DO NOT GO HERE!!! This used to be my go to place for smog, but the last couple of visits were very frustrating and ended up costing me unnecessary money. Both times my vehicles were in good condition and should have easily passed. However, the technician was searching around for any small issue and manually entered something into his system that caused a failure, then required me to return and pay additional $28 for a retest. Which I'm not going to do. After the most recent incident, I went to another smog shop and the car passed without any problems. I'm familiar with cars, and based on my experience I can tell you that "visual inspection" is 100% BS. I will not be returning. read more

Good service and price , it was fast no hard pitch sale for other works like these other crooks that I have been to.

Great and fast service . Sergio was great and very professional **************************************************************************************** read more

The smog station is right off the freeway next to Trader Joe's. The smog station is connected to the 76 gas station. Roberto was nice, informative & helpful! They are Star certified which is important for the DMV. I paid $68 for my car to be smogged. This will be my go to guy for a smog from now on. read more

This spot was open when I went to my usual spot who said they were open but were closed in the middle of the day. 76 Oakland Smog got me right in and out no problem. Easy to get to from the freeway or the neighborhood. Service requested was done well at the usual value. read more

Have gotten my smog done here twice now. Super quick, no wait, cheapest around. Would come back next time

This place is a scam. When I first got in he tried to charge me 70. I said I thought there was a deal to then he said there is but he don't advertise the deal. Then my car failed the smog because of the drive cycle. He offered to resmog it for 30 even after making me pay. I was under the impression most smog shops give you a free retest before 90 days. Save your money folks go somewhere else read more

Roberto and Sacit are amazing! Very friendly, speedy smog check, and an unbeatable price. Also, I had a leak in my 2015 Toyota Rav4 and Roberto did a quick fix at no charge! These guys go above and beyond. If you are in Oakland and need a smog check, these are your guys. read more

Quick, thorough and easy. They automatically posted the passing smog results to DMV. This is the 3rd time I've used them.

They said i didn't pass because of visual inspection. First time and I'm not going back.

Owner was rude and clearly knew nothing about customer service. He raised his voice as I asked for the offered discount rate. I told him just bc he's having a bad day there's no excuse for poor customer service. read more

Service: fast, friendly, and high-quality. service requested: Smog and a quick check-up. Since so many places have raised their prices and cut their hours, I called in advance (and they ANSWERED!). Same price, hours, and even let me know what times had the shortest or longest usual wait. Value: lowest price, yet best quality and speed you'll find. They will call or text you when the smog is complete if you'd rather walk around for a while. I ended up coming back late, and they had my car safely parked and ready for me. 10/10. read more

I can imagine this would be a nightmare to get in and out of on at a busy time, as it is on the corner of Lakeshore at a major light, near the parking lot for Trader Joe's that everyone is trying to get into. I called because I wanted to check if it was a busy or a good time to head over, but no answer, just an automated message that it's first come, first serve. The person who did my smog test was unfriendly. I'm not expecting you to chat with me about the weather, but his tone was really brusque and he acted impatient with me when I politely him to repeat himself. It was very loud with car noise all around and I couldn't hear his response as to whether I was supposed to pull the car into the garage area or leave it where it was parked. He asked for paperwork, told me fifteen minutes, and then turned away. I do appreciate that it was done quickly in about ten. However, when I came back, he just handed me the credit card machine to pay. He didn't even hand back my keys and paperwork, so I had to check and grab them from the table where I saw they were placed. No response when I thanked him and said happy new year. Fortunately this isn't something I have to have done often, but I'm not inclined to go back. read more

I got the smog test done by Sergio and it was a REALLY GOOD experience. He was clear, let me know exactly what to expect, nice and I was taken care of very quickly. The pricing seemed quite fair. read more

As usual, waited till last minute to perform my smog check and Googled for a Star testing station. Luckily found 76 Oakland (they also have a MacArthur location) and an online coupon to keep the cost just below $50. Very friendly and professional technician (tester?) got me in and out within 15 minutes. Great location too as I was able to do a bit of grocery shopping at the Trader Joe's right next door. Will use this location in the future. read more

Once again, great service. Thank you, Sergio. He said it would take 10 minutes, but he was really quick. Car passed smog, of course. Went in with a great attitude and got the same attitude back. read more

It was a smooth and efficient process. Sergio, who helped me, is friendly, kind, professional and warm. I highly recommend 76 Oakland Smog! read more

Great spot to get your smog check done quick and at a great price. Coupons are definitely the way to go and it's quick, friendly service. Drop off your car, go to nearby shops for coffee or food and the wait time is nothing. DMV notified immediately, new sticker on and I was good to go. Place gets busy so it's kind of a hit or miss in terms of when a good time is but I saved $20+ here so it's definitely worth it! read more

76 Oakland Smog - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

I drove up right at 8am on a Monday and was helped right away! Definitely recommend getting your least fun chores out of the way as early as possible! Amazing customer service, friendly and masked up! Check only took about 10 minutes. You can sit in the seats outside or walk around the Lake Merritt area. There's plenty of distractions and bad spending choices to make, believe me. Check for discounts or specials too! You never know. I got the $39 deal plus whatever for my smog check. Highly recommend. And again, come early! Oh and you can get some (expensive) gas too! read more

LOVE this place! I have an older car, and most smog places I go to won't even test it. Mind you, this car gets great gas mileage (better than a lot of newer cars, frankly) and still passes smog, so it's not like I'm driving some gas-guzzling, carbon-farting behemoth. Koch always does an awesome job, I really appreciate him and this place!! read more

Sergio was very helpful, used coupon, $47 for my suv! Took less than 10 min. Had 2 chairs outside to wait in.

