Efficient, clean, friendly! Peter was able to take me immediately and I was out in less than 15…read moreminutes. Stellar experience! I watched a bit of TV while waiting. The cost was right on par with other smog tests I've had. I'd certainly go back and send anyone who asks to them.

Ai said this place was one of the cheapest places to go for a Smog in Marin. It's a fairly new…read morebusiness and the gas pumps are all new as well. This is a well run operation. The guy running it was incredible! He assured me that my 1997 Ford Ranger would pass Smog. There's also a convenience store for snacks, a gas station,a bathroom, and a waiting room with a TV. I'm pleased with the customer service and the price.

Jim is amazing. I expected my 1986 BMW to fail this year…read more My prior tester warned me it was very close to failing. Jim got it passed without added treatment. I'll take my other cars to him. I'm glad I discovered his shop.

Professional and reasonably priced - no frills and no bullshit - I've now used San Rafael Smog for…read moreboth my cars for the past five years and recommend them highly

Excellent! Even without an appointment I was out the door in ten minutes. Highly recommend!read more

I always get my smog checks here. They are professional, polite, and thorough and best of all the…read moreprice is very good. You won't regret going to Marin Star Smog.

Great experience and nice to support a small business impacted by recent flooding from the King…read moretides. I called in the morning for a same day appointment. Mohammed was ready and waiting for me at my appointment time. The service took 15 minutes and was a fair price. Mohammed said the clean up after the flooding last week was hard but he is slowly getting everything back in order. Smooth and easy, highly recommended!

Star smog check is reliable, efficient, and accommodating…read more I call ahead to make an appointment (have been able to call the day of), and you drive in, and they will do your smog check quickly! For my car it took less than 20 minutes. In the waiting room, the owner has some delicious medjool dates and some water if you need a refreshment! I would certainly recommend this local business to others.

BEWARE! BAIT AND SWITCH! We took our vehicle there just for…read morethe smog check and before they conducted any work we told them that we have replaced the battery, if they can check in advance to make sure system is ready for smog check or not. So, they won't fail it for no reason. Yes, they did basic OBD check and assured us that it is ready for a smog check so it won't fail for that reason. We agreed to do the smog check then after 5-10 minutes they failed the vehicle and rude woman that works there told me that it is not her fault, so their OBD machine couldn't read that there is still pending code for the battery. Despite letting her to know about my suspicion in advance she still lied and failed our vehicle also charged us full smog inspection fee and assured us that we just need to drive it for few days then bring it back for free smog test. Since they won't charge if we bring it back within 30 days. We drove it less than 15 days and brought it back, car passed the smog check but they insisted that we have to repay again, since it is a separate than initial inspection. They are rude and liars. Please be careful and do not waste your time and money with those dishonest people. I'm going to file a claim with BAR! We can't let them to screw our community!

WOW!!! I am SO impressed with this place of business. We got a smog, renewed the registration AND…read moregot new plates in about 30 minutes. Standing in line @DMV for new plates would've taken hours - I know this because I went in once before and unfortunately was unable to compete the process at that moment. I'm so glad I found this place and will definitely return. Highly recommend!

I had a terrible experience here and wouldn't trust them with your car--especially if you drive…read moresomething performance-oriented. Before anything, I specifically asked if they could properly work on my C63 AMG. They said yes with confidence, so I trusted them to handle a simple oil change. That turned out to be a huge mistake. After the service, everything went downhill. There was oil all over my engine bay, and to make things worse, the engine was overfilled with oil. That's not a small mistake--that can seriously damage a car like mine. I went back to address the issue, and while they admitted the problem and offered to redo the oil change for free, it didn't really matter because they told me they'd follow up... and never did. No call, no update, nothing. Just completely dropped the ball. At this point, it's not just about the mistake--it's about the lack of accountability and professionalism. If you mess up someone's car, the least you can do is follow through and make it right. I wouldn't come back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who actually cares about their vehicle.

Max helped me today in many ways- over the phone and in person. He was super professional,…read morefriendly, and helpful! I'll definitely be back in the future! Thank you Max! -Kathryn with the white Honda Civic Touring :)

Drove up with no appointment & waited a short time. Nice gentleman does the analysis. Pricing same…read moreas other nearby smog check locations. Comfy waiting room too.

