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Speed E Smog
- Morning
- Vehicle
- Coupon
“When they are open it is good.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Citrus Heights, CA
24 stations listed · 7 in Citrus Heights · 14 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Horizon Smog
- Technician
- Information
- Coupon
“He did a quick job but is $10 more than the Citrus Heights Smog Test a block over, across the street from the library, and next door to 7-Eleven off Auburn and Van Maren.”
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Lart Smog N Tags
- Efficient
- Carwash
- Clean
“Their English is much better throughout the staff and they're much more welcoming as opposed to the Shell which made us feel like a burden every time we stopped there”
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AA Smog
- Fee
- Star
- Vehicle
“Very friendly staff, was very quick in and out.”
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Pat Henry's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“0 f0kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk”
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5 Star Smog Inc.
- Technician
- Vehicle
- Price
“It was pretty hot these days and it was clear from the pictures that the station didn't have a separate area for customers, but I still decided to go and I didn't miss out.”
Listed for drivers in and around Citrus Heights, 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: Citrus Heights, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 7 are in Citrus Heights itself and 17 come from towns including Sacramento (11, 13 mi), Folsom (2, 8 mi) and West Sacramento (2, 17 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 6,000 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), value (82%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), engine diagnostics (3), engine repair (3), fleet services (3) and transmission repair (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 95 years. 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 15 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 Citrus Heights?
5 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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Vista Auto Body
“We always use Vista Auto Body they do a great job always on time and they always have very fair pricing”
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The Auto Experts
“The splash plate was dragging ground after I bumped up against a parking place berm, and they explained exactly how it happened and how they repaired it.”
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Valley Tire & Wheel
- Oil
- Truck
- Job
“There awesome people what a great selection of tires and rims to choose from nice showroom red anodized custom wheels for four wheel drives and cars go check them out”
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Auto Express
- AC
- Diagnostic
- Oil
“Came to Auto Express and the issue was diagnosed right away and a plan was given to correct the problem over time and at the least cost possible and without having to get a new car.”
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Smog Mart
“The experience at this location was not to bad they gave me and my girlfriend an estimated time for the car to be done and after that time was up we came back to just check and they informed us they was almost done.”
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Folsom Automotive Service
“The technician was able to diagnose and repair the problem, then after putting a few more miles on the car, it passed the emissions testing with flying colors!”
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Master Tech Smog & Repair
- Fair
- Family Business
- Vehicle
“My husband and I moved across the country a few years ago and no longer have access to my dads garage and fancy tools (dang), and we found Brian and his family at master tech the first time we couldn't do a repair on our own.”
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West Sacramento Smog-Brake and Light Inspections
- Vehicles
- Sunday
- Price
“Strongly recommended this place if you want it done quickly and also with someone you can have a conversation with and isn't all about just taking your mone .”
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Folsom Autotech
- Diagnosis
- Honest
- Vehicle
“I've been a customer of Folsom Auto Tech for over a decade, and I haven't found a more competent, transparent and effective service for my vehicles than Jim & Ron's.”
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OK Tire and Automotive Tire Pros
“I hobbled in on a donut and 3 ancient, dried up, garbage tires right before closing and drove out with a full set at a comparable price to other tire shops in the area.”
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West Coast Auto Care
- Work
- Money
- Oil
“There were cars everywhere when I drove up, but the owner kindly directed me in and got the job done over and beyond because they checked my fluids and oil at no additional charge.”
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Radial Tire Center
“When we miss there delivery truck we make a trip to there store and all there stuff receives you with great customer service, they get you in and out A.”
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John Ellis & Son
“They got a new tire ordered and replaced for me in under 24 hours and fixed a leaky sunroof I was putting off getting fixed, all for a very reasonable price.”
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Ellio's German Auto
- Diagnosis
- Driving
- Engine
“Victor was very easy to work with when it came to explaining the reasons why the repairs were needed and the consequences for not doing the repairs in a timely manner.”
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Autotek Inc
“For seven years now, I take all five of my vehicles to them, because I don't have to scrap my old ( yet quite functional ) Motorhome, and replace it with what these days would be a six figure machine.”
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Ozmotive Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Work
- Oil
“I did a Google search found the great reviews for Ozmotive and not only did they get me in right then and there, they were so nice and the quality of work was top notch.”
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Radial Tire Service
“Called dealership, they said you have to replace all four tires as the car is all wheel drive and if the thread depth varies, it messes up the computer.”
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Kwicksilver Wheel Repair
“Sorry I could only give you 5 stars, they were friendly, and were able to "work me inn" as I had driven a long way to see if the wheel could even be repaired.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Citrus Heights
- “The technicians at AA Smog are highly skilled and efficient, providing accurate results in a timely manner.” — customer of AA Smog
- “I always get fast, efficient service. In and out with smog pass certificate in hand and a good price to put icing on the cake.” — customer of Horizon Smog
- “I brought in two cars for smog inspection and he was polite and fairly fast to get both cars done in a matter of 20 to 25 mins.” — customer of Speed E Smog
- “The level of customer service I experienced at AA Smog was truly exceptional.” — customer of AA Smog
- “Great experience, fast service, and knowledgeable staff. This is my place to go for my smog check needs.” — customer of Horizon Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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