Folsom Smog Test Only

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Quick and speedy and first come first serve. I really like the shop, they're on top of it.

Sam E.

Quick and easy, drive in and got the job done. In and out in 20 min- mention yelp for discount

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Mario H.

1 month ago

Quick and easy. Super friendly. Appreciated the help and fast service. Easy to drive up to the entrance.

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Cindy L.

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1 month ago

They're fast in responding even though it was after hours! I liked the price and decided to choose this place. I got in and he took over the car. :) 20 minutes later, I'm all done and on my way. read more

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13 days ago

Was here on Saturday, 6/13/2026. 2nd time back to this place. The gentleman was again super efficient and professional. Was in and out in no time. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. You're not going to find anyone as good as them! read more

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Alicia C.

7 days ago

Quick, friendly service! Note that there are 2 businesses with the same name; I accidentally presented a coupon for the other place and got an even better deal with the Yelp coupon here! This is my second time using them, and will go back when I need another smog test. There are a couple coffee shops within a block while you wait. read more

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Ellen H.

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1 month ago

Efficient and friendly. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Great experience. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz read more

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Julie E.

5 hours ago

Fast, easy, good price, friendly service. Have already recommended it to others. Can be tricky to find the first time.

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Maria ..

3 days ago

Fast, great service, exactly what I needed, and would use them again. Thanks for the smog test

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luvmunky B.

4 days ago

amazingly smooth and pleasant experience. I don't usually write yelp reviews. But I felt this one needed to be said.

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Calvin L.

1 month ago

Quick and easy. There is a nice coffee shop within 1 min of walking distance, perfect for the short wait. Will return two years later when smog check is due again read more

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Damon B.

29 days ago

Quick and speedy and first come first serve. I really like the shop, they're on top of it. read more

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Dominic B.

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5 months ago

Go to smog test in the city. Quick, efficient, friendly. I always come at opening on a weekday to ensure I'm the first one in. It only takes about 15-20 min. They'll submit all the forms to the DMV for you and just like that, you're done. They also have the equivalent of a Yelp check in offer, so if you mention Yelp, they'll give you $20 off. read more

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Khoa N.

14 days ago

Great service with great pricing! They did what they said they would do. They were quick, and I couldn't ask for more.

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Ryan K.

4 months ago

Was in and out super quickly. Polite service, easy to access, and overall a great experience.

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Sam E.

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5 months ago

Quick and easy, drive in and got the job done. In and out in 20 min- mention yelp for discount read more

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Robert D.

20 days ago

Everything was great. Quick reply to pricing request. Great price, in and out quickly. Highly recommend to anyone needing a smog in SF

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This was super great! I had stopped by here because I was getting my orthodontic treatment nearby and had to get a smog test. I came on a Thursday around noon and the smog test took about 15 minutes. There is a small room that you can sit in next-door or there is a Costco that is five minutes walking distance from here which was my choice of action! They were super efficient, so straight forward :) On 7/17/25 I paid, $59.95 for a smog test. Ask for the check in discount for $20 off of the current price! read more

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Cynthia J.

3 months ago

Small but fast place. Price was reasonable. Thankful! If in a pinch, go here. As a girl, it helps to work with honest people. Good find.

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Glen R.

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4 months ago

Super efficient, affordable and professional. My friend told me about this place and everything went great. Highly recommend.

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Jethro B.

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8 months ago

I dropped by today for a smog check and certificate. The service was prompt and friendly, and reasonably priced (a little under $60).

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Sal B.

4 months ago

Great service, great staff, quickly done. I was very impressed. Great price, a wonderful experience.

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Maricely P.

4 months ago

Quick check in, I mentioned the voucher on Yelp - the staff just had me check in on the app... took 10 minutes total time. Highly recommended! Friendly staff! No appointment needed. read more

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Nima D.

5 months ago

Super quick, no appointment required, was in and out in 20 minutes. Mention Yelp when you're checking in for a discount.

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ben s.

11 months ago

Drive right up! Just be careful with the bike lane on Folsom , no waiting mostly, great value and coffee shop right next to the shop ( on Folsom) read more

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Marisa S.

1 year ago

Quick. Friendly. Would recommend. Ming was awesome. Will come back again. I don't have much else to say but I need more characters so here they are. read more

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Wilson L.

