Wonderful; I was in and out in less than a half hour for a Mercedes smog test . Maybe next time I will grab a pizza at Pinky's across the street on the way home or to eat there in the waiting area. My phone was left in the car cup holder and still there when I returned--thank you. Use the coupon that you can get online for a real deal. read more

Very nice. Quick service and very friendly. In and out in 10 minutes! Makes a must do task painless!

Had to get a smog check, forgot until the last minute. Used the Yelp app for services to check locations and pricing. Star got back to me fast with the price and I had a reservation for the same day. Drove down three hours later, and it took longer to park and do the paperwork than it did for me to wait for the smog check and Star certification. Amazing help, fast, nice receptionist and tech. Cheap af and great work! read more

Always fast & convenient. And don't forget about advertised coupons. I've been going here for many years - never disappoint. read more

I called Star Smog and they gave me a quote of $63 for my vehicle. Got there and they told me my Promaster van is an RV, it's not ... it's simply a van conversion, and that it would be $180. They told me what turned out to be a complete lie that the RV classification is mandated by the state of California. I obviously said I wasn't going to pay $180. The woman said, let me check with my manger, came back and told me they'd do it for "only" $100. On top of the run around I got and the lies, the woman gave me somebody else's paperwork when I told her I was going somewhere else. That other customer was in a panic, understandably. I did the right thing and returned the other person's paperwork to Star Smog and got my own, which I no longer actually needed. I went literally around the corner to a place on North Main Street, no waiting, smog check completed in 5 minutes for $65 flat fee - out the door. No jacking around, no made up/fake RV fees, no lies, great customer service. I'm disappointed to post this as my wife and I have been going to Star Smog for many years without incident but I highly recommend you avoid them now. UPDATE Star Smog posted a response to my review so this addition addresses their response. This WAS the Walnut Creek location. I both called and got quote via email from Star Smog located on 1225 Parkside Dr., Walnut Creek. I have ATTACHED the estimate i received for $63. I stand by my review. It's time for this business to review their operating procedures and business practices. Charge what you like, even if it's not competitive, but never lie to customers. Be straight forward and honest with them so customers can make informed decisions. read more

Star Smog - Quote I received from Star Smog: $54.75 smog fee + $8.25 state certificate fee, totaling $63.00. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Quick and easy, went in at the last 30 mins before they closed and they happily assisted me. Cool people. read more

Pricing good, service okay - note that while they close at 5pm, they won't service walk in's past 4:30pm. They also require you to bring in your paperwork for DMV smog checks. read more

I've come here numerous times with multiple different vehicles. Prompt friendly service. Convenient location for me. Smog techs are professional and communicate openly. Will be coming back again! read more

I was able to get in for a SMOG service immediately without a reservation, and make sure to ask about coupons when you speak with reception at check in. Super friendly and helpful service - I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Would come back again! read more

quick and easy smog check Manager and front desk lady were both very nice! Will be back again!

Appointment was easy to book using their online portal. As a returning customer I received an email reminder a month prior with a coupon code. Smog service was expedient and they submitted the necessary paperwork with the DMV. read more

I came in at 9:30 on a Thursday for a smog check. The place is clean and in a pretty nice area next to a repair shop and a tire shop. Plenty of parking. 10 minutes later, smog was done! Awesome. read more

Star Smog - Waiting room - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Very quick helpful and easy! Thanks for the good service! walked right in and got out in 10 minutes. Thank you read more

Star smog is quick and easy with friendly staff making the process efficient from start to finish. I've been here once before and again today with no complaints! Will definitely be back for my next smog check. read more

Great turnaround time, prompt response and friendly staff. I would highly recommend this business.

Updating my most recent review to 1 star. After my first review of this smog shop the office lady reached out. She first called my husband and he called me asking to call her as she wanted to better understand my rating. When I called her an hour later she told me she would call me back that day from her personal phone as the phone she was on wasn't clear. Well she never called me back, and that was 3 days ago. Don't waste your time or money here! read more

I would give this business 0 stars if I could. I called ahead to get a car smogged and was told there was availability at 1:30pm. I arrived early at 1:00pm and spoke with the desk staff who said the machine was not available, I needed an appointment, and they would not do it. The staff member insisted I had not called ahead. She was short and rude the entire time, and seemed as if we were interrupting her even though there were no other customers in the office. There was no effort to schedule an appointment or come back later. I would not return here or recommend them. read more

Great service, friendly and helpful! We will be back with our other vehicles! Thank you.

