Ad Smog

I went here based on good reviews. I’m totally dissatisfied and it was a total waste of time. I came in with a failed inspection after having a few minor things fixed by my neighbor (a retired mechanic). I was failed for blue smoke when I’m sure that there was barely any if any at all because I asked him to double check it when I got home! I will take it elsewhere and if it passes I will be demanding a refund and seeing about suing to be reimbursed for the dmv penalties I will have to pay because of it. The guy was super rude when I asked for advice or a possible issue for the smoke he just continued to tell me «take the inspection to your mechanic». I wish people were honest about these reviews!

They failed me for damaged vacuum hose, which I fixed. Then they failed me for a different vacuum hose they hadn’t mentioned before, so took it to a mechanic and had all the hoses thoroughly checked, and damaged hoses replaced. And when I took it back to AD Smog a few minutes before their listed closing time, they told me the technician had already left, and that I should come back tomorrow.
Now I will have made three trips without a pass, despite that none of the damaged vacuum hoses was damaged enough to prevent emissions systems from functioning properly, and the first one that they failed me for only affected the AC, and couldn’t have affected emissions in any way. It could just be bad luck, but it’s enough to make me wonder. Regardless, I would rather go somewhere else next time.

Awesome. Smog check was under 10 min. $ 50 total. Worth it bc it’s downtown, fast, and the man who helped me at the counter was nice and professional. Clean waiting room.

5 stars buddy! Why? Because They are fast and the price is pretty much standard. It’s a well maintained location and there are places to go hang out at close by unlike other smog shops.

This place is awesome, they do what they suppose to do right way… If your car does not pass the smog it’s common sense because it’s a car problem and they will help you to pin point the problem to pass the smog… I highly recommend this place is awesome

Had to get my car smogged for my upcoming DMV renewal and I had a coupon for this place. The price was good enough for me to drive in from Elk Grove. $ 40 and in and out in about 20 minutes. Got this done on a Sunday afternoon around 3:45pm. The guy was very nice. I feel like the smog check is the biggest scam going right now in California considering how many vehicles I see on the road spewing grey or black smoke. I don’t think I should be nervous about whether my car will pass or not, but I am every time. My previous car failed at a different shop years ago and they wouldn’t tell me the issue until I paid more for that service.
Anyhow, AD Smog on 16^th is probably my new go-​to! $ 40 for smog and cert, with coupon.

The smog shop I used to take my vehicles to closed down, so I sought out a new one.
I called ahead and got a quote, arrived and they honored the price mentioned on the phone (other places in Sacramento aren’t so honest).
Service was quick, to the point, and professional. I was in and out in 15 minutes. I have already recommended it to coworkers, and will to friends.
Nice to see an honest smog place in Sacramento!

$ 40 for a smog inspection, $ 8 for certification + electronic submission to DMV. There were three other people ahead of me and it still took less than 20 minutes to complete the inspection. The man working there was really quick and to the point.

No long line, quick smog check, $ 50 total for smog and certificate.

I didnt pass smog, but that wasnt AD Smogs fault. Told me what I had to do to get it fixed. They were very informative and friendly. Reasonable price! Will definitely come back to give my business. When you are waiting grab some Asian/​Islander food at Henry’s Café and boba from Quickly across the street. Makes the wait worth it lol

I’ll be back in 2 years for my next smog check. Quick, efficient, and reasonably priced services. It seems family owned /​operated which is a plus in my book. Also across the street from the best breakfast in Sacramento, Harry’s Café. This is pretty much exactly what I want from a smog check station.

New in town. Read the reviews here. They are all true. Fast, polite, easy. I’ll be back in two years for my next test.

