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Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Union City, CA

We have 4 stations in Union City on file; 2 of them are on this list, along with 22 from Redwood City (11, 13 mi), Daly City (10, 25 mi) and San Jose (1, 23 mi).

13 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

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All Smog El Camino

All Smog El Camino

(49)
“A very easy to find right off El Camino there's two mechanic shops they're the ones all the way to the right I was recommended by my mother and Aunt they said the young guy that was very friendly there was two young guys there both very friendly defi...”
In Business Since 2015
Coupons & Offers
1414 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA
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Air Care Smog $36.75 With Coupon

Air Care Smog $36.75 With Coupon

(47)
  • Price
  • Future
  • TV
“The only issue is that the car recently had an aftermarket catalytic converter installed so Hung needed to double check the regulatory listing of catalytic converter replacements for the vehicle.”
In Business Since 2020
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Licensed
Serving Union City Area
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Westlake Smog Check Star Certified Station

Westlake Smog Check Star Certified Station

(50)
“Great fast service.”
In Business Since 2007
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
101 S Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA
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Redwood General Tire Pros

Redwood General Tire Pros

(46)
“I usualy dont leave reviews but this time i had too, I was helped out by Kurt Boegner and he was and he was very laid back and profesional more like a friend not a salesmen, he suggested a tire for my 2014 Ford f150 supercrew cab and came up with yok...”
In Business Since 2004
Coupons & Offers
Serving Union City Area
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Heavenly Auto Care LLC

Heavenly Auto Care LLC

(37)
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  • Steering
  • Battery
“They're not only highly skilled, but they invest in your car and you— Hermes always takes the time to explain the work and provide options for efficient and cost effective repairs, which is a lifesaver when you're trying to figure out an older car.”
In Business Since 1997
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
ASE Certified
256 San Pedro Rd, Daly City, CA
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Redwood City Smog Test Only

Redwood City Smog Test Only

(46)
“It's because the car will fail the OBDII Monitors test since the car's computer has been reset and there's not enough diagnostic info to pass the test.”
In Business Since 2007
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Serving Union City Area
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Listed for drivers in and around Union City, 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: Union City, CA

The 24 stations on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 2,193 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (83%), value (74%) and punctuality (70%). 13 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the stations on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 1 lists 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 use a station outside Union City?

Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 24 shops here are in Union City 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.

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Union City Smog Check

Union City Smog Check

(46)
  • Price
  • Truck
  • Vehicles
“We needed our first smog check for our vehicles this year and having not been through the process we weren't sure what to expect, especially as it was a star certified test that was needed.”
In Business Since 2015
Average Price Tag
33365 Mission Blvd, Union City, CA
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Arco Daly City Smog Pros

Arco Daly City Smog Pros

(49)
  • Price
  • Speaking
  • Fast
“Fast and convenient”
295 Washington St, Daly City, CA
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B & B Transmissions

B & B Transmissions

(28)
  • Price
  • Diagnosis
  • Mechanic
“I called this shop today and had some questions about my transmission, even though i was not a customer they took time out of their day to explain what i needed to do to fix my situation with my transmission, by myself.”
In Business Since 1960
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
7073 Mission St, Daly City, CA
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Escutia's Auto Repair

Escutia's Auto Repair

(46)
  • Price
  • Honest
  • Confidence
“I have been taking my SUV to him when I used to work in Hayward, but now moved to San Jose, I still drive my SUV or other car to him and return by BART to San Jose, that's how much confidence I have on this shop.”
In Business Since 1994
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
967 H St, Union City, CA
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H K Smog

H K Smog

(30)
  • Prices
“They don't post prices and don't tell you ahead of time how much it will be--I was a bit surprised to be charged almost $80 for a smog check during the work week.”
In Business Since 2008
Family Business
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
24 Willow St # 2, Redwood City, CA
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Atech Auto Repair

Atech Auto Repair

(43)
“They really took the time to look into all aspects of the car and share their findings, being careful to list only what was observed and explaining when they were unsure why there was a noise when driving (which would have taken more time ti investig...”
In Business Since 2014
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
5975 Mission St, Daly City, CA
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Curtner Union Smog