11 months ago

The technician moved my car inside and said it would take 15 minutes. I asked about the check in discount and he said it was 20 dollars off (59.99). It was fast and easy. Highly recommend. read more

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David K.

Elite 26

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2 years ago

Super simple and easy. They honored the $49.95 Yelp coupon (plus $10 to send to DMV, so $59 total). Great price. They were quite friendly and it took just 20 minutes from drop off to pick up. There are a couple of nearby coffee shops you can check out while you are waiting. Would come again and recommend to people. read more

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Tyler A.

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7 months ago

Favorite place to get smogged. Show up as soon as they open. In and out, in less than 30 minutes. 10/10 business.

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Christine C.

Elite 26

1 year ago

Oh bummer just saw the yelp coupon as I came here to write the review :(. Well, that still doesn't detract from my review which I already wrote: What a joy to find such an excellent START smog check station, if there can be any joy to be found for such matters :). The technician was friendly and efficient. I mistakenly parked in the body shop next door and he moved the car for me himself, got my paperwork, told me there was a nice coffee house a few doors down, and told me to return in 20-25min. I returned in 25 mins and he had the car and paperwork all ready and all I had to do was pay and then I was off. The price was also the best I could find in the city. Will definitely return here and recommend to all! read more

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2 years ago

Excellent experience. I went with no appointment and fortunately no one was in there so the technician quickly performed the smog check and inspection and answered some questions about my newly purchased used car. I used Yelp's quoting service. About 5 other places replied, some without quoting prices, most of them well over the price of $50 here and far out of the way. This will be the place I go to for any smogs in the City. read more

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Christine R.

7 months ago

Timely service, not a long wait. Customer wait room. Knowledgeable staff. Convenient and central location

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Thomas P.

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9 months ago

The service you will receive here is top notch. Ming goes above and beyond to make sure the job gets done right. I highly recommend this place if you need to get your car smog checked. Exceptional quality and value. read more

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Deborah ..

4 months ago

Very efficient and competent service! It's my go to smog place now. My last visit he didn't run the test as my light was on. Knowing it wouldn't pass, he just sent me back to the mechanic to get it fixed so I wouldn't waste my $. read more

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Juliano J.

9 months ago

Wow! This place is so convenient. Technicians were very friendly and professional. In and out in 15min minutes. Best price I could find in this area. read more

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Rach K.

1 year ago

First time there. Quick - like under 15 min. Friendly. Efficient. Professional. A+++ Coffee store on the same block has great coffee while you wait. read more

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Rovinta C.

10 months ago

Quick and friendly service. Car was ready in less than 10 mins after a smog check for the DMV. Great price!

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Elaine M.

1 year ago

Excellent service. Quick, friendly, and professional. I called a few days in advance to make an appointment and they said they don't take appointments. First come, first served. I was there at 10 am on a Saturday, and I was worried I'd need to wait. But they took me right away and the car was ready in 20 minutes. Will definitely come back when I need another smog check. *Save $20 by mentioning the Yelp coupon. read more

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Foomin U.

4 months ago

We went in on Saturday late morning, but didn't need to wait too long. They were very courteous and efficient. They only charged us the amount they quoted through Yelp quote request. No additional fee or anything. Great service. We will go back there again next time when a smog test is needed. read more

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Oscar G.

8 months ago

The workers will enthusiastically embrace the task before them, approaching it with a sense of dedication and attention to detail. Their commitment to excellence will shine through as they diligently complete the job, showcasing their impressive skills and teamwork. It's truly remarkable to witness such professionalism and dedication in action. read more

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Ernesto C.

1 year ago

Great service , quick service of course if there are other vehicles there is a wait but over all quick service read more

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Misha Perkins ..

11 months ago

Called for a quote on a Saturday and sent an inquiry on Yelp. Received a discount for checking in on Yelp. Arrived during the week and service was Fast easy and efficient ! read more

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1379 Folsom St
Ste B
San Francisco, CA 94103
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(415) 651-8284
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Does Folsom Smog Test Only take credit cards?

Yes, Folsom Smog Test Only takes credit cards.

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Specialties

$49.95 Star Smog + $10 Cert for model-year 2000 or newer cars and light trucks. No appointment necessary. Star Certified Station. We certify all smog checks including Star Test, Test Only, Regular test. Out-of-state smog.

