Had a smog done on my exotic car. Family owned and super cool people. Literally walked in and zero fuss - friendly and in and out in 30min. Pricing was reasonable and was compelled to leave a review because it was such a chill easy experience. Thanks for everything! read more

First Street Smog - smog! - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Livermore, California

Always brought my cars here for smog checks. Never had a problem, but I can't tell if they're open anymore. I'm here at 10:15am on a Saturday and they're all locked up. Maybe they just need to update their business hours? read more

I'm a mechanic by trade, I know my car pretty well. I went to another smog place before this one because i was told the were going to be able to see find the the numbers on the CAT. Keep in mind all the visual in the engine was already done by another smog shop. And theybpassed it. Now they checke it out and they said the found a vacuum hose that goes yonthe brake booster damaged. I would think ther smog place would have told me about it. Specially since it was just hanging there. I look under the hood and the hose was not even on. Not only that but I ssee that the damage was done but a knife or a sharp object. Worst place to go. Also since I know it my cat was good my brakes felt off, and my car, when in idle, reved up to 2k then back down. It didnt do that when I brought it in. read more

I would never come here again as is was a waste of time. I brought a car in, asked if it was doable and they said they would give it a look over free of charge but ended up charging me anyways for some wasted time. Their prices aren't competitive and there are tons of other places with better deals. I would only come here if you want your money taken and nothing gets done. Avoid at all cost. read more

Just had my truck smogged here, making a total of a dozen or so times I've taken our family's 3 vehicles to First Street Smog. Today I dealt with Raj, owner for the last 4 years, and he was extremely friendly and professional. There were two vehicles ahead of me when I called, so he fine-tuned exactly when I should come in, so that when I drove up and walked into his office, my truck was seen within a minute or so. When it was all done, he also gave me advice on how to renew my DMV registration online on a Good Friday (after I had waited until the Friday before the due date on the coming Monday). I've never had any problems with this establishment. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone, or to bring my next vehicle there when its smog-test time comes. read more

UGHHHH need my smog check AGAIN, was how I was feeling about seeing that on my DMV renewal. Nothing to ever look forward and I've never had or found anywhere that offered a pleasant experience. Until today, Called at 9:05 for an appointment, set up for 10:30, got there 2 minutes late and I was then passed and home by 11! Just how I like it, fast friendly service in and out of the door =) I'll be back!!!!!! read more

Excellent service with fair pricing. Super nice staff, very professional. Highly recommend First Street Smog.

So happy I found this place here in town. They are so straightforward, explain things, recommend things, are honest and do their best to accommodate your needs as quickly as possible. Power window broke a month ago - they explained all, fixed it and had the car back promptly. Yesterday car not turning over - trouble starting. My Hum detected a sensor problem. I called this shop, they immediately had an answer, gave me a quote - done. I had an appointment for next Monday but today I was out at a store and it wouldn't start. When I finally got it to turn over, I drove straight to the shop, they greeted me by name, said they'd get the part and get it done today. Cannot thank this family owned business enough. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Got my 4-runner smog tested today. The service was extremely fast even with a few people in front of me, I was in and out in 30 minutes. They charged a flat 40 for the inspection and certificate on my 4-Runner (most places like to charge extra when your vehicle is bigger.) It was fast, efficient and the staff was nice. Really everything you could ask for. The hardest part for me was finding the place (they are in the same plaza as the Big-O tires) I'll be bringing my other cars to them as they come due for a smog test. read more

If using a Garmin GPS to locate this business, type in 4001 1st street- not "first street". It will save you a lot of extra driving. Even with the extra drive before I figured this out, it was a pleasant experience. The reception was very professional and helpful, and their service was quick and efficient. My husband and I send a BIG thank you to this small business. Mrs. S read more

