. "1"^^ . . "1"^^ . "2"^^ . . "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.\n\nHe gestured for me to come see, and I declined, opting to pay for my smog and get out of that shark tank. \n\nPROS:\nCheap smog with coupon in the mail ($9.99).\n\nCONS:\nIntrusive associates.\nLong wait. 30 minute smog check.\nTip cup on the counter.. Really?\n\nI 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."^^ . "2014-06-09T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ .