Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Mountain View, CA
15 stations listed · 9 in Mountain View · 6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified November 10, 2026
Silicon Valley Performance Truck and Auto Repair
Mountain View Smog Test Only Center
Mercedes-Benz Repair
Auto Headquarter
All VW & Japanese Shop
Listed for drivers in and around Mountain View, 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: Mountain View, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 9 are in Mountain View itself and 6 come from towns including Fremont (2, 10 mi), Sunnyvale (1, 3 mi) and Santa Clara (1, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 2,265 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the stations on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 5 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 Mountain View test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 6 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.
Corporate Auto Works
Lazlo Auto Repair
Mountain View Auto & Truck
Foreign Affair Auto Repair
Cosmic Automotive
All Smog El Camino
A-1 Performance Auto Repair
ABC Auto Repair & Smog
Stevens Creek Automotive
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in and near Mountain View
- “Great experience getting my smog test done! The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and I was in and out during my lunch break.” — customer of Mountain View Smog Test Only Center
- “Jesse was very professional and kind. My smog was also very affordable and quick.” — customer of Cosmic Automotive
- “Fast service and courteous workers. I was in and out for my smog check in about 10 minutes.” — customer of ABC Auto Repair & Smog
- “Super friendly service, quick and easy smog certification - I highly recommend this shop!” — customer of All Smog El Camino
- “Quick, easy, and no appointment needed! I walked right in and they took care of my smog check in minutes.” — customer of Mountain View Smog Test Only Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.




