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24 stations listed · 7 in Irvine · 12 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Irvine, 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.
Of the 24 stations we list here, 7 are in Irvine itself and 17 come from towns including Corona (4, 18 mi), Santa Ana (3, 7 mi) and Costa Mesa (2, 8 mi). 23 of the stations on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,934 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (73%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "warranty", "fair" and "honest". 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
5 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
- “J.C was so kind and helpful! Walked me through everything with a positive attitude!” — customer of Smog Time
- “Danny is very knowledgeable and helpful. He really knows his stuff and gives great advice based on the readings.” — customer of Super Smog
- “They are honest and have always given me a very fair price on repairs.” — customer of Irvine Auto Repair
- “Despite encountering challenges due to aged parts, the team efficiently overcame them, replacing both converters, valve cover gaskets, motor mounts, spark plugs, performing an oil change, and steam cleaning the engine—all within the initially quoted price, with a couple of unexpected discounts.” — customer of Nick's OC Auto Service
- “Excellent service, came in a few minutes after they opened and was in and out with smog certificate, in less than 20 minutes.” — customer of Smog Time
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
