Quick and great service! Honored the online coupon for me as well. Took less than 15 min with no appointment on a sunday :)

Bad customer service. Didn't allow me to use coupon because the worker said I had to show him before he started doing the smog test. Worker had a bad attitude the entire time. If I could give 0 stars I would. I never leave reviews. This is actually my first time leaving a review and it's because I had such a negative experience here. I'd recommend to go somewhere else for a smog test. It should be noted, my vehicle did not pass the test due to having an aftermarket piece that was installed before I purchased the vehicle and without my knowledge. That is not the reasoning behind my negative experience. If the worker had a good attitude and less sarcastic tone and simply advised me of the issue I would've happily been on my way and fixed the issue. read more

Quick, professional and everything I needed in a pinch when renewing my registration. Even did it in 20 min when I said I needed to jet to take a meeting- great service. Be sure to check the website for any coupons (the person working there told me and I appreciated the transparency). read more

Great Customer service Friendly and Fast Resonable Prices and Discount Coupons I highly recommend this Business

I tried another place nearby where I went before. But it was very busy; two cars ahead of me and no appointments allowed. So I cruised down the street and found this one. No wait, got in and out, and the owner was very nice and friendly. He even honored the coupon that I had for the other smog station. read more

I arrived near closing time without an appointment. The proprietor was professional, efficient and completed my vehicle in short order. He did not charge extra for a minivan like other smog stations! And shockingly, he would not accept a gratuity, which he greatly deserved. I received excellent service and found a new place to take my vehicles. read more

I experienced a very nice technician here. Great service. Easy and quick. I will be coming back to this location.

They were great and finally got me to pass. Wish I'd gone here for high school. And they refunded me for my fail! If I'd had that deal in high school I'd be a millionaire read more

Booked an appointment online for 11:10 am. Went there waited 15 minutes called 5 or more times and no one answered or showed up. Got a call back at 1pm saying I got your call how can I help... I mean talk about disappointment and disorganization. Would not recommend if I could give no stars I would. read more

Service was prompt and quick! I used their website to make an appointment, they provided plenty of notifications to remind you. I arrived early and was taken in at the exact appointment time. The service was performed promptly and quickly. They set aside some chairs and tables while you wait for completion. It took approximately 20 minutes, as suggested. Definitely would come back again, I would recommend this location. read more

I have a converted camper van so put out an sos on yelp as many smog stations cannot handle that size. They responded within hours, had the most reasonable price, was very convenient to book online, right on time- perfect I would definitely go here again. read more

They were polite, quick, and explained things clearly and helpfully. It was helpful to be able to make an appointment, and appointments were readily available. It was a great experience. read more

This place was GREAT! Called the same day and they got me in within an hour. I called around before I came across this shop and other shops were pretty pricey. This place offered me a lower price and even took $20 off which I was so thankful for because the kind of car I had it was pretty expensive. Don't waste your time at others smog shops this is the best one to go to and they will have you in and out in no time. read more

Nice, efficient smog certification. Glad I found it! Easy access from freeway. Clean waiting area.

Got a routine smog check. booked an appointment the night before, arrived on time and he was ready and waiting for me. he did a thorough evaluation and I was in and out within the booked time. well worth the fee and great to be able to book a time online instead of having to wait in line. read more

It's been 2 years since I reviewed Express Smog Station, and needing to get my car smog tested again, I decided to return there as I had such a positive experience last time. I'm happy to report that this time (July 2023) I also had a very positive experience! I was able to book an appointment, and when I got there, the smog check was done quickly. The owner was easy to work with and courteous. I'll be back in two years! read more

I did a quick search around Berkeley for smog and found this place on Yelp. I booked an appointment online within minutes. I showed up to my appointment on time and he was ready for me. It's a one-stall garage behind an auto shop, right off San Pablo across from Mcdonald's. Not the most luxurious spot but for getting a simple smog check every other year, who cares. I was in and out within 10 minutes. $38 OTD, paid with a card. Super quick and easy process. I wish the DMV could be this easy lol. read more

Staff courteous and helpful, Service through and quick . Thank You for Taking care of our cars our son's. Knowing he's safe is the most important thing to us and you help make that happen! read more

In and out in less than 30 min. I am super thankful for their fast service and really just getting it done. It was pouring down rain and the tech dried the door for me. I booked my appointment online. They have the best value you will get to get for a Smog check. read more

Do not come they charge you even if you didn't get reading on your sensor. Other places will stop and tell you they didn't get reading

Great service - first time they couldn't get a reading and I was not charged. Prompt and courteous owner.

