Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Oakland, CA
23 stations listed · all 23 in Oakland · 14 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Costa Auto Care and Tire
Auto Row Smog & Repair
AG Precision Motors LLC
International Tires & Brakes
EZ Star Smog Oakland
Listed for drivers in and around Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
All 23 stations we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 39 stations in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,332 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 21 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". 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 107 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the stations on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Oakland?
2 of the 23 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.
Official Smog Check Test Only
76 Oakland Smog
Xpress Star Smog Check
San Pablo Smog Test Only Center
Jason's Auto Services
XYZ Motors
Johnny's Auto Repair Shop
MJ Automotive Repair and Electric
Mike's Complete Auto Services
Foothill Smog Test Only
A & A Auto Repair & Tire Service
Million Auto Repair
Young's Automotive
TMS Automotive
Motor Tech Auto Repair
Supreme Auto
Jimenez General Auto Repair
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Oakland
- “The technician at San Pablo Smog was very knowledgeable and patient and explained what I needed to do.” — customer of San Pablo Smog Test Only Center
- “Quick, convenient, good price, professional, everything you need from a smog shop.” — customer of Xpress Star Smog Check
- “Very courteous and professional. I always come here for my smog certs.” — customer of 76 Oakland Smog
- “Motor tech went above and beyond to fix the engine, and even made additional repairs for discovered issues at parts pricing or no cost.” — customer of Motor Tech Auto Repair
- “Found AG Precision Motors and Albert was extremely helpful and suggested to bring in the Mercedes for a quick diagnostic.” — customer of AG Precision Motors LLC
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.




