Best Emissions Testing & Smog Check in Richmond, CA

The highest-rated Emission Repair Service and Smog Check companies out of 140 vetted & reviewed in the Richmond area.

Advanced Smog

Advanced Smog

(22)
  • Price
“Most professional/ honest smog and repair shop!”
In Business Since 2008
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
12569 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA
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Richmond Smog

Richmond Smog

(27)
“All in all, awesome service and believe me, even though I have car mechanics in the family, I enter these establishments always with bit of trepidation, mainly due to my own car know-how insecurities but also some bad experiences and rip-offs in the ...”
In Business Since 2018
Coupons & Offers
12923 San Pablo Ave Garage A, Richmond, CA
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Richmond Star Smog

Richmond Star Smog

(30)
  • Professional
  • Price
  • Informative
“Vince was so helpful he was able to run a diagnostic on my vehicle the day after Christmas early in the morning and got me on my way to getting my problem solved!”
In Business Since 2022
12267 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA
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Smog Express

Smog Express

(25)
  • Price
  • Coupon
  • Technician
“As a side not, I appreciated hearing the price before they began the test.”
In Business Since 2006
STAR Certified
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
12440 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA
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Star Smog Express

Star Smog Express

(17)
  • Coupon
“My one word should describe my experience.”
In Business Since 2013
STAR Certified
997 23rd St, Richmond, CA
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Juan's Auto Repair

Juan's Auto Repair

(10)
  • Mechanic
“Very good place to go.”
In Business Since 2008
110 S 23rd St, Richmond, CA
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Gv Automotive Inc

Gv Automotive Inc

(9)
“They weren't very helpful, so I asked the staff outside the GV automotive (they were closed, but they were chatting) for a suggestion on how to fix it so I could drive it to my friend's house and try to fix it the next morning.”
243 23rd St, Richmond, CA
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Sam Auto Express

Sam Auto Express

(8)
“Smart quality technicians fast service and helpful suggestions on where to go to get your car repaired if it doesn't pass they are not allowed to fix it themselves by law”
In Business Since 2009
100 S 23rd St, Richmond, CA
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4 Less Smog Check Station Oakland

4 Less Smog Check Station Oakland

(27)
  • Vehicle
  • Mechanic
  • Price
“They're pretty good the prices competitive I brought multiple cars there staff is friendly I was having a bad day one day and turned into that guy and the lady in the office was still nice to me after thinking about it I had to come back and apologiz...”
In Business Since 2013
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2857 Broadway, Oakland, CA
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Star Smog Check

Star Smog Check

(29)
  • Price
  • Waiting Room
  • Clean
“The process was fast and convenient, I made a same-day reservation.”
In Business Since 2016
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
Serving Richmond Area
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Express Smog Station

Express Smog Station

(29)
  • Price
  • Coupon
  • Professional
“I had a 4year old with me and the technician let us stay in the car while he was working and he was friendly and explained everything that he was doing.”
In Business Since 2009
STAR Certified
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Coupons & Offers
1199 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Gordon's Smog Test & Lube Center

Gordon's Smog Test & Lube Center

(22)
  • Price
“The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because he changed a part of my vehicle without my consent and charged me for it when I went to pick up my vehicle.”
In Business Since 2006
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Coupons & Offers
Transparent Fees & Pricing
1520 3rd Ave UNIT C, Walnut Creek, CA
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Smog Queen

Smog Queen

(30)
  • Review
  • Mercedes
  • Professional
“I highly recommend them if you're looking for an affordable, easy-to-use, local mechanic shop to help maintain your vehicle, both for scheduled maintenance and unexpected issues.”
In Business Since 2010
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
3060 Broadway, Oakland, CA
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Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station

Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station

(29)
15 Minute Smog Checks, "drive-Thru" Speedy Smog Test Design, Convenient Downtown SF Location (Soma)
“When I first reviewed this place I was so upset at their customer service but I went anyway cause their prices are great and turns out IM NEVER TAKING MY CAR ANY WHERE ELSE BUT HERE.”
In Business Since 2006
ASE Certified
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
368 11th St, San Francisco, CA
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19th and Taraval Smog Test Only

19th and Taraval Smog Test Only

(26)
  • Price
  • Efficient
  • Professional
“Took the hassle out of something I was putting off doing.”
In Business Since 2008
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2399 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA
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Prof Smog

Prof Smog

(26)
Smog Check, Smog Testing, Star Certified
“Definitely recommended, you'll need to get your smog done anyway, so why not?”
In Business Since 2003
BBB, STAR Certified
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Serving Richmond Area
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Alameda Smog

Alameda Smog

(30)
  • Price
  • Professional
  • Discount
“I called a day ahead, they gave me a price for my 1996 vehicle (always more expensive) and they quoted me a shockingly fair price, I'm used to paying almost twice what they quoted.”
In Business Since 2016
1928 High St, Alameda, CA
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Official Smog Check Test Only

Official Smog Check Test Only

(29)
  • Price
  • Water
  • Convenient
“I thought DMV had some tough customers to deal with, you guys are professionals when dealing with mean people who don't know how to be nice and civil.”
In Business Since 2006
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Family Business
Coupons & Offers
645 85th Ave, Oakland, CA
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XYZ Motors

XYZ Motors

(26)
  • Price
“The shop owner communicates clearly (no surprises), when I price compare XYZ is always very competitive, repairs are complete on time and the repairs last.”
In Business Since 2010
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
299 29th St, Oakland, CA
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San Pablo Smog Test Only Center

San Pablo Smog Test Only Center

(26)
  • Price
“They worked with me sort out some issues that had arisen when I changed the battery and patiently coached me through how to drive cycle my car so it could be read by the smog test.”
In Business Since 2010
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
6305 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
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EZ Star Smog Test Only 2

EZ Star Smog Test Only 2

(29)
Regular and Test Only Directed Vehicles, Diesel Vehicles
“Very fast and convenient, took no time at all to get me in and get the car done, very nice gentleman that conversed and treated my car with respect and calmly explained how the service would go and that was looking forward to my car passing with flyi...”
In Business Since 2018
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
1299 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Preferred Smog

Preferred Smog

(29)
  • Price
  • Family
  • Business
“After going online and getting 10 different ways to fix I tried the most plausible and took it to Preferred but still didn't pass but then the owner asked what I tried.”
In Business Since 2020
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Family Business
Serving Richmond Area
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Vallejo Smog Test

Vallejo Smog Test

(26)
  • Family
  • Price
  • Professional
“Fantastic customer service, efficient and professional.”
In Business Since 2022
Coupons & Offers
3424C Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA
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15 Minute Smog Test and Oil Change Repair Station

15 Minute Smog Test and Oil Change Repair Station

(29)
  • Coffee
  • Upsell
  • Check
“They're hardworking, they don't mess around, and they're honest when they say 'you don't need to do this service' or 'we won't have time to do all of that today but bring it back and we'll finish.”
In Business Since 2015
2598 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA
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