Test Only Smog StationSTAR station
3811 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94601
Services: Regular Smog Check (State Inspection), STAR Certified Smog Check
Smog Check in Oakland, CA
AppointAuto lists 3 smog check stations in Oakland, CA, all STAR-certified. Listed prices are $49.75 for a regular smog check and $59.75 for a STAR check, plus California's $8.25 certificate fee if the station does not include it. Call the shop to book; online booking opens as shops join AppointAuto.
Smog check stations in Oakland
Official Smog Check Test OnlySTAR station
645 85th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
Services: Regular Smog Check (State Inspection), STAR Certified Smog Check
Test Only Smog Station IiSTAR station
5200 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609
Services: Regular Smog Check (State Inspection), STAR Certified Smog Check
Smog check prices in Oakland
| Service | Listed price | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Smog Check (State Inspection) | $49.75 | 20 min |
| STAR Certified Smog Check | $59.75 | 25 min |
Add $8.25 for the California smog certificate if the station charges it separately. Final prices are set by each station.
Before you go
- Bring your DMV renewal notice; it says whether you need a STAR station.
- 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.
- Not sure which test you need? Read STAR vs regular smog check.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a smog check in Oakland?
Test Only Smog Station (3811 San Leandro St); Official Smog Check Test Only (645 85th Avenue); Test Only Smog Station Ii (5200 Telegraph Avenue).
How much does a smog check cost in California?
Each station sets its own test price. Listed prices on AppointAuto are $49.75 for a regular smog check and $59.75 for a STAR smog check. California also charges an $8.25 state certificate fee for every vehicle that passes; ask the station whether its price already 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. If it does not mention STAR, any licensed smog check station can test it, and STAR stations can do regular checks too.
How long does a smog check take?
Usually 20 to 30 minutes for a car built in 2000 or later, where the test reads the on-board diagnostics (OBD) system. Older vehicles get a tailpipe test that can take longer.
How long is a smog certificate valid?
A passing smog certificate is valid for 90 days, so get the test within 90 days of your registration renewal or sale.
Which vehicles are exempt from the California smog check?
Gasoline vehicles 8 model years old or newer skip the biennial smog check and pay a smog abatement fee instead. Electric vehicles, motorcycles and gasoline vehicles from 1975 or earlier are exempt. Diesel vehicles from 1998 or newer with a gross vehicle weight rating up to 14,000 lbs do need a smog check.
Smog check near Oakland
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