I've been done smog checks for both of my cars here for years, they recently moved to this new location, but still the best service and friendly attitude. I didn't compare price with other place but I believe the price here is good, too. read more

Smog Queen STAR Station - New location, same old good service. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Jose, California

Still 5 stars from me everytime I need my smog check I come here and it is quick and painless! Great service from Roberto!

Short review since I came for a quick smog check. I originally messaged the business asking when the best time would be to come in since I get off work at 4:30 and the business closes at 5:00. Luckily I live down the street so it only takes me 10 minutes to get there. I went right after work and I was quickly helped by a man who was sitting at the desk inside. I let him know that I was the one who messaged them on Yelp and he asked me how much I was quoted. Unfortunately that was my fault for not asking for a quote before going in. I did mention that I saw there was a $30 off coupon on Yelp and he said after the $30 off, it would be $70. I was in a hurry to get my smog check since I was notified late that my car registration was almost due. I honestly felt like I just paid for the convenience since it's down the street from where I live. $70 is a little too much especially since the place I usually go to is less. But I'm glad that they were able to take me in close to closing. read more

I took my husband's car here to get smog checked and while the service was quick, I was not pleased with the customer service. First, it looks like the price is too high compared to other places as mentioned by other people here. Good news is that you can use a coupon and they honor it here. The technician who helped me was quite rude. Now I'd somewhat understand if he was in a rush and had lots of cars to work on but I went in yesterday/Tuesday around 1pm and there were no other cars there. When I stopped by, I said "I need to get um," taking literally one second to collect my thoughts and he snapped at me "what?! What do you need to get?!" He also spoke really quickly but whenever I responded in a slower and louder way he kept asking "what?!" It sounded like he said I could pay with cash or card so I said "ok." Then he snapped again and asked which one am I paying with, even though it wasn't time to pay yet??? Not the best read more

Fast smog check. Honored coupon on the website. It's the same price everywhere so a fair price. I came at 855 and was first in. About 15 min Technician was friendly. read more

Smog Queen STAR Station - Service Bay and check in. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Jose, California

Roberto was so amazing. Quick. Efficient. And worked so kindly with my handicap mother and small infant while we waited only 10 min for the smog check! Snag your coupon online for $30 off and head over to this reliable quick smog queen for your DMV needs! read more

I never thought I would be leaving a review for a SMOG check! I found this business online and saw that it's women owned and close to my home. Yay! Roberto was my technician. He made the process so easy and helped me with a smile. The waiting area is so cool! I'm a fan of cars and racing so it was neat to look at the displays and they had a nice selection of magazines. My car was ready quickly and I was on my way. The pricing was fair and reasonable. Usually I drag my feet on something like this but I'm so happy I was able to support this small business. Will use them again in the future no doubt. read more

Smog Queen STAR Station - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Jose, California

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I've been going to smog queen for over 5 years now. They do a great job doing smog check on my cars. Roberto has helped me many times, and he's great. read more

They get the job done. Was the first customer there and was out in 10-15 minutes. My car passes as usual but they were the only "Star" Smog location around the area I suppose. Good service no complaints there. But abit expensive. I usually get smogs done for $40-$50. Here was $100 but it's here when you need it. Good service, fast, but expensive. No complaints. read more

I download their coupon and asked how much will I pay with a coupon. they told me $70. it's a suprise to me that the smog check goes up so much. I left and find another store completed everything cost $48. I couldn't review somg queen service. their price is not acceptible by me. David read more

They were open on Sunday... there was no wait...I was in and out quickly. It would have been 5 stars if the service was not rude. I initially called in with questions about the wait and price. The person was curt and rude. I get it...well... kinda...he probably gets the same questions over and over again. I decided to give him the benefit of doubt and headed in which was the wrong call. It was the same person when I went in as the one on the phone and he was still rude. It's his choice to be short to his customers and it's my choice to take my business elsewhere from this point on. All good. Pass! read more

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Fast easy and competent. Daniel Garza was professional and complete. Best Smog experience I have had.

Charges double the amount if you u knowingly bring in your car without calling in to check on prices. Very shady way to run their business. The tech was a nice guy but their prices are all over the place. Only go here if you are desperate. read more

I went to Star Queen on the weekend. Even with the coupon, the price was &70.00. Since I was already there I had the smog check done. Call around first, there are places that will be much less expensive. read more

Responsive, efficient, friendly, affordable, and quick! Thank you! You guys are awesome!

I was in and out in 15 minutes. I appreciate the professionalism and prompt service. I will be back for sure.