I had a negative experience, but the owner made good on it. I booked online, about an hour in the future. When I arrived I saw a sign "California Smog System Down -- will return tomorrow". The owner had forgotten to block out the rest of the day's reservations. I talked to him that evening, and was tested the next day. With the appointment I did not have to wait, give a coupon, or any hassle. He tested quickly and with competence. All good. read more

Express Smog Station - Nobody home -- just a sign. - Smog Check Stations Near Me - Berkeley, California

I took my car there today afternoon 10/6/22 for a smog check, on my way there my car AC was working. You may visit the shop a cheap smog test and you never know what other mechanical problems you might leave with. My AC was working when I drove into the shop, and after smog for less than 10 minutes drive to ( Albany High) , my car AC was not blowing cold air, the passenger side glass window was fogging up. Yes, I went back to the smog station, the owner offered to check the car and aslo confirmed my AC was not blowing cold air. I was very upset, he offered to refund the 38 dollars what I paid for the smog, however the smog test was not the issue. What happened to my car AC? When I left the shop Farhan would not even look at me. I believe in Karma. read more

Took my car in right away! There was one car ahead of me, but it was only a 10 minute wait. Very quick and efficient! I came here a couple of years ago and got excellent service then too. I highly recommend. read more

Came here to get my smog check with a groupon. The guy working there honored my coupon and explained me to that there was an $8.95 extra charge for a certificate. This is understandable as this is standard with other places as well. In total, my smog check came out to be $22 with the groupon! This is super cheap for a smog check. The customer service was great. This place doesn't try to charge you extra fees and have any hidden costs like other places. They are upfront about their prices and also have a website where you can book an appointment. They aren't shady like other places where they don't honor your coupon or give u different prices when you call them. All in all, I was in and out of there in no time. And I was super happy my car passed which I was worried about. read more

I had a bad experience here. The guy didn't seem to know what he was doing. Moved very slowly, inspecting my car in a way I've never seen at a smog check. After about 20 minutes I told him to stop. The next day I went to Berkeley Smog and was out and done in less than 20 minutes. read more

Made an appointment online, showed up on time and had my smog certificate in hand FAST! Definitely recommend for no fuss, affordable smog in the area. read more

Highly recommend! I'm from out of the area and needed a safe, easy, low-stress, efficient and fairly-priced smog for my sedan to meet a DMV deadline while I was helping a hospitalized family member in the East Bay. The owner kindly answered my questions by phone and didn't require me to print the coupon to get the low price. I arrived on time and he took me right away, was friendly, efficient and knowledgeably answered questions I had about the DMV. I sat in a comfortable chair inside the single bay, out of the rain, and watched the process, which took about 15 minutes. I would highly recommend this company - I got an appointment quickly and at $48 total, including certificate, it was the lowest price I found. This is a small local business I'm pleased to support. read more

Fast, Affordable, and also tipped me off that I needed to clean my battery. Also decent Corona practices, make sure you call as they currently have reduced hours. read more

Some amazing service, went there to get my smog done on my vehicle, The owner came out to me and said yeah we can get it done right away. He told me to pull up and got it done within 10 mins, the price was so amazing and the service, you guys need to give this shop ur business. Honest local business read more

The reason why I like this place is that the guy Farhan tells you everything in from even on his website, nothing hidden. No like other places which all these xyz excessive charges they created (paper fee, processing fees, machine fees, star fees --why , the car test is the same) you named it and $13 becomes $50.. No Ad tricks , straight to the points I recommend this place read more

Excellent STAR Smog station at 1199 San Pablo Ave @ Harrison St. in Berkeley! Online coupon guarantees $20 off until 1/31/2023. So the Smog Test came only to $29.75 and $8.25 for the certificate. Brought in a 2001 Honda and a Toyota Tundra truck - both qualified for the same price. Made an appointment and had no wait. The owner Muhammad Farhan was a pleasure to talk to and he also has a nice seating area with umbrella in the sun for the 10-minute wait. Great experience! Why go elsewhere and pay more? Express Smog Station is next to/slightly behind the Gilman Auto Repair shop. You drive up the same entrance and drive towards the back. www.xpressmog.com, 510-525-8600, MO-Sat 9-5, F 9-1. read more

Excellent work; when I came without an appointment he was free to start working right away. Professional, friendly, and efficient. When you have had to do a lot of work to your car just to get it in a proper state to be smogged, and are worried about it passing a smog test, as I was, it is a relief to have a friendly tech process it quickly (10 minutes) and without issue. read more

I made an appointment to have my car smog certified and after getting to this and filling out his paperwork (he also was going to charge more than advertised) I sat down to wait for him to work on my car. Five minutes later, he came and to tell me that he was out of gas so couldn't do the scheduled smog certification! What a waste of time! Why bother making an appointment if this person not only doesn't honor your time but is not prepared? Horrible! read more

I made an appointment online and service was quick and seamless. This place has one of the best prices for a smog check and Farhan was professional and prompt. Just note that the shop sits slightly behind an auto repair shop and there's only 1 stall for smog checks, so appointments are recommended. read more

Quick and easy Smog check . Scheduled an appointment early that morning...I was greeted, seen on time and on my way within 20 minutes. Definitely recommend for fast, efficient no hassle service. read more

This one-person smog station is quick, efficient, and accurate. Did the test, filed the paperwork, and I just got my new registration sticker. I'll be back here in two years! read more

Made an online appointment. Brought my car in and in less than 15 minutes they were done! Fast without much wait!

I've used this shop twice now and I intend to go back the next time I need a smog check. Head and shoulders above other smog check experiences. I was on-time for my appointment and my appointment time was kept. Done in about 12 minutes. Farhan is professional, polite and friendly whilst focusing on getting the job done. read more

Excellent service-- true to its name the process was quick and efficient-- with excellent customer service from beginning to end. I highly recommend Express Smog Station. ruth read more