Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Stockton, CA

21 stations listed · all 21 in Stockton · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+

Data verified November 10, 2026

Perlu Advanced Auto Repair

Perlu Advanced Auto Repair

4.6 68 reviews
“I appreciate the staff and the work done on my car very much!!!”
Coupons & offersFamily-ownedBBB A+Since 2019
1033 E March Ln
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Harrison Auto Electric

Harrison Auto Electric

4.1 56 reviews
“The service was excellent , quick turn around, reasonably priced and my lock works perfect.”
Financing available1,000+ vehicles servicedSince 1943Family-ownedBBB A+
3245 N Wilson Way
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Hammer Lane Smog Center

Hammer Lane Smog Center

4.9 99 reviews
“I appreciate the willingness to work with my schedule when it was near the end of the day.”
BBB A+Since 2012
3008 E Hammer Ln # 101
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Golden Smog Check

Golden Smog Check

4.8 101 reviews
“I come from out of town all the time just for the quality service and you can't beat their prices.”
Since 2018
408 N California St
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209 Engine Pros & Towing

209 Engine Pros & Towing

4.8 73 reviews
“Eddie was amazing on getting my car out of the mud asap when the storm was very bad he got there in 15 mins.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2021
2490 Piccoli Rd Ste. 1
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A-1 Smog

A-1 Smog

4.7 56 reviews
“Best place to get smog service, only place I go and always recommend people to go here.”
BBB A+Since 2006
521 N Wilson Way
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Listed for drivers in and around Stockton, CA, these 21 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: Stockton, CA

All 21 stations we list here are in Stockton itself. We have 23 stations in Stockton on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The stations on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,242 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "quality". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 3 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.

Can I book a test online with shops listed for Stockton?

2 of the 21 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.

Javier Smog Time

Javier Smog Time

4.9 68 reviews
“Came for a smog check, was in and out in about five minutes and was $50.”
Since 2005
524 E Fremont St
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Castle Automotive

Castle Automotive

4.8 42 reviews
“He always fixed my cars with expertise and care and gave me good prices.”
Since 1994
2315 N El Dorado St
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Stockton 5 Star Smog Check

Stockton 5 Star Smog Check

4.8 81 reviews
“Great place to go fair, honest would recommend to go for smog”
8714 Thornton Rd
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Golden Star Smog

Golden Star Smog

4.8 107 reviews
“They are very kind, their customer service is GREAT, and they seem to do the work really fast...”
4049 West Ln
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Mr Smog & Muffler

Mr Smog & Muffler

4.7 25 reviews
“Gave us a 10% military discount on our brake and lamp inspection.”
BBB A+Since 2011
530 N Union St
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San Joaquin Smog Test & Repair

San Joaquin Smog Test & Repair

4.6 52 reviews
“Carlos is the man on smog and he has big knowledge on what he does”
Since 2008Cash only
1403 E Miner Ave
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Alonso's Auto Repair

Alonso's Auto Repair

4.4 25 reviews
“These two individuals that own this place are very straightforward, reliable, dependable and honest!!”
BBB A+Since 2008
1021 E Park St
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Patriots Truck Repair & Lube

Patriots Truck Repair & Lube

4.9 21 reviews
“Definitely a dependable, reliable and personalized in both customer service and mechanical services to your truck.”
729 S Commerce St
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Smog Check

Smog Check

4.7 18 reviews
“This place is the best the guy who helped me gave me some great information on my car registration very helpful and informative”
1042 S Sinclair Ave
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Golden State Auto Repair

Golden State Auto Repair

4.7 5 reviews
“Good place to get a smog.”
328 S California St
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Gonzalez Auto Repair

Gonzalez Auto Repair

4.9 5 reviews
“Know what they are doing Fantastic”
820 S California St
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Friendly Smog

Friendly Smog

4.5 5 reviews
“They have been my go to SMOG place for several years now since they were on Wilson Way.”
Since 2003
3805 West Ln
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Gill Smog Check Test Only

Gill Smog Check Test Only

4.5 5 reviews
“Great customer service I would recommend to friends and family and anyone looking to smog their vehicles.”
Since 2010
1605 E Miner Ave
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BS Auto Repair

BS Auto Repair

1107 Aurora St S
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LP Performance & Auto Repair

LP Performance & Auto Repair

3.8 5 reviews
“Great service and prices are varry reasonable and varry friendly”
Since 2014
2021 E Harding Way
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Why these companies made our list

What customers say about stations in Stockton

  • “Best deals and friendly people. The only place I will ever go to have my car smogged.” — customer of Golden Star Smog
  • “This place was fast at getting my car smogged, I was in and out in about 15-20 minutes, I even got my stickers there!” — customer of Stockton 5 Star Smog Check
  • “Very honest with people when they drive their car through smog, and if the smog doesn't pass your car they will look for a way to help you.” — customer of San Joaquin Smog Test & Repair
  • “The nicest, quickest and best customer service. I go every other year when my vehicles need it and refer my friends.” — customer of Golden Smog Check
  • “Best price in town no doubt. Probably fastest smog in town too.” — customer of Golden Smog Check

Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.

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