If you have a car model year 1999 or older. do your pocketbook a favor, and take it somewhere else…read more I understand that older cars require a tailpipe test, so it's a little extra work no matter where you take it, but you would be hard pressed to find someone that charges you $175 or more for a smog test.

I was very skeptical and indecisive when it came to finding someone to service my 2020 Audi A3. I…read morecan truly say I have nothing but great things to share about JP and his auto shop. From the timely communication to the transparency and honesty about the work being performed, I felt confident that my car was in good hands. It was clear they genuinely cared about providing quality service rather than overcharging. I highly recommend JP and will definitely be returning for all of my future car maintenance and service needs.

Hey Marin, I had to give JP Motors a review!! We had the very best experience in auto repair ever…read more Jason is terrific and everything you want in an auto repair experience. He is friendly, honest and super knowledgeable. I was expecting major service on my wife's Audi Q3. Nope! He diagnosed everything from brakes and oil to transmission and electrical. All good! Only needed to replace the reverse light. He's our guy from now on. Do yourself a favor and book a service.

Looked on yelp and a bunch of other businesses and I'll save you a bunch of time and tell you that…read morethis is by far the cheapest smog test center in Marin. You do have to down load a coupon but I'll attach it to my review so you can just show them and get the discounted rate! I called the facility around 4pm and asked if they could run a smog check on my Toyota Prius that day and they said yes! I arrive at around 4:40 and they saw me immediately with no wait. They ran a few tests which took about 15 mins. The total price was $40+$8 card fee so just under $50 which is a decent deal. I've been to other locations San Francisco as well and this is pretty much the lowest price you can find. The guy running the test was polite and efficient. He did make me wait out in the cold though when I could have just sat in my car and not affected his testing but whatever. Also didn't wear a mask the entire time which seems to be consistent with other people's reviews about not being "COVID safe." Overall, I had a pretty easy in and out experience which was reasonably priced.

I have a 1993 Plymouth Voyager, because it's so old it takes much longer to smog…read more If you have an older vehicle like mine, be prepared to wait as it takes awhile for the tech to do it right. No coupons for older cars because the tech gets a full work out smogging these older vehicles. The young man who did the work was honest, upfront and communicated everything going on and why. I will see you guys next year!! Thanks so much

Every car owner, especially those of us with faithful 2010 rides, can be nervous when the Check…read moreEngine light appears; however, I am one of the fortunate ones who have discovered the pro's at DNA Automotive several years ago. There were several items needing immediate attention following my initial input and their thorough diagnostic process. DNA's Customer Service team member, Miquel Mendoza, walked me through findings and provided detailed info to all my questions prior to my OK'ing the work. I knew, due to previous repairs at DNA that their Technicians, Antonio Molina & Victor Ferreira would ensure that the repair work would be guaranteed and done in a timely manner. To the entire team, some of whom I have previously known, and those folks behind the scenes, that help take a local business to the next level - I am grateful! Rachel

I brought my car in for repair work after an accident, and while that portion was completed, the…read moreoverall experience was frustrating and poorly managed. Once my car was transferred to the auto body shop, it became a completely separate system, team, and process--and the two sides clearly do not communicate. This disconnect caused confusion around payments, delays, and unnecessary out-of-pocket costs on my end, including having to pay $700 for a rental car that I originally was told I wouldn't need for that long. I was told my car would be dropped off in Novato once I made a payment. I paid the auto body shop, but the repair shop had a separate payment link that I couldn't access from my phone. I showed them the issue in real time, but instead of helping or offering another way to pay, they dismissed it and said it "worked fine" for them. Because of miscommunication between their teams, my car was not actually in Novato as promised, and I had to wait around for them to figure it out, which caused even more delays and inconvenience. On top of that, the person I was dealing with refused to call and help coordinate getting my car released or delivered until I paid through their system, even though their payment link was not working properly for me, which delayed me further and resulted in additional out-of-pocket costs due to their poor communication. No one took ownership of the situation, and the staff was rude and dismissive throughout the process. While the repair work itself may have been completed, the experience across both businesses was disorganized, unprofessional, and lacked basic customer service. I would not recommend.