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Speedy Smog
“I have never had to wait more than a vehicle or two, and if you need to go to the DMV, just walk around the building and then go another 100 feet and you are in the parking lot of DMV southwest.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Bakersfield, CA
24 stations listed · all 24 in Bakersfield · 16 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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El Primo Auto Center
“A huge plus was the brake and light inspection they offer so I didn't have to spend more time tracking another one down so I saved time and money here.”
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Eye Street Automotive
- Mechanics
- Prices
- Honest
“I'm almost convinced this might be one of the last car repairs places in the US where they don't try to upcharge you and put unfair miscellaneous items on your repair bill....”
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City Smog
“I brought my 2004 honda odyssey into city smog and the gentleman was real fast and professional I've brought my 3 vehicles here and always have great experiences.”
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A-1 24th Saint Smog
- Vehicles
- Oil
- Here Again
“Miguel is such a pleasure I will always bring my vehicles to him.”
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Payless Smog Shop
“In and out in a flash love this place”
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 4.4 to 4.9 across 2,526 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (83%), value (70%) and quality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "honest" and "fair". 15 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 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 9 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 16 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.
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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!!!”
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Speed A Way Smog
“I was turned down by 3 other smog shops who were afraid hurting there “star ratings” because it was a older lifted jeep I called speed away and they didn't have any issues with it there definitely recommend this shop”
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Bakersfield Smog
- Money
- Truck
- Vehicle
“My 5 stars are for the quick service,don't expect too much talking,take the paper from the DMV requesting the smog check,give it to him tell him the model and the mileage and 15mnts pay and out,he's not to give you diagnostic only passed or did not p...”
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Ace Smog
“If you have to get your car small before you pay here vehicle registration always go to this smoke shop off of Monterey and Union it's an old building it is so cool I think he said it would build to 1917 only one guy was working I felt sorry for him ...”
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Best Smog
“I always go the best smog always they do really good work they're very honest and I never have to wait anything more than 15-20 minutes I always recommend them”
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Pops Test Only Smog
“Awesome experience compared to other places ive been too they went far and beyond the guy hooked up a code reader to the car id just bought and the car computer was reset recently and told me how to fix the problem and didnt charge me anything to do ...”
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PC Test Only
- Vehicle
- Town
- Fast
“I recommend coming here, asoon as I got here, I showed him my paperwork and he was nice told me the programs he offered and was professional about everything.”
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Olive Drive Smog & Repair
“Muy buen servicio para smog y mantenimiento 😃 close to the 99 hwy I have many smog shops at walking distance from home but I prefer driving to Olive Smog where it's pleasant and you have honest people.”
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American Smog
- Vehicles
- Honest
- People
“Super kind and honest Also fair price for a 1998 Jeep as I discovered alot of people do not even do it Also reminded me as a AAA member I was able to use them for my renewal just so helpful Overall Will def b returning here for my next smog”
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Penas Auto Electric Smog and Repair
- Company
- Prices
- Communication
“Took my Durango for some camshaft work and they gave me the best prices in kern county and did an excellent job they delivered exactly what they said they'd do with pricing and time frame for sure recommended I'll be taking my vehicles for repairs he...”
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Pacific Express Auto Repair
- Prices
“Highly recommend.”
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Advanced Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Honest
“Great service and honest always gives us all options and tells us benefits of each even if the least expensive option fits out needs better what more could you want from a mechanic than honest.”
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Next Smog
“I just spoke to a guy and the truth is that he treated me very well, except that when I pressed to rate his service my phone failed, and I couldn't get in until now, sorry, it's a good service!”
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Michel Auto Tech & Smog
- Brakes
- Mechanic
“He is a great mechanic I can say the best one I whas in a h hurry trying to get the car sold this guy is a very good mechanic I recommend people all the time I feel bad going back I recommend people all the time there cause he gives warranty and you ...”
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Ivan Smog
- Price
“Ivan smog was a great experience.”
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B & B Smog & Muffler
- Price
“I went in to get fix a Chevy impala while every other shop around was charging me expensive and they needed 4 or more hours to get it fix, John did the job in an hour for a reasonable price really professional and friendly, he really has knowledge in...”
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Chavez Auto Repair and Smog
- Mechanic
- Quality
- Prices
“Very friendly, explains everything well.”
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Independent Nissan & Infiniti
- Pricing
“On my last trip, they found a worn out ball joint and instead of just replacing it with a Nissan factory part that included the whole spindle and control arm (because that is the only way Nissan will sell ball joints) Frank took it upon himself to fi...”
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What customers say about stations in Bakersfield
- “They are very welcoming. They update you on the progress and follow up in a timely fashion.” — customer of El Primo Auto Center
- “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
- “They were fast, friendly, and efficient. I was in and out with my smog completed, and with my passing certificate in hand in no time at all.” — customer of Speed A Way Smog
- “Good prices, quality work, professional and got the work done with no wasted time.” — customer of Chavez Auto Repair and Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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