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    4.7 (322 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Natalie J.

    Incredible smog check stop. Service was quick and convenient with 3 service stations. Was in and out within 20 mins. Mario was so kind and helpful. Price was great. They also have a small waiting area inside. Definitely recommend. Will be telling my mom to come here. She was so shocked when I pulled in and was already being attended.

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    Matthew P.

    Pulled up to Star Auto Check for my smog, the tech Mario was friendly and fast-it only took 15 minutes! I was back on the road ready to get my tags, thank you for the service and will be a returning customer.

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    David G.

    This drive-thru smog check is pretty convenient. They are one of the few Star Certified smog check stations open on Sunday in the area. You can wait in your car in line until it is your turn. Once it is your turn, they will direct you to which spot to park at. Once they start the smog check they have you sit by the front desk where you will pay. They take cash but prefer card since they don't have a lot of change available. The smog check itself was probably about 15-20 minutes per car.

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    Tiffany G.

    Drive through smog check?!? Super cool and convenient! I was able to come in without an appointment. The process itself was pretty quick. The man who helped me was kind in helping me even though I forgot my paperwork (paperwork is suggested). Overall, great experience. I was recommended to come here by Yelp and someone I know. I will definitely be back when I am due for another smog check. I also noticed they offer other services. I included a picture with the services/prices. Hope it helps :)

    friendly staff quick service drive though smog station  mention yelp coupon

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    4 months ago

    Fast easy smoke check. Be sure to use the coupon for $39.75 but it doesn't work on Sundays.

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    2 months ago

    Fast, friendly, and professional service. Good pricing and location. They respond very fast to yelp inquiries, so reach out.

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    7 months ago

    Was in and out in 15 minutes. Fast and efficient easy and my car passed smog. Certificate sent automatically to DMV.

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    26 days ago

    I just got my smog check done by Jose Alvarez and it was so fast and easy. The best place for a fast and easy smog check. Thanks Jose.

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    3 months ago

    Fast and courteous. The mechanic got in the job immediately. I would recommend to all my friends and family

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    4 months ago

    Mario is the best! Super friendly and fast service. I will return with all my smog checks going forward. Definitely recommend.

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    Super fast and fair priced. Went in for a smog check and Jose helped with everything and was extremely helpful.

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    5 months ago

    Best smog station . Very quick service and technician was helpful with the yelp coupon process!

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    Patrick's Auto Center

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    My car needed both low beams replaced, an oil change and a tune up. Matt was quick to provide me…read morewith a quote that was reasonable. Scheduling the appointment was easy. Brought my car in, went over some paperwork and was told I'd be contacted once the inspection was complete. Sure enough Matt called me to let me know there were some items found during inspection and which ones needed to be addressed right away. After agreeing to the updated quote they got to work. I came back to the shop prior to being told my car was ready, and I think there may have been a delay in getting parts needed (dropped the car off at 9am, wasn't done until 4pm). Other than that, the quoted price is what I paid, there wasn't any pushing to buy a service that wasn't needed. I will definitely be bringing my car back for the additional work needed.

    I requested a quote through Yelp and my request was sent to multiple auto shops. I chose this…read morecompany based on location and called ahead to confirm they could do more than just read basic codes. I had already done my own diagnostics and knew the car was running rich. I had ruled out the upstream O2 sensor, catalytic converter (both new), MAP sensor, and fuel injectors. I explained all of this to Matt before bringing the car in. He assured me they could perform deeper diagnostics with their equipment. After dropping off the car, Matt called and told me they had "confirmed" exactly what I had already told them, and that the next step would be pulling spark plugs--for an additional fee. At that point, I decided to go elsewhere. What I don't understand is why I was still charged the full $85 diagnostic fee, plus a $4 hazardous materials fee and $3 shop supply fee. Plugging a car into a diagnostic scanner does not generate any hazardous waste--no fluids are drained, no chemicals are used, and no parts are replaced. There's nothing about a basic scan that would justify a hazardous materials charge. That kind of fee typically applies when disposing of things like oil, coolant, or other regulated waste, none of which occurred here. In the end, I paid $92, wasted time and gas, and learned nothing new. The most concerning part was Matt admitting he didn't even know spark plugs would need to be checked as part of further diagnosis.

    Ultra Smog Check - With the best. Alberto helping me out with very reasonable prices.

    Ultra Smog Check

    (21 reviews)

    I honestly cannot say enough good things about Albert. He is one of the nicest and most attentive…read moremechanics I have ever met and somehow he is always available even though it feels like he is working nonstop. That kind of availability and dedication is rare these days and it is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. I have taken my car to him three different times now and each time I have left completely satisfied. The first visit was for my brakes, the second time he fixed a leak in my steering fluid, and most recently he repaired an issue with my motor. Every single time the price has been more than fair, the work has been done correctly the first time, and my car has run perfectly afterward. It actually took me until my third visit to finally write this review because I wanted to be sure that his consistency and service were not just a one time thing. Albert has proven that he is reliable, hard working, and takes pride in everything he does. This is exactly how a business should be run and it is clear that his focus is on taking care of his customers. Albert is an older gentleman and I genuinely hope he keeps working for many more years because I feel lucky to have found my go to mechanic. I plan to keep my gas car until I switch to another Tesla and until that day comes I know exactly where I will be taking my car for service. I highly recommend Albert to anyone who wants quality work and a mechanic who truly cares.

    After driving around trying to find a place to smog my car, I found Ultra and couldn't be happier…read more The service was great and everyone was super friendly. Definitely going back for my next smog.

    Star Auto Check - smog_check_stations - Updated May 2026

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