Quick friendly service, price is a bit high - but with the yelp coupon its more than acceptable.

Great pricing, was able to get in same day and went very smoothly. Would recommend anyone to come here. read more

Smog Queen STAR Station - Smog Check Stations Near Me - San Jose, California

I came in on a random weekday afternoon and the person was nice to me. He took my car in and did the smog check without any issues. He was polite. I had $30 off and the total was $70 read more

They wanted to charge me $100 for a smog check! That's not legal, right? It's 2024 and I drive a 2007 Prius.

Great service! Fast and friendly check in for a smog test. The price is comparable to others.

I brought my 2000 f350 to get smogged. Service was a good price, prompt and friendly, they also have a nice clean waiting room.

I submitted a request on yelp for a smog check. I got price estimates from 3 automotive repair shops. One was 40, smog queen was 48 and another was 55. I chose Smog Queen because they were open. The manager answered and stated with cert, cost would be 55. If I can get this done on a holiday and not have my wife come back when she has kids to pick up, that's a bonus. I get to the place and the gentleman initially quoted me $100. I told him the manager Wendy quoted me $55 at a coupon rate. He honored the price because I spoke to the manager. He was fast, efficient and quick about completing the emissions test. My wife's vehicle passed with no issues. He submitted the report to the DMV. I paid and was done in less than 15 mins. read more

Such a rip off! My husband and I had our cars smogged within a month of each other. I did a bunch of research and went to a competitor (also in Campbell) and paid $50. I told my husband to go to the same place, but of course, he didn't, and these guys charged him $100!! For a SMOG. Ridiculous. You better believe my husband got an earful about it. read more

Star Smog Station on Winchester, between Hamilton and Campbell Avenues in Camobell/West San Jose. Not far from my condo. To me, a Smog Test is generic, and a PITA. Much like oil changes, stations differentiate themselves on making it less painful for the customer; that is how they get repeat business and customer referrals to their friends and neighbors. [Corporate-dictated] Price is $100 & up, way up. Online Coupon saves you $30 (as of 7/2022). So $70 for a standard small modern car. Needless to say, despite just being a one-man shop, there is rarely a line, so if time or a short driving distance is more important than cost, it is great! No customer lobby to sit during the wait, nor something cold to drink available (it was a hot & sunny summer day). Was directed to sit on a plastic folding chair over under a tree by the sidewalk. So not even a quaint little patio area with an umbrella table, some fake potted plants, and a nearby soda machine or convenience store. ...So you do NOT want to go there on a hot, cold, rainy, or windy day, unless you are prepared for it. Thankfully South Bay weather is usually 70's and partly cloudy most of the year. Much cheaper ($55) non-Star place is just across the side street at an auto repair shop, and they have a lobby plus a few much happier guys working there. read more

Called this morning, the day after Memorial Day to see if they were open. The person who answered the phone said they were open. Then I asked if they were busy. The person on the other end of the phone got rude and hung up the phone on me. If that's they way you treat potential customers, good luck bringing in new customers. I going back to Fresh California Smog. read more

Jose was amazing and helpful. Even though he didn't get my business this time, I will go to him next time, for sure. What happened was that I had a smog test done at another location. When I got home, I realized I was supposed to get a Star Smog certification. So I called a Star Smog place and they said I'd have to pay to do it all over again. So I called Smog Queen for another opinion. Jose said to bring in my certificate, which I did, and he looked at it and said: it's fine, you don't need to do it again. Thank you for your honesty Jose! read more

This person attempts to overcharge customers and when I challenged him, he immediately reduced his smog check price to almost half! I called and requested an appointment for and was told no appointment was needed. I showed up with a $30 coupon with a 2015 vehicle and was given the paperwork to sign. At this time I noticed a total fee of $70. I asked if the $30 coupon was applied and he said "yes" and the total cost was $100!!!! I immediately challenged him because I was told it was $60 on the phone. I indicated I was leaving and to kindly return my keys and to please cancel my paperwork. He immediately reduced his total price to $55. His sales tactics are misleading and has questionable ethics. I am never coming back yo this site! read more

Need a smog check? Bring your pervious car here!!! I really love Hatice, Campbell Star Smog Check's owner. She's super nice, and really honest. I normally get super anxious about getting my car fixed/smogged, because I'm afraid of being "taken advantage" of. I don't have to worry, because of how honest Hatice is. Also she knows some amazing mechanics that partner with her shop in case you need a repair as well. read more

