This place is excellent! The attendant is very polite and honest, and the pricing is great as well. I defiantly recommend this smog check facility and will be a returning customer for sure. read more

I chose this place for it's location. A quick hop-on-hop-off trip on the freeway from my house. Price was average, but service was great - very welcoming and friendly. They have an umbrella and a couple of chairs set up outside for your wait, and looks like they have some space inside in case it's raining. I definitely enjoyed getting the "fresh" air and watching the world go by while I waited. I will return again in a couple of years. read more

MacArthur Smog Check - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Leandro, California

1997 Nissan Sentra done 2.2.2018... Wow, best price around @ $50 including certificate, but no free retest. The best part is x, he is wonderful. Such a polite and professional individual, so impressed. Earned my business in every way; I'll be back for sure as long as x is here. read more

Great place to get your smog check. The gentleman was very helpful and he gave me a great deal!

Our '05 family van failed smog during Round 1, but the technician kindly pointed out a few systems that could be tuned to improve the engine performance. He also told us he would retest for free within 15 days. After we changed out the spark plugs, the engine ran more smoothly. We took it back in and he re-tested it. That did the ticket, and we're off to the races, errr, our lovely Bay Area freeways. The test was about $90, plus the $8.25 state fee. Just as a note, since I was paying the state fee separately (after the retest), he requested that be paid in cash. It is a small shop, but it gets the job done. There is an outdoor seating area for you while you wait. We found the technician was kind throughout. Finally, COVID procedures are in place to provide quality customer care at reduced risk. read more

Second time coming here and again was very happy with the service. Pulled right up and was done in no time at all. Having an older car it can be tricky and Adam took the time to teach me a few things about my vehicle. Appreciated that he took the time and cared. :) Highly recommended this place if you are looking for someone who knows what they are doing. read more

Great family folks running this business. My old truck didn't initially pass but they worked with me to fix the issue. After a retest it passed. I'm glad I had their help. They also went out of their way to fit me into a busy schedule. read more

It is a sin to blast pop music anywhere; more so a gas station, where customers are a captive audience. I will never understand the existence of "gas station audio advertising". Blech. read more

Really really bad one, I did the first time smog check in this" test only station", I find it from the DMV list since it is near to my house, but it is really bad , at that time he says that my smog is fail and charge me $49 (with cupon)and then he says that I need to pay $29 for the 2nd test after i fix my car. Later I ask my friends , everybody says that they didn't need to pay the 2nd test if fail for the fist time!!! Also I change to another Test only station in oakland, my car pass the test!!! It just cost me $40 totally!!!So I need to bring up this for everybody!!!!!!!!! read more

came here for smog I highly recommend this place guy is very respectful even gave me a 30 discount

This guy charges $100 for smog checks!! I came here because the place I usually go to had to fix the machine. I was surprised I've never paid over $35 for smog checks...This guy is a rip off and is very rude!! Don't waste your time here. No wonder this place was dead with no one here. read more

Awesome! So helpful. My vehicle wasn't ready for the smog check because the computer had been reset after the car was jumped. He told me exactly what to do to get it ready. I followed his instructions, came back the next day, diagnostics were ready, and I passed the smog check. Very helpful, kind, and courteous. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

In and out in 10 minutes for a smog check without calling ahead for a reservation... Excellent customer service!!! Highly recommend!! read more

Been taking my cars here for years and all positive experiences. Watch out for the coupon in the value coupon mailer. read more

MacArthur Smog Check - Entrance to garage area. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Leandro, California

For the last 10 years my vehicle has passed smog at MacArthur Smog with the same aftermarket catalytic converter. This time it failed to pass and the attendant told me I had the wrong catalytic converter and he couldn't pass it. I paid $99.00 for the failed test. I was told if I returned within 15 days a retest would be $8.25. I went to the muffler shop and they suggested getting a DMV referee review. I returned to MacArthur Smog and explained that the review was going to take longer than the 15 days he gave me for the retest. The attendant told to me that I was a good returning customer and he would work with me. I got a new catalytic converter installation after the DMV review and returned 3 weeks later for the retest. The attendant told me that a retest would be 50.00 plus the $8.25 certificate fee. He said it would cost me more that that anywhere else. I finally agreed to pay $40.00 for the retest and certificate. I will not be returning to MacArthur Smog for service again. read more