History

Established in 2011.

Over 10 years of experience in smog inspection industry.

Meet the Manager: Ming L.

Over a decade of smog testing experience.

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“Fast in and out with friendly service at the best price I could find in the city.”

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Michael M.

8 years ago

Bottom Line First: I highly recommend these guys. They are kind, professional, and competent. And their prices are a good value. In my book you can't get better than that. Details I have had a LOT of vehicles smogged over the years. Some jobs were a hassle, some quite easy. Fast forward to 2018, we now have Yelp to steer us in the right direction. I reviewed the various smog "places" and Folsom Smog came out on top and the price was great. (I printed out the coupon, more on that later.) What motivated me to choose them: no appt. needed (I really liked that), this is all the shop does (you don't go to a heart surgeon to get brain surgery), and lastly, the price. (Years ago I was paying $65 to $75 for a smog test. So I was real pleased to see Folsom Smog's $50 OTD price.) For the bean counter types, the Yelp coupon is $39.95, plus $10 certificate fee, totaling $49.95. My invoice said $41.70 labor, plus $8.25 cert. fee. Either way it totaled $50. Getting There - Trust your Nav or Waze to get you there. Head south on 10th Street, make a LEFT on Folsom, but when you turn the building entrance is on the southeast corner. IOW when making your left on to Folsom, do so to where you end up in the far right lane. So yeah, the Smog testing guy is on the corner off Tenth. Side Note: THERE'S A PIC OF THE BUILDING UP ABOVE. YOU CAN SEE THE TWO ENTRANCES I'M TALKING ABOUT. - I DID WHAT I SUSPECT EVERYONE DOES, I pulled into the first entrance. That be the wrong entrance. It is the second entrance where it says on a banner "Hey Dumb Ass, SMOG Testing Is Here, Not There." (I took a bit of dramatic license there, the banner does not say "dumb ass.") So many people drive into the incorrect entrance I think they post a guy full time at front to get things sorted out. When I got out of the car he said "Here for a smog test?" When I said yes, he went next door, got the SMOG guy, who came over, got my car, and drove it next door. Anyway, don't freak out if you drive into the first entrance. Besides, they are both the same businesses, I assume this because they have a lounge in the first building to wait while your car gets violated with probes, cables, wires, and other doo dads.) The Service - The SMOG guy was super nice (age about 25 or so). He said I could wait in the lounge and he would tell me when the test was done. It is so nice when employees are courteous, professional, and respectful. - About 15 minutes later he said my car was done. - A nice personal touch: He had parked my car on Folsom right in front in an area coned off to park customer cars. When driving off that made merging on to chaotic Folsom St. a breeze. No backing out of a driveway, dodging cars doing 45 mph. - I didn't have any questions since I did not give a rat's pitoot how my car did in the test. All I wanted was DMV Sacramento to get my results, this so I could finish registering my car. CSAA Instead of DMV Lines I joined CSAA "Towing" (California State Automobile Association) so I could use its DMV services (provided at select locations). When it comes to cars or bikes you can transfer title, get a registration with plate sticker, etc. I went to the CSAA office on Sutter between Kearny/Montgomery. So pleasing: there was NO LINE at its DMV window so I was in and out in five minutes. The experience so pleasurable I laid on my bed and smoked a cigarette, and I don't even smoke! You can join CSAA online for around $55 and immediately use the DMV services. Unless your time has zero value, joining CSAA is far better than waiting in those horrifically long lines at DMV offices. (Everyone is freaking out about getting Real ID.) Note: because SMOG test results are instantly sent to DMV computers in Sacramento, when I was at CSAA on Sutter they had the test results too. (Let that be a warning, I think it is a felony to present a doctored (aka photo shopped) SMOG certificate to DMV. And because everything is now computerized you're gonna get caught. You have been warned. P.S. Some of you may be wondering who is responsible for getting a car smogged, that is, when it is vehicle sale between private parties. Under the law the SELLER must get the car smogged and give the purchaser a valid SMOG certificate. Bonus Warning: a SMOG certificate is valid for 90 days from the date of the test. If you don't register or transfer title within that 90 days you (the buyer) has to get another SMOG test. I was 3 days beyond the 90 days. Hence my having to get the car smogged, again. Tip: Why does the seller have to get the car smogged? Because the state wants sellers to stop selling cars that are not in compliance, and it's usually the seller who messed with the car's emission system. What if you buy a car that does NOT have a valid SMOG certificate, and the car cannot pass a SMOG test (which results in your car not getting registered)? Well, YOU can cancel the sale! Or you can demand the seller restore the car's emission system. read more

Cherry S.

