Story Road Smog Test

Story Road Smog Test is a STAR certified test-only smog check station in San Jose, CA.

4.1(27 reviews)

1299 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122

Price

Call for price

Hours

Open Mon–Fri

Station type

Test Only

Appointments

Walk-ins welcome

STAR Certified - Authorized for directed vehicles and gross polluters

Hours

Monday
9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
9 AM – 5 PM
Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Good to know

Languages

English

Payment

Cash, Credit Card

Other stations near Story Road Smog Test

Nearby cities in Santa Clara County

Questions about Story Road Smog Test

Yes. Story Road Smog Test 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. Story Road 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.


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


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


Story Road Smog Test accepts Cash, Credit Card.


Story Road Smog Test has held a BAR smog license since 2007. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.


Story Road 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) 998-7113 for a quote.


Story Road Smog Test does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (408) 998-7113 to check the wait.


Staff at Story Road 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.


Story Road 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 Hbl Hybrid Battery Lab & Auto Repair (0.8 mi) and Keyes Auto Repairs Inc (1.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.


How we get this data: BAR licenses and STAR status, Google hours and ratings, coupons published by the station.

Verify this station’s license and STAR standing at bar.ca.gov.

Own this shop? Claim this listing

Ver en español

BAR field office: San Jose • Licensed since 2007

CallDirections