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    Garage entrance, just drive in
    Amanda S.

    My first time needing a smog check for my car so I did a quick search of somewhere close that maybe had a discount. If you fill out a Contact Form on their website you can get a discount! So I went here. Funny enough, I used to live across the street from this place, but never noticed it because the building is somewhat unsuspecting. It feels like you're driving into a show room or something. Don't worry, you're in the right place, just drive on in. What was a just a necessary errand to run turned out to be quite a pleasant experience! The staff there are all incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. I went around 11am on a Thursday and there was one person in front of me. It definitely got progressively busy while I was there. The garage is much cleaner than I expected and there is some seating inside to wait. I'd definitely come here again, just because the staff were so friendly, definitely worth the value.

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    Chiyo N.

    Great service no wait and about 10 min. Have been coming here for over 10 years. Our go to spot

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    1 month 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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    1 year ago

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    4 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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    4 months ago

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    5 months ago

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

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    3 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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    8 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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    8 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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    7 months ago

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    5 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

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

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    1 year ago

    If I lived in this area code, this would be my spot. They increased their prices, but it is a comfortable place to come to.

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

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    15 Minute Smog Test & Repair - ASE Certified!

    15 Minute Smog Test & Repair

    (1.3k reviews)

    West Berkeley

    It's been 11 years since I had to do a smog check because I purchased a new hybrid car, so I never…read moreneeded one. I ended up going back to the exact same guy I used 11 years ago , Carlos at 15 Minutes Smog Test & Repair. Same guy, same professionalism, same incredible service. I was literally in and out in 15 minutes and paid only $40. Eleven years ago, I paid $35. In California, where prices have doubled and tripled on everything, this is honestly unbelievable. I called around before going, and everywhere else was quoting me anywhere from $60 to $80+. Carlos knows exactly what he's doing, which is why this place constantly has 5-star reviews. Super proactive, super professional, and they even cleaned my windshield while I was there. Seriously, don't waste your time chasing coupons or dealing with nonsense shops. If you need a smog check, go here. Carlos was phenomenal. A++ service. I honestly don't even understand how anyone else is still in business at this point.

    This is my go to spot for smog checks!…read more I like to make an appointment because they work on your car as soon as you get there. I've been there before without an appointment and other cars with appointments are worked on before mine. No big deal, since they're fine with walk ins. But if I can save 15 minutes, I'll save 15 minutes! Jose is efficient and quick! He's also friendly and appears to remember me - maybe because I've been going there for awhile! $40 for our cars, cash or credit. There's a cafe a block away but I check my email onsite and my car is ready! I should time him next time. I think it's been as fast as 12 minutes.

    Auto Row Smog and Repair - My 1999 BMW M3 on smog rollers

    Auto Row Smog and Repair

    (464 reviews)

    I had recently replaced the battery on my older Toyota and had no idea it would reset the vehicle…read morediagnostics and affect my smog check. Another business told me rather bluntly that I needed to complete a 50-mile "drive cycle" before the car could pass. With my DMV registration deadline approaching over a holiday weekend, I was overwhelmed and short on time. After a restless night, I called this smog and repair shop and explained my situation. From the very first conversation, Brian and Katrina treated me with patience, compassion, and professionalism. Even though they were clearly very busy for the holiday weekend, they made me feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. That kind of customer service is rare these days. When I arrived, they were ready for me right on time. The process was smooth, organized, and efficient. The shop may look busy to the average customer, but it's obvious they run things with experience and precision. My car was finished promptly, and the quality of service was excellent. An added bonus: the location is great if you need to wait nearby. I was able to relax outside in the sun near Sprouts while everything was handled. What stayed with me most was how human the experience felt. Brian and Katrina made me feel at home away from home during a very stressful situation. I'm deeply grateful for their expertise, kindness, and integrity, and I'll absolutely be adding them to my future rolodex for automotive services. Highly recommended.

    Fast, easy, efficient…read more I went here to get my smog done and I was out of there in about 30 minutes. No-frills - you get what you see. I appreciate the guys for helping me out. I'll see you guys when I know that another smog check.

    Express Auto Clinic - Front of garage

    Express Auto Clinic

    (234 reviews)

    North Oakland

    I've been going to Express Auto Clinic on Broadway for years, and they have consistently taken…read moreexcellent care of my car. Don and his team are honest, straightforward, and very good at explaining what actually needs to be done versus what can wait, which is rare in auto repair. When my Prius's catalytic converter was stolen and it was covered by insurance, they didn't just replace the part; they installed a custom set of countermeasures, including a welded cage and varied fasteners, specifically designed to slow down or deter future theft attempts. For Prius owners in Oakland dealing with catalytic converter theft, this kind of thoughtful, preventative work is invaluable, and I always tell other Prius drivers to go to Don when this happens. At this point I take my car to Don for everything, from routine oil changes and smog checks to major maintenance, because I trust his judgment and his workmanship. Pricing has always been fair, the work is done quickly, and I've never felt like they were upselling me. Don is incredibly thoughtful and genuinely considerate of his customers' needs, which keeps me coming back and recommending him to friends and neighbors.

    avoid it! I'm not sure if it's incompetence or a scheme. Don…read morewill charge you twice to get the same issue fixed and never actually fix a thing. He changed the whole window because it wouldn't go down and a few weeks later it wouldn't work. ( over 500$) I told him about it and when I came back to have him repair it a third time, he wanted to charge me. he charged me to repair my other car as well and a few weeks later the same alert showed up in my dashboard. I told him that if he didn't know how to repair it, that I rather he informed me, so I could take it somewhere else.

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