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We have 16 stations in San Rafael on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 3 of them made it, along with 21 from towns including San Francisco (8, 17 mi), Berkeley (3, 16 mi) and San Leandro (3, 28 mi).
12 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, 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.
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,313 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (87%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "communication". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the stations on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email 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.
Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 24 shops here are in San Rafael 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.
- “Whether I make an appointment or it’s a last minute brake light that needs repaired, it’s done with professionalism.” — customer of Auto Repair Specialist
- “Knowledgeable mechanic who definitely knows his stuff. Fast, thorough smog check with excellent customer service like backing my car out of the garage so I didn't have to.” — customer of Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station
- “Vince and his service were great! He’s very friendly and helpful.” — customer of Richmond Star Smog
- “Vince, the owner, is a straightforward businessman with great customer service skills.” — customer of Richmond Star Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
