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24 stations listed · 11 in Berkeley · 12 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, 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, 11 are in Berkeley itself and 13 come from towns including Walnut Creek (3, 13 mi), Oakland (2, 7 mi) and San Francisco (2, 12 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,375 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 (94%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "fair". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 6 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 20 of the stations on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 5 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. 11 of the 24 shops here are in Berkeley 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.
- “Great experience - no waiting time, friendly service, all done in less than 20 minutes including paperwork, great price.” — customer of 15 Minute Smog Test and Oil Change Repair Station
- “I met Ricardo there today and he was friendly ,efficient and professional .” — customer of 7 Days a Week Smog
- “I have been going to 4 Less Smog for several years and I will never go anywhere else!” — customer of 4 Less Smog Check Station Oakland
- “I love this place! They are honest and explain things to me clearly and warmly.” — customer of Central Automotive Service Center
- “I really did get my car smogged day-of with no appointment and the whole process took 20 min.” — customer of 15 Minute Smog Test and Oil Change Repair Station
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
