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24 stations listed · 4 in Aliso Viejo · 16 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Aliso Viejo, CA, these 24 shops carry out emissions and inspection work. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Of the 24 stations we list here, 4 are in Aliso Viejo itself and 20 come from towns including Mission Viejo (16, 5 mi), Irvine (2, 7 mi) and Laguna Niguel (1, 4 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,411 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (84%), quality (84%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 16 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 45 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the stations on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the stations on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Inside your own state, yes. 4 of the 24 shops here are in Aliso Viejo and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
- “This is my go to place for future smog checks; I highly recommend this shop.” — customer of Aliso Smog Check
- “I’ve had my vehicle smogged there a few times, great service and kind service tech.” — customer of Smog Express
- “Now I won’t go anywhere else. Adolfo Herrera is a patient, intelligent and excellent repair specialist who really cares about his clients and our cars.” — customer of Herrera's Auto Repair
- “Jay was super nice. I was able to schedule a smog, drop off my vehicle and pick it up in a timely manner.” — customer of USA Smog Check
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
