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Oil Changers
“I recently had an issues after an oil change, Eric, Marc and the entire team worked to get the issue corrected and me back on the road, with no hesitation or questions asked.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Ventura, CA
24 stations listed · 14 in Ventura · 16 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Clean Planet Smog Check
- Prices
- Work
- Sunday
“Great customer service, they were about to close shop when I arrived on a whim after running errands and they stayed open and completed my smog check in less than 15 minutes.”
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Advanced Auto Care & Smog
- Efficient
- Job
- Truck
“I have been taking my cars here for maintenance and repairs for the past four years and they always do an outstanding job, Eddie and his staff are very honest and reliable.”
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Smog 805
- Owner
- Smog Test
- Vehicle
“Went to get my truck smogged with smog805 and instead of charging me for the smog test, the gentleman that runs the shop scanned my truck and told me to drive some more to clear the existing monitors.”
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Bill Clark Automotive
- Integrity
- Honest
- Fair
“Bill Clark Joe & daughter family mechanic shop are the best their is in Town especially the 2 younger mechanic machinery worker they have very smart and respectful.”
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Ernies Auto Care & Smog
- Prices
- Diagnostics
- Vehicle
“My car had to be there longer than expected, but they addressed the reasons why and rather put me in a driveable vehicle vs a vehicle that would break down on me again cause I in a rush.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ventura, 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: Ventura, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 14 are in Ventura itself and 10 come from towns including Camarillo (4, 15 mi), Oxnard (3, 9 mi) and Fillmore (2, 23 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,985 reviews; 18 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 (83%), quality (77%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 16 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 2 have 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Ventura?
8 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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Xpress Smog Check
- Technician
- Gentleman
- Oil
“I there are cheaper places where you can get your Smog Checked at but i feel those places try to sell you others stuff on top of your Smog so Xpres Smog was more then 10 mins in and out and it passed.”
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Bill Hahn's Automotive
- Dollars
- Stars
- Information
“Called to inquire about services and the gentleman I spoke with (Travis, I believe) took his time to give me information about breaks and provided a sense of assurance.”
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Main Street Smog Test
- Vehicle
- Coupon
- Price
“Less expensive than other smog check stations we've gone to.”
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Smogie's Smog Shop
“I have you Smogies three times They always give me great service with a smile, and usually a joke and I always refer my friends and family to their facility”
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Smog 4 Less
- Room
- Mechanic
- Door
“Went right in 15 min later I was out although I did not pass the first time the receptionist told me exactly what to do I did it and 2hrs later I took it back and passed”
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Thompson Smog Test Only
- Price
- Vehicles
“Ok I just went back and he did it again!”
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Rick Estrada's Automotive
- Town
- Price
- Vehicles
“I was stranded about 30 miles from home, my radiator broke & my car overheated, I found Rick Estrada's Automotive on Google maps, it had top ratings, and now it will have the highest from me.”
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Muschamp Auto
- Dealership
“They always treat me so nice, get the job done so quickly, they are not the kind of people who will rip you off and are always so helpful about anything !”
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Litner Automotive
- Money
- Pricing
- Fair
“Orlando was great in following up and recommending services and repairs but I never felt like he was "selling" me on spending more money than I needed.”
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Coastal Differential Repair
“Marty performed a front and rear gear change on our Jeep Wrangler, along with installing a Detroit Trutrac in the front and repairing the stock limited slip in the rear.”
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Certified Automotive Repairs
- Oil
- Mechanic
“He got me to okay staying over night b c he could not run the shifter cable down into the proper position after he sabotaged the original, the passenger door worked fine until he screwed this up too inside door handle no longer opens the door”
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Mario's Garage
- Honest
- Towed
- Vehicle
“Although he had a good idea what the problem could be, he didn't want us to pay for a fix we didn't need, so we decided to take the car and wait to see if the same malfunction code would reappear in the next days.”
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All Smog USA
“From the moment I called to check on what time I could come in to actually arriving, the gentleman working there greeted me immediately and got my smog check done quickly.”
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Camarillo Car Care Center
- Pressure
- Battery
- Oil
“Therefore, I got synthetic oil change, 4 tires and all hoses: Upper and lower radiator hoses and 4 heater hoses replaced, and wheel alignment completed at Camarillo Car Care Center on 4/10/2023 and 4/11/2023.”
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MSJ Auto Services
“I'm grateful for a mechanic shop that gets the job done right & quick.”
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Las Posas Smog Test Only
- Door
- Donut
- Price
“Friendly owner/ staff great price and mentioned $10 online discount (which I thought there'd be a catch to) and they took $10 straight off the estimate got my smog certificate less than 15 minutes and there was a car ahead of me!!”
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Camarillo Independent Automotive Repair
- Driving
- Truck
- Work
“They take the time took the time to explain the nature of the problem and didn't get bothered when I asked follow up questions as the curious customer like I am.”
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Tune Ups Plus
“Great service, great prices.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Ventura
- “The technician that helped us this time was David, and he was professional, knowledgeable and very friendly.” — customer of Xpress Smog Check
- “Absolutely recommended if you need a smog. Quick, extremely friendly, competitive price, and simple.” — customer of Thompson Smog Test Only
- “A professional, thorough and affordable report was generated on a car that I was wanting checked out before purchasing.” — customer of Bill Hahn's Automotive
- “Wow! An honest, clean, reliable local shop that doesn't take advantage of a non-mechanical person is truly a great find!” — customer of Bill Hahn's Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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