Smog Check City

Yes. Smog Check City 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 Check City is open Monday 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Smog Check City accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Smog Check City has held a BAR smog license since 2026. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Smog Check City 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) 557-8477 for a quote.

Smog Check City does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (408) 557-8477 to check the wait.

Staff at Smog Check City 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 Check City 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 Santa Clara are Ace Auto Center (0.2 mi) and Star Smog Check Santa Clara (0.2 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.