Top Rated Smog Test Shops Serving Alameda County, CA

A: Verified Fremont Foreign Auto Customer, one of 397
"The guy is honest and reasonable. He is all you want in a mechanic. He was able to work with my wife to figure out the problem. She brought it back a couple of times to figure out what the noise was, and he analyzed the issue without charging her for all of it." -Luke S.
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Verified autoTech Blackhawk Customer, one of 303
"Pretty friendly, straightforward and comparable prices Everything was good overall." -Allan D.
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Verified Dana Meyer Auto Care Customer, one of 150
"They give good estimates, get your car in quickly, and seem very knowledgeable, as far as getting the work done right. The care they take with the diagnoses" -Lynn R.
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Verified Dublin Car Tek Customer, one of 586
"They were competent, very nice, and did a good job. They were quick." -Judy M.
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Verified Alameda Auto Care Center Customer, one of 288
"I think they are experts in German cars. I like the knowledge Eduardo imparted to me when I discussed everything with him. I felt he was very accessible and made time for me. I had a very obscure problem that even the BMW dealership couldn't figure out. In fact, they did not even come close to solving it. Eduardo did everything in his power to help me. The service I received was great." -Darwin J.
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A: Diamond Certified smog test shops use top-quality brands like Hooker Headers, Banks Power, Gibson, Injen and DC Sports.

A: Smog test shops typically offer two main types of smog checks: regular smog checks and star smog checks. Regular smog checks are required for most vehicles and involve measuring the amount and type of pollutants a vehicle emits to ensure it meets emission standards. Star smog checks, on the other hand, are more comprehensive tests required for vehicles that have been identified as high polluters or are older models. These tests are conducted at Star Certified stations and involve a visual, functional, and tailpipe inspection. In addition to these, some smog test shops may also offer diesel smog checks for diesel vehicles and gross polluter certification for vehicles that produce high levels of emissions.

A: Yes, Diamond Certified smog test shops can work with MagnaFlow products and similar items for the inspection and maintenance program in Alameda County.

A: Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Program
Smog Check Requirements
Smog Repairs
Emission Testing Equipment
Emissions Testing