Best Smog Inspection Station Oakland Near Me

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This offer does not apply to out-of-state vehicles, diesel powered vehicles, Full-Size Vans & Heavy-Duty or Oversized Vehicles

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Our technician has 15+ years of experience and will happily answer any questions you might have and offer expert guidance throughout the process.

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Test-Only stations are licensed by the state only to perform tests on vehicles. They are prohibited from performing any repair services. Gross Polluters can also be certified at these stations.

The Department of Motor Vehicles renewal notice will indicate whether a Smog Check is required to re- register your vehicle. Most areas of the state require vehicles to have a Smog Check performed every two years, when being sold, and when being initially registered in California.

Not all vehicles must get a Smog Check. Smog Check need depends on the type of vehicle, the model-year, and the area in which the vehicle is registered. Additionally, some vehicles only need a Smog Check when they are being sold or being registered in California after previously being registered in another state.

If you received the DMV registration renewal paper saying “SMOG Certification Required at a STAR station”, you are at the right place. Premier Star Smog is a Star Certified Smog Check Station. STAR Smog Station means, DMV has chosen your car to be inspected at a smog station which is monitored closely by the BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) and must conform to high standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs.

What is the difference between a regular smog station and a STAR smog station?

STAR smog stations will be able to issue a certificate of compliance to a vehicle passing a smog check when a motorist is referred by the DMV to such a station for vehicle registration renewal. A non “star” station may not issue a certificate to the motorist’s vehicle. They may however, test and issue certificates to vehicles not directed by the DMV to a “STAR” smog check station.

How much does a test only smog check cost? Does a test only center charge more?

Smog test only stations are not allowed to profit or perform any auto repairs, whether smog check related or not. In the past smog test only centers typically charged more for their smog inspection in order to cover their expenses. In today’s market however, with competition being so great, and the fact that there are plenty of test only directed vehicles to go around, the cost of the test only smog check has been dramatically reduced.

Proper and regular maintenance according to your Owner’s Manual, and not tampering with the emissions control equipment are keys to passing Smog Check and lowering emissions from your vehicle. Also a good 15 minute drive helps to ensure a proper warm-up of all emission related components which helps out in the emissions part of the smog check.

First and foremost we’ll help explain to you why you failed and some suggestions as to what to do next. You will also need to get your vehicle repaired so it can pass its Smog Check retest in order to complete your registration.

How can I learn if I need smog check and what are the pre and post procedures?

Please check California Bureau of Automotive Repair website for step by step procedures.

Please refer to California Bureau of Automotive Repair website where you can enter license plate or vehicle identification number (VIN) to check the history.

You may qualify for up to $500 in financial assistance to repair your car if it requires a Smog Check at a Test-Only station and failed that test. The Bureau of Automotive Repair Retirement Program is now offering $1000.00 for eligible motorists to voluntarily retire their high-polluting vehicles. If you don’t think it’s worth repairing the Bureau of Automotive Repair may buy your car!

CAP offers two options for consumers whose vehicles fail their biennial Smog Check.

4worldlovers: Visit Official Smog Check Test Only and discover just how quick, convenient, and affordable a smog check testing center can be. Near Oakland Airport and BART, serving Alameda, Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and... oh heck the Bay Area!

With a large facility and state-of-the-art equipment and Star certified, our family-owned-and-operated business provides testing of your vehicles factory-installed emission control systems as required by law. Put our friendly, professional service and competitive prices to work for you and do your part to prevent unnecessary air-pollution. Also, having your vehicle tested is a sure way of knowing that your vehicle is running at it's highest level of performance, and fuel efficiency!

We can process your registration tags/stickers today at our location. That's right, you can pay your DMV fees here and receive your tags/stickers on the spot. We also do vehicle registration for; Out-of-state and title transfers. Give us a call!

Also, we'll beat or match local competitor's pricing*, and we have the lowest Test-Only price in Oakland.

*Must bring in local competor proof of price, competitor must be; Test-Only station, Star certified, local in Oakland area.

California's Emission Check Program is estimated to prevent more than 149,000 tons of air pollution in California every year. As an approved testing facility, Official Smog Check Test Only offers full-service emissions checking for cars, trucks, heavy-duty trucks and SUV's. We cover all areas of the state Emission Check Program, including:

Call or visit our Oakland, California, location today, conveniently situated just one mile from either San Leandro or Alameda, and one block from the Coliseum DMV office. Get the full-service emissions testing center services you need with the convenience and affordability you deserve.

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Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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We have been an official State of California test only smog centers since 1984. We are licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to inspect and certify all vehicles, foreign and domestic, including trucks, pick-up trucks, SUVs, vans RVs and gross polluter vehicles. Our clients in the Bay Area include government organizations, dealerships, and the general public.


We take pride in providing fast, friendly, and courteous service at all times. Please click here to find the closest location for your next smog check.

Providing smog certification if you've recently moved to California and must register your car

If you've been referred by the DMV to a test only center

4worldlovers: Our goal is to make your Smog Check Experience Easy and Painless.

Typical Smog Inspections take only 10 to 15 minutes to perform. We are Fast and Efficient!