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Pacific Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Price
- Job
“To Tell the truth when I take my car into a shop that I have not used before I always have reservations about weather it's going to a good or bad experience.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Burlingame, CA
24 stations listed · 6 in Burlingame · 12 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Ma's Auto Body
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Maintenance
“My family has been going to Kevin for many years, and an ever-increasing number of my friends now bring their cars to Kevin, because of his professionalism, fairness and integrity.”
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Burlingame Smog Check
- Payment
- Talk
- Technician
“Great service, fast service, no wait, & great conversation while you wait.”
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Burlingame Auto Clinic
“I would recommend the shop for anyone including those with vehicles from the 50s 60s and 70s.”
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Tony & Bob Independent
“Amazing mechanics very flexible”
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Master Motors
“Am a gearhead and wrench since a teen and do not trust most mechanics”
Listed for drivers in and around Burlingame, 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: Burlingame, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 6 are in Burlingame itself and 18 come from towns including San Francisco (5, 12 mi), Alameda (2, 14 mi) and San Leandro (2, 14 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,083 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (83%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair" and "diagnosis". 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. 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 book a test online with shops listed for Burlingame?
8 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
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Costa Auto Care and Tire
“Super nice pple they understood my needs and did a great job on my car this is our 2nd time coming now I know where to go when I'm having car trouble.”
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All Smog El Camino
“I made an appointment online (which is the only way you can schedule one, as opposed to dropping by) for Friday at 1 pm the previous day and used the coupon on their website.”
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Helming's Auto Repair
- Engine
- Tire
- Work
“Well, we had taken the car in for a safety inspection in January (2023) and since the car had only gone 1,000 miles, there was actually nothing to be done.”
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Spiteri's Complete Auto Service
- Work
- Coupon
- Inspection
“I called Spiteris for help and they took me right in and worked on the tire until they could find a valve so i could do my drive and make my appointment.”
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Quik Smog
- Efficient
- Check
- Price
“Literally rolled up just after 3 on a Tuesday afternoon and got my smog test immediately.”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Noise
- Job
- Prices
“Whenever I've needed their services, whether it's minor repairs or major bodywork, they consistently deliver top-notch quality, ensuring that my vehicle looks as good as new.”
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Pacific Auto Works
“One of the pleasant aspects of Pacific Auto Works is that they are open on weekends (Saturday only) until 5:00 pm which is not a normal thing for most repair shops.”
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George's Automotive Services
“I've had my Ford Econoline serviced here about 4 times now, and Lloyd is my go-to mechanic in the East Bay for his fast service time, honest pricing, and high skill.”
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19th and Taraval Smog Test Only
“Everyone was tended to quickly, and with the equipment being used for smog tests nowadays (a laptop with a sniffer attachment), I'm sure all of them were finished quickly.”
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Silicon Valley Performance Truck and Auto Repair
- Pictures
- Inspection
- Diagnosis
“After moving out of the area briefly during the pandemic, I moved back to find BTN had closed but many of my trusted mechanics had moved to Silicon Valley Performance.”
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Alameda Auto Lab
“Would give them 5 star but they told me on the phone that they have a windshield replacement ready for my car and when I got there I had to wait for a little bit before they drove it from somewhere.”
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Menlo Atherton Auto Repair
“Awesome work, awesome team and super friendly and knowledgeable staff working that make you feel welcome and give awesome value for the work they perform!”
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German Auto Services
- Dealership
- Engine
- Vehicle
“Called looking for some information on an older vehicle I'm restoring myself because the BMW dealerships just don't have this type of experience with older vehicles like the E36”
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Sunset Auto Care
- Driving
- Check Engine Light
- Isaiah
“I moved to the complete opposite side of the city and still use his services, the only thing that will keep me from coming here is when I don't have a car anymore ~”
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KS Smog
“Other quotes were more expensive than KS Smog 's (some even charge additional $10 for a Star certification and additional charge for using credit card).”
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Pacific Heights Chevron Auto Repair
- Pump
- Inspection
- Gas Station
“They finished a little early and called me and were overall friendly and pleasant to interact with.”
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Daly City Auto Repairs
- Tire
- Vehicle
- Brakes
“Best experience I have ever had at a repair shop, I called about a flat tire needing a patch and they told me to bring it in and within 5 minutes of arrival it was fixed.”
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Hayward Tire Pros
“I'm so happy that I found this location that does the job with speed, efficiency and most importantly they didn't try to sell me parts that I didn't need!”
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