I can appreciate a quick tip when I go in for an oil change about a couple things they'd noticed, however the gentleman that performed my smog check (I feel) crossed the line a bit. He popped my hood, and told me about a cracked motor mount- okay, thanks, but then he lays into me about how dangerous and careless I'm being about the wear on my brakes.. I was kind of offended. I knew that it was getting to be about to time to change the brake pads, but I know for a fact it wasn't metal on metal like he was saying, while shaking his index finger at me.
He gestured for me to come see, and I declined, opting to pay for my smog and get out of that shark tank.
PROS:
Cheap smog with coupon in the mail ($9.99).
CONS:
Intrusive associates.
Long wait. 30 minute smog check.
Tip cup on the counter.. Really?
I wouldn't come back, not even for the cheap smog checks. And especially not for any major repair work since they seem to over-emphasize repair work.