San Jose Star Smog Check Only
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24 stations listed · 13 in San Jose · 19 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Of the 24 stations we list here, 13 are in San Jose itself and 11 come from San Mateo (4, 31 mi), San Leandro (4, 33 mi) and San Carlos (3, 27 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,463 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), value (71%) and punctuality (67%). 19 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers financing; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the stations on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 6 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, 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.
Weekend testing is on offer at 19 of the 24 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.