Smog Express Richmond

Yes. Smog Express Richmond 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.

Yes. Smog Express Richmond 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.

Smog Express Richmond is open Monday 8 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 6 PM; Friday 8 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Smog Express Richmond accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Smog Express Richmond accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Smog Express Richmond has held a BAR smog license since 2011. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Smog Express Richmond 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) 231-0900 for a quote.

Smog Express Richmond does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (510) 231-0900 to check the wait.

Staff at Smog Express Richmond 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.

Smog Express Richmond 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 Richmond are Advanced Smog Inc (0.2 mi) and Richmond Star Smog (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.