South County Smog Test Center
“I found the place very good, the service was fast and efficient, 15 min.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Gilroy, CA
15 stations listed · 13 in Gilroy · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Pancho's Auto Repair
“I been going to Pancho for many years with my cars and now my kids are grown, they only trust Pancho and his mechanics with their cars.”
Happy Smog Check
“He always explains everything so thoroughly and makes sure that you understand everything before you drive away.”
Old Town Smog Test Only Center
“Explained my situation clearly and talked me through the steps to resolve it.”
Lee's Auto Smog Test Only
“Great service, got us right in and out and explained the process to us, which was useful as we have just moved here and didn't know what all we needed to do.”
1st Choice 24HR Truck and Trailer Repair
“That guy was very nice and experienced thanks man I really appreciate your work thanks a lot you did good job thank you”
Listed for drivers in and around Gilroy, 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: Gilroy, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 13 are in Gilroy itself and 2 come from Morgan Hill (9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 654 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 79 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 3 of the stations on this page and 2 publish a contact page. 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 Gilroy test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 9 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.
J T Body Shop
Gilroy Generator & Starter Inc
“Very knowlegable on older car generators.”
A&G Body Shop
“Great very friendly people family owned”
Mikado Motor Works
“We have been seeing Mikado for our 4 cars since 2010 and we love the service!!”
Crocker Service
“David is a great mechanic and an even better person!”
Rom's Auto Service
“I've been coming her past 10yrs amazing service”
General Automotive Repair
Frank's Auto Service
“Had a check engine light looked at for free (maybe because I already knew the code and just wanted some expert advice), and he gave me some expert advice that really felt like a human to human connection.”
TNT Smog
“Any time my older car (1995) didn't pass, they didn't charge me full price.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Gilroy
- “I highly recommend going here. Will be going back again when I need to get my car smoged again.” — customer of Lee's Auto Smog Test Only
- “Very professional, very nice, zero wait time. He has a parking area where he will park your car and lock it up if you need to drop it off and leave.” — customer of Old Town Smog Test Only Center
- “Fixed an emissions hose leak in less than a day, and charged a fair price, no hassle.” — customer of Pancho's Auto Repair
- “I have never had such good and fast service for doing this in twenty-five years.” — customer of South County Smog Test Center
- “New owner provided great customer service! He worked efficiently and got people in & out quickly.” — customer of Old Town Smog Test Only Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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