The staff in this smog test station are fast and courteous, the prices are good, highly recommend definitely I'd come back here. Make sure to used a Groupon coupon read more

This place is the BEST!! See my review from 2022. They provide courteous and expert service. They are friendly and efficient.

Awesome service and very knowledgeable. I have a 2013 Lexus RX450h that has a permanent P0A80 code. I called 3 to 4 smot test locations and they told me they only read codes. Berkeley Smog Test Only Center was aware of the permanent code and understood the rules for passing the P0A80 code with warm up cycles and driving distance. Saved me a big headache. I don't understand why other places don't understand permanent codes. But glad Berkeley Smog Test Only was able to get it done! Great job! read more

Jessie the technician is very friendly that is why I keep coming back for all my smog check needs and even recommended to friends and family. Best groupon price. read more

He was quick, thorough and took care of the dmv paperwork. I came, I got my car smogged and left with my registration, smog certificate and sticker in less than an hour. And there's a really good taco truck and a place to sit! read more

Very fast and professional at a reasonable price. The taco truck right next to the place was really good too. You get a free soda at the taco truck if you did a smog check. read more

My experience at Berkeley Smog could not have been better. I arrived without an appointment and was still accepted with no waiting while the tech was friendly, quick and efficient. The Groupon coupon was the icing on the cake that made this the best smog experience ever! Thank you Berkeley Smog! One thing to keep in mind that I was unaware of...You need an appointment if you have a Groupon coupon, read more

Great experience, easy to schedule, great staff and tech. I called to check hours and was able to book online at a time that fit my life. I was in and out quickly, bonus there is a taco truck that parks next door, great if you are getting your smog tested on your lunch break. read more

Jessie was pleasant, and the process could not have been more simple! I scheduled online, showed up... just need to remember to order my tacos (from the taco truck) right when I get there - Jessie's pretty quick! read more

A really straight-forward experience. Very friendly staff and a taco truck nearby!!

Awesome experience & seamless with an appointment so I'll definitely return...Thanks Aladdin

WARNING! If you are a little late like I was, Jessie is a real JERK. He even admitted that he was a JERK after very unprofessionally using profanity (F**k, S**t, calling me an Idiot). Do paying customers deserve to be treated so bad? I pull up at 11:14am as he's pulling out a white car and then I apologize to him and tell him there was a lot of traffic on the freeway but I rushed to get there. He says he's got other appointments and he's not sure he can take me anymore. So I wait as he pulls in a car from Weatherford BMW which apparently is a higher paying customer who didn't seem to have an appointment. The first car that he pulled out when I got there had an 11:30am appointment which the guy told me he was lucky to go half an hour early...which was my spot. So Jessie didn't lose any time or money. And apparently he took the local dealer drop-in just as I got there instead of me. Then as I was waiting, a guy pulls up in a green truck and I asked him if he had an appointment and he said "No, do I need one?" So I thought I would go next since he took 2 other cars. Then Jessie decides to stick it to me again and takes the third guy with no appointment instead of me. Really? He had now took 3 cars and the last 2 were drop ins who were paying higher prices than the Groupon customers which I felt discriminated against. When I first got there I showed him the Groupon and he told me I'd have to come back at 5pm or make another appointment for another day, to which I pleaded with him to take me next. Then when another guy pulls in at 11:36 who had an 11:15 appointment which he was late for and Jessie took advantage of getting the 2 other cars that walked in because the other guy was late too. I couldn't believe how ridiculous and disrespectful he was. I felt he discriminated against me because I had a Groupon and was harshly unforgiving for being a few minutes late. Clearly he wasn't losing any money or wasting any time as he kept taking other customers. I have never been treated this poorly by a merchant and had a HORRIBLE experience with Jessie. He makes you feel bad and gets belligerent using profanity to put paying customers down, mostly those who come in with Groupons. Treats them like trash and puts walk-ins with no appointments ahead so he can make more money. He is mean and judgmental with a tyrannical attitude, mistreating paying customers because he doesn't like Groupon. There are plenty of other professional places that treat customers with respect and don't take advantage of them by bumping them back from their appointments and making more money from others. Don't let all the other reviews fool you, he is not very nice, lacks integrity and was extremely unprofessional. read more

