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Capitol Auto Care
- Light
- Brake
- Mechanic
“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.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near San Ramon, CA
We have 6 stations in San Ramon on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: one of them made it, along with 23 from towns including San Francisco (7, 28 mi), San Leandro (3, 13 mi) and Berkeley (3, 20 mi).
11 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Quik Smog
- Efficient
- Check
- Price
“Excellent customer service”
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San Ramon Valley Import Center
- Owner
- Diagnostic
- Quality
“Had I taken this Toyota to a dealer, most of them would have started needlessly replacing parts with no solution to the problem, only a giant invoice, and I know this from perusing the Rav-4 forums on the internet.”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Brand
- Quality Service
- Prices
“Not only did he and his team do a great job with the repairs, he also advised us on how to work with the insurance company to make sure the claim wouldn't impact our premium.”
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Autometrics
- Prius
- Phone
- Job
“They always get my car in right away, always manage to fix the problem, in a very timely manner and never push repairs that you don't need, or can't afford at the time, unless it is a matter of safety.”
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George's Automotive Services
“I've had my Ford Econoline serviced here about 4 times now, and Lloyd is my go-to mechanic in the East Bay for his fast service time, honest pricing, and high skill.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Ramon, 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.
Area overview: San Ramon, CA
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,008 reviews; 23 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 (100%), quality (91%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair", "honest" and "communication". 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 2 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the stations on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 8 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for San Ramon?
3 of the 24 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.
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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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Dana Meyer Auto Care
“Brianna at reception was uber professional, knowledgeable & went out of her way to make sure all things that were glitchy were checked out and completed.”
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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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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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Pacific Heights Chevron Auto Repair
- Work
- Vehicle
- Gas Station
“Really fast and efficient!”
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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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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Team
- Brakes
- Communication
“Clear estimates and invoices sent via Text message that also allows for payment ahead before you arrive…They also got my odometer to light up again without charging me!!”
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Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station
- Mechanic
- Sense of Humor
- Efficient
“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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Bimmers Independent Service
- Company
- Dealership
- Light
“They were very thorough, knowledgable, and transparent throughout the process and made me feel extremely confident buying this car without having seen it in person.”
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Auto Stop
- Quote
- Diagnosis
- Fair
“I moved out of SF over 4 years ago and I still come here for any auto needs because it's hard to find a trustworthy place and this place is definitely trustworthy.”
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Smog X Press
- DMV
- Polite
- Pay
“Called ahead to find out when the best time to bring my car, brought the car in at the convenient time for both of us, and smog check completed shortly after.”
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Gilman Auto
- Fair
- Oil
- Vehicle
“Great service”
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S & K Auto Repair
“He is by far one of the most Honest mechanics I have ever had the pleasure of doing business even considering I'm probably coming to see him because my car has busted in some way.”
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Letcher Bros. Auto Repair
“Prices are fair and I trust Letcher Bros as, as long as I have been coming here, they are very fair, friendly, helpful and my go to place - thank you :)”
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Richmond Star Smog
- Water
- Smog Check
- Tires
“The first time I didn't pass but he told me exactly what to do I came back 10 days later and passed, and I only had to pay the $10 and that $8 to send it to dmv.”
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EZ Star Smog Oakland
- Sunday
- Website
- Job
“Super sweet guy, very friendly and explained things to me in a kind way and non patronizing way (often don't get that experience as a female car owner).”
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Action Auto Care
- Toyota
- Efficient
- Mechanic
“Robert is really trustworthy: he offered to inspect and charge my battery for free, and only once we found out it wasn't working we chose to change it.”
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Prof Smog
- DMV
- Smog Check
“He gives you a discount for being a loyal customer.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near San Ramon
- “Very pleasant experience at Berkeley Motor Works. Paul and his colleague are lovely individuals - honest, friendly, informative, knowledgeable.” — customer of Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- “What a pleasure! No appointment needed, courteous staff, no paperwork to worry about, in and out in under 20 minutes.” — customer of Clean Air Smog Check Star Certified Station
- “The guys there are professional, pleasant, honest, and they remember who you are year after year.” — customer of Quik Smog
- “If you want quality work honest mechanics and fair prices for the amazing machines we choose to drive, this is your one stop shop.” — customer of Bimmers Independent Service
- “The quote is always fair and the timing has always been on schedule.” — customer of Autometrics
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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