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A & T Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Smog
“Jeff and the crew at A&T auto care definitely take care of the cars i bring them and do a good job making sure things are running the way they should be.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Chico, CA
24 stations listed · 13 in Chico · 5 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gary's Automotive
- Cute
- Job
- Work
“My issue wasn't nearly as dire as I thought and since I wasn't able to complete my smog at another place I was able to come right back and he got me in same day for a smog.”
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Doctor
“I would have to say they are extremely friendly,easy to talk to, they even gave me a "loaner" car because the replacement transmission came in damaged and we really needed a vehicle because we were in the middle of moving!!!”
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Superior Auto Clinic
- Mechanic
- Team
- Diagnosed
“I asked them to check a truck I bought and they fit me in so I could know the truck was in great shape before the deadline in which to send it back if I needed to.”
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Jerry's Advanced Automotive
- Phone
- Smog
- Work
“We have a Toyota, Jeep and Corvette that we would normally have to take to their respective "specialists," Jerry and Co does an exemplary job and at a fair price.”
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C & M Automotive
- Leak
- Smog
- Communication
“After attempting to find a legitimate Subaru mechanic (3) and being taken to the Cleaners, I, was soooo HAPPY to receive Superior Service at a Realistic Rate....”
Listed for drivers in and around Chico, 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: Chico, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 13 are in Chico itself and 11 come from Paradise (5, 11 mi), Oroville (5, 24 mi) and Magalia (1, 13 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,545 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (92%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the stations on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Which shops listed for Chico test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 5 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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Spencer Automotive
- Wifi
- Diagnosed
- Oil
“The part that makes it tough is I know someone will see this review and decide to give them a try, meaning it'll be one more person to compete against for time slots!”
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Smog Inspector
“I needed a smog inspection done on my car and the staff was not only able to fit me in the same day I called but were very polite and efficient in their work.”
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L.E. Automotive
- Business
- Timing Belt
- Family
“I was immediately reassured to find out that not only had they completed this very repair before, but they quoted me 1/3 the labor cost that the first mechanic had quoted me.”
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Don Young Automotive
- Mechanic
- Honest
“As a single female I can not stress enough how hard it is to find a mechanic that is not only honest and trustworthy, but competent, fair, and genuinely nice!”
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E&T Truck Repair
“The best of the best...”
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B & M Tune Up
“He also has a great race car.”
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Vasquez Automotive
- Vehicles
“Can't say enough good things, Vasquez automotive has always charged our family fair prices and will continue to bring all my vehicles here for routine maintenance and services.”
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C&J Service Center
- Mechanic
- Oil
- Smog
“Got my smog done quick.”
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Sinclair's Automotive
- Truck
- Tow
- Owner
“The work is always done correctly, and in a timely manner and I know they aren't going to tell me something needs done unless it really needs to be done.”
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Craig Drebert's Automotive
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Price
“Took in my Ford Pickup with steering problems and they told me what had to be replaced to make it safe and what additional things should be replaced for a full fix”
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Dave Barrett Automotive
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“My car was on it's last leg when I got it back it ran as good the day I bought it new all power was back I would like to recommend Dave Barrett to everyone”
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Dutters Automotive
- Truck
- Mechanic
“I recently took my truck there for some well overdue maintenance, new LBJ's and upper and lower control arm bushing replacement on a 2002 Tacoma 4x4 with a Total Chaos long travel kit.”
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Dustin Hawley's Pair-o-Dice Automotive
“Good mechanic”
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Lakeside Auto & Diesel Repair Shop
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Truck
“Excellent repair work in a speedy timely manner vehicle ready before expected time definitely five star and for all my vehicle needs I will be going there”
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Butte Valley Automotive
- Pricing
- Inspection
- Fluid
“I called Josh and he got my car into the shop that same night, diagnosed the issues for me, and was thorough in his explanation of the work that needed to be done.”
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B & G Smog
- Happy
- Check
- Waiting Room
“New owners do a great job.”
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Oroville Motors Inc
- Vehicle
- AC
- Money
“Today I brought my father in law in to get his AC recharged and they noticed something was off and discovered the condenser was cracked, something others would've not noticed.”
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A J Auto Repair
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Job
“We took our vehicle to AJ auto repair due to our coolant light coming on and Jose looked at it and determined the water pump was leaking and went ahead and had him repair it.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Chico
- “Superior Auto is always friendly and timely! They got us in and out quickly.” — customer of Superior Auto Clinic
- “I was blown away by the service. I got in immediately, my smog check was super quick, the shop is immaculate and the guys were very professional.” — customer of Gary's Automotive
- “They were also able to schedule me the very next day, and I was in and out in under 15 minutes!” — customer of Jerry's Advanced Automotive
- “They take the time to explain things to me which I appreciate and I feel like they are trustworthy.” — customer of Spencer Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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