Autotech Blackhawk
“They repaired my Tesla in record time once I was able to work with them in getting the quote and parts needed.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Danville, CA
We have 2 stations in Danville on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Walnut Creek (5, 7 mi), San Ramon (2, 4 mi) and Dublin (2, 8 mi).
6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Danville Auto Center
“He treats me like family and it feels so safe to trust him with my car.”
Auto Electric and Fuel LLC
“I took my BMW and my Dodge Ram Van for maintenence to the Auto Electeic Fuel shop in Concord my experience wad great!”
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Star Smog
“They had the capacity to take care of my talk van, which not everyone can accommodate!”
Roesbery Car Care
“Helped me out, made it so easy with quick care and a fair price.”
Central Automotive Service Center
“I had a routine service, and as usual they did a great job and had it out when they said it would,”
Listed for drivers in and around Danville, CA, these 15 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: Danville, CA
The 15 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 3,405 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair", "price" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays. 2 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the stations on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 4 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.
Can I use a station outside Danville?
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 15 shops here are in Danville 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.
Dublin Automotive and Smog
“Not only was the young man who helped me charming but was very patience with me when I was having problems using Google pay!!!”
San Ramon Valley Import Center
“Rob restored my Dads 73 corvette - it's perfect, he knows classic cars, I would suggest everyone to work with him if you want a true classic.”
Gordon's Smog Test & Lube Center
“I had a great experience with Gordon getting my car smogged and oil changed.”
Five Star Automotive
“Honest and reliable, they found the issue with my car and repaired it the same day!”
George's Automotive Services
“Each repair was explained in detailed and I was given information on which repairs were needed immediately and what repairs could be deferred.”
Alignment Services
“My car ended up not having an alignment issue which they shared and did not charge me.”
Advantage Automotive
“Is there anything better than having a good “go to” car guy?”
Diablo Auto Care
“If you want an honest mechanic, and you want to support local business, then bring your car to Chris at Diablo.”
KS Smog
“No complaints, he is fast even when it's busy, nice service, he honors price coupon without printing ad makes it very easy, I'll be back”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near Danville
- “Very courteous and prompt service. Will go back and continue to support local business.” — customer of Autotech Blackhawk
- “Gordon is kind, honest, and professional! I was in and out for my smog check in ~20 minutes.” — customer of Gordon's Smog Test & Lube Center
- “This is the go to place for smog checks -- efficient, no nonsense and they can drive a stick shift!” — customer of KS Smog
- “I drop in and get same day service every time, and they do the smog check in like 10 minutes!” — customer of Dublin Automotive and Smog
- “First time doing a smog check and Rita was able to help me out to get it done.” — customer of Star Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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