Just moved to the area and was looking for a SMOG check for my vehicle. I went to Star Smog after been given the runaround from other Walnut Creek service centers. Star Smog were able to take my walk-in and checked my vehicle the same day. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. I was in and out in 30-min or less. I was so comfortable that I came back the next week to smog my other car. I will be coming back next time! Thanks for the service read more

Friendly helpful people always willing to help. Nice cool waiting room. I got in without an appt at the end of the day to get a smog. Fast efficient service. read more

I had a great experience getting my SMOG test done here! The process was quick, convenient, and completely hassle free. The staff was friendly, professional, and took the time to answer my questions with a smile. They made the entire visit easy from start to finish, and I really appreciated their helpful service. If you're looking for a reliable place for a SMOG test. Thanks again to the team for all your help and excellent customer service! read more

Friendly service at an affordable price. Convenient location. They also have free wifi. Thank you! read more

Star Smog - Seating area - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

A fabulous place to spend time when needing a smog job done on your car. Very pleasant

Wonderful very fast service as a walk in. Although I had a few people ahead of me, it was very fast. Highly recommend!

Rita the manager was amazing. Very helpful and patient. She was understanding and eased my frustration with the renewal process.

Friendly staff, easy to reach on the phone to get a time estimate for a smog check, and quick service time.

These people will have a coupon for a smog check only to charge extra just because the car sits higher. That is unfair... DO NOT EVER DO BUSINESS with these people!! read more

Had a great experience at Star Smog in Walnut Creek! The whole process was super quick and easy, and the service was friendly and professional. I was in and out way faster than I expected, which I really appreciated. Pricing was straightforward and there was no hassle at all. Definitely recommend if you need a smog check in Walnut Creek! read more

Super fast, easy to make appointment and they were on time. I was in an out and it was a breeze! Thanks again for a great experience. They are under new ownership and experience was wonderful as it has been in the past. read more

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Service, fantastic, excellent service and quick. I would definitely recommend for your smog check. read more

Rida was so helpful at the front desk! She was very polite and accommodating when we came in to smog our truck. Highly recommend!

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

Easy online appointment. Staff very professional ...fast smog test. A great experience overall. Would highly recommend this smog test center. read more

This was my second time coming to Star Smog and Lube for a smog check, and they impressed me all over again. The front desk staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. I walked in without an appointment and was out the door in no time. Quick, efficient, and hassle-free service--I highly recommend them! read more

Customer service was excellent and the overall smog service was fast and efficient. Highly recommended.

Made an appointment at a set time and had to wait 30 minutes before service started. Smog check was was successful and quick. Price was reasonable with coupon. read more

fast service and friendly staff. Have used them for many years and have never had any problems.

excellent service, didn't wait long. Convenient location with ample parking. I would highly recommend this place, read more

Their service is fast and friendly, also open on Saturday, no appt. necessary. They have online coupons, with a look.

I was selling a car and Star Smog seemed to be the best price if you printed out a coupon. The challenge is finding straight forward pricing. I didn't notice my registration noted Star Smog required. A lot of smog stations add an additional fee to the price. A Star Smog station doesn't do any additional tests, it is just a designation that they have been qualified to add. The pricing for the smog test and certificate was pretty good with a coupon but there was an add on of $20 for Star certification. KS Smog in San Leandro has a flat testing fee and the standard certificate charge with no add ons. I didn't have more time to go to KS Smog so Star Smog with the add on was the most convenient locally. I forgot to take pictures but you can find them on Yelp to click on their website with pricing and tests performed. Also, if you do an internet search for Star Smog coupons you will find different coupons that you can print out which they honor. They were pretty quick and popular. I got lucky and walked right in but there were 4 customers that came in after me. The elapsed time there to check-in, test and wait to pay was 30 minutes. It would have been faster but the guy at the desk had to check-in the other customers. Helpful and friendly too. Read the web site carefully so you are aware of the different charges you might incur in addition to the standard test price and certificate price. read more