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    Oakland, CA

    4 Less Smog Check

    4.7 (814 reviews)
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    2 days ago

    Pretty straightforward & quick fast and easy with their service. Thanks for a great experience

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    5 months ago

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    4 months ago

    Service was nice and quick. Went down the street to grab some grocery and came back and car was done

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    8 months ago

    Fast and reliable with a coupon on their website for a discount!...great value and service!

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    1 year ago

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    7 months ago

    I've been getting my car smog checked for the past 8+ years. Attentive service. Excellent value with no hidden costs.

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    7 months ago

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    11 months ago

    Always prompt and at a good price. I've been coming here for years and they've never done me wrong.

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    11 months ago

    Quick service, friendly and professional employees. What's not to like? I arrived Tuesday at 2:30 pm, left within 20 minutes.

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    10 months ago

    Good service good quality and good value. Good Customer Service also and the prices are pretty inexpensive.

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    11 months ago

    Fast, no frills, professional, drive up and out. Passed and done in 10 minutes. Just what I needed

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    6 months ago

    In and Out in less then 10 minutes!!! Very professional and friendly workers. I would highly recommend

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    2 years ago

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    8 months ago

    Fast and smooth service. Easy to find place. The technical person Robert is nice and friendly to work with. Fair price

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    1 year ago

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    1 year ago

    Friendly small business, fast, professional, affordable. I've been going here for years and the are always excellent.

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    Ask the Community - 4 Less Smog Check

    How much is smog test and certificate to DMV?

    Seems like there's been a price increase. In Mar '26 I called and ask it's $49 + $8.75 DMV cert fee

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    I've been here many times and never made an appointment just stopping by has always worked for me.

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    Review Highlights - 4 Less Smog Check

    Jose & Star were super sweet & professional & got me in & out of the smog check so quickly!!

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