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San Jose Star Smog Check Only
- Gentleman
- Cash
- Coupon
“While I was there two people walked up saying they had passed it and parked around the corner to walk back snd check on wait times, which was under 5 minutes).”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near San Mateo, CA
We have 21 stations in San Mateo on file; 2 of them are on this list, along with 22 from towns including San Jose (7, 31 mi), San Francisco (6, 16 mi) and Albany (2).
24 stations listed · 16 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Capitol Auto Care
Smog Inspections, Fleet Services, Napa Autocare Center Benefits
“I owe a big apology and I would like to recend my last review that I feel may have had an impact on this business for the services rendered to myself and my family.”
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Smog Check San Jose
Fast and Professional, Our Technicians Are Friendly, Star Certified
“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.”
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Quik Smog
- Efficient
- Check
- Price
“Can be a line, but great service and communication”
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San Ramon Valley Import Center
General Repairs, Diagnostics, Vehicle Repair
“They have been open and honest in talking about repair issues, never tried to "over sell" me on repairs, it's done right or they fix it, and they communicate often by email and phone message to keep me updated on issues.”
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Reliant Auto Repair
“The prices were fair I didn't feel like there was any up selling and they let me keep my car there overnight so I wouldn't have to deal with traffic..”
Area overview: San Mateo, CA
The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,969 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (87%) and value (71%). 16 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 73 years. 1 gives free estimates and 6 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 14 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the stations on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Listed for drivers in and around San Mateo, 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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Hayes Auto Repair
- Prices
- Rear-Ended
- Communication
“The ability to diagnose accurately on a whim showcases Joe's automotive genius and the time and care given to my vehicle exemplifies the incredible quality of work provided by this shop.”
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Stevens Creek Automotive
“A coworker recommended this place after I needed some repairs done, Bering new to the area and not much of a car guy I was very apprehensive about finding a new mechanic but the owner and staff put me at ease.”
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Autometrics
- Job
- Safety
- Alfredo
“We bring our vehicles to Autometrics, not only because Victor and Alfredo are such friendly folk, but because we have confidence that they will give our cars the care and service they need to keep on going reliably”
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Auto Repair Specialist
- Work
- Integrity
- Smog
“Services Auto power window repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, Brakes, Smog certification, Brake service & repair, Auto maintenance, Oil change, Registration renewal”
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Dana Meyer Auto Care
Albany Tire & Service, Dana Meyer Auto Care
“Services Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine tuning, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Auto windshield replacement, Vehicle safety inspection”
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George's Automotive Services
“As a heads up, like some small auto repair garages, there is little extra room to park your car, which can be a hassle, but that's also a good sign that people want to do business with them.”
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Golden State Auto Salon
Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, Auto Detailing
“Quote was better than most other places in the area, plus was one of the most friendly, professional, and easy to work with people I've met in my whole process of getting this car protected and ready to drive worry free.”
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Pacific Auto Works
“I knew I shouldn't have tried to do it myself but thankfully Paul was able to squeeze me in to their busy schedule to replace the battery terminals AND not only that!”
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19th and Taraval Smog Test Only
“Everyone was tended to quickly, and with the equipment being used for smog tests nowadays (a laptop with a sniffer attachment), I'm sure all of them were finished quickly.”
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7 Days a Week Smog
“Best efficient all around nice guy first black dude I've seen in a long time didn't have a chip on his shoulder towards the white guy it was pleasant we need to stop all this hate”
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Bluetech Auto Repair Llc
- Engine
“Def recommend taking your car here Services Service not listed”
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A & J Nissan Specialist
- Mechanic
- Owner
- Honest
“Great owner and staff always take care of me and my family always great service and advice about what not to do to my car keeping my 20 year old car in top shape”
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KS Smog
“Other quotes were more expensive than KS Smog 's (some even charge additional $10 for a Star certification and additional charge for using credit card).”
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Pacific Heights Chevron Auto Repair
Smog Testing, Maintenance, Auto Repair
“Fast service at a reasonable price and very nice people!”
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Cains Tire
“Thank you to the staff as you are the face of your business and set the right standard of professionalism and big kudos to your mechanics for being highly skilled.”
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Sunset Auto Care
- Isaiah
- Car Maintenance
- Mechanic
“Life is stressful, having a busted car adds so much more stress, so it's just such a big relief and SO nice to be able to work with folks like Isaiah who are kind, helpful, transparent, and knowledgable.”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Communication
- Knowledge
- Diagnostic
“They did a great job re-welding the tail pipe and correctly installing a new Weber carburetor after that work had been done improperly by another shop--that I will not name.”
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Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station
2 Bar97 and 2 Ois smog Machines = no Wait, no Appnt Needed, "drive-Thru" Speedy Smog Test Design, Free Wifi
“A few years ago, I asked my preferred auto mechanics Melrose Motors (now My Mechanic) for a recommendation for a smog check, not my favorite thing to have to do.”
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Can I use a station outside San Mateo?
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 24 shops here are in San Mateo 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 near San Mateo say
- “The guys there are professional, pleasant, honest, and they remember who you are year after year.” — customer of Quik Smog
- “Great experience at Berkeley Motor Works. They gave me a quick diagnosis, and repair at a reasonable price.” — customer of Berkeley Motor Works
- “The price was very reasonable and the service was above and beyond.” — customer of San Jose Star Smog Check Only
- “I'll be back there every time I need a smog for sure.” — customer of Quik Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.