Speed E Smog
“I brought in two cars for smog inspection and he was polite and fairly fast to get both cars done in a matter of 20 to 25 mins.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Auburn, CA
10 stations listed · 9 in Auburn · 2 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Strictly Toy-Ondas
“They help me to navigate /ensure safety of what's needed but are clear as to why I don't need things ( they know we need to be frugal and stick to what's truly necessary.”
Sierra Smog & Auto Repair
“Every employee was of utmost professional in every aspect of business etiquette, workmanship, reliability, honesty and communication.”
California Smog
“Always on time (with appt), always professional and personable, and always faily priced for the service.”
Auburn Auto N Smog
“- friendly, fast and high quality experienced service - I'm now a loyal customer!!!”
Auburn Smog
“I needed to have my car smog done however I was having a hard time finding the time to get there I called and the owner said she would be there until 5:30 that evening it worked out great.”
Listed for drivers in and around Auburn, CA, these 10 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.
Area overview: Auburn, CA
Of the 10 stations we list here, 9 are in Auburn itself and 1 comes from Citrus Heights (18 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,137 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 15 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 2 list a public email. 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.
Can I use a station outside Auburn?
Inside your own state, yes. 9 of the 10 shops here are in Auburn 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.
Jeff's Auto Repair
“I only take my truck to Jeff's, him and his crew are amazing mechanics and get the job done well”
Auburn Imports
“Ross is honest and does great work.”
Performance Service Center
“Had my car back in no time.”
The Master Technicians
“They were especially helpful in making things work with our crazy schedule yesterday.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Auburn
- “Great local business. Friendly, professional and efficient service; was in and out for smog certification in less than 20 minutes.” — customer of Auburn Smog
- “The team was friendly, professional, and skilled when it came to replacing and repairing my automatic window motor.” — customer of Strictly Toy-Ondas
- “Great service at a great price. Have taken 2 cars here and California Smog had been friendly, fast, and efficient.” — customer of California Smog
- “Fast, friendly and knowledgeable with competitive prices. I will return for my next smog cert.” — customer of Auburn Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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