Main Smog Test Only “star Certified “
“If you come here they do a good job and you don't even wait that much.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Gardena, CA
23 stations listed · all 23 in Gardena · 18 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified November 11, 2026
Kevin's Radiator & Auto Repair
“Ricardo is the best mechanic I have come across in a while, very knowledgeable.”
Best Buy Smog
“Great costumer service, efficient labor, clean shop, best price around, highly recommended.”
El Segundo Auto Repair Center
“I recommend them, they are very honest for when you want to get your smoke checked.”
Strong's Automotive Service
“I have never had the same issue or any other issues related to repairs that were done by them on any of my cars that I have had repaired at this shop.”
Mario's Auto Repair Inc
“They're honest, very nice, and take the time to explain what's going on with my car.”
Listed for drivers in and around Gardena, CA, these 23 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: Gardena, CA
All 23 stations we list here are in Gardena itself. We have 33 stations in Gardena on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 1,969 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 18 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 5 of the stations on this page and 2 publish a contact page. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Which shops listed for Gardena test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 18 of the 23 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.
Honda Guys
“They have done 2 major Maintenance Jobs to my car and Im a very Satisfy customer won't hesitate to take my car back if needs somethinv”
Ernies & Frank Smog
“The owner will check the vehicle to let you know if it's ready to pass a smog if you ask him with no extra charge.”
Gardena Smog Test Only Center
“Thank you to the owner I been recommending friends and family for smog services”
Pole Position Auto Repair
“To the area since childhood been to tons of auto shops in the area and this place stays true to their word getting the repairs done fast and done correctly no unnecessary repairs they'll find the root of the problem and get it done!”
Joe's Automotive Inc
“He kept me in the loop throughout the whole process and I got my car back sooner than expected.”
D L Smog Test Only
“Carlos is very helpful and informative if there is anything wrong with your car .”
A&J Auto Repair
“The owner is very honest about the work needed and if theres a problem he had an issue repairing he will tell you.”
Quality Automotive Services
“Alex is the Best mechanic out there been going here for over 10 years.”
Don's Transmission Repair
“Gave me a great deal and rebuilt the transmission, HIGHLY recommend if you looking for an honest affordable mechanic”
J & S Auto Repair #2
“Thought I had some fluids leaking, but Steve found that it was just a false alarm.”
South Bay Auto Repair
“Very good mechanics and does very good work and they are reasonable”
Super Smog Center
“I highly recommend anyone looking for a star station smog check shop to come here.”
Western Domestic & Foreign Auto Service
E & E Auto Services Inc
“They take care of the problems you might have with your vehicle.”
Speedy Smog & Auto Repair
“Excellent service on my car Shawn has been my Mechanic since 1990 ( 32 year's) and I never had any complaints ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Sun Smog
“Very nice very friendly and quick service will definitely come again and recommend”
A+ Automotive Center
“I have always brought my cars since 2003, I have never had a problem fast friendly service reliable my entire family uses A+”
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