California Smog

I’ve been going to Thomas for 5 or 6 years and never had a problem. He’s always courteous and respectful plus he’s fair and most importantly TRUSTWORTHY! All 5 star ratings show how customers feel about him and his business. I would rate him a 10 on a scale from 1 to 5. He’s that good. I highly recommend him.

Took no longer than 15 minutes total from when I got there without an appointment. Took them 6 minutes to smog my car, just had to wait for a car before me. Super happy/​surprised it was so fast! I usually go to a different place but the guy was out sick so decided to try this place and I will now be coming back here from now on. Cheaper as well, and very friendly.

I came in for a smog without an appointment on a busy Monday morning. Had been waiting for about 10 minutes when a customer with an appt. walked in. This customer had an appt in 30 minutes but came in early. This customer was moved in front of my car? Wtf. Why? His car was completed 15 minutes before his appt time. Why would you do his car before mine? I don’t get it.

The operator offered to go way, way out of his way to help me pass my smog, I was really humbled by his generosity. You can tell that the owners really value their reputation over a quick buck.

This is the best Smog station! Thomas and his wife are great to work with and best yet they are locals. Would recommend them to anyone.

I am a new resident of California. Bought a used Subaru and today it would not start. Tried jumping it, nothing. I realized that California Smog was right down the hill. I coasted the car down there. Thomas spent at least 20 minutes helping me and ultimately diagnosed it and got it started. He referred me to another shop down the street for repair and would not take a dime for his help. Thank you Thomas. I will always refer anyone to you for your services.

This was the fastest, most painless smog check I’ve ever experienced. I can’t imagine going any place else.

Should be 6 stars. In and out in about 15 minutes without appointment. At a very reasonable price and great staff! This is the place to go to in Auburn for smog.

Great experience. Go here if you need to smog your vehicle at a Star station.
Will be back when I have to.

Exactly what other reviews have stated. Fast, friendly, clean. In and done in 15 minutes flat. Perfect. Definitely will recommend to others.

The Unilocal reviews don’t lie. The location is easy to find, the outside is just a simple garage with indoor and outside seating. The prices are clearly posted inside their office right when you walk in. Quite literally, I walked in, was given my quote for service, they took my car in, and 15 minutes later from the time I checked in!!! My car was done. Simple, affordable, friendly, and fast! No one should have to spend more of their life doing DMV stuff. This place is excellent!

I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. They are the BEST! Great customer service and very trustworthy!

Great smog shop best in the placer county
Been going here for years honest and fair will keep going here for years to come

Fast, friendly & professional. Family owned & operated. Price is standard. Highly recommended.

Called earlier today and made an appt for 4pm. Arrived, was greeted by a very courteous person in the office. Smog was completed in a timely manner. Inexpensive and no wait with appt!

Quick, professional, and friendly staff. Couldn’t ask for more. Brought both my cars in for a smog and was not disappointed.

I brought my 4-​Runner here on my lunch break to have a smog check done back in March of this year. I was a little weary to try to fit in a smog check during my brief lunch break but California Smog had my car done within 15 minutes. I walked right into the office, they filled out my paperwork and ran the test on my car. My car passed smog, they completed my paperwork, I paid then left. It was the easiest process I have ever had with my car. No up-​selling, no talking in circles, just quick, efficient and quality service! I will definitely be a repeat customer.

In and out in 10 minutes! This was one of the most painless smog checks I have had done. I will be a repeat customer for sure!

This is the best smog experience I’ve EVER had! It was so fast I barely had time to sit in their very clean and nice court yard (there is also indoor seating if the weather’s bad) before it was done! Friendly and courteous too, which I consider a big plus.
I would give them ten stars if I could! BEST BEST BEST!

If your looking for a smog shop to go the extra distance to fail your vehicle then choose California smog in Auburn.
I took my Chrysler in to California Smog in Auburn. The car past the test with no problem but the zealous staff noticed the Catalytic converter had been changed.
The staff then took the part number on the new catalytic converter and researched it and found it was an aftermarket part and not approved for use in California and failed my vehicle and reported it to DMV.
The shop who fitted the new converter only warrants there work for 12 months and it was 13 months and can’t do anything to help because it is now reported to DMV.
I am now looking at around $ 1200 to replace it with a genuine factory Converter that wont make any difference to what comes out the tail pipe.
Avoid this place, they will go out of there way to find a problem.