This guy is great!!! Open till 6pm during the week. Good price. My truck had a dead battery just before I took it in so it failed. Something about a computer reset issue. Guy told me not to worry, drive it on the freeway for awhile, bring it back and he'll retest it for free. Could have made more money off me. I'd recommend this place to everyone. read more

I took my older minivan in to be tested. Just as the test was finished, the state's system went offline, making it impossible for the mechanic to print my certificate. Not his fault! The next morning he called to tell me the system was back up and could I come back. I went back, and he had a stall waiting for me. The shop is small and clean, and the mechanic is polite and has a great sense of humor. He quoted a price to me before the test--$90 is in line with other places I've gone to in the area. Call before you go--it's a one man show, and he steps out sometimes. read more

I went into this business to get my car smogged. I had printed out a coupon to save $30 on a Star Test Only. I handed the person my registration and the coupon. He said it was for year 2000 and above. I stated, "Sorry, I didn't notice." Then he said, "If you don't like the price, go somewhere else." I said, "There's no need to be rude." He became enraged and started screaming, "You mother f**ker", "You mother f**ker","You mother f**ker", and on and on. I am a disabled senior and I was frightened. I said, "There's something wrong with you, you are sick." He just kept raging on with his degrading comments. I would not recommend that any elderly or disabled persons patronize this business. read more

I can't review on the service because the guy never showed up! The website says hours are 8am-6pm weekdays, I called a few days ago to confirm the hours and he said he gets there at 9am. I was there at 9:05am this morning, waited 20 minutes but he never showed. I called 3 times and got voicemail every time. If you can wile away your day waiting for him to show up then this might be the place for you. I couldn't wait any longer so I went somewhere else who got me in and out in 15 minutes. Not a good way to run your business. read more

As we speak, my husband is on his way back from attempting to get our car smog-checked. In the first attempt to smog-check the car, the catalytic converter sensor was throwing an error message. Adem stopped the test because the error came up. He told us to get the car fixed and then bring it back. Fair enough. My repair shop (separate from MacArthur) recommended we contact the CA Bureau of Automotive Repair Referee program. After we followed several steps, the Referee told us the next step was to have the car re-tested by MacArthur Smog Check and to have them actually pass or fail the car. If the car passed emissions, then I would get my tags. If not, we'd move on to hard repairs. Adem refused to do the emissions test because of the ongoing catalytic converter sensor issue. Full stop. No explanation. End of story. No matter how much we tried to make him understand this direction was coming from the Referee. He simply failed us without moving on to emissions. In short: if your car throws an error message, and the California Bureau of Automotive Repair Referee program provides a direction along the lines of "run the test anyway," then 1) abandon the process, 2) just get the car fixed, 3) take it somewhere else to get smogged. read more

Good location, service guy is cool, i didn't have to wait to get acknowledged. Has a waiting area on the side of the shop with chairs and shade. Very reasonable price for smog check. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. Would definitely come back next time i need a smog. read more

I had a great experience here! The first time I brought my ford ranger in to be smoged, it failed. However, they were very helpful in letting me know tune issue that needed to be fixed, and did not charge me for the first test. After I had the problem fixed, I returned and they took care off me and the truck passed! I was very appreciative to have good communication in what the issue was so that we could get the truck to pass. Would recommend to everyone! read more

Very bad customer service. I pulled up, I got out, I was friendly, I asked how much the smog check would be, he took a coupon from my hand which also had my DMV document behind it. He said the smog was $90 with the coupon it would be 60. I just told him that I would have to think about it and maybe come back and he got aggressive, angry, began to raise his voice, he said why and I asked for my paperwork back and he held it above his head and wouldn't give it to me and kept asking why why and I said I really can't afford that price right now and he yelled at me and said how do you expect me to make a living, he repeated it more than once, and I had to get on my tippy toes to grab my paperwork out of his hand. Very unprofessional. I had other people tell me that their smog was more in the $40 range, I didn't see any prices listed in his business. By the way my car is 10 years old, and I found another smog business in San Leandro that was friendly and kind and courteous and professional and they had prices for their various services listed. Please shop around. read more

Adam, the NEW OWNER is greatttt!! Fast, professional, wonderful customer service! (appreciated how he kept reassuring me as I watched to see if my ol' 94 "betsy" would pass and he let me know the moment it did, while he was in the midst of the process) If you see a short line, don't worry because he is so efficient! Just park in the lot. Let him know that you are there and he will come and welcome you immediately and invite you to have a seat under the umbrella and keep you informed at all times (which I really appreciated). Of course, I shopped around 1st. He is the Only smog station OPEN after others have closed, and he had the most reasonable price! read more

Fast service, was in and out within 20 minutes for annual smog check. A little pricey at $80, but good service.

