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Bay Area Star Smog

4.0 (246 reviews)

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This was my first time here. I had an appointment for 2pm but they were running behind schedule. If you don't want to wait I would recommend calling in advance to see if they are busy. However even with the wait they were pretty quick, some slower than others. And even though I had a 20% discount for booking online they applied a better discount for full service, certificate, and taxes for a much cheaper price out the door. Overall good service and at a reasonable price.... everyone was saying this was the lowest price in the area. I'll be back! Thanks Jason!

$58 is a good price.
Simon F.

I went here with my family today. My son turned 9 yesterday, and I felt like we all aged while we were here. My wife was only helped when we were about to leave. I was initially going to give no more than 2 stars. My wife had an appointment for 3:30, but that didn't mean much. We were ignored at first and left waiting. The smog check wasn't done until after 4. The website might need to be updated. Two phone numbers are listed, and only the one at the bottom was helpful when my wife called. The test-only station is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. An inspector in an orange Texas T-shirt wasn't wearing a face mask. He also saw us early on, but didn't say anything. At about 4, he wandered away (he may have been off at that time). While we were waiting, a man in a black BMW suddenly appeared. He cut in front of us, but it wasn't intentional (another man didn't realize at first that we were ahead of him too). He was around for half an hour (the car title had to be researched, and there seemed to be a delay because the hood had been salvaged). The area is tight (my wife mentioned how the website makes it look larger than it really is), and it was tricky for a few drivers to exit. I groaned when there was suddenly a line of cars, but half of them were there for the auto shop. Our inspector was a tall and attractive blonde (I'm not really into tattoos, but hers were kind of cool). I thought that she was a customer when we arrived (her midriff was showing, and she was sort of dressed like she was going to go climbing). I also wasn't impressed with her until later (she came across as grumpy initially, and she let her face mask fall to the ground twice). Another inspector who helped us was on crutches at first (I couldn't help but laugh a little, and I thought that he was a customer when we arrived too). After we were settled, he went somewhere to smoke. The total was $58. That's a good price (the smog station that my wife went to in 2017 charged $60). The mechanics at the auto shop were casual, but they got the job done (a woman had her car wheels replaced in about 15 minutes). A man who looked like a grungy Joey Chestnut was around for about 5 minutes. He received good service from a man who may have been a manager. Rose Garden is next door (on the left). I thought about getting something to eat. Lol. Because of the pandemic (I think), an inside area was chained off. A bench was also blocked off by a car and a platform truck. There's a waiting area on the left, though, that features 3 chairs (the area is somewhat elevated and nice). The woman was kind and thorough when helping my wife (she even provided some info regarding the DMV). She also showed some knowledge and diligence when helping the man who inadvertently cut in front of us. All the inspectors were kind of slow. Overall, the level of care for customers and their time wasn't there. Bad timing played a big role in what happened, but my wife doesn't plan on going here next year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0XBrGgI0&ab_channel=GordonLightfoot-Topic

Turn into "Bay Area Tire & Wheels", since there's no separate sign or indication of Bayfair Star Smog from the outside street.
Vi T.

Definitely use the Yelp check-in coupon while it is still available and book an online appointment through their website. I searched online and found this Star Smog Certified business and booked a Saturday appointment recently. The shop is a small 1 garage unit, all the way in the back of a tire shop called, "Bay Area Tire & Wheels". This is where you should turn in, since there's no actual sign with the name of the smog shop outside. After using the Yelp coupon, the total for my smog check was $35. Business is family-owned, they provide quick service and they have a sweet and friendly dog whom I got to pet while I waited for my smog check.

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3 months ago

Ive been going here for a few years now for smog checks and no complaints. Fast, easy & best price..

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When I used them two years ago, they were very knowledgeable and reasonable. However, they are no longer in business.

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3 years ago

Very friendly, quick and efficient . Took 15minutes to complete my smog check. Would recommend for quick service.

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Thank you for your business. Much appreciated

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3 years ago

Did a great job. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I came here 2 years ago and the new owner is better

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5 years ago

Just had my smog check with excellent services: efficient; the owner is nice and the doggie is cute. 5 stars!

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Great experience and service provided by Mehdi! Def will be recommending him to friends and family!

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Fast, efficient, professional and reasonable pricing! Highly recommended!

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Not only were they the only shop open on a Sunday (which was so convenient!), the customer service was amazing!

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