Maki Smog Test

No. Maki Smog Test is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

Yes. Maki Smog Test 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.

Maki Smog Test is open Monday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Maki Smog Test accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Maki Smog Test has held a BAR smog license since 2022. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Maki Smog Test 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 (408) 506-3552 for a quote.

Maki Smog Test does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (408) 506-3552 to check the wait.

Staff at Maki Smog Test 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.

Maki Smog Test 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 San Jose are Smh Smog Check (1.6 mi) and Adem's Test Only (1.6 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.