Goodwin is the BEST! Online scheduling was easy and he got us in the same day. I brought my elderly…read moremother in to smog her car. Goodwin got us in immediately, and we walked a block down the street to wait at Starbucks during the servicing. During that time it started to rain, and lo and behold Goodwin showed up at Starbucks with our car because he didn't want Mom to walk back in the cold. So incredibly kind, efficient, and courteous. Highly recommend CarTech!

Goodwin and crew have been our goto for smog and servicing our three cars. He is always very fair,…read morereliable, knowledgeable and we highly recommend him. Thank you Goodwin and team for always being a pleasure to work with!

Excellent, fast, and friendly service! Called on a Tuesday around 12:40pm to book a same day…read moreappointment for a Smog check and was able to get one. I needed to get a Smog certification to get my car registration renewed, and Walnut Creek Smog made the process easy! Check in was quick, and the Smog check was completed in 15 minutes as promised. I've been here twice now, and I'll definitely be back in the future!

This is a hidden gem! I tried to get a smog done at another local shop and when they couldn't take…read moremy car for the second time I jumped on Yelp to find someone who could get my car. My first call was to Walnut Creek Smog and they told me they needed to calibrate the machine and to come in an hour. I showed up and was greeted and they quickly got to work. They smogged my car quickly and were priced fairly. The employee who helped me was super friendly. They just won us over as new customers!

Getting a smog check was quick and easy! Staff were friendly and helpful In the process.read more

Good customer service and fast service with appointment. A bit scammy- my total was $126 for a…read morebasic smog and it magically was reduced to $70 for this review. Receipt indicates the smog itself is ~$60 and this $126 total was just pulled out of thin air. Never paid over $100 for a smog. Strange.

Wow, it's been awhile since I've had such an outstanding experience enough to give a five star…read morereview! Jerry was so friendly and professional, I brought my car in without an appointment and he was able to get me scheduled the same day. The entire visit was quick and easy and you can tell he likes his job and is good at it too! Highly recommend Orinda Test Only for smog certification and I'll definitely be coming back

Quick and informative STAR smog review, locally…read more Glad to get a same-day weekday appointment STAR-level for my 15-year old Subaru Legacy which had lived through 10 East Coast winters. Testing was turned around in 20 minutes (passed, thankfully), with advice on the elements that may fail in the next two years. Glad to have this service available in Orinda.

Ive my 1997 Camaro in for repairs multiple times and had a great experience with Rheem Valley…read moreAutomotive. He's knowledgeable, patient, and explains things clearly without talking down to you. No pressure, no anxiety-inducing calls -- just straightforward communication and honest options. He's affordable, personable, and someone you can actually trust with your car. If you've ever felt dismissed or overwhelmed at an auto shop, this place is a breath of fresh air

Thanks so much to Ravi for my car repair. I wasn't sure if my car was still fixable (or if it would…read morebe affordable) and Ravi was so nice, didn't upsell anything and am so happy to have my car back in driving shape.

Great service! I highly recommended Orinda Smog. My 2001…read morecaravan got passed in first attempt, which was really a nice surprise. I used to visit another smog shop, it always took me 2-3 trips back and forth. This time everything went very smooth.

Product: Didn't end up coming here for the smog check since they didn't seem COVID safe, but…read morehonestly I'm sure it's fine. Service: Came here a few months ago while the pandemic was still going strong. Was told everyone was wearing masks and were socially distancing. When we came over two people without masks were talking to me a about 3 feet away without a care. Now that protocols have changed I may go back but in terms of following the Covid safety rules I've been to much better. Area: In a crowded gas station in Orinda, parking can be hard to find but not terrible.

Outstanding service! Been going here for a long time. Always very professional and personable -…read morewith great price. Steve was outstanding in every way taking care of me.

Pulled in to the wrong station and risked my life crossing the street (3 of the 4 corners are gas…read morestations). Here's a hint..it's the one in the middle or catty corner from Trader Joe's. They got me in fast, as the appointment had already been made online. The technician? Efficient, kind, and clearly knew their way around more than just mufflers. As I was wrapping up, a guy rolled up in a 1974 Pinto or Chevy Vega and pleaded for a last-minute test like it was an emissions emergency (which, I guess, it was?). Tech was torn as he wanted to assist but he's gotta follow the rules of the location. Efficient. Polite. No wallet panic. Will I be back? Absolutely--though hopefully not too soon (unless my car develops "classic" vibes overnight). 10/10 would smog again