Smog Wizard

Super honest and helpful.
We took in our 1997 Ford Explorer and asked for the test that doesn’t send info to the state. They guy said, «Don’t waste your money. It’s the same price and the state doesn’t care if you don’t pass before you do pass. So if you do pass, you’ll be done.»
OK. We settled in for the wait. In about three minutes, the guy came in and told us that he wasn’t going to take our money because it wouldn’t pass anyway. He hooked up the computer and told us which sensor needed to be fixed.
That was it. Free diagnostic.
I told him I’ll fix it and bring it back to him for the smog check. He said it’s better to go to a place that does fix and smog and get it all done at once.
Well. .. I hope when I take in my Forester he’ll be willing to take my money!

I went to this loser 15 years ago and had problems then. He tried to steal my Logo from my business card. Since he was located just 1.1 miles away and the problem I had last time was last century and a millennium ago I would try them again. I called and told them the check engine light was on and that I was going to surrender the car under the State buy back program. All I needed was a failure notice. No retest, no certificate just look at the check engine light and fail. This knuckle head wanted to charge $ 60.00 when a regular smog with retest is only $ 29.99 any where else. What a ripoff. Never again!
Losers !!!

Good Place for a Smog.
Took my 2007 Tahoe in and had no problems and was done quickly. With a great attitude.
Found an $ 18.00 coupon in the Pennysaver and only paid $ 50 out the door, certificate included

Went to Smog Wizard for another smog test. Family owned the owner has been there for 27 years and still works 40+ hours a week. They are always fast, friendly and straight forward. The owner remembers me even though I only go every few years and is very friendly and courteous. I recommend this shop to all my friends and family and personally continue to go there even after moving a good 30 minutes away.

Always fast service! The owner gave me a break and gave me a discount exhausted I didn’t have enough money to cover the whole cost of my smog. He really saved my bacon.
Every time I use their services I am always satisfied. Would recommend.

Originally found them on Unilocal and liked some of the comments made by other Unilocalers. The transaction was quick and affordable… Probably not the best deal in town but the job I needed them to do was taken care of…

After my first visit I was very Satisfied With the service. They were up front about everything and I was in and out in under 15 minutes. I will definitely be bringing my other cars here in the future

Oh my goodness. Why was I not notified of this place sooner??? Got in and out within 15 mins. Waiting room is nicer than any other smog shop I have been to. Comfy chairs, plenty of magazines, and a little space heater to warm my tooshy on this cold day :) I tried three times at another test-​only smog shop but the wait time was always over an hour! price is compatible to other smog shops in the area. Definitely recommend!

I’ve taken my car a total of three times and never had any problems. The service was very fast (15 minutes) and the cost was reasonable ($ 55). Much better than the Honda dealer quoted ($ 70).

I just recently went in to Smog Wizard, 7÷13÷2010 and got my vehicle smogged. I have been going to these guys for the last 5 years or more. I was initially referred to these guys by a friend, but since then I have really come to trust them and like them for their speed and honesty. I bring all 3 of my cars here. I know they charge different for trucks but I paid 50 out the door for my civic and I was there for less then 15 minutes.
I just read the other comment on Unilocal about Smog Wizard and though I feel bad for their experience, but I will say that Smog Wizard for me and my friends has always been honest and up front. My civic when I first went their had the check engine light on. The gentlemen there approached me and stated that he wanted to be upfront and save me money and let me know that my car would not pass because the check engine light was on. I was really thankful and my mechanic even told me that it was nice of them to not smog it and charge me. I got it repaired took it back and 15 min later I was on my way with a ceritifcate. There was another customer in the waiting room with me who I shared my experience with and they said they had been coming to them for years as well and felt these guys were very honest and reliable. I will always keep using Smog Wizard.
I also had a chance to meet the owner. Older bald guy named Mohammad. Really nice guys who like to talk about his Christian faith. LOL! However I was impressed when I found out they are the oldest test only in Sacramento, and first in Northern CA. Not bad guys. I guess they are the real deal.
Hey if you are looking for a place that is upfront, honest and experienced, based on my time with them these guys are it. And in the automotive business you don’t know who to trust. And I have been ripped off plenty by others.

I was there to get a smog, I thought my car was due and I did not notice that it was not. I had to do some repairs and called, they said they would be open today, Sunday 4/​19, 2009 from 9AM — 1PM. No one was there and I waited an hour. I went to another place and the guy looked at the renewal and said you did not need to smog it this year and The guy smogged it anyway and placed it under a change of ownership. It is doubtful that I will get my money back, and I will NOT ever use this place again. I have used this place for a couple of years now. NOT ever again.
You should make sure you actually need a smog and if not and you miss it, they are honest enough to say, you don’t need it. The places to go where the guys are honest enough to be upfront with you is
ER smogs and smog champs. These are businesses to check out for yourselves.