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South County Smog Test Center
“Fast, efficient, polite.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Gilroy, CA
24 stations listed · 14 in Gilroy · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Pancho's Auto Repair
“After reading some reviews and thinking about it I decided that Pancho must be a good mechanic and I thought a good mechanic can find the problem with my van and fix it.”
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Circle K Smog Check
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“Great service”
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Happy Smog Check
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“I believe its owner and operated by guy named Pat he was very professional got us in and out in a timely manner without an appointment I'm definitely very satisfied with this place and I will be going back there.”
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Old Town Smog Test Only Center
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“I had previously gone to South County Smog Test Center in Gilroy but when I called about getting smog tested for an out of state car they said they were too busy to see me that day.”
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Lee's Auto Smog Test Only
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“Friendly fast and EXCELLENT Prices for Smog, Test Only & oil changes etc Open 6 days a week and soon will be open for 7 days a week it's location is perfect right on the corner”
Area overview: Gilroy, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 14 are in Gilroy itself and 10 come from Hollister (4, 15 mi), Morgan Hill (3, 9 mi) and Watsonville (3, 12 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,247 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 79 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Gilroy, 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.
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1st Choice 24HR Truck and Trailer Repair
“That guy so nice and so professional skill when l called he arrived here on time and that time was midnight he worked so fast and so good thanks for you help me to solved the problems about my truck”
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J T Body Shop
“Phenomenal”
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Gilroy Generator & Starter Inc
- Alternator
“Absolutely the best place around we own asphalt company California asphalt professionals they always go the extra mile to make sure we're taking care of”
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A&G Body Shop
“Got rear ended 2 months ago and my insurance was taking to long, so i decided to take it here and 2 weeks was ready, also got my rims paint and they did a great job highly recommend”
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Mikado Motor Works
“Great alternative to a stealership.”
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Crocker Service
- Mechanic
“David is a great mechanic and an even better person!”
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Rom's Auto Service
“His child is running the same, affordable, honest shop like her father did.”
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General Automotive Repair
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Frank's Auto Service
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“On top of that, i had left something i needed to throw away in my car, and when i called to ask him to please toss it, he took care of it no questions asked!!”
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Dixon & Son Tires
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“First of all the staff is very cool and friendly, they provided me a deal which is was highly satisfied, i went there to get my truck tire changed and i.”
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Auto Tech Service Center
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“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Oil change”
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Pronto Auto Repair
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“I had a last minute repair that was needed to my car and I arrived 30 minutes before they were closing and they were very friendly about helping me out.”
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Mac Auto Repair
“Took my new to me RV for a smog check, it did not pass the first time, the battery had been replaced, they were great explaining to me that it may just have to be run to reset the computer, sure enough after driving 80 miles the next day I took it ba...”
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Hollister Smog
“Awesome place super quick super easy super friendly super knowledgeable definitely the best place in town to get your smog done hassle-free I would definitely recommend this shop give it a go you will not regret it”
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TNT Smog
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“Have been using TNT SMOG on Joleen Way for years, always super efficient and helpful when something is amiss on a car ( typically because I had a flat battery and the ODBII readiness and drive cycle had not completed, they would suggest running down ...”
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Hollister Tire & Battery Service Inc.
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“Prices are great all around and are better than most in town.”
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G & M Automotive Repairs
“I would highly recommend this”
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Quick Smog
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“I will definitely be coming back here for all my cars”
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Which shops listed for Gilroy test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 14 of the 24 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.
What customers say about stations in Gilroy
- “Smog passed and he was friendly, professional, fast and had an adorable shop dog!” — customer of Circle K Smog Check
- “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
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.