With all of the negative news happening in 2021, there are still good people out there, making an honest living and doing right by people! I went for a smog check and the lovely brotha, Koch, not only had my car back to me in 20 minutes, but he also informed me of the DMV kiosks at local stores. Did you know you could get your car sticker/tags at these kiosks in your local grocery store? No more waiting in DMV lines!!! Koch out here informing and educating his customers! My type of guy!!! This guy is helpful, efficient, and very kind! read more

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Excellent work at a reasonable price. Good to chat about traveling in our Sprinter van! thanks!

Best experience I have ever had for a smog check. I had to bring my car back several times due to the car computer not calibrating for the check. The staff were helpful, friendly, and prompt, every time. They charged a discount for the final recheck but charged me nothing for the times the car didn't calibrate. I appreciated their help through a frustrating situation. Super nice guys all around. The only downside was that they were so fast, I barely had time to run across the street to the Arizmendi bakery for a snack! I will definitely come back next time I need a smog check. read more

Yesterday I went and had a smog test at the Broadway Terrace center. It was very fast, and employee (Robert?) was very friendly and helpful. I was able to do a quick errance at Village Market, and when I came out, the test was all done. I highly recommend! read more

I took my car for a smog test and there was no waiting time. My car was ready in just 15 minutes. The staff was very friendly and pleasant. I will certainly return. read more

I didn't call ahead (no appointment necessary) and dropped my car off late on a Friday afternoon and the staff here couldn't have been more friendly and efficient. One car ahead of me. The entire process took about 20 minutes, absolutely hassle free. I went over to the new Philz and picked up a coffee and wandered back. Highly recommend coming here if you need a smog certification. read more

Today was my best experience in getting a smog in the last 30 years and I have multiple older model cars. The advertisement on the street of $39 is exactly what they charge plus the $8.25 state certificate fee. There was no up-charging of any sort with my 2008 car. Done in 10 minutes and both gentlemen were very pleasant throughout the experience. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for everything and best to you both. read more

My car passed for decades and it passed again, but this guy decides to do a visual of the catalytic converters and based on that failed my car. This is something no one else did. As a result I bought another car and at another 76 station they passed its smog without even looking at the catalytic converters. AVOID THIS PLACE! And the owner writes "no hard feelings"? It cost me thousands of dollars in lost vehicle value for a test that passes but then fails only on the merits of his "visual", something that others do not do. read more

Friendly and efficient. In and out in 15 minutes or less. Online coupon for reduced price was the best I found. Highly recommend them.

Get the web coupon. All you need is about 30 minutes. You can walk around the neighborhood like I did with the teen getting FroYo and window shopping or just people watching. Nice people. Efficient in their work. Economical compared to others. Highly recommend them! read more

76 Oakland Smog - My car in their bay. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Oakland, California

Quick and courteous service. Arrived 10:25 am Saturday. Drove out 10:40 am. Trader Joe's next door also convenient.

Don't recommend this place for older cars. My car is a 20+ year old Toyota, but I keep it maintained and it has passed smog every year. 76 Oakland Smog on Lakeshore failed it even though the emissions test was fine just because the inspector here couldn't see a serial number on the catalytic converter. This is the same catalytic converter that has been on my car since I purchased it 15 years ago. No other shop has ever failed my car for this reason--again, it's an old car, old part, but it works for the purpose intended. I am not sure why this shop couldn't pass the car when all the other shops I've taken the car to have passed it, but now that it's failed, I'm looking at having to replace a perfectly functional part that is worth more than the value of my whole car. Tl;dr: This place might be fine if your car is new and has its original catalytic converter, but beware if you have an older car and/or aftermarket catalytic converter. I am giving them a second star for politeness and making sure we had the info for how to contact the state referee. read more

Super quick, in and out in minutes and half the price of many other smog stations in and around the area.

* Super fast * Very solid price * Great customer focus and "humanity" I needed a smog certification for my DMV. I was running an errand and happened to notice this center. I spoke with the attending certifier, "Koch." I was very impressed with how cordial and professional he was. A few minutes later, I observed him interacting with someone else. They needed a service that his center did not provide. In a very kind, attentive, and thorough way, he told them about an option within a few miles, gave them directions, and gave them a few pointers. I commented on how wonderful his attitude was. He noted that he didn't even know the owners of the center to which he had directed them. He had just heard good things about them from other customers and wanted to help out someone in need. Our interaction was only a few minutes. Nonetheless, it was one of those uplifting moments to experience someone generating such kindness in a matter-of-fact way - while also being exceptionally professional. As for the service: he certified me in lightning speed, electronically emailed the certification to DMV, reminded me to keep my written certification just in case DMV had problems on their end, and the price was great. I highly recommend Koch and this shop! read more

I was there this morning for a smog check. I was warmly greeted by Robert. He told me that he was finishing up on one car and mine was next. I was happy, took a seat outside, did my e-mail, read the news and my car was done. I was very happy with the service and just wanted to give a recommendation. read more

clean place , and prompt service . The owner is from Turkey, his name is Sacit . I go there every year for my Smog check . You might have to wait a bit...it all depends since it is first come first served . Today I was in and out in 20 minutes , around 9.30 am . read more

These guys are awesome. I've taken my car here every year I've needed a smog check. They're fast, friendly and honest. The price is reasonable also. I highly recommend them. read more

Went at around 11 am on a Thursday, and there was no wait. The service was friendly and professional and I was out in 15 minutes.

Fast, efficient, and friendly service. Smog check was done before I got back from a short grocery run next door, and I wasn't even first in line when I dropped off my car. Highly recommended. read more