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The Auto Experts
“They were very friendly and helpful, gave a detailed report about the car with pictures, and the plusses and minuses, and the costs I would have to bear should I decide to get anything fixed.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Folsom, CA
We have 2 stations in Folsom on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Sacramento (10, 19 mi), Cameron Park (2, 9 mi) and Roseville (2, 12 mi).
10 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Folsom Automotive Service
“They took me home while they waiting for an opportunity to squeeze my car in, then adjusted the levels and after they fixed my mistake they brought the car back to me.”
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Folsom Autotech
- Smog
- Diagnosis
- AC
“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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Ozmotive Auto Repair
- Ozzy
- Diagnosis
- Trans
“I was worried that it was going to cost, they'd have to keep my car for a long period of time for repair, I'll be out of a car, or worse, I'd have to buy a whole new car….”
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German Motors
- BMW
- Warranty
- Vehicle
“My challenge to anyone with a BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche or whatever luxury brand car you have is to try it - maybe just maybe your branded dealership is not all that it's cracked up to be.”
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Smog Express
“Had a great experience here; they got me in and out SUPER fast, friendly and courteous service, and I was even able to make myself a cup of coffee in their waiting room Keurig (it's the little touches for me)”
Listed for drivers in and around Folsom, 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: Folsom, CA
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 6,158 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are fleet services (3), check engine light diagnostics (2), steering & suspension (2) and wheel alignment (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the stations on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 6 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 Folsom?
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 24 shops here are in Folsom 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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Speed E Smog
- Sunday
- Morning
- Friday
“Not a big parking lot but service is fast.”
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Master Tech Smog & Repair
- Check
- Fair
- Diagnosis
“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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OK Tire and Automotive Tire Pros
“Laura at OK Tires on Auburn Boulevard dose a Great job of helping the customer with their tire needs which leads to them being loyal customer for all their future tire needs.”
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West Coast Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Work
- Front Desk
“When Pep Boys broke my spark plugs during a tune up, I found this place and they're welcoming hospitality built my trust up to where I now continue to use them as my trusted auto mechanic shop to handle all my vehicle needs that are out of my DIY han...”
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Automotive Services Unlimited Inc.
- Price
- Work
- Efficient
“Mike and Hank in particular were generous with their time, and recommendations on what the priorities were to keep my vehicle running and performing efficiently.”
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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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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
“These guys knew exactly what was happening, why it was happening and how to fix it (at least for the time being- this will always happen with chrome rims).”
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Smog Stop
- Vehicles
- Conversation
- Honest
“Got here first waited for an hour and was told his equipment was not working to do my motorhome I'm okay with that I understand equipment fails but very hard for the consumer”
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Cameron Park Automotive
“Incredibly honest place and great turn around I've brought 3 of my vehicles here for all sorts of jobs and Everytime it works the first time around great conversations while you wait too”
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Rocklin Smog & Auto Repair
- Coupon
- Dozer
- Oil
“I recommend them to all of my friends and family, it's not a shop that tries to get over on you, they have fair prices and always have your vehicle running in tip top shape!”
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North Highlands Tire Pros
“They have helped me with my car and all these problems I was having with it almost this entire year and I can't express enough how nice and helpful they all have been.”
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Global Smog Inc.
“You get a well cooled A/C room, complimentary coffee, tea, friendly professional fast service, brake, light, smog, and registration all in one place....”
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Smog Center
“First time here and they are great 👍 they did our motorhome and we could not be more pleased I will be bringing my truck and cars back here wonderful people …”
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British Car Services
- Vehicle
- Job
- Book
“Excellent customer service and very thorough inspection and explanation about my vehicle and what it needed for repairs, all reasonably priced and much better than dealer pricing.”
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Sierra Auto Care
- Smog
- Choices
- Truck
“Instead of just changing the air filter without saying anything and upping the cost (like a certain dealership) Shannon called and asked if I wanted to change the air filter and then gave me total for everything.”
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Neighborhood Garage Inc.
“Ladies up front Linda and Fong very friendly and knowledgeable.”
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Autocraft
- Mechanics
- Work
- Vehicle
“You can trust this shop to do what is necessary and if they tell you something needs to be done, then trust them, They are a better repair facility than any of the local dealerships I've dealt with and I've bought a few new cars locally in my time.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near Folsom
- “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!” — customer of Folsom Automotive Service
- “Friendly customer service, quick service, gave me good advice how to fix the problem for my car in order for it to pass its smog check!” — customer of Smog Center
- “I have recommended German Motors to friends and we agree that they are the best and most trustworthy mechanics we have ever found.” — customer of German Motors
- “The guys at Smog Stop are great! They squeezed me in for an afternoon appointment on a Friday & gave me a great rate.” — customer of Smog Stop
- “While waiting for my car I was able to observe their impressive range of knowledge and excellent customer service.” — customer of Cameron Park Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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