This was my first smog check in a new vehicle, so I was used to this taking forever. I had prepared myself to leave hot and sweaty and annoyed. Here's what happened instead.
Pulled up. Super friendly guy walked out. I talked to him about the Yelp reviews I'd seen. He reminded me of the $2 check-in coupon. By the time I pulled up the coupon, he said "Ok you're good to go." "Wait, what?" He laughed and said technology has made this much faster for newer vehicles. I get that. But ONE MINUTE. It took ONE EFFING MINUTE. I asked him how long before DMV gets that info so I can renew my registration. He said "Oh that's instant. You can renew right now."
Amazing. Instant and friendly service. AND a Yelp discount.