Just had a great experience for a smog check. They took me in as a walk-in and got me in and out within 15 minutes. Very fast and friendly service, highly recommended! read more

Excellent service, super nice and polite, and a good deal. I appreciate that they gave me a good deal too (they honored the price I saw on the internet). read more

The employees were nice and I didn't have to wait at all. They also have a coupon on there website that got me $20 off. Overall, a pleasant experience. read more

Called for a quote, reasonably priced. Went in and my car was taken immediately and ready in about 15 minutes. They are very friendly, fast and efficient. There's even a little patio if you'd like to sit and wait for your car. I will definitely recommend this place to my family and friends. read more

it was the best smog check procedure in my life,quick(i believe near 10 minutes after drive in station,and the cheapest one $40 dollars, but you should understand that your car is OK,as I believe they don't give next free chance, but if your car failed you pay $30 or ten dollars less. I had the smog check here two years ago with other operator and he charged me $65 and it was with coupon discount,it's better ask price in front of the procedure read more

The guy that helped me was friendly and even gave me a discount.

Excellent service but be advised the website says they open at 8:00. 8:30 is more accurate.

Unlike the 1st review, mine was totally different. I called them up to check on the cost. They asked if I had a coupon, I said no, they said no problem, we'll provide you one. I asked what the cost was going to be and they said $49. I questioned them with "is that the out the door bottom line cost" and they said yes. I showed up, waited 10 minutes and they took me in for the test. He gave me a estimate of $49 plus fees & certificate that equaled $59. I said " you told me out the door, $49". He said oh yes, I did. So, he changed the coupon discount from $30 to $40 and my out the door cost was $49. He was a pleasant guy, performed the test in 10 minutes, I passed and was done. It was a 5 star visit for me. I never even had to get out of the car. read more

I've had two cars smogged here and didn't have any problems. I used the $30 coupon that came in the weekly Pennysaver/advertisement mail and $50.00 later... I had the smog certificate in about 30 minutes, from start to finish. I have lived in the area for a while and my wife and I want to support local businesses when we can. I've had good experiences here and would use them again and recommend friends here. If I understand correctly, the Smog side and the Gas Station side are actually two independent businesses that share the building/parking lot. read more

I have a German Repair Shop in San Leandro, but do not perform smog checks. I have a personal car that needed a smog check and decided to give this place a try. I called first and he said they had 1 car in front of me, so if I could wait about 20 minutes he would take it. I got there just when the other car was finishing up, so he was able to get to it pretty close to when he said he would. The parking and access is a little tight on the parking lot, as they also sell gasoline there but the owner made sure I got in and out of his bay without any incidents. He was quick and courteous and a pleasure to work with. Definitely will use him again. Prices are about average for a full service smog guy. read more

So fast and thorough ! Competitive pricing and friendly service. I had a older car and needed a smog charged me $80 when a couple other places wanted to charge me $100 and close location. read more

Won't go back. We took two cars in for a smog test, they both passed. We called to check price. $50.00 for each car was quoted on phone after explaining that we had a Honda Pilot and VW Eos. Checked website and there was a $30.00 off coupon. After smog we were told it would be $80.00 for SUV and $60.00 for Car. Did not honor coupons. Charged us $100.00. Besides being dishonest, he made us feel uncomfortable and was not professional. Too many other options out there to deal with this. read more

Very pleasant experience getting my car smog checked on a friday afternoon. I called ahead, which you probably want to do since parking is limited here. I was treated very courteously despite being 10 minutes later than I said I would be and then getting into my car without paying after the smog check was done! Yes, I was a little distracted but the owner took it in stride and that was much appreciated. The $30 off website coupon was nice as well. I'll be back! read more

I was in and out in under 15 minutes even though I had forgotten to bring my smog slip from the DMV and every member of their staff was polite and friendly. read more

I am only giving MacArthur Smog a 2 star rating because he was up to standard when my wife first brought our SUV in for a smog check. It failed because of a bad part which we then fixed. Since then I've tried to bring it back 2 times after 4p and 2 times just after 8a with no luck. He was always closed even though the hours on the business card say 8-6. I ended up taking it to another establishment. $50 wasted! My suggestion would be to go somewhere else, but it you do have to go here then call first to make sure he will be there when you're trying to come in. read more