Car Science Auto Repair

Yes. Car Science Auto Repair is STAR certified with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, so it can test vehicles the DMV directs to a STAR station, including gross polluters.

No. Car Science Auto Repair is licensed as a Test & Repair station. This station can run your smog test and, if the vehicle fails, diagnose and repair it in the same shop.

Car Science Auto Repair is open Monday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Car Science Auto Repair accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Car Science Auto Repair accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.

Google lists the following accessibility features at Car Science Auto Repair: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.

Car Science Auto Repair has held a BAR smog license since 2016. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Car Science Auto Repair has not published a price on SmogCheckDeals. The Bureau of Automotive Repair puts the statewide average at $69.16 as of August 2026, about $65 for a 2000-or-newer vehicle and $73 for 1999-or-older, plus the $8.25 certificate fee. Call (510) 894-2473 for a quote.

Car Science Auto Repair does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (510) 894-2473 to check the wait.

Staff at Car Science Auto Repair speak English.

Bring the car, your registration or DMV renewal notice, and a way to pay. Most smog checks take 15 to 30 minutes, and most visits are closer to 20.

Because Car Science Auto Repair is a Test & Repair station, it can diagnose and repair the problem in the same shop, then run the free retest within 30 days. If the repair bill is steep, California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Fremont are Fremont Test Only (0.1 mi) and R S T Automotive (0.2 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.