Mak’s Tuneup & Smog

In and out in 20 minutes. This is my second time coming here, and both to get smog certification for DMV, which costs $ 58. Service is quick, the place isn’t packed, and I’ve never experienced problems. There is a coffee hut in the parking lot, too.

This guy tells me that there’s one before me, and he can start my check in 20 minutes, no problem. A half hour later he tells me he’s having some trouble and he’ll get to me right after the guy who came in AFTER ME ! Oh Yeah? Well FUCK YOU MAK !!! I went to Smog-​n-​Go, Nice place, no wait.

I have been bring my vehicle to Mak’s for years and my father had been for many many years. My Mom who still lives in the area always brings her car to Mak’s for Smogs and oil changes.
Mak the owner is wonderful. He is honest and straightforward. He has always given me good advice on what I need to do to get my car to pass. Few years ago my car barely passed and he told me to be sure to get a basic tuneup before the next smog or it wouldn’t pass. I did and the car passed with flying colors.
Yes it is a small place and you might have to wait a bit if there are people ahead of you but Mak is very efficient and quick so it shouldn’t be that long. He will even advise you to start your car and get it good and warmed up for a few minutes while you wait just before he is ready for you. A cold car is more likely to fail than one that is nice and warmed up.
I am just sad that the DMV made me go to a «Star» smog station, whatever that means, for my last two smogs. Mak’s is a Smog Only station so I don’t know why he wasn’t on the list of «Star» smog stations.

I needed to get my truck smogged on a Sunday morning. I had no idea how hard it was to find an open smog station. Luckily I found mak’s place. It took just a few minutes and I was on my way.

Okay so I live right next to this place and drive by here everyday. I needed a smog so I called this place up last week and the guy who answered the phone said $ 60 plus certificate, so almost $ 70 for a smog. He also mentioned that his machine was down now, but it would be fixed tomorrow. I asked him if they took competitors coupons and he repeated «competitors coupons» and said «yes».
I ended up bringing my car in today @ 10am and waited 15 minutes to be greeted. The poor guy sitting next to me said he had a 9:30 appointment and hadn’t been helped yet either. After finally being acknowledged by the one guy working there he told me they don’t take competitors coupons. I told him that I already called last week and heard differently, he would only say his boss says we don’t take competitor coupons.
Needless to say I left without giving him a dime. It’s a shame because I have 3 vehicles and needed a good close place like this to smog them. I will have to look elsewhere.

I was greeted right away with a handshake and a smile. I was very impressed with the speedy ness, clean waiting area and the fact that he was opened on Sunday! My grand total came to $ 43.00 with my coupon that is printable online.

Clean friendly establishment. I only had to wait a half hour to smog my truck. Small & family owned. I plan on coming back for my nexr smog.

Can’t say enough about my experience. Took in my 37 year old Porsche to be smogged. Was fast friendly and helpful.

Excellent service! I’ve had 2 vehicles done here and would recommend Mak’s to anyone! They always have a $ 10 off coupon and even without it they’re less than other places.

Great service, got me right in, couldn’t ask for more. I would recommend to anyone needing a smog cert.

I have been here 3 times, 1^st time my car failed. Tech gave me so advise, I did my best to follow his advise. Came back was unable to pass. Was advised by the other guy working there to do a couple I things. Came back my 3^rd time, passed with flying colors. I am happy to say the tech was not as friendly as could be, but I would defiantly go back. I found a coupon on the website and had a good deal.

Very pleased with the service! There was a clean, comfortable lobby to wait in, I could grab some coffee at the drive-​thru coffee shop next door & was in & out in less than 45 minutes. I will definitely use this business when I need my next smog.

Read the reviews and took my car here. I wasn’t disappointed. Good price, excellent service, and this is all they do! You can’t go wrong.

quick service, professional staff, and competitive price — $ 58 w/​out having to print out a coupon like the smog n go place. gets my business fo sho!

I have been taking my cars to Mak’s for years to get SMOG’ed. Mak is the model of the American dream. Immigrates to the U.S. Starts a business and offers a good service for a good price. Mak is an honest business man and I will be coming back as long as he is here in Fair Oaks.

Mak is a regular character in our life being that we have four cars in our house that are driven everyday. He quickly services our cars and always does above and beyond what we ask him for with no extra charge. The ease of having a local guy that remembers your info and goes above and beyond your expectations is what keeps us going back every 3 months or 30 000 miles, depending on which is first.

I have been taking my Honda to Mak’s for years now, his great service is why I keep coming back. Which reminds me… it’s time again.
Thanks Mak for the GREAT service!

Went here today to get our 19 year old truck smogged. He was quiet but knew what he was doing. Quick service and lower in price than smog n go up the street. 58 $ to smog and 1 free retest. Such a good deal. Although the place is a little dinky, the service was good. I would come back here again in the future.

Great little «test only» smog station in Fair Oaks. Located next to the recycling spot, Mak pretty much runs the show.
There is a dinky little waiting area and he was happy to have my donation of «women’s magazines» — copies of Elle, Marie Claire, etc. I noticed that others do the same…
I did spy a coffee shack spitting distance away, but I already had my morning joe.
Since the sun was out (Yay! Sun!) on this brisk winter day, I opted to sit on an old kitchen chair outside and thumb through a magazine. It felt kind of Sanford and Son-​ish.
I will be back here, no doubt. Mak is an efficient, no-​nonsense type of man. The type of guy you want doing smog tests!

Mak is the best in the business. Today I went to his shop for a smog test. Unfortunately, the car didn’t pass the first test. After working with me to determine what was holding me back from passing, he offered to retest the car free of charge after I had made the updates.
He is the nicest man and incredibly efficient and knowledgeable. I recommend coming to Mak for your smog test, I will certainly be back in two years! :)