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24 stations listed · 8 in Thousand Oaks · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Thousand Oaks, 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.
Of the 24 stations we list here, 8 are in Thousand Oaks itself and 16 come from towns including Camarillo (5, 9 mi), Simi Valley (4, 9 mi) and Sherman Oaks (4, 25 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,933 reviews; 16 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 value (87%), quality (77%) and professionalism (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "fair" and "honest". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 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 2000. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
4 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.
- “Very knowledgeable staff, professional, and courteous. Sam even drove my car into the garage for me, and made this smog trick quick and painless.” — customer of Discount Smog Star Center
- “The service is speedy also! In and out in less than 30 mins for a smog!” — customer of Shelley's Precision Auto Center
- “Arnold was so kind and helpful. It was my first time doing a smog check and he explained everything very thoroughly!” — customer of Smog Check Only
- “Came in to have two cars smogged. Kaden was an amazing technician, super courteous and took the time to explain everything.” — customer of Oil Changers
- “Fast and the best price in town. Super friendly and easy to work with.” — customer of Moe's Smog Test Only
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
