Found "Smog Station" via Yelp and regret nothing. Very friendly, very efficient. I called them and within 60 minutes I was there, checked, and back home. Granted they will not always be that available, but still worth reporting. I had a Diesel smogged and had zero issues. Will return and recommend when needed. Great collection of old license plates along the wall. read more

Visited today to get my 2014 VW TDI smog checked. The service was excellent and the owner was very personable and explained everything that he was doing, taking a lot of the anxiety out of my visit. Troy (I believe his name) is seemed to be an honest down-to-earth guy who took care of my car and had me on my way quickly. I would have been out of there sooner but I actually ended up enjoying the visit because of his knowledge and history of the area. Genuine good guy. read more

Fast, Easy, Friendly, Informative. Directed me to AAA for my registration and saved me hours! Best part of the service, beside efficiency & honesty, was the free re-check if i failed! I cannot believe some places don't offer that - I found out the hard way with another inferior provider. read more

I've been going here the past 8 yrs for all my family's cars. I was there recently with my 1999 jeep cherokee that for some reason always had a CHECK ENGINE LIGHT on. I always went to the dealer and had it fixed (for a fee) but got tired of spending the money for it. Long story short, I always failed the SMOG test because of this. Time to give some $$$ to the dealer. Little did I know that what the dealer was doing was just resetting the diagnostic and not fixing the problem. That is why after a few days, the check engine light would go back ON. This smog station actually told me what was wrong with my CAR! They changed a worn out rubber part with the EVAL system and re-set the system. They told me that now it is a two step process because of the re-set. I had to drive my car a few days for the diagnostics to run and finish and come back for the SMOG. Now, my check engine light is not lighting and passed the SMOG. Best part is, THEY DID NOT CHARGE ME anything for the diagnosis and rubber part! just the SMOG FEE! read more

Have been getting my smog checks at Smog Station for over 30 years - always reliable and totally honest

Took my out of state car here to get certified before going to the DMV for tags. The guy was fast and efficient. I got the Yelp discount (just mentioned it to them, didn't have it printed out). Girl at the desk is super cute too which is always a plus from my point of view ;^) read more

Matt was friendly and professional. I was 2nd in line and he was quick. I arrived around 9:30 and was on my way a little after 10. The place is a bit of a mess, but what do you expect for an autoshop. Didn't get to see the bird though...definitely like going to an auto museum with all of the memorabilia. The price was a little steep but I needed a Star certified and they are. read more

I actually went to another Smog shop that was drop-in only. And it happened to be closed. So I searched for Smog Station and after following the signs, found no other cars there. Went in, shortly after my car was checked and passed. The parrot kept it entertaining while waiting as well with lifelike alarm and beeping sounds. Glad I went here. read more

Went in for a smog and was out in less than 20mins associate with very helpful and kind would recommend! Prices were reasonable as well

I took my car in for a smog certificate. He told me I needed some work on my carburetor and it would be between $200-$500. When I went to pick it up the bill was nearly $600 and no smog certificate! He said I needed a catalytic converter, so I asked if he would test after I got one. He said he would but no discount. And the carburetor was way off. Charged me almost $100 for some used hoses but never stopped the leaks. Never called to give me the update on the extra charges either. read more

Fast and friendly. Interesting waiting room. The place kind of looks like a mess but it gets the job done for the standard reasonable price. read more

Smog Station - This bird keeps you company while you wait for your smog check. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Dublin, California

This is a great place to quickly (most times) get your vehicle smog'd. Troy and his co-worker (?name) are really good. It's a place I love to hate because it's so messy and cluttered, the "waiting room" is atrocious, and sometimes it takes about 30 minutes because he's busy. The location is tricky to get into, compared to other spots but I've been going there since the late 1980's and Troy is honest, knowledgeable, and the price is always $70.00 with no B.S. If he would clean the place up (and it needs a major cleaning) and create a nice waiting area, it would be a lot better. His pet bird, which I think is a grey parrot, is nice entertainment. His big screen T.V. is nice but viewing selections that he uses are sometimes offensive, especially if there are kids present. Overall really good but could use some T.L.C. on the customer experience. read more

These guys are very knowledgeable and super friendly ... got my vehicle smogged in a very short time and had a great experience ... Will definitely be going here in the future. read more

Great service. Professional, personal, and fast! I was a walk in (or drive in) and they immediately started on my car and I was out of there in 15 minutes. Had to cut short my conversation with the owner Troy who is a great guy. read more

The team here is friendly and very helpful! They went above and beyond in helping me with getting my car up to par with the visual inspection. There was a simple part that wasn't stock and disconnected and they even gave me one of their parts at no charge to help me pass. After my monitors didn't clear they advised me to come back after running the car longer. Just finished my smog and they remembered me. read more

If you are in the Tri Valley and need a smog check, This is the place. They are nice, friendly, Just show up. You may have to wait, but they will go out of their way to help you, not just take your money and hand you a paper. If there is a problem they will be honest and helpful, just like a small town mechanic. They will take the time to help you, not just a "NEXT" place, trying to rush you. Great people, great shop read more

Outstanding service by Troy. Great conversation great service great shop great guy. I highly recommend anyone in the area who needs work done on their car to visit the Smog Station. You will be greatly pleased with their customer service. read more

