Chabot Smog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only stationWebsite
20747 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Smog Check Stations in Castro Valley, CA
12 smog check stations in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley
Larry's Automotive Service
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
20516 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Also: Repair
Kevin L Hinkley Auto Tech
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
5269 Crow Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Also: Repair
Quality Auto Care
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsiteQuality Auto Care
2896 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Also: Repair
Smog World and Lube
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
2780 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Also: Oil change
Castro Valley Union 76
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
2433 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Clean Air Auto Repair
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
17034 Foothill Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Prime Automotive
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
3889 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Sunnys 76
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
18950 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
76 Test Only Smog Check
Website
20747 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Also: Repair
Lake Chabot Mobil Auto Repair & Smog
18950 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Also: Repair
Castro Valley Blvd
WebsiteJiffy Lube
2492 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Also: Repair
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 Castro Valley?
AppointAuto lists 12 smog check stations in Castro Valley, 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.
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