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AA Smog Check Station
“He had to go above and beyond to figure out some numbers on my Cadillac converter, but he made sure to do his part and we leave happy with a passing smog test.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Vacaville, CA
24 stations listed · 11 in Vacaville · 16 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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CME Smog & Auto Repair
- System
- Brake
- Engine
“When Tom's shop did not have the needed tools to fix a thermostat problem on my car, he graciously told me about a gentleman named Kerry at CME, who he confidently knew could.”
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The Smog Connection
- Technician
- Reading
“I've been lucky enough to pass my Smog tests, but I've read reviews that they will be incredibly helpful/informational when the time comes that it doesn't.”
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Solano Smog Dmv/Registration /Services
- Smog Check
- Price
- Vehicle
“I just moved from the east coast and this was way less of a hassle than going to an actual DMV office, plus these guys are very friendly and try to help as much as possible.”
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Superior Smog Check
- SUV
- Price
- Vehicle
“Tbh, I always feel terrible when it comes to vehicle care, cos my late fiancee who's gone 2 years ago was always the one who did all the maintenance on our vehicles.”
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Boutique Smog Check
- Coupon
- Owner
- Quick Service
“This place was really fast and efficient took 10 minutes to do a smog check and another 10 minutes to pay and get going even though he was pretty busy.”
Listed for drivers in and around Vacaville, 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: Vacaville, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 11 are in Vacaville itself and 13 come from Fairfield (10, 8 mi), Dixon (2, 10 mi) and Davis (1, 18 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,856 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (81%) and value (68%). 16 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 6 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 2010. 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the stations on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 5 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 Vacaville?
5 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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The Smog King
- Future
- Air Conditioned
- Owner
“The O2 sensor wasn't ready yet and he worked with me and talked about driving it more to get it to pass instead of just failing me and taking more money.”
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California Smog Check
- Truck
- Tech
- Phone
“They are an inspection only facility so if repairs are thought to be needed, then you might seek elsewhere but if your vehicle should pass smog, then I would definitely stop in and see them.”
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Monty's Automotive
- Book
- Vehicles
“Our daughters wish they still lived in Vacaville; they keep searching for a trustworthy auto mechanic -- and they've learned that a business like Monty's is pretty hard to find!”
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Buresh Automotive
“I will definitely use Buresh Automotive again!!”
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Platinum Automotive
“Reasonable in price over all very good experience no bs”
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Multi-Tech Auto Repair
- Dealership
- BMW
- Owner
“He is very honest with his assessments and I've even seen him pass work to other mechanics in the neighborhood if he figured they could better resolve a problem.”
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E-Z Smog
“I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes before my car's hooked up to the testing machines, and I think I've never spent more than half an hour from walking in the door to driving away.”
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California Smog LLC (Star Station)
- Atmosphere
- Price
- Vehicle
“I like this place because of the quick service and friendly Mechanic, he a very respectful young man, makes you feel comfortable in his shop with lively conversation.”
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All Star Smog
- Coupon
- Vehicle
- Price
“Good service I will go again 😊 …”
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Dixon Suspension & Smog
- BJ
- Work Done
- Inspection
“I had an excellent experience here from the time I was greeted by the owner Bj to when they provided a thorough inspection of my brakes and found I was in need of a brake job.”
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First Choice Automotive
- Engine
- Vehicle
- Call
“In & out in 20 mins on a smog with no appt.”
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Hi Tech Smog
“Although, if your vehicle doesn't pass, I don't think they offer free retests, so go online and see instructions on how to make sure that your vehicle passes.”
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Robbins Automotive & Smog
- RV
- Money
- SUV
“I gave him a call and he came out on a hot Fairfield day took time to look at the car and gave us his honest opinion and suggested the cheapest way to figure out what was wrong with it.”
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Fairfield Smog & Detail Center
- Owner
- Price
“Quick, inexpensive, smog and registration phenomenal customer service 10/10 all great people”
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Horsepower Industries
- Prices
“Nice Auto Repair shop I know it's far from my home because I lived at Brisbane California so I drove 50 something miles to get here because I know they have nice and good service 😊 and the owner of the shop is my co filipino and he just charged me f...”
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SG Smog
- Coupon
- Driving
- Future
“Their website coupon knocked $30 off, taking the walk-in price ($58) to about the same as anyone else I could see around the area and the 30 second drive was impossible to beat.”
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Gees Auto and Performance LLC
- Truck
“Had my 2006 Silverado SS in the shop to get lowered.”
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Joes Body Shop
“Excellent service crew is so professional .”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Vacaville
- “Small family run smog shop. They're always very polite and quick to get you in and out.” — customer of California Smog Check
- “Greeted everyone waiting, got the smog done, provided a great price, great service and I was in and out of there in no time.” — customer of The Smog King
- “Super nice, fast, and reasonable. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get their car or truck smogged.” — customer of AA Smog Check Station
- “Fast service and great customer care . Been going to The Smog Connection and I have had consistent great service .” — customer of The Smog Connection
- “First time at this shop. Went in for a smog, and I was in and out in no time.” — customer of Boutique Smog Check
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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