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E & J Auto Repair
“I know that they do a good job because I came back to take a family member's car to get worked on and they have been getting a lot busier over the years.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Merced, CA
24 stations listed · 5 in Merced · 20 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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All Smog Express #2
“Friendly and very professional”
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New Crown Smog
- Price
“Very helpful and quick!”
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Martinez Automotive Garage
- Honest
- Cost
- Polo
“Every issue we've ever had with several different vehicles has always been addressed quickly and thoroughly, and advice on repair/replacement is honest.”
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The King
- Price
“Thoroughly happy with the customer service experience here, incredible employees and thoughtful people helped me out whenever I needed assistance with any issues.”
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Triple r Auto Mechanic
“This shop actually wasn't able to fix my car, but they were fully honest about what they thought was wrong and recommended I get a second opinion.”
Listed for drivers in and around Merced, 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.
Area overview: Merced, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 5 are in Merced itself and 19 come from towns including Turlock (4, 25 mi), Madera (4, 32 mi) and Atwater (3, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,787 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 20 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 4 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.
Which shops listed for Merced test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 20 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.
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Preston's Marine Repair
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Certified Automotive
“Oil changes to auto repairs, they've never let me down and usually stay within the quoted price but will let you know if there is an additional charge before doing the work.”
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Bravo Smog
- Price
- Oil
- People
“Nice and professional”
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Ramirez Motors and Auto Smog
- Vehicles
- Prices
- People
“I had never been there before, so I went in the office for information, but you can just drive into the bay if there are no cars, or wait in your vehicle if there are others being serviced.”
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Livingston Smog and Auto Repair
- Mechanics
- Desk
“Have been coming here for two years and never had a negative experience.”
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Atwater Blvd. Auto Repair
- Phone Call
“When it came down to his peformance on my car,first and foremost he went over everything with me to ensure i would be receiving the best quality of work.”
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Betos Alignment
- Prices
- Solid
“He helped align my 99 K1500 (after I lifted it)back to spec when most other shops couldn't, he went out of his way to notch the frame to get the proper caster and camber on it.”
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United Auto Repair
- Price
“My experience with United Auto Repair I have taken two cars and they've done a great job on it it takes them patience it might take long but they do their job right 1 car needed an oil change and things to get done on and the second car needed transm...”
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Ernie & Sons Auto Repair
- Mechanic
“He has fixed this and all my cars, my go to mechanic, very trustworthy”
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Balswick's Quick Smog
“This was the first time for me here I used the Smog Service it was quick it was professional the people were friendly and courteous and polite and also professional and they have lots of services to offer there along with the smog, for instance you c...”
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Abbetter Smog & Auto Shop
- Vehicles
- Price
- Discount
“Brought well over 5 cars through the yrs from my first visit I thought the guy was very rude and non communicative old timer grumpy guy but through the yes he is professional an does help out with discounts and coupons and still hasn't changed stays...”
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Mando's Tires & Wheels
- Oil
- Wheel Alignment
- Foosball Table
“Had some studs replaced 2 broke riding on 3 lug nuts other shops quoted me at $100-$180 they got it done within 30 mins for $25 great customer service AWESOME waiting room 100% will be a return customer .”
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Smog Express
“Dude hooked us up good.”
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Smog Hut
“Jesse got me in and out of there in only 20 minutes, he works really fast and provided stellar customer service while adhering to COVID guidelines along with proper signage around the establishment.”
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Madera Smog Check & DMV Services
“Hi everyone this was an awesome choice I made to come and get a smog done here costumer service is good they offer you a voucher to get your car fixed if it doesn't pass”
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Donovan Automotive Diagnostic & Service
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
“How many times do you want to pay someone to throw expensive parts at a problem without first knowing what is actually causing the problem to begin with”
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Super Auto Smog
- Price
“I like it, good and friendly service.”
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Turlock Quick Smog & Repair
- Polite
- Gentleman
- Honest
“I didn't catch the gentlemans name that was going to smog my truck but he caught something that would cause it not to pass and instead of putting it on the machine then telling me what needs to get fixed and charging me for it, he let me know that I ...”
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