Super fast, efficient, and friendly! Especially for a Monday morning before 9am. Found them only because the awesome Groupon deal I came across. Thanks for making my Monday morning way better than it could've been! -Rosie the wrencher ;) read more

Every two years (for a long time) I go to Berkeley Smog Test Center. Always a friendly and efficient experience.

*IF YOU HAVE A SHIELD ON YOUR CAT. CONVERTER DON'T TAKE YOUR CAR HERE* :( I've used Berkeley Smog in the past, but unfortunately, I had a bad experience here this year. At the end of my smog test they let me know that my car failed. I have a Prius and the catalytic converter has been stolen 4 (yes four) times. The only thing that seems to work is a shield that was put on by a muffler shop in Berkeley. The worker said that he was unable to pass my car because he couldn't see the converter. Obviously, this is a totally infuriating Catch-22 in the Bay Area. I had to return to the muffler place and ask them to cut a window in the shield. Which probably makes it more vulnerable. They would not give me a re-test. Given the situation, I think it would have been pretty reasonable to offer a re-test after I cut a hole in the shield. If it was clear from the beginning that my catalytic converter wasn't visible enough, the decent thing to do would be to give me a chance to fix it before they charged me. read more

Great service great value and a great experience altogether. Bought it on Groupon and it actually worked. No problems at all and the guy that worked there was great. I was in and out in about 10 minutes maybe 15. read more

Our go-to for smog tests for the last 5 years. Great service/value. Highly recommend this company for your smog check needs.

Made appointment online. Completely pleasant experience even though I had to "go drive 100 miles and come back."

Quick service and reasonable pricing. I have been coming for years. Recommend it to all.

Used a Groupon and it was cheap and easy enough to use, an online appointment was required. There's a seating area inside the shop. Nothing fancy, but got the job done. The gentleman who helped me was nice. read more

Best smog experience ever. Very professional and efficient. Smog and paperwork were complete in record time, despite being busy. Highly recommend!!! read more

Plenty of same day appointments available. This was the easiest smog-check experience I've had! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

I'm sad that I have to write this because I've been here before with no issue. This time around I was met with a inconsiderate staff who was rude and aggressive. My father and I arrived to our appointment with our Groupon that stated a certain price for two smogs. Staff immediately disagreed with what the voucher stated he then called his boss who stated it was a Groupon from 4 years ago and it must be a glitch and could not honor the voucher. He hung up and we asked if there was some other deal since we bought the Groupon. He replied "you expect me to give you that price" we stated we will go else where he then proceeded to slam my hood aggressively and reverse at a high speed. Management should look into some customer service courses or do secret shoppers so they know how there business is being ran. Just a suggestion. read more

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By far the best smog test experience I've had for my older model car. Jesse is personable and very efficient. The shop sends reminders once booked online and they also offer a discount for online booking, a very reasonable price. Recommended to me by an established BMW repair shop as "the" place to go and it's true! read more

Made an appointment. The place was backed up due to a Groupon promotion. I had to wait about 30 minutes for an appoint that was at 11:15AM. I mentioned to the guy that 1 person was not adequate to run the place. He blamed the 3 people that all came in at 11:15AM. When I arrive, there were 5 people waiting and the next person did not arrive until 11:25AM for their 11:30AM appointment. So, the whole appointment process was broken when I went there. read more

Received quick efficient service for a reasonable price on a smog check for registration renewal. It was easy to make an appointment online and I was in and out in 10 min. Highly recommend. read more