I had an issue late in 2014 when I had my Civic tested prior to selling it, but the owner ultimately took care of me, so they keep the 4 star rating.
The younger looking technician with a full head of hair accidentally broke the hood release handle. Props to him for telling me he broke it instead of just leaving it for me to find after leaving. But no props for telling me that it is normal for them to break. I called my trusted, non-​dealership Hondas/​Acuras only shop to find out how much to replace the handle, and found the only time they have broken one was when they lifted the handle instead of pulling straight out, even on a car as old as mine (1998 garaged or car port, driven mostly weekends only) or older. (And even that was the service writer/​owner, not the techs, who broke them.) I also found out it would cost between $ 100 and $ 200 to fix, since the handle is part of the cable assembly, and of course, mostly due to labor time.
I had left AD Smog presuming I could just replace the handle for a few dollars so did not initially worry about being reimbursed. But when I found it would cost so much to fix, I went back. That’s when the shorter, full haired tech said they break all the time. When I explained to him that my mechanic says they only break when pulled up rather than straight out, he was not convinced. Instead he suggested I just use a set of pliers to pull the cable if I could not pull with my fingers.
That was unacceptable. It was not broken when I brought the car in, so I wanted it fixed. The tech only continued to say it was not his fault, that it happens all the time. The service writer from inside came out to ask what the problem was. I explained to him, then he disappeared inside. I saw him on the phone talking to someone. He came out a few minutes later, and told me the owner would call me to find out what happened. When he called, I explained the situation, and then the phone went to the tech to get his side of the story. When he was done with the tech, I asked what will happen, and the guy from the counter said the owner would call back shortly.
When the owner called back for the second time, he said he would take care of it. He sent me to a repair shop (CJ’s) with which he has a relationship. He gave the shop my Civic’s VIN and said they would do the repair, and AD Smog would pay for it. I asked if he could just reimburse me to have my shop repair it, but he said he would rather take care of it with his shop, so he knows it is all taken care of. That seemed reasonable, so I agreed.
A bit later, the tech asked what the owner said. When I told him that the owner agreed to fix it, the tech seemed a little troubled or angry but said nothing.
A few days later, I took my car to CJ’s, they repaired it during the day, and I was on my way that afternoon.
Despite this mishap, because of the way the service writer and owner resolved the situation, when it comes time to have another of our cars smog checked, I will not hesitate to go back to AD Smog. I may pop the hood by myself next time, though. ;)

repeat customer. good people that do a good job. Price was just about the same as others. didnt have a very long wait but they only had one smog station so i can see the line getting long if they are busy.
I would go back but try and go when they first open so you dont have as long of a wait

Quick, nice, and open on sundays. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes and the attendant was friendly and checked up front that I needed Smog that year.

This is kind of my go to smog place. I drop off my car, go across the street for some boba, sit and enjoy for a few minutes, and come back and it’s done. It’s great.

In the same week, I got two cars smogged at this place. First time, it was during a weekday afternoon, no waiting and I was in and out quickly. Second time was a Saturday morning, there were 2 cars in front of me but still got out quickly taking into account I was the 3^rd car in line. I will definitely be back the next time I need a car smogged. Friendly service. Small facility so they only smog one car at a time. With a coupon, the price of a smog check with certificate was a flat $ 40.

Called ahead and got a better deal than just walking in. Dropped the car off (no wait), walked across the street to Henry’s Café for a cup of coffee to go. My car was finished when I got back! Whole time spent was about 10 minutes. Fast, affordable, and the owner was very kind.

A friend had her car smogged here & had a good experience. I was fourth in line around 1pm. Expected about an hour wait. After 15 – 20 minutes, they called my name. Yay! The old car passed smog. Folks here are professional, fast and they explain the process thoroughly. I recommend!

I’ve been coming to this place for the past four years. It’s a family run operation. (Which is always a plus in my book). I went in on a Saturday summer mid-​afternoon for a smog check. There is only one tech and a front desk person (she was friendly). With 2 cars ahead, I was out within 30 minutes. The price (~$ 40) was half the price than the my dealership ‘s smog check.
The waiting room is clean and you can pass the time watching tv on a 22″ old school tube.