I used to love this place. Now, it's unfortunately, just average. The story is that a guy came over and bought out the old owner. I was alright with that. The tech that I used was still the same guy, and I got along with him well. He was professional yet cordial. So I kept coming back. The new owner seemed like a cool guy too, and I'd see him around town from time to time. Then, the new owner fired everyone. Everyone. New staff, new business practices. In short, the entire shop changed. The new tech that I last dealt with was a younger kid with a stick up his ass and a bit of an attitude towards customers. I've brought six of my cars here as a repeat/regular customer over the years, but now, I'll be in search of another smog shop to consider as my regular place. It's just too bad... :( read more

I am not sure exactly 'how' Raj knows that I happened to have gone to another smog check facility to have my car smogged - Sounds like an invasion of my privacy to me! It also may imply that Raj owns ALL of the smog check facilities in Livermore, in which case that sounds like an unfair monopoly to have. Just for the record, though, my car PASSED the smog check perfectly at the other shop where it was actually allowed to be tested, and the only problem experienced was that they needed to have the formal barcode information from the parts manufacturer in order to fully pass the state requirements. This information is being sent to me and once it arrives, I will take my vehicle back to the other shop and it will have fully passed the smog check. The fact that First Street Smog blatantly refused to even test my vehicle once they saw that it was modified (for only an airbox / air filter modification, of all ridiculous things!) is the main reason for the negative review here. For anyone that has ANY type of modifications, AVOID THIS SHOP AT ALL COSTS! They are NOT customer friendly and are not willing to work with you at all!! read more

If I am here to do business with you and give you my money, I would hope you would finish my paperwork for the smog and let me continue with my repair. Because this young lady decides to sit on the phone this whole time with the bank and her personal banking problems while I am waiting for JUST the paperwork to be done. I am pissed to say the least.... read more

This is the most honest and skilled auto repair shop I have ever came across. This is a busy shop and its obvious why. They get it done at a MORE than fair price. Its like having a friend that is a mechanic. read more

After having so many problems getting my car smogged at other places, I finally came here. They were GREAT! Justin figured out why my car wasn't communicating with the smogging machine within a few minutes. Very honest and reliable shop. Recommend to anyone needing a simple smog. read more

The absolute best place for a great price and great service on a smog or a test only in Livermore. The charge was $40 for a test only while others quoted me upwards of $90. Will never go anywhere else!! Nice people too. read more

My car is 5 years old and the DMV needed me to smog check my car. My husband had dealt with this company some time before, and remembered a good experience. He called and I was able to get in this morning! I arrive to the business, walked through the door and the gentleman at the counter, Raj, already knew WHO I was and greeted me politely! Their service is fast, efficient and a flat fee of $40. Everyone there is incredibly polite, knowledgeable, down to earth and HONEST. Ask for Raj, Justin, Christina or Allen - everyone is really great ! read more

Truly the best smog test experience I ever had. I will always come back to First Street Smog because they are fast, inexpensive, and totally friendly. Plus, if you need any work done, they share a space with Alan and Sons who are also fantastic. read more

my fisrt experiance here was desent and i would have rated it a 3-4 if that was my last visit there.the second time i went there to get my vehicle smoged there the experiance sucked the guy who did the smog test from the paperwork to the EVAP test was a jerk (there is a pic of him hes standing on the right) . right from from th get go the guy was rude,conceded and later on realized he was DISHONEST!, i have a fake duel exhaust on my truck, (92' chevy with a california customs package on it it). was real up entill california started testing for NOS gasses. i had to plug up one of my two exhaust tips in order for my exhast system to create enough back presure to activate my E.G.R. valve i asked him if to do a 100% legle simple task in by puting the smog testing stick into my exhast pipe and not into the dummy pipe. He agreed. i stayed in the wating room untill i herd my truck getting tested in the shop. when i herd it getting tested i went out side to watch my truck getting smoged and WHAT DO YA KNOW the guy had the smog tester in the wrong pipe!, the fake pipe! and he knew it was in the dummy pipe cuz i called him out on it. his rude attitude changed real fast along with a bunch of his conceded mechanical talk whitch did not make any sence. then he asked me, HOW DO YOU KNOW THE PIPE IS A DUMMY PIPE? natually i was pissed becuse i had a professional exhast shop (30 min. muffeler) plug off the one of the exhaust tips makeing it a DUMMY exhaust pipe. so of corse my truck did not pass i had to pay about 70$ and then he says bring it back when you fix it and ill charge you half price....... A day later i had the truck smoged at a diffrent place and sure enough IT PASSED read more

