Complete Performance
“I took my car in for a STAR smog inspection that was needed for my new registration, and everything got done pretty quick - around 30ish minutes.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Elk Grove, CA
15 stations listed · 4 in Elk Grove · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Smog Spot (Star Station)
“My husband and I both smogged our vehicles on two separate days with The Smog Spot and equally had an amazing experience.”
Specialized Exhaust & Automotive
“They are Professional, they have all your needs for exaust systems and their prices are very reasonable”
A R Performance
“Anthony is professional, explains clearly what is needed, and makes a bad situation into a good experience.”
Smog Mart
“The workers are all friendly and explain the work they have preformed well”
The Auto Experts
“I did not feel pressured to add any unexpected services but it's great to know what I need to be aware of for repairs in the near future.”
Listed for drivers in and around Elk Grove, 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: Elk Grove, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 4 are in Elk Grove itself and 11 come from Sacramento (10, 11 mi) and Galt (1, 13 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,945 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 "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), transmission repair (3), engine repair (2) and hybrid repair (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 95 years. 2 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the stations on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 3 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.
Which shops listed for Elk Grove test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 5 of the 15 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.
Ellio's German Auto
“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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West Coast Auto Care
“I can recommend them to anyone who is looking for reliable car care without price gouging.”
John Ellis & Son
“They replaced my clutch flywheel & an a/c valve.”
Autobahn Performance
“I came here to get some maintenance on my car done and the staff was very helpful and professional.”
Ozmotive Auto Repair
“Our car broken down while on a road trip and they went out of their way to make sure we were on the road again in the fastest manner possible.”
German Motors
“Money-saving options can be discussed with the crew and they will help prioritize repairs to help fit your current budget.”
Unitech Auto Repair & Smog Inc
“Friendly and informative about what was going on with my brakes .”
Smog Wizard Broadway
“I had originally failed a smog check, so their 50% off deal for repeat smog checks came in handy.”
Galt Precision Automotive
“I certainly appreciate Galt Commercial Tire for their good and friendly service!”
Why these companies made our list
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