AAC Smog Test and Repair
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
2267 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Smog Check Stations in Alameda, CA
7 smog check stations in Alameda, California. State-licensed smog inspection stations: test-only and test-and-repair. Compare up to 4 shops side by side, call them directly or get directions.
Best-documented smog check stations in Alameda
Alameda Smog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only stationWebsite
1928 High St, Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda Smog Dog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only stationWebsite
1726 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
Blanding Auto Repair
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
2338 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Also: Repair
Central Auto Service
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
1310 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Also: Repair
Engine Works INC
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
1923 Minturn St, Alameda, CA 94501
Also: Repair
College Of Alameda Auto Mec Progm
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
555 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Tips before you go
- Make sure the check engine light is off. A lit light is an automatic fail.
- Drive normally for a few days before the test; do not disconnect the battery or clear trouble codes right before.
- Emissions and safety inspection rules differ by state and county; your registration renewal notice says what your car needs.
- Bring your DMV renewal notice: it says whether the car must be tested at a STAR station.
- A "test & repair" station can also fix the car if it fails; a "test-only" station only tests.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a smog check cost in California?
Each station sets its own test price, so call ahead. California also charges an $8.25 smog certificate fee for every vehicle that passes; ask whether the quoted price includes it.
Do I need a STAR station?
Your DMV renewal notice tells you. If it says "Smog Certification Required at STAR Station", only a STAR-certified station can certify the car. Otherwise any licensed smog check station can test it.
How long is a smog certificate valid?
A passing smog certificate is valid for 90 days.
Which vehicles are exempt?
Gasoline vehicles 8 model years old or newer pay a smog abatement fee instead of testing. Electric vehicles, motorcycles and gasoline vehicles from 1975 or earlier are exempt.
How many smog check stations are in Alameda?
AppointAuto lists 7 smog check stations in Alameda, CA.
How are shops ordered?
Shops with an active state license and complete, verified contact details (phone, website, matching address in several sources) are listed first. The order never reflects payment, and no shop is marked down.
Smog Check Stations near Alameda
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- Smog Check in Piedmont — 4.8 mi, 1 listed
- Smog Check in Emeryville — 5.0 mi, 1 listed
- Smog Check in San Francisco — 5.5 mi, 64 listed
- Smog Check in San Leandro — 6.6 mi, 27 listed
- Smog Check in Berkeley — 7.1 mi, 22 listed
- Smog Check in Moraga — 8.3 mi, 5 listed
- Smog Check in Orinda — 8.5 mi, 2 listed