Just as advertised, a quick easy smog test-only location, and even without a coupon, a $15 discount just for choosing them. The tech was helpful, and with it not being busy at all at 1pm, I was in and out in maybe 15 minutes. Doesn't get much easier than that... read more

The greatest customer service ever! The BEST place in Livermore for an honest and accurate smog test. The guy that helped us out, Steve, was really nice and very helpful. We will be bringing our other car here. This place has our business from now on! A great location, phenomenal service and very reasonably priced - why go anywhere else? read more

I have been bringing all my vehicles here for years, that would be most of my fleet in the past decade, and as my newer vehicles need their first smog test, I don't think twice where to go. Fair prices, great service, friendly staff... They do get busy sometimes, but you can schedule an appointment a day or two in advance. Highly recommended. read more

Thanks previous yelp reviewers. As stated with other reviews Raj was great. Helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. Made appointment was taken promptly. In and out within 15 minutes with smog certificate in hand. read more

I've been dealing with auto-services companies for over 30 years and can count on one hand(2) places that I trust and recommend to others. This is one of them! Not only fast, and efficient, but truly great customer service with honesty and integrity. More concerned about doing the right thing and helping the customer as opposed to seeing what they can profit from in the short term. Raj and Steve, are great, I take all my vehicles here, even when I had one I was a bit concerned with. They could have easily let me come in and fail, charge me, then charge me for a re-test. Instead provided guidance on how to ensure a complete drive cycle is accomplished before the test to be run. My truck passed with flying colors! read more

Needed to get smog done, it was super fast and price was great! Friendly people, treat you right. Overall 5 stars. read more

I brought my older Honda here to be smogged for the DMV. Great customer service and I was able to get an appointment the same day. The numbers were barely passing due to a mis-adjusted distributor cap. They went in and adjusted the cap for free. I was so impressed and will take my business here going forward! read more

Whenever my 2002 BMW need the extra special smog test (thanks State of California - I'm sure my car has a huge carbon footprint compared to that black-smoke belching mini-pickup with lawn mores in the back) I come here. Short wait and I trust them to do a reliable and honest job. read more

Needed a hose replaced in order to pass the smog test. I asked for an estimate and was told the part would be $47 and it would be $67 to install. Since it was sitting right on top of the engine and only needed two clamps unscrewed to replace it I made the mistake of assuming they meant it was $67 total. Wrong. I was charged $67 in labor for a job that could not have taken more than 5 minutes. The service was fast and efficient and the people I dealt with were very nice and professional. But the price was straight up robbery. read more

After dealing with Speedy Oil Change, and a couple other places, I was looking for a new smog place. I read Yelp reviews and chose this one. It's around the corner from my house so it was very convenient as well. I called to make an appointment and I spoke to Raj the owner. He couldn't have been friendlier and I explained I was going to send my niece in with my car to actually do the smog. He asked for her name and she told me upon arrival she was greeted by name and was taken right away. She was gone maybe 25-30 minutes total, and it was only $40!! He's got a customer for life! read more

First Street Smog is the ONLY place to go in Livermore for fast, accurate smog test only!!! Steve is friendly and very through, he is the best! Don occasionally is also there, friendly as well. Discount coupons available, reasonably priced. read more

Found First Street Smog on accident last year. What a hidden gem! Raj, the owner was knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining! I was in and out in less than 15 minutes as promised. Loved that there weren't any hidden fees. My daughter will be returning there tomorrow to smog check her car. read more

Nice to find a business with that positive Family atmosphere. Honest, Helpful, eager to make sure every customer is fully clear on what service is being offered. Craftsmanship second to none. Fair rates. I recommend this business to everyone I know.. read more