Palm Desert Smog

I’ve taken two cars here for a total of three smog checks over the last couple years and have always appreciated the good service. One time I showed up without an appointment and was asked to come back another time rather than wait around. I appreciate the owner risking me taking my business elsewhere rather than falsely telling me he could fit me in. I also noticed the price was lower than another shop that gave me a phone quote. I’ll come back.

Steve does an awesome job. Never any wait to get helped, if you have an appointment. When the service is done, they tell you if your car passed immediately. Best place in town.

Found this location on Google search. Made reservation for following day. Steve greeted me upon my arrival and took my car at the allotted time. I had brought my dog to keep me company and Steve recommended I walk him to the local park about 10 minutes away. By the time I got back (15 minutes later) my car was done.
Love the prompt and excellent service!

I came in early morning on a Wednesday, and they were already busy. I was not aware that making an appointment was recommended. When I showed up the technician stated he had an appointment, but would do me the favor of squeezing me in. He was very friendly as well as everyone else in the office. They are quick and a pleasure to deal with.

Great service. Quick work. Excellent customer service. The most painless smog experience ever. Location is a bit confusing but I am thankful they have arrangements with a local store to wait in while work is being done. $ 60 for my 05 isn’t bad. cheaper than I was getting elsewhere and much better customer service.

So surprisingly speedy! I didn’t even make it through one magazine in the lobby (and I flip past a LOT of pages usually!!) before I was told by the lady in the office that Steve had finished my car already! I had even called the day before and was able to make an appointment for the following day at 4pm. Cost me $ 59.95, which ain’t too bad for such a quick and painless process ;) Would definitely recommend to anyone currently in need of a smog!

Quick painless called for an spot had one at 4 arrived at 345 went right in we sat in air conditioned waiting room at Napa Vehicle was ready in less than 15 minutes 59 charge Quite impressed Def recommend

2 years went by fast and had to get a smog done on my car again. Went back to Palm Desert Smog and still great service. The owner is very friendly and got me In & out in 15 mins. I won’t go anywhere else.

Very satisfied with the service I received last week. I called to make an appointment to have my smog checked. I was offered a same day appointment, but chose to schedule the following day. David (I believe that was his name) was really friendly and helpful. He had my car done in under 15 minutes. I will definitely return here for my next smog check.

Palm Desert Smog is awesome. I called them and Steve answered the phone. It was a little after 4pm. I asked if I get come in later that afternoon. He said no problem, he closed at 5pm. I was out before I got in! It took less than 10 minutes. All the documents were signed and electronically filed with DMV. Steve even advised me to keep the receipt in the glove box in case I was stopped by the cops since my tags were overdue. Great job, Steve!

My parents came in here and had a fabulous experience! Steve was a gentlemen, professional, timely – a perfect smog experience! We are so happy to have found him. All the reviews are correct – a great guy!

This is my best «smog» experience ever. Steve was very professional, friendly, and fast. I’d just sat down for a short time and he was done. I would recommend Palm Desert Smog to anyone and I will be going back the next time I need a car smogged. Thanks, Steve.

SO impressed with this Smog station! Needed to get my old CRV smogged. Called at 10:30 and was able to get in at 11:30! Steve, the owner, was super friendly and helpful! It took less than 15 minutes and all my paperwork was in order for the DMV.
I was dreading having to do my smog check, but it was painless! Thank you!!!

As everyone says, Palm Desert Smog was so nice and efficient for my CRV’s smog check. They fit me into their schedule immediately after I called for a reservation, and had my car certified in no time at all. Best service ever!

The shop is Appointment Only, I called and Steve was able to give me an appointment later that morning. I was in and out in 15 minutes. The waiting area was clean, Steve was friendly and professional. Best SMOG experience I’ve ever had in SoCal!

Saw me 15 minutes before they closed. $ 59.95 certificate included. Took 10 minutes… Steve the owner was AWESOME! He’s been here for 20+ years and has a great reputation. Very nice and friendly!

I brought my mother’s car in for a smog check a couple of months ago.
I called and made an appointment at a time that was good for me. When I showed up I was greeted by my first name, asked if I had a coupon and directed to the waiting area.
It was so nice that everything was on time, organized and friendly. All business should run this way!

I came here last week and I couldn’t agree more with these other Unilocal reviewers, Steve got me in on-​time, and out the door in less than 15 minutes. He was friendly, efficient, and the price was very fair. Highly recommend!

Steve was a true professional and as honest as it gets.
I would HIGHLY recommend Steve for any SMOG test
needs you have.
A class act!
Cory

We ended up finding out about Palm Desert Smog on google. We had called SmogDog first and they didn’t have availability on the Monday we wanted. So we called Palm Desert Smog and were able to get in first thing Monday morning, and they were a little cheaper than Smog Dog.
Our experience was great! My husband and I both brought our vehicles in to get done at the same time. He told us it would be 15−20mins for each vehicle. He directed us to a nice little breakfast place to go to while we waited. By the time we walked back both vehicles were done and ready to go. We will definitely continue to go here for years to come and will recommend him to anyone!
Oh, and we went to get our vehicles registered at the DMV 4 hours later and they already had the proof of our smog in their computer system. Very efficient!!!