Absolute Auto Tech
“The team at Absolute Auto Tech is knowledgeable, and they use a common sense approach to auto care.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in San Luis Obispo, CA
15 stations listed · 5 in San Luis Obispo · 3 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Wrona's Quality Auto Repair
“The work was done in record time, and when an issue came up, they were quick to respond in a professional and supportive way, which I really appreciated.”
Complete Automotive
“These guys are great, I've been with them for years now and they have never let me down!”
Morin Brothers Automotive
“H Elena (in the office) is efficient, accommodating , honest, polite and professional .”
Dave's Automotive
“I had 3 quotes for new brakes and a few different recommendations for what work to get done, but Dave was able to give me straight answers and a much more reasonable price!”
Todd's Garage Inc.
“They did a great job put a cat protective shield on my Prius and repaired the bolt that the dealership missed up when they put the new catalytic converter on my car.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Luis Obispo, CA, these 15 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 Luis Obispo, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 5 are in San Luis Obispo itself and 10 come from towns including Grover Beach (3, 11 mi), Arroyo Grande (2, 11 mi) and Morro Bay (2, 12 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,779 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 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 1997. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the stations on this page; 1 publishes a contact page and 3 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.
Which shops listed for San Luis Obispo test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 3 of the 15 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.
Arroyo Grande Import Automotive
“I needed a smog check and left a message for Chris, who promptly replied and got me in the next day.”
A's the Other Guys Garage
“Excellent work fast and very affordable abraham is definitely our go to giy only place we go in town”
Pismo Beach Automotive
“Anthony was very professional with straight forward instructions- told us to come over, diagnosed and fixed our car due to a bent piece of metal in 5 minutes.”
BAY Auto & Tire
“Manuel cares about his clients and goes the extra mile for them.”
Central Coast Auto
“Awesome service and very quick got my smog done on my lunch break 15 min tops will definitely recommend to family and friends !!”
Back On the Road Automobile Repair Inc.
“Omar was efficient, the communication on updates was on point, and the price was right.”
C&J Automotive
“My husband brought his brand new Dodge Avenger in for an oil change and service and the owner, Jim went above and beyond servicing his vehicle.”
Louie's Auto Clinic
“I would never consider trusting my vechile to anyone else in this area.”
L and L Customs Automotive Repair Shop
“I won't take them anywhere else.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in San Luis Obispo
- “First time at Morin Brothers. Jesse was a great help, and everyone there seemed to be very customer service oriented.” — customer of Morin Brothers Automotive
- “I got my smog checked and was a little nervous since I don't know much about cars, but Dave was very nice and made it a smooth-going experience.” — customer of Dave's Automotive
- “John was at the front desk and was kind, courteous and right on the money when he said (even tho I missed my morning appointment) "your car will be ready in 20 minutes".” — customer of Complete Automotive
- “The guys that do the actual work on the cars are knowledgeable and professional!” — customer of Morin Brothers Automotive
- “Best smog check location in town and fair & honest pricing for everything else, Dave's is great!” — customer of Dave's Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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