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Oceanside Tire and Service Center Tire Pros
- Drive
- Job
- Battery
“Great shop, good atmosphere, positive attitude among employees, they were quick to respond to my service request, and had me back on the road within an hour”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Oceanside, CA
24 stations listed · 12 in Oceanside · 13 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Conover Tires Wheels and Service
- Trailer
- Cafe
- Mechanic
“I have no words for this place first I went to Firestone tires and they told me I needed to leave my car since 8am to 4pm so I was searching for a place that could help me I needed to be at work at 9am and I found this place the lady that answered th...”
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Oceanside Auto Repair and Smog
- Bumper
- Price
- Honest
“Smog Check: I used this business for the smog check of two of my cars, it was a pleasant experience, I was attended to promptly and the service was done while I waited.”
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ABC Smog
“They answered phone, gave competitive price, set appointment on same day, told us it would take 30 mins, they were done in 30 mins, they smiled at arrival, they were pleasant and generally happy”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Oil
- Diagnosed
- Pay
“By far the best mechanic I've ever been to, now I understand this is a basic response but when i tell you the level of communication and commitment to giving you the best transmission care this place has to offer.”
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Lightning Smog
- Discount
- DMV
- Military
“Within 30mins I not only had the smog test performed and submitted to the DMV, but for an optional small service fee they also made my change of address for registration, submission of registration fees, and immediate issue of tags!”
Listed for drivers in and around Oceanside, 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: Oceanside, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 12 are in Oceanside itself and 12 come from towns including Encinitas (3, 12 mi), Escondido (3, 15 mi) and Vista (2, 5 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,176 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (88%), professionalism (84%) and value (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "communication", "fair" and "honest". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 21 of the stations on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 12 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Oceanside?
12 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.
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All Smog
“Dropped by on a recommendation from a cousin, Modesto was super quick with our smog and orderly with the rest of the clients parking is pretty limited but he made it work.”
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All Star Smog Oceanside
“This business is on the corner of mission ave / Douglas in Oceanside.”
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All Smog Test Only Center
“It was Great with 3 Vechicles ahead of Me it only took less than 1 hour.”
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Hayes Suspension & Off-Road
- Vehicle
- Truck
- Communication
“I couldn't have found anyone better, the cleanest work I've seen and he did it EXACTLY how I asked him to from example photos, couldn't be happier, I'll be bringing my truck this week for suspension!”
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Tim's Automotive Solutions
- Mechanic
- Pricing
“I highly recommend him as he really goes out of the way to make sure your car is completed right the first time so you aren't constantly coming back for more costly repairs.”
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Soria Auto Repair
“I was having trouble with starting my car for a few days, I called Soria Auto Repair and they allowed me to bring my car in the same day.”
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Encinitas Smog Center
- Vehicle
- Price
- 30 Minutes
“Not only are they cheaper than the other local option (I called ahead to compare prices before deciding to go here), they are fast and it's easy to schedule an appointment.”
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Road Star Auto Repair
- Smog
- Price
- Engine
“Exchanging info was fast & easy as a first time customer, price was affordable for a last-minute job, and they have a nice waiting area if you don't have a ride!”
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Escondido Auto Tech
- Team
- Prices
- Job
“Jim, Frank and Jorge always work toward a good service experience, go out of their way to explain the work my car needs, and make every effort to ensure my visits are as stress free as possible”
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Secor's Automotive
- Job
- Smog
- Honest
“Without a doubt, this is one high class professional shop, and the owner Joseph (Joe) conduct business in such a way as to make you feel like you're talking to a family member.”
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Tri City Smog
- Vehicles
- Price
- Door
“Jaime told me that I will have to make my own decision on which (automotive repair shop) I want to call and make an appointment with to fix my (rough idling issue) on my car at the Emerald Automotive Service Center.”
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KB Motorsports
- Drive
- Prices
- Dealership
“The service I've received has been top-notch, they've been responsive when I needed emergency repairs, the part prices are not overblown and everyone I've talked with has been cheerful and helpful.”
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Fallbrook Auto Works
- Truck
- Price
- Diagnosed
“It's obvious that they have lifetime clients - 1 woman sat and talked to the owner about what has been happening in her life and having the owner listen - attentively- she as exactly what the world is missing in terms of auto care.”
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Henry's Smog
- Reviews
- Price
- Fair
“They said I was good there and the truck in front of me ended up pulling up into the garage and they pulled me up all the way behind him into the rest of the driveway.”
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Charlie's Foreign Car Service
“It was an expensive repair but they held the costs down as much as they could called in a lot of favours to get our cylinder heads remachined and get the car out by Friday evening.”
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Kwic Smog Center
- Smog Test
- Price
- Name
“Took only 20 minutes to do a smog test and get the results.”
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North County Automotive
- Team
- Price
- Brakes
“Their new larger location is further from us but their excellent service is worth the drive as we know the job will be done right the first time and at a fair price.”
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Brad's Foreign & Domestic
- Vehicles
- Price
- Work
“And didnt hesitate to tell them about brads I even happened to have there card in my wallet gave him the card and he called and has booked an appointment.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Oceanside
- “Great customer service and polite. I got my car smogged the mechanic is professional and has great communication.” — customer of All Smog
- “Fast and friendly service. I recommend this family owned business to anyone that needs to smog their car or truck.” — customer of All Smog Test Only Center
- “Great people, honest, professional, fair price. Based on at least 7 smog tests.” — customer of Lightning Smog
- “Great experience at All Star Smog! I was a walk in and Tom had my car in and out within 10 minutes.” — customer of All Star Smog Oceanside
- “This smog place is amazing. The guy there was super friendly and really went out of his way to help me.” — customer of ABC Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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