Clean Planet Smog Check Clean Truck Check Inspection
“It was a great experience working with Ruben at Clean Planet Smog check, service was friendly and could feel the genuine friendliness.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Ventura, CA
15 stations listed · 13 in Ventura · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Smog 805
“I got my car smogged and was in and out in no more than 15 minutes.”
Advanced Auto Care & Smog
“Don't overcharge women, won't refuse to work on your duct taped ,gorilla glued clunker,even cheap pre smog inspections if you think it will fail, but like to weigh your options.”
Bill Clark Automotive
“If you were looking for quality, fair, and reliable automotive service, look no further than Bill Clark Automotive in Ventura, California.”
Bill Hahn's Automotive
“They find that our mechanic installed the brakes incorrectly and had our brakes repaired (new pads) and out the door within an hour!”
Xpress Smog Check
“My whole family comes to Xpress Smog as they're always pleasant and professional.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ventura, CA, these 15 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: Ventura, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 13 are in Ventura itself and 2 come from Oxnard (9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.5 to 4.9 across 1,528 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price" and "honest". 10 are open on Saturdays. 2 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of the stations on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 6 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 Ventura?
6 of the 15 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.
Main Street Smog Test
“Victor was super nice and accommodating with a discount, and I commend him.”
Smogez
“Great place they really know what they are doing, in a convenient location too.”
Smog 4 Less
“The gentleman tech (/owner?) runs an efficient operation in which he clearly takes pride.”
Thompson Smog Test Only
“Very professional i had no wait at all, very polite i will be going back for all service in the future.”
Muschamp Auto
“Kevin provides information so that a lay person can understand and they're transparent about costs.”
Coastal Differential Repair
“Marty helped me out when I needed my differential resealed last minute before leaving on a trip.”
Certified Automotive Repairs
“I've been a regular customer of Ben's since 2001 - he's the ONLY mechanic that I trust 1000% to take care of my van.”
Auto Tech Smog & Repair
“Many years of work, repairs, regular service etc, for all types of vehicles I have brought them to fix or just check out.”
Joshua's Smog Star Station
“Hello, I loved this place, I took my car to the smog test, and they treated me very well.”
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