while I was there I would have decided then and there to never give him my business again.
1. His prices are aligned with what you find almost anywhere else. Look around. And yes, he does honor his coupons, so please stop trolling misinformation on Unilocal.
Trolling is one reason a lot of good people get bad information on Unilocal — no level of accountability.
2. There is NO CHARGE…$ 0.00 for Robert to send your Pass Certificate to the DMV. So please stop this misinformation about this phantom charge.
3. The people who say he is not friendly, what are you talking about? He is cordial to everyone that comes in the door. For years, I get the same thing from Robert as when I first found him in 2006:
Robert says — Hello there, how have you been, did you call ahead? I only ask because if I know you’re coming ahead, I can get the shop ready so you don’t have to wait. Okay, please fill this out for me. Thank you. Would like something cold to drink? Okay, give me at least 10 minutes, so if you want to walk around, grab a bite to eat or sit here in the waiting area it’s up to you.
4. I know his routine by heart. So much so that I wanted to see if things had changed. My vehicle registration came due with this being a smog year for me and although I have moved over 30 miles from Robert, I wanted to see for myself if things had changed since two years ago when I moved. I looked on Unilocal and saw all of these odd and suspicious negative reviews, I had to go see for myself if Robert was still working there or was someone else working in his stead.
5. To my delight Robert was still there and his greeting was still the same.
6. If you’re looking to hold a long sentimental conversation with Robert about your life, love, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, this is not the place for you. He is busy WORKING, trying to get the customers in and out in a hurry. Phone a friend if you want conversation when you get there.
7. Robert is as nice, honest and up front as they come.
PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW TO Unilocal — BE CAUTIOUS OF REVIEWS FROM « UnilocalERS» WHO HAVE NO FRIENDS AND HARDLY NO REVIEWS BUT DECIDED THEY JUST HAD TO Unilocal A NEGATIVE ONE ABOUT A SO CALLED BAD EXPERIENCE.
I would be very suspicious of someone’s Unilocal review if they have 0 to 1 friend. And look at the dates of the negative reviews. if the dates are within a week of each other, it can SOMETIMES mean the competition is trolling to make a good business seem bad.
As is with everything in this Great Country of ours, you have a choice. I just wanted to tell you an honest Unilocal review. If you want to give Robert your business, you will be glad you did. However, if you choose not to based on the «negative» reviews he has on Unilocal,that is your freedom of choice as well. Just be aware of untrue reviews on Unilocal

Wow .I had the same BAD experience! True I got a cold drink but at the end of my smog I felt I probably paid for the whole case.
I didn’t expect to pay that much with his bogus coupon. And after I asked him why was I charged so much? his reply was «uncle sam» I honestly wanted to call the BBB It was upsetting and I felt taken advantage of.
Never again will I trust this shop.

RUDE RUDE RUDE service! Technician talks to customers like they are dogs «sit in there», «wait», «go back inside». We all have to pay for this service to get tags, at least go somewhere you are treated like a human being!
I went there because I had a coupon for $ 34. Forget it, they add hidden fees and up-​charges that equate to full price anywhere else. Don’t waste your time here! I WILL NEVER RETURN!

What a great experience. Came in to get my Scion tC a smog check. Was greeted right away and offered something to drink. The guy gave us a $ 10 off discount and told us it would be ready in 30 minutes.
He was straight to the point and had excellent customer service. Not to sure why there’s so many bad reviews. Definitely coming here again and my mom is coming within the next few weeks. Overall, great experience

I had $ 15 coupon and after leaving a positive review the time before, he called me and said «you can make that coupon for $ 25, just remind me when you come in that I promised you, because you left me a good review.» Well, he did not honor the $ 25 because «it was too long ago, and your review isn’t even on the first page of Unilocal.» Mind you — I think he looks at these Unilocal reviews very closely because he had Unilocal open on his computer right when I went into the shop! He did give the $ 15 off. But then said «write me a new five-​star review and then come back in 2 weeks, I’ll give you a $ 25 one for next time.» Wellll… I think this guy raises his prices often, and I’ve never had a bill for under $ 65 there, which means the regular price with no coupon is $ 80. Too expensive! I don’t think he gives free re-​tests either. I found another shop in NoHo that smogs for $ 30 plus tax, and includes DMV transmittal fees (this guy charges another 8 bucks to transmit your test result to the DMV) so I’ll be going there from now on. Hey, it’s just a smog test. The guy was always nice to me, until today. But the way he treats some other people is very strange — seems like a lot of people hate him, and now I’m beginning to see why. :-(He’s definitely overcharging though. If I can get the same thing for 30 – 40 bucks less somewhere else, obviously that’s where I’m going to be going, and at this point I’d advise everyone else to do the same. The first time I ever went in there, he was in the middle of an argument with a customer (looks like he has a lot of arguments with people) and telling them «I haven’t raised my prices in 10 years.» I don’t know why he’d openly lie like that. Either way, I’m done there.
SOMEONE NEEDS TO SICK THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE ON THIS GUY. He seems to rip off just about everyone.
ADDENDUM: Check it out! As of today (3÷22÷2016) there are — count ‘em! — 102 filtered reviews for this place of business! If that isn’t a warning sign of how bad the place is, I don’t know what is. I’ve never seen that high a number of ‘reviews that are not recommended’ for a place of business on Unilocal