Speedy Smog
“Only waited about 10 minutes for them to smog test my car.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Bakersfield, CA
24 stations listed · all 24 in Bakersfield · 17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Eye Street Automotive
“They had my car repaired and back to me by the time they closed the same evening.”
A-1 24th Saint Smog
“He was able to get us in right away, lucky to be the only ones there at that moment.”
El Primo Auto Center
“They're very good at taking care of the customers I enjoyed being there”
City Smog
“Easy, not as expensive as other establishments, friendly, (and my favorite) they were FAST!”
Speed A Way Smog
“I was in and out with my smog completed, and with my passing certificate in hand in no time at all.”
Listed for drivers in and around Bakersfield, 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.
Area overview: Bakersfield, CA
All 24 stations we list here are in Bakersfield itself. We have 45 stations in Bakersfield on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,165 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 16 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Which shops listed for Bakersfield test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 17 of the 24 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.
Payless Smog Shop
“Payless Smog Shop always has fast quality service l have been going here since 2010.”
Bakersfield Over-Time Automotive
“Went to 2 different mechanics for a brake light changed and no one could do it went to them they ended up doing it in like five minutes awesome service!!!”
Bakersfield Smog
“Got there early, had maybe a 10 minute wait, smog check done quickly, and I was on my way.”
Ace Smog
“Technician was very nice he got me in and out of the shop in an hour I recommend this business if you need a smog check in Bakersfield !!!!”
Best Smog
“Went yesterday there was absolutely no waiting I was in and out in 15 minutes.”
A-1 Niles Smog
“The service was fast and did not take long and the staff were very polite and welcoming.”
Pops Test Only Smog
“I do have to say that this is 100% recomendable the best service ever, please comme here to make your smog check.”
Olive Drive Smog & Repair
“I have taken our vehicles for smog checks for many years now and have used them for other small repairs and taken their advice.”
PC Test Only & Clean Truck Check Mobile
“This is my 3rd vehicle I have brought here and Jose is AMAZIN!”
American Smog
“Will definitely be taking my car back here next time it needs smog!!”
Pacific Express Auto Repair
“They take care very well according to your needs.”
Pulgarcito Automotive Services and Smog
“Will definitely be using them again!”
Michel Auto Tech & Smog
“Only place ill take my car once they fix it you will not have to fix again i have recommended them to anyone who will listen”
Next Smog
“They were very helpful, I was in and out in less than 20 minutes.”
Ivan Smog
“Very friendly and the price over the phone is the price out the door.”
Chavez Auto Repair and Smog
“If you want a good, honest, and fairly priced mechanic who knows cars and knows how to treat his customers this is the guy!”
B & B Smog & Muffler
“Great quick, honest service will definitely be going back for future smog checks.”
Independent Nissan & Infiniti
“I had a good experience and will definitely go back for my any future auto repairs.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Bakersfield
- “Very professional and friendly technician, I will definitely recommend this smog check shop to all my family and friends.” — customer of Payless Smog Shop
- “Nice touch of customer service. This is my go to place for smog checks.” — customer of Bakersfield Smog
- “Very polite employees and quick smog. They had me in and out in less then 30.” — customer of Speedy Smog
- “I definitely recommend this place to anyone needing a quick honest smog job.” — customer of PC Test Only & Clean Truck Check Mobile
- “Professional service regarding smog or official certification of lights and brakes, affordable prices.” — customer of El Primo Auto Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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