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Autotech Blackhawk
- Car Maintenance
- Work
- Dealership
“This is a local shop that provides quality customer service (Kelly is awesome) and discussing/planning unusual requests, Justin went above and beyond my expectations!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Danville, CA
We have 2 stations in Danville on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Concord (5, 11 mi), Walnut Creek (4, 7 mi) and Antioch (3, 15 mi).
8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Danville Auto Center
- Expert
- Mechanic
- Cost
“I brought the coupon printed from their website, he added a $10 fee for SUV and asked for it in cash, and about 10 minutes later everything was done - no problems whatsoever.”
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Costa Auto Care and Tire
“Costa Auto Care continues to provide thorough and satisfying service, they make sure to explain what they are doing and why, which is really reassuring and helpful.”
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Star Smog
“Despite feeling the whole smog business and required emissions testing is a racket, Star Smog always does a great job getting me in and out fast (less than 15 minutes this time).”
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D&K Auto Repair
“Pricing is upfront, work is fast, and I always feel like they genuinely care about their customers over just getting as much money from them as possible.”
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Auto Electric and Fuel LLC
- Nissan
- Oil
- Electrical
“Carlos made the time to figure out what the problem was and was able to make the needed repairs and identified where the water was leaking in that caused the problem”
Listed for drivers in and around Danville, 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: Danville, CA
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 5,724 reviews; 22 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 quality (92%), professionalism (90%) and punctuality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "price" and "communication". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (3), fleet service (3), oil change (3), scheduled maintenance (3) and smog check (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 11 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 2 offer financing; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 19 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the stations on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 7 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 24 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.
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Orinda Motors
- Service Advisor
- Oil
- Work
“They recommended a bunch of maintenance items, given we hadn't serviced the car for 2 years (barely driven), but it is an old car with high mileage so wasn't surprised.”
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Roesbery Car Care
- Flat Tire
- Check Engine Light
- Brakes
“The service was above and beyond what I expected, not only were they fast and prompt I was able to bring my dog with me which saved me time from dropping her off at my home from the groomer..”
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Central Automotive Service Center
- Brakes
- Report
- Fair
“Really great service and especially as an out-of-towner to be treated so well really speaks to the superior character of the folks at Central Automotive.”
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San Ramon Valley Import Center
- Owner
- Honest
- Estimate
“Since I was already there, I decided to take care of some overdue routine maintenance and some bigger repairs (bad bushings) that I've been putting off.”
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Auto Diagnostic & Repair
“Been back multiple times for service and not only do the perform great service but the over all customer service and amenities pick up and drop off service etc are exceptional...”
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A 1 Stop Smog
“When I asked if I could just use the coupon on my phone screen because I don't have a printer the guy said he would 'check with his boss' and went into the testing area for a minute before coming back in to tell me no.”
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Acme Auto Repair
- Driving
- Work
- Quality
“Ive been taking my cars there for years, ken is great he answers all you questions and lets you know whats up, they really know how to take care of you ,great place to go”
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Dublin Automotive and Smog
“Angel has always been very helpful to me in correctly diagnosing the issues in my car and guiding me always on what work is needed and what is not necessary .”
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George's Automotive Services
“They were great my car tire popped and I was able to leave my vehicle there go get my spare at home in different city and they put it on for low cost $35.”
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K1 Smog
“Great service, friendly, efficient”
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Five Star Automotive
- Diagnosis
- Truck
- Mechanic
“I've been going to five star automotive for a while and I always get excellent service my daughters also get their cars service and also share my opinion.”
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German Auto Services
- Morning
- Dealership
- Diagnose
“Chris and Ali were persistent in finding the leak, worked with me on my schedule, provided courtesy drop off to my office when I left the car at the shop.”
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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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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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M Service
- Integrity
- Audi
- Diagnosed
“M Service is always courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient, and I am grateful to have their expertise available to keep my BMW "the ultimate driving machine".”
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Brentwood Smog Express
“They have always been friendly and quick and the last time I took one of the vehicles there they pointed out small leak from an axle seal that I needed to get taken care of”
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Stress-Free Auto Care
- Text
- Dealership
- Oil
“Alex was more then helpful and understanding of my need to have my car fixed as soon as possible and that he had the judgment to have my car indoors overnight.”
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Mekatron
- Vehicle
- Prices
“Honest and fair estimates, good explanations for what is needed and why, thorough, track every part in your vehicle and replace when it's time, good reminders for service, arrange for rental car when necessary, provide rides to BART nearby, provide ...”
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
- “Super professional and clearly communicated everything that he was doing and what to look out for as I needed to smog for my registration.” — customer of K1 Smog
- “I highly recommend this place for anyone needing a smog test done efficiently with great customer service.” — customer of Star Smog
- “The guy is very friendly and knowledgeable. We will continue to smog our vehicles there.” — customer of K1 Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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