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Smog test-only center offers tests required by DMV. Free retests and walk-ins available.Insider Pages Reviews for 16 Minute Smog
I had to recently get my car smoged and was looking for a place in the nearby vacinity. This place came up on an internet search. The price was fair and average, around $50 for the smog. The guy working the desk gave me a AAA discount even though I didn't have my card with me. Very pleasant staff and true to their word of 16 minutes. I was in and out!
Posted 04/17/06 | Report Abuse
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by Susanna3442
I woke up this morning dreading to go get my car smog checked! Well let me tell you 16 Min. Smog on santa monica blvd made it easy! Thursday 11 am- I pulled up and although it was busy the gentlemen assured me it would not be too long of wait. Price was average, staff was great, I passed the test!!
QUICK SERVICE, NICE GUY, EASY
would go there again-
Pros: Thumbs up- Great staff/ Fast service
Posted 01/14/09
New owner Nelson is rude and has jacked the prices up.
by zhangkunming
Do not go here, less than a block away is Nono's 76 where they will do your smog check in 15 minutes (Take that 16 Minute Smog!) and they charge less for it. If you look up the review here on yelp, there is a link to get your smog check for $50 out the door! Even if your experience isn't like mine, why go here?
I just got back from here this Monday morning at 9:30AM. I had gone here because I got my smog check done a couple years ago. New owner, very very rude, and their prices have gone up.
Nelson is the owner/operator and was very rude to me. Our interaction lasted less than 5 minutes and he was already yelling at me at the end. This happened on a Monday morning around 9:30AM where I was the only customer. I came in for a smog check and as he was handing the service contract to sign and told me the price was $75. I had paid $60 my last time out. I signed the contract and then he started talking to me and giving me directions on what to do. Handed him the keys and then stood far enough away for him to maneuver the car. And then he honks at me to move as if I didn't give him enough space. I move, he moves and he honks again at me. At that point I tell him I've changed my mind and he says fine, slams my door into a pole, and then retrieves my contract. I mention to him that I felt like his customer service needed improving and then he starts yelling at me telling me that I'm the problem and that he gets along fine with everyone else. I couldn't believe he was just yelling at me in the parking lot as he returned to his car. I told him that I would be going to the Business Bureau to file a complaint and he said that he didn't give a F*** who I went to.
Pros: None
Cons: Terrible customer service - they'll yell at you. - Go just down the street to Nono's 76 and they will be cheaper, faster, and treat you nicer. Oooh that rhymes.
Posted 04/27/08
My favorite smog shop for 6 years now, I always pass and very fast.
by Paullly
The staff is the best there, Oscar is so cool, and I always pass the damn test. The name of this joint is accurate as I usually get out of there quickly. Dont have anything negative to say, the place is clean, nice guys, fast service, good price considering its Santa Monica Blvd in West LA, not exactly the bargain capital of the city. Highly recommended.
Pros: great people, great location, clean, very fast
Cons: I hate doing the damn smog check, but they made it ok
Posted 02/26/08
Great Service
by bdazla
I went to 16 Minute Smog due to a recommendation from a friend and I'm glad i did. It was $50 after the coupon from Citysearch, they were really polite, friendly and it actually only did take 15mins!
Pros: Fast & Friendly
Cons: Hard to find
Posted 06/19/07
Not the most professional. Fast.
by antiblazer
Though the service was fast, the guy gave me a hard time for pulling up into the bay station. Also, he made some annoying comment when I was paying him. Won't go back because of the (lack of) professionalism. Even though the city search coupon is $10, the service is $60 when some other places charge less than $50 without a coupon.
Pros: Fast.
Cons: Made annoying comment. Not the most professional. More expensive.
Posted 06/12/07
Fast work.
by dashing
Good shop. Took the stress out of the process with quick, competent service. I got in and out on my lunch break. Cheap to.
Pros: Fast, Curteous, Cheap
Posted 05/22/06
Great Experience!
by richarddeka
That was the quickest smog test I've ever had! I highly recommend this shop for your next smog test!
Pros: Very quick, Great price, Friendly staff
Posted 01/31/06
My smog took 10 minutes and they made me laugh
by hayleymcguire
The guys who did my smog, Oscar and Nelson, were really great. The smog only took about 10 minutes and they were also entertaining. They didnt waste my time and they made it less of chore by cheering me up while I was there. I will definately go back when it's time to renew.
Pros: Fast, Good Location, Cool Staff
Posted 01/31/06