I have been here twice now to have my cars smogged and each time I left feeling like I had a million dollar experience! The two gentlemen who work here have exceptional customer experience, are very down to earth, and clearly very knowledgeable in regards to their craft. I look forward to coming back for all car maintenance needs in the future and will happily recommend them to everyone I can! I'm happy to help represent such a great local business! read more

This is the ONLY place someone should go for their Smog Check in the Tri-Valley area. Troy owns the establishment and has treated myself and family members and friends with such great service and fair prices that I only need remember this shop when I feel like their aren't any reasonable honest places in existence anymore. He and Matt are a great example of how a small business should be run. Thanks Troy and Matt for your professionalism and your ethics. read more

I'd been going to this place for so long I didn't realize it wasn't normal to wait one to two hours for a smog check. I had my suspicions a few times that the boss was taking other customers ahead of me, but I finally got wise yesterday when, after going to this place at their regular posted hours of operation and they weren't there ( I waited for a half hour and no one showed) and there was no answering machine when I called, I went to another place down the street and it only took 20 minutes. I feel like a chump. This place is anything but professional. Your better off going just about anywhere else. read more

I have had bad luck with cars and mechanics lately, but these guys get 5 stars. Fast, affordable, and painless. Seem to be good honest guys. Too bad it's a test only and not a full shop. read more

Excellent customer service. The yelp driving directions aren't correct. Turn on Scarlett Dr instead of Scarlett Ct. And you will find it. It's at the end of the court(driveway). read more

I've been coming to the Smog Station for years, and have been recommending Troy's place to everyone who will listen, and even to people who won't. He's honest (usually a term blatantly contradictory for a mechanic), friendly and easy to deal with. Last smog check, he noticed my radiator had issues, and offered to replace it for me, after telling me how to get his discount from 1-800- RADIATOR to get the replacement parts. When he was done, that engine was as sparkly as the day it was made. He charged me a quarter of what Honda quoted me. Troy truly is a master mechanic...not just the smog dude. He's a pretty good hockey player, too. Feel confident in giving him your business. read more

I would highly recommend this smog station. Troy is personable and honest. He was very thorough.

Fair pricing, same day appointment, friendly and fast service. I called in before i went to check store hours, and they were willing to wait a few extra min. for me if needed. I was in and out without any issues. read more

They are the BEST in town! 25yrs of great service. Every business should be run like them! Thank you for a job well done.

Troy knows what he's doing! I'm very happy with his honesty and knowledge with my vehicle!! A super nice laid back guy you can trust! Thank you! read more

Called and had smog done on same day. Quick and straight forward with pricing and happy with the friendly service I received. They have this cool parrot that walks around the cage and shop floor because "he thinks he is a dog" according the mechanic's comment. Lol. read more

Fast & Friendly service. they have moved to the new location within just 100 yards. Yelp reports an old address. Call them before coming to get an updated address. it's not 6380 Scarlett anymore. read more

To register my Arizona bought car in California I had to perform a smog test. At Yelp I found "Smog Station" which had good reviews so why not giving it a try? I drove over and was helped immediately. The owner was very friendly and he explained the process in great detail. Coming from abroad I never had to do this and therefore appreciated his expertise and patience. In addition he was clear upfront about the price and there were no hidden figures. Very friendly guy, excellent service and customer focus. Therefore I give him the 5 stars! read more

fast and friendly service. I took my car down for a smog check, I was in and out of there in no time. The gentleman doing the work was very nice and helpful. the bird was pretty cool too :) Ill be back. thank you read more

I wouldn't think of taking my cars anywhere else. Troy is fair and honest along with diligent about discovering the root cause and cost effective fixes!!! read more

Love these guys! They are relaxed, friendly and quick. I've used them for test only and regular smog tests. A little hard to find, you have to really look for signs, but worth it. read more

I've been using Troy and Matt at the Smog Station for decades for my stable of cars. Lots of smog stories, but never one with a sad ending in all the years. Knowledge and experience are key. Shakeys Pizza (remember them?) had a sign that would fit for these guys: "We have no quarrel with others who charge less. They know what their product is worth." read more

Nice and friendly business! I was in and out very quickly about 20 minutes or so. Troy is very friendly and I definitely recommend this place to get a smog. It's a little hidden behind the big gold building next to the glass shop, but the address description was very helpful with a GPS!! All in all, best smog experience yet! read more

Second post. Same great experience as the first review on 12/29/12. Professional, knowledgeable and thorough.

My wife needed her Honda CRV Smoged, but also the Check Engine Light was on. They repaired the Check Engine light, and also performed the 100,000 mile service. We found the experience to be very quick and the price was fair. The team at Smog Station is very friendly and easy to work with. I will recommend them to all my friends! And Bailey (the Parrot) was pretty cool too! read more

I have been going to Troy for over 20 years. Every time I go there he does an awesome job. Very complete and totally professional. I had a problem car, through his years of knowledge, was able to fix and get smog certification done. I highly recommend him for all your vehicle needs read more

Now that we have shopped around more, we now go to another place that's much cheaper... Pays to do your research.

Nice people, fast service. What more could you ask for? They've moved - they're now behind the new Honda dealer.