Quik Smog
“Literally rolled up just after 3 on a Tuesday afternoon and got my smog test immediately.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in San Francisco, CA
10 stations listed · 6 in San Francisco · 3 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Autometrics
“They provide detailed estimates with pictures and a nice review process, all of which makes me feel like I'm in good hands.”
Auto Repair Specialist
“Great experience - the repairs were done quickly and the car was ready when promised.”
Dana Meyer Auto Care
“Work was done on-time and I was kept in the loop as it was being done.”
19th and Taraval Smog Test Only
“Called ahead and was told that it would take 45 minutes after my arrival but my vehicle was in and out in about 20 minutes.”
Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station
“Many thanks to the thoughtful technicians who took extra time and care to make sure my car would legally pass smog inspection after a service event elsewhere reset the onboard computer.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Francisco, CA, these 10 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: San Francisco, CA
Of the 10 stations we list here, 6 are in San Francisco itself and 4 come from towns including Albany (1, 12 mi), Berkeley (1, 12 mi) and San Mateo (1, 16 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,791 reviews; all 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the stations on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes 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 use a station outside San Francisco?
Inside your own state, yes. 6 of the 10 shops here are in San Francisco and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
Pacific Heights Chevron Auto Repair
“They were friendly, helpful, and the service was the quickest I've ever experienced!”
Sunset Auto Care
“Unlike with most of the other SF car maintenance shops, I didn't feel like "just a number," but instead felt like I was getting a thorough and personalized service.”
Auto Stop
“It literally took seven or eight minutes, enough to grab a coffee from across the street.”
Action Auto Care
“A big difference is also his communication - Robert goes above and beyond in explaining the problem, presenting a solution, and providing an accurate estimate”
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