A Star Smog

Yes. A Star Smog Inc is licensed as a Test Only smog station. This station performs the smog test and issues the certificate. It does not do repairs, so a failed vehicle has to be fixed elsewhere and brought back.

A Star Smog Inc 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. A Star Smog Inc accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

A Star Smog Inc accepts Cash, Credit Card.

A Star Smog Inc has held a BAR smog license since 2025. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

A Star Smog Inc 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) 631-8230 for a quote.

A Star Smog Inc does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (510) 631-8230 to check the wait.

Staff at A Star Smog Inc 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.

A Star Smog Inc is a Test Only station, so it cannot do the repair. You would have the work done at a repair shop, then come back for the free retest within 30 days. California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Hayward are Meekland Smog Test Only (0.3 mi) and Jack's Auto Haus (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.