San Jose Star Smog Check Only
“He even went above and beyond by honoring my Groupon even though I was having issues with my login and was not able to provide the voucher code, only the proof that I paid for it.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in San Jose, CA
13 stations listed · all 13 in San Jose · 12 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Capitol Auto Care
“Mike was awesome took care of my brake and lamp inspection under an hour and fixed any issues we had.”
Smog Check San Jose
“It took about 45 minutes from when I arrived until they were done.”
Reliant Auto Repair
“They are a Star certified station, so if your renewal certificate says you need to go to a Star station, this is your place.”
Stevens Creek Automotive
“I've brought ever car here since my first in 1992 and I really don't like going anywhere else.”
Almaden Auto Repair
“Will continue bringing my car to them for all services and repairs.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, CA, these 13 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 Jose, CA
All 13 stations we list here are in San Jose itself. We have 70 stations in San Jose on file; this page shows the highest-rated 13. The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,681 reviews; all 13 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the stations on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 5 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 San Jose?
5 of the 13 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.
1025 Star Smog Station
“Easy to make an appointment and made getting a smog check painless”
Amerismog
“Friendly staff, convenient location in the heart of Willow Glen, and speedy service.”
AA Star Smog Check Station
“It was so easy setting up the appointment, the service was quick and fast I was in and out of there in less than 10 minutes.”
Smoguys Star Certified Station
“He not only did my smog but he cleaned the cables of my battery.”
Smog Check Plus #2
“This our second time coming here for smog, they are fast and super friendly.”
Smog Check Plus
“Better price than others, no queue at all, availability on weekend afternoon too, got done in 10 min, friendly staff !”
Smog Check Plus #3
“Two bays working, no wait on a Friday morning, so the whole visit took about 15 minutes.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in San Jose
- “Highly recommend this smog test place. Michael is professional, kind and efficient.” — customer of Smog Check Plus #2
- “Friendly, fast, full service. Was in and out in 15 minutes with a smog test and my new sticker.” — customer of Amerismog
- “The price was very reasonable and the service was above and beyond.” — customer of San Jose Star Smog Check Only
- “Greatly appreciated Chris’s honesty and transparency! The fact that he honored the $20 discount they listed on their website without me asking for it is the main reason I will be coming back for future smogs.” — customer of Smog Check San Jose
- “I came here for a smog test. The owner is friendly and professional.” — customer of Smog Check Plus #2
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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