Valley Test Only

I took my car to have it smogged on a Saturday morning two days before it was due. The staff was friendly and personable. The place was quiet and clean. The smog was done in a very short time and I was out the door to enjoy the rest of my weekend with that errand out of the way and off my mind. I’m a happy girl.

I went here for my smog in April and had a good experience. Sad to say, I came back in October with my newer car for a smog. We processed my paperwork and I mentioned I had a coupon and he tells me I can’t use the coupon because I don’t have my renewal notice. (In April I didn’t either and had no problem) I wasn’t going to pay $ 60 vs 39 $ish! I’m cheap sorry, I apologized and said I will come back with the renewal. The guy gave me an attitude «Ugh, I already did the paperwork» and stormed out of the office getting me my car and hands me my keys! SO RUDE! Decided I wasn’t going back there, I went to Earth Station on Greenback; Fast, friendly and only 33 bucks!

Found a good price in the penny saver for Valley Test Only, the place was very close so I gave it a shot. I was in and out with no problems, smog complete. I would recommend them.

This is the worst place ever… I was recommended to this place by a friend. The first time I went there I waited for over an hour after I soled and was told there was no wait and to come in… ten minutes later I get there and people had been waiting for over thirty minutes. My car needed to have some work done and they told me come back in a monthand it is free. I called three days after my month was up to see if I could bring it in since I just got it back from my mechanic. Everytime I have gone in there or called them it sounds like and smells like they just got high. All they want is your money and they don’t care about decent customer service. Guess they are right about rio linda all white trash hustlers looking for their next fix

A few months ago my truck’s annual smog check was due so I stopped by Valley Test Only to inquire on pricing ($ 55 including certificate) and spoke with the technician who wasn’t very talkative but was young, tall and drop-​dead gorgeous! I ultimately went to another shop recommended by my mechanic with his assurance they would give me a «good deal» if I mentioned his repair shop. The «good deal» turned out to be $ 60 and over an hour in a 90 degree waiting room whose décor was a frightening blend of Tijuana STD clinic with a hint of rundown low-​security prison cell, very gas station lavatory chic. LOL. So naturally when my CAR needed a smog check I immediately thought of Valley Test Only. I stopped in at 4:20 and the temperature outside was an intolerable 93 degrees. I was greeted by a friendly gentleman at a desk who asked me some basic questions, got my keys and instructed me to relax in the customer lounge. The waiting area is air conditioned and was set on 68 (and was maintaining it), has two very tasteful and comfortable couches and The Maury Show was on TV, of course DNA testing hood rats hoping to correctly match them to their unwanted children. I was in heaven! Thirteen minutes later, the statuesque technician from before came out, flashed me a smile and gave the gentleman at the desk my keys and certificate of inspection. I paid and made it to DMV in Carmichael in time to get a number and they close at 5pm! Another thing I have to mention is the «other» place I visited before displayed a big ugly sign advising its customers that they cannot afford to work for free and that you pay regardless of test results, no exceptions. But Valley Test Only is a no-​pass/​no-​pay station and you only pay their very competitive price if you pass. Second to only their staff selection that was the deciding factor for me. So if you’re in the north area and need a quick and reasonable pass = pay smog check and quite possibly some hot boy scenery then I totally recommend Valley Test Only smog center. Check them (him) out!