Brand Smog Check Center
“Got a star smog check and I was in n out of there in 15 mins 😍”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Glendale, CA
23 stations listed · all 23 in Glendale · 20 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Pro Automotive Repair Center
“Their service is on point and they are honest, hardworking mechanics who unquestionably know what they are doing.”
Arco Highland Smog Pros
“He worked quickly and efficiently and got my Jeep in and out within the 15min promised.”
California Smog & Test Only
“Best price I could find, worth the 20 min drive from Hollywood- Albert was very nice, there was no wait, quick and easy!”
Boris Auto Repair
“In one days time Boris had everything in my car sorted and I was good to go.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“I had the car checked out pre purchase and the service was amazing!”
Listed for drivers in and around Glendale, 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: Glendale, CA
All 23 stations we list here are in Glendale itself. We have 38 stations in Glendale on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,467 reviews; 13 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 "fair". 20 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 16 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Glendale test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 20 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.
Pit Stop Motor Tuning
“You can rest assured that Pit Stop MT is the place to go for maintenance and modifications for your vehicle.”
Vic's Auto Clinic
“I've been to many auto shops and none of them could tell me everything that was wrong with my car except for these guys, thank you!”
Fred's Auto Services
“Fred is very professional & very attentive to all my needs & requests, he definitely made my breathalyzer experience easy going!”
Cali Auto Pros & Smog Check
“You don't usually expect to have a nice lounge area while your car gets smogged”
Westdale Auto Repair
“Straight forward guy and will not give you the run around.”
Pro Tech Auto Repair & Body
“He is very knowledgeable and did a phenomenal job with our cars I am very happy that I brought my car into his mechanic shop and I'm very satisfied with my AC fix.”
Startech Auto Repair
“They have been my go to mechanic for many of my automobiles for the past 21years!”
Hamlet's BMW Service
“Great service from the technicians who are friendly and very helpful and regarding their prices well they equal that of the quality of their work.”
Rolando's Auto Repair
“Rolando is very knowledgeable and was able to take my car in on a short notice.”
Capriss Motors
“There has a good and proffesionale service.”
Andy's Automotive Center
“Simply the best service I have had, honest, fast and accurate.”
Quick Smog
“Got my car smogged , registration renewed , and a sticker .”
AA Smog Check Star Testing
“Quick and easy and with a smile.”
Highland Automotive
“Great price even for my '91 Buick!”
VRX Auto Service
“And I was pleasantly surprised with the level of professionalism and how quick everything was.”
J G's Automotive
“I've known owner for long time,honest,sincere all the time,u can find any shop owner like him!”
Tony's Village Automotive
“Hamlet and his team always gets the job done at a fair price and in a timely manner.”
Why these companies made our list
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