14 years ago

I needed a smog check for my car and I have been delaying till the very last minute. I passed by this smog test only center on Folsom st., right around the corner of 10th and folsom. The owner, Ming, was super nice. He is a knowledgeable young man because he would tell you a lot about cars, and told me I have some minor problems on my car which I didn't know. The whole process only took like 10-15 minutes which was amazingly fast. Comparing to other smog center, this would be the cheapest spot, and has a fast efficient service. Definitely will come back again! read more

Kendall L.

8 months ago

I had a great experience getting my smog test here! The service was professional, efficient, and affordable (make sure you mention the Yelp special pricing when you arrive). I was in and out within 20 minutes, no appointment needed. Just a heads up that the entrance can be easy to drive past and is narrow, but they were great about driving my car carefully in and out. I'll definitely be back for my next smog test! read more

Kris K.

5 months ago

Excellent service and very competitive pricing! I walked in without an appointment, and the owner greeted me warmly. Even though there was one person ahead of me, the wait was only about 15 minutes. The process was incredibly fast and professional. I highly recommend this place if you need a quick and affordable smog check! read more

Emily T.

14 years ago

I've been searching around the city for an affordable smog test place and stumbled upon this cozy little shop. I was helped immediately and the staff was really friendly and got the job done in less than 15 minutes. I would definitely recommend this place. It's only $40. Give them a try! :) read more

Brent R.

14 years ago

This store is conveniently located near my work and I needed to get a test done on my new car. Came in during lunch and the guys worked on the car and answered any questions I had. Price is good, service is good. I'll be coming back in the future. Thanks Folsom Smog! read more

Tony D.

13 years ago

I had a wonderful smog check experience with this station. The technician testing my car was extremely kind and professional. The test was done in 15 mins. Highly recommend this smog check station. The price is a very good when you mention yelp. Will come back again. read more

Yli W.

18 days ago

Best of the best. For 10 years, their friendly and efficient smog test service and consistent price is the best. Today, there was a customer before me and was told it would be about 20 minutes. Done in 15 minutes. No appointment needed. read more

Darryl D.

10 months ago

These guys are great I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. I went to another smog shop they said I didn't pass charged me 128.00 not good Thank you Folsom Smog test only for your great service. DARRYL DURHAM. read more

Ms. W.

2 years ago

I don't know how to remove my review, as I have a very, very, very, very poor review about the adjacent business (same address) "next door" that apparently shows the same name without the words, "Smog Test Only" read more

Cherry S.

13 years ago

This is the second time I use this place for smog check (different car). Like last time the service is excellent. The staff is polite and efficient . Will definitely come back again. 5 stars!!!! read more

Terry C.

14 years ago

Took my car in for smog check yesterday afternoon. Paid $39.95 out the door with the yelp special. Owner was nice and professional. In and out 20min. Will recommend everyone. read more

Raj M.

13 years ago

Excellent and fast service also it's very resonable rate I have my 2001 van smog and it cost me $40 even. I would highly recommend this place to all San Franciscans read more

Kim M.

11 years ago

Great price with a Yelp deal. Super efficient. They had me in and out in about 15 minutes. I will use them again. Great experience!!

Caius L.

10 years ago

you can't ask for better service!! In in out in 20 min. Great price, great services. I would recommend this shop to any one. Thanks

Ana R.

4 years ago

No appointment and busy when I got here. But got asked to come 30min later and was taken right in. Friendly and quick.

Jeffrey S.

12 years ago

Came in minutes before closing, and they were very accommodating about fitting me in and very courteous as well.

Anurag R.

1 year ago

Really easy to get in on a Saturday and reasonably priced add well. Would recommend this place.

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16 days ago

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Major I.

4 years ago

Fast, efficient and cost effective. I will most likely bring my other car here next. Win win read more

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