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The Auto Experts
“I was originally a customer of the 30th street location, and have now been a customer of the Folsom Blvd location for the past year as it's closer to my house.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Sacramento, CA
24 stations listed · 20 in Sacramento · 13 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
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Valley Tire & Wheel
- Oil
- Needs
- Truck
“I live in the Sierra Nevada mountains, And was in need of a tire for my f350 dually I bought recently and five of the tires are new one was old and close to bald I had shopped around and found one tire shop that said they could get the tire to match ...”
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Auto Express
- AC
- Check Engine Light
- Transmission
“Came to Auto Express and the issue was diagnosed right away and a plan was given to correct the problem over time and at the least cost possible and without having to get a new car.”
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Smog Mart
“There was a minor hiccup when a part I needed for the light test arrived damaged but it wasn't their fault & they prioritized the work once the good part arrived.”
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West Sacramento Smog-Brake and Light Inspections
- Price
- Sunday
- Vehicles
“Friendly fast they will make a appointed time for you so you dont have to wait their for a smog when they are real busy , i will always smog here , just do it you wont regret it”
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OK Tire and Automotive Tire Pros
“I hobbled in on a donut and 3 ancient, dried up, garbage tires right before closing and drove out with a full set at a comparable price to other tire shops in the area.”
Area overview: Sacramento, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 20 are in Sacramento itself and 4 come from West Sacramento (5 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 5,464 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (79%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "warranty". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), engine repair (4), transmission repair (4), hybrid repair (3) and auto repair (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 95 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Sacramento, 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.
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West Coast Auto Care
- Work
- Front Desk
- Brake Pads
“There were cars everywhere when I drove up, but the owner kindly directed me in and got the job done over and beyond because they checked my fluids and oil at no additional charge.”
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Radial Tire Center
“I am traveling through the US from Canada and after coming through the California Redwoods I heard a strange noise coming from the front wheels of my 34' motorhome.”
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John Ellis & Son
“The price was great and I will absolutely be recommending them to other BOLT EV owners as well as my friends and family that are driving ICE and Hybrids cars.”
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Ellio's German Auto
- Diagnosis
- Future
- Mechanic
“Victor was very easy to work with when it came to explaining the reasons why the repairs were needed and the consequences for not doing the repairs in a timely manner.”
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Arden Hills Car Wash & Detail
- Lube
- Diamond
- van
“Very nice from the check in to completion did a very Good job on the inside of the truck very pleased will be back and they do oil change as well with free car wash 🙏🙌🏾👏 …”
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Japanese Service Center II
- Reviews
- Vehicle
- Price
“Even though they are so very busy all the time, one of the mechanics came out, found a hose loose (probably bumped 2 days ago by the guy at Shell replacing the battery), topped off my fluid, and even replaced my radiator cap that he noticed had a lit...”
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Radial Tire Service
“Randy and the Radial team were able to align our car no problem and he even allowed for a re-alignment after we had some new struts installed after the first alignment.”
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Ozmotive Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Trans
- Toyota
“I did a Google search found the great reviews for Ozmotive and not only did they get me in right then and there, they were so nice and the quality of work was top notch.”
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Kwicksilver Wheel Repair
“I haven't checked the actual rim yet but reading their reviews and writing this one, I m pretty confident they rehabilitated my wheel so my wagons riding smooth and fresh.”
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SDS Automotive
“So I made an appointment a few weeks later for those recommendations, as well as some of my own concerns for my vehicle, such as AC problems and my brakes.”
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Broadway Smog Wizard
- Price
- Questions
- Smog Check
“This place was great went from the Broadway DMV to this location less then 2 miles away to have smog check done on a car i was transferring to my name the guy was fast and professional I did call ahead to see if I needed an appointment he told me ove...”
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Quick Stop Smog & More
- Truck
- Transmission
- Price
“I love going there he have taken care of two of my Cadillacs on 1990 Cadillac and my 2011 Cadillac and I'm still floating and he works with you reasonable price”
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Unitech Auto Repair & Smog Inc
- Engine
- Job
- AC
“It is also the most affordable service I found in Sacramento, especially for new drivers, students and low income individual of getting their car fix without having to worry about what to pick.”
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Nor Cal Performance
- Cost
- Truck
- Mechanic
“I also did an oil change which comes with a free bumper to bumper inspection and with that they were able to let me see areas that needed work in the near future and other that were coming up.”
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Global Smog Inc.
“The best price in all of Sacramento and Yolo counties that I've seen, and he's honest and faster than those bigger shops that favor certain customers and play the favorite customer games..”
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British Car Services
- Job
- Book
- Warranty
“He will never sell you a service you don't need He will explain each needed service in detail and recommend a few different options depending on your circumstances.”
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River City Smog & Lube
“Showed up on a Tuesday before noon, and was next in line, RV repositioned for connecting smog equipment, test ran, and on my way in short order, probably less than 30 minutes.”
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German Motors
- Warranty
- is
- Cost
“I especially like that I can drop in for a headlamp replacement or other alarm light issue and they greet me by name and usually take care of it while I wait”
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Can I use a station outside Sacramento?
Inside your own state, yes. 20 of the 24 shops here are in Sacramento and the rest come from other towns, shown with their own city. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
What customers say about stations in Sacramento
- “I love coming here for my smogs! The staff is always friendly and they get me in and out within a half hour or less every time!” — customer of Unitech Auto Repair & Smog Inc
- “Went for a smog check, super easy experience and staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming.” — customer of Auto Express
- “German Motors did a very thorough job on my car and this new replacement motor was covered under the 6 month warranty that they gave me.” — customer of German Motors
- “They are efficient and timely. I have serviced and smogged my cars with them for about 15 + years.” — customer of SDS Automotive
- “Very decent local shop, I highly recommend this place for any preventive maintenance and smog issues.” — customer of Global Smog Inc.
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.