Just got a smog check/certificate at this shop. Called first, spoke with Roberto & made a same day appointment today, Saturday. I was in and out in less than 10 minutes! Passed the test, yay. Roberto was courteous, knowledgeable and very professional. Plenty of parking spots in his lot. Great price. Happy to have found this place. Thank you read more

I was in and out within 15 minutes without appointment! Affordable price and the smog technician was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about cars. They have a nice waiting room with seats, TV, and lollipops for bonus :) A++ for service and they're open on Sunday too, a big plus! We will definitely support this local, family, minority and woman-owned business by spreading the word for our friends and families! read more

It's a great place to get smogged. I was in and out in under 10 minutes. I was a little worried cause I was trying to get my beater 2001 honda civic smog checked and I just did some repairs to clear out the check engine light but everything worked. read more

My daughter went there being that it's a female owned business and there was a gentleman who wasn't super helpful nor nice. Simple request she needed a smog test but the onboard computer was showing she needed to add air to her tire and the odometer wasn't showing. Instead of helping my daughter scroll through her car to look for the mileage on the car dash board so she could get her smog done. He said he needed it otherwise he couldn't do the smog which I understand. My daughter isn't the most savvy car person so she was confused and the guy didn't even seem like he wanted to help her. She left confused and didn't get the smog done and now we need to find another place to get the smog check done. Lame!!!! Customer service is so lacking here! read more

Honestly if you have an older vehicle I would recommend Accurate instead I did not like the service I was given. I changed my review to 1 star because accurate charges 100 dollars less for an older car which is crazy. Save yourself the money. read more

Incredibly rude. I called to ask if it was a good time to come for a test, and in an offended tone told me that there is a 30 min wait and that they take no appointments. Ok, whatever. When I arrived, I approached the technician under the smog sign to check in or something for the smog. Again, with a very offended tone told me it is going to be a 45 min wait and to sit around even without getting any of my info. At that point I didn't want to wait and let that person handle my vehicle. I just didn't trust him. I went to the place across the side street and I was greeted with a smile. read more

I came in on a Friday afternoon and was in an out in less than 25 minutes! Lucky they had an open appointment. Manny was knowledgeable and and a pro. Highly recommended, will come here again in a few years. read more

Here's the scoop--the reviews you're reading are true. If you're going to take your car here, get ready to haggle! I will certainly not be returning to this location again, and due to my hassle of an experience and the price, I cannot recommend this location. I was excited to find that this location was open on Sunday. I had received a coupon from their website for 50% off and a free retest after I requested an appointment on their website; however, when I got there, the worker tried to convince me that I could not receive the 50% off, and I had to pay for a pretest. He was very firm about the need for the pretest, and he would not tell me how much it would cost. When I declined, he told me I would not receive my free retest unless I paid $140. He was trying to scare me into agreeing to the pretest. I declined, and told him my car would certainly pass (even though, in all honesty, my confidence was beginning to dwindle). The worker even tried to convince me that I had to pay extra to receive a "star" smog certification--which I was pretty sure is totally bogus. I assured him that I would not pay extra for anything foolish like that, pointed to the wall on the side of the building that states that they are star certified, and my civic brought its A game and passed the smog check! After much discussion he finally backed down and gave me the 50% off. I left peeved because the coupon was from their own website; I received it when I scheduled an appointment with them. If they're gonna get that upset about it, they shouldn't give it out. Moral of the story is, they are open on Sundays, so if you aren't willing to wait be ready to negotiate! read more

They were quick and gave great customer service, and explained everything that needed to be done to my vehicle in order to pass smog. Highly recommended will be back again! read more

What a rude and mean person running this shop. I called to get an appointment. He told me that I can just walk in and no appointment was needed. He also told me that any car newer than the year 2000 is $60. They also have some coupons on their site. these coupons have no restrictions or any fine prints that I could find. When I arrived, there was one person ahead of me. I asked the guy how long it will take, he told me that he can not give me time because people take it literally. I asked if he can give me approximately. He told me to get out and wait till he is done. I patiently waited. He was done in about 40 minutes. He came to me and asked what year and I told him 2010. He said $100. I told him that he quoted $60 on the phone. He then said OK if I said $60 then it is 60. Then I asked him about the coupon. He said no he is not honoring the coupon. I told him that $50-to $60 is what others are charging. He said he does not care about what others charge. He was pretty rude and mean. Even if he was having a bad day, he does need to be consistent with his price and service. Got the smog done for $50 across from him. read more

Fast service, no appointment, reasonable pricing, located across from business complex, so I just did my walking exercise while waiting, and completed on time as promised. Very highly recommended. Thank you Smog Queen read more