Curtner Union Smog

(23)
  • Price
“A single, experienced person like Tam, is very hard to come by this days, specially with all those big central dealerships that are having interns & junior mechanics with high turnaround work on your car.”
In Business Since 2005
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2690 Union Ave, San Jose, CA
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Peninsula Smog

Peninsula Smog

(30)
  • Price
  • Vehicle
“This guy has helped me a lot when he did the smog check on my cars, if he noticed that there might be a problem with the car before he do the smog check, probably he is gonna ask if you know something about it, then, there is the chance for you to no...”
In Business Since 2015
2701 Middlefield Rd B, Redwood City, CA
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A & L Auto Repairs

A & L Auto Repairs

(7)
  • Honest
“They wanted to charge me $250 for it and I figured I could save a bit by going elsewhere - at A&L it would cost me only $100 + price of the break pads (purchase in autozone).”
In Business Since 1992
BBB Rating: A
94 Laurel St, Redwood City, CA
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Auto Master Care

Auto Master Care

(11)
  • Needs
  • Priced
“I have been going to Auto Master Care now over 5 years and I have received nothing but the highest level of service and always the quality of service you would expect.”
In Business Since 2017
Family Business
67 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA
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Daly City Test Only

Daly City Test Only

(24)
  • Price
  • Fair
“The reason I am giving this place 5 stars is because the technician let me know my car wasn't ready for the smog test after plugging in an OBD2 reader and told me to come back when the monitors complete without making me pay.”
7101 Mission St, Daly City, CA
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Precision Auto Repair Center

Precision Auto Repair Center

(4)
“Can't beat the customer service here or the work done always reliable and I know I am not getting charged extra because Ed always explains what needs to be done and why then shows me the parts afterward so I can see what he was talking about”
In Business Since 1974
BBB Rating: A+
110 Pine St, Redwood City, CA
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Electra Auto Repair

Electra Auto Repair

(13)
  • Price
  • Mechanic
“Love this place, the mechanic is so nice, friendly, easy going, service is fast and swift, job well done, very professional.”
In Business Since 1992
7244 Mission St, Daly City, CA
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Unique Automotive

Unique Automotive

(10)
  • Mechanic
“The owner, Johnny, is very friendly and has always been very attentive, I say that it is without a shadow of a doubt the best Brazilian workshop in California, but the employee there, a young guy, has left A LOT to be desired on more than 5 occasions...”
In Business Since 2014
7298 Mission St #2664, Daly City, CA
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Sullivan Smog Shop

Sullivan Smog Shop

(16)
“If you have an older car and keep getting turned down by lazy smog shops because their “dyno is down/not calibrated”, stop by and see Julio.”
1690 Sullivan Ave, Daly City, CA
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Magic Auto Repair

Magic Auto Repair

(15)
  • Mechanic
  • Prices
  • Work
“Magic auto repair was quick with looking at my car, telling me what the problem was, and even suggested for me to buy the part I needed on Amazon instead of charging me for an overpriced part.”
745 Second Ave, Redwood City, CA
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Legacy Auto Repair

Legacy Auto Repair

(15)
  • Mechanic
  • Honest
  • Priced
“After panicking because my vehicle over heated on the way to a Stanford appointment (that takes six months to get) they were able to get my vehicle in and then diagnosed in an exspedent manner.”
In Business Since 2010
105 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA
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Brake Plus

Brake Plus

(21)
  • Price
  • Check
  • Smog
“(This was after Stanley restarted his smog equipment and performed a self diagnosis check) After Stanley explained what will happen next he charged me a very fair price (for the time he spent trying to complete the smog check) and said after the Sta...”
In Business Since 2003
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
7499 Mission St, Daly City, CA
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What customers say about stations near Union City

  • “Great place to get your Smog done!). Owner Andrew was very professional and got the smog done in no time!” — customer of Union City Smog Check
  • “Fast service, and gentleman was very friendly! Definitely recommend for great smog service!” — customer of Curtner Union Smog
  • “Went there for my smog, Carlos was very helpful and has great customer service.” — customer of Peninsula Smog
  • “Quality fast service, didn’t take long at all and the smog technician was hella chill.” — customer of Union City Smog Check
  • “Amazing place! Made my smog and oil change a very pleasant experience!” — customer of Curtner Union Smog

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