Castro Smog Station
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
376 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Smog Check Stations in San Francisco, CA
64 smog check stations in San Francisco, 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.
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Clean Air Smog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
368 11th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Richies Official Smog Test Center
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
1798 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Sf Star Smog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
388 Potrero Avenue A, San Francisco, CA 94103
The Smog Shop
Website
276 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Bay Auto Repair
Website
112 Sagamore St Ste 4, San Francisco, CA 94112
CarMax
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairCarMax
44100 Christy St, San Francisco, CA 94538
Also: Repair
Smoggy Bottom
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
488 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Bay City Smog
Website
300 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Also: Repair
Castro SMOG
Website
370 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Also: Repair
Golden Gate Auto Smog and Service
Website
1200 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Also: Repair
Smog Check Stations
Website
1500 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Also: Repair
Santiago smog
3300 Cesar Chavez St Unit b, San Francisco, CA 94110
Van Ness Ave
WebsiteJiffy Lube
2030 VAN NESS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94109
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 San Francisco?
AppointAuto lists 64 smog check stations in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco
- Smog Check in Alameda — 5.5 mi, 7 listed
- Smog Check in Emeryville — 5.9 mi, 1 listed
- Smog Check in Oakland — 6.7 mi, 65 listed
- Smog Check in Daly City — 7.4 mi, 16 listed
- Smog Check in Berkeley — 7.8 mi, 22 listed
- Smog Check in Piedmont — 8.4 mi, 1 listed
- Smog Check in Colma — 8.6 mi, 5 listed
- Smog Check in South San Francisco — 8.8 mi, 12 listed