ConvenientLu located in San Pablo-friendly, efficient, good prices. They were able to smog my car in ~10 minutes. Certificate was sent directly to the DMV. Super easy. I used a Groupon and so my cost was significantly less than other smog centers. I higher recommend Berkeley Smog. read more

I've been using Berkeley Smog since way before they moved to their new location on San Pablo Ave. They're always dependable, fair, and easy to work with, and their new appointment scheduler online is super easy to use. I'd recommend them to anyone who asks. read more

Good place! I've used them several times. Easy in and out, and you save $10 if you make a reservation. Also, there's a burrito truck right beside it, so you can eat while you wait (but you don't have to wait very long). read more

Needed my CA smog test. Got a Groupon for Berkeley Smog Test Center, scheduled appointment online, showed up and completed test in 15 min. The place is unpretentious but best way to get your CA smog test. read more

Repeat customer, fantastic service, online scheduler easy to use! Was easy to schedule on their website a lunch time appointment for mid-week. No wait, fast (~5 minutes for my 2003 Jetta) and friendly service! Conveniently located near I-580 Ashby highway exit. read more

I got a Groupon and showed up without an appointment and they squeezed me in and I was finished within 15min. Nice guys, efficient, and competent. would recommend! read more

In and out in literally 10 minutes! They make the process super quick and easy! Gave me my tags right then and there. Also was running late and they accommodated me. Very polite and great customer service. Also grabbed some tacos while I waited, they have a delicious taco truck on site which is a plus! read more

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I had finished my other errands earlier than expected so I decided to drive over to the shop. As I passed by there were NO cars in either bay, so I decided to arrive 45 minutes early. Mentioned I had an appointment at 11:15AM and asked if it was OK to come in early....NO PROBLEM! Filled out the paperwork all while he was getting the truck hooked up for testing. I think I was there all of 10 minutes and PASSED. The guy remembered me from prior visits. Gave him the coupon, paid and on my way. I have been bringing my truck here for 2 prior smog checks. I will continue as along as I'm still living in the East Bay. read more

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Young Jessie runs a professional, efficient & wonderful "adaptive reuse" of an old gas station. The comfortable lawn chairs with on site Foodtruck was a pleasure & its opposite the old manufacturing bilding for 27 or their 57 Heinz Varieties another great adaptive reuse. Super location great business - good work mate A.M Cameron LeBuik02 read more

Fast, affordable and friendly staff. Check Groupon for excellent deals on Smog Checks. They are a Star testing center. There's an indoor waiting area with comfortable chairs. If you're hungry, there's a taco truck on the same lot with a table and chairs. You can easily make appointments online. read more

I love that this shop takes appointments - it is so much more convenient that the place down the street where you have to leave your vehicle there, or you lose your place in line. Price is very reasonable too. read more

Came to Berkeley smog test for DMV registration for new camper van. The initial smog check did not work. It was discovered that we would need to perform a drive cycle and get the computer monitors Complete or Ready in order to pass the smog inspection (it was so disappointing) however, Jessie is very kind and patient. After driving about 100 miles to complete drive cycle, we went back to Berkeley smog test around 5 pm (the store is closed at 5:30 pm). Jessie is willing to help us perform another smog test. Finally passed the smog inspection. I told Jessie that he made my month. We are so grateful for his good customer service and positive attitude. Highly recommend this place to anyone (especially camper van owners) awesome customer service support. Kudos to Jessie making a difference:) read more

Get their Groupon! For cars 2011 or newer, they have a Groupon for $20. This price does not include the $8.25 California state fee (which is paid during your appointment) so the total will be $28.25. This is the cheapest you're going to get in the area (the Groupon is $23 for cars older than 2011). I recommend scheduling an appointment online. I made an appointment at 9:15 AM on a Saturday. The place was busy with 3 people ahead of me, but I was the only one that made an appointment so they took me first! I showed them my paperwork and Groupon, and was out the door in less than 10-minutes. Could not have been easier. read more

Great service! The process was quick and easy. I would recommend coming here for California certified smog check