Everest Auto Service

No. Everest Auto Service 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.

Everest Auto Service is open Monday 10 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 10 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 10 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 5 PM; Friday 10 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Everest Auto Service accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Everest Auto Service accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Everest Auto Service has held a BAR smog license since 2026. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Everest Auto Service 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) 496-1099 for a quote.

Everest Auto Service does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (510) 496-1099 to check the wait.

Staff at Everest Auto Service 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 Everest Auto Service 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 Richmond are Superior Smog (0.5 mi) and K & L Auto Expert Inc (0.6 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.