16 Minute Smog
(310) 478-1970
11825 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica,
CA
90025
34.0426
-118.4587
Neighborhoods: West Los Angeles, West LA
Reviews & Ratings for 16 Minute Smog
10 reviews
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My smog took 10 minutes and they made me laugh
by hayleymcguire
February 01, 2006
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
BEST IN THE WEST!
by Susanna3442
January 15, 2009
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
New owner Nelson is rude and has jacked the prices up.
by zhangkunming
April 28, 2008
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.
My favorite smog shop for 6 years now, I always pass and very fast.
by Paullly
February 27, 2008
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
Great Service
by bdazla
June 20, 2007
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
Not the most professional. Fast.
by antiblazer
June 13, 2007
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.
Fast work.
by dashing
May 23, 2006
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
Quick Smog Check by Caryn L. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 17, 2006
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!
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by Contributor
February 14, 2006
Smog test-only center offers tests required by DMV. Free retests and walk-ins available.
Great Experience!
by richarddeka
February 01, 2006
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
