Smog check in Redwood City, CA
15 of the 20 stations in Redwood City are STAR-certified, so a STAR notice barely narrows the list. 13 of the 20 can also repair, so a fail doesn't have to mean a second shop.
- Licensed stations
- 20 in Redwood City
- STAR certified
- 15 of 20
- Test-only
- 6 stations
- Test & repair
- 13 stations
- Top rated
- Woodside Auto & Tire Inc, 4.9/5
How much is a smog check in Redwood City?
$40–$70 at most Redwood City stations. Test-only is cheaper.
Top-rated test-only stations
Do I need a STAR station?
Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 15 of Redwood City's 20 stations qualify.
Top-rated STAR stations
Test-only vs test & repair?
Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
Top-rated test & repair stations
What do I bring?
Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
How long does a smog check take?
20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
Which Redwood City smog stations are open on Sunday?
5 list Sunday hours, including Toyota 101, Redwood City Smog Check, and Middlefield Smog Pros.
How long is a California smog certificate good for?
90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
What is the smog abatement fee?
A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.
Which Redwood City smog station has the best reviews?
Woodside Auto & Tire Inc leads with 4.9/5 from 618 Google reviews.
How many smog check stations are in Redwood City?
20 licensed stations. 15 are STAR certified.
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- Woodside Auto & Tire Inc 4.9★ (618) 333 Woodside Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061 Call Woodside Auto & Tire Inc at (650) 363-0460 Directions to Woodside Auto & Tire Inc
- Air Care Smog Test Center 4.9★ (262) 75 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062 Call Air Care Smog Test Center at (650) 839-0888 Directions to Air Care Smog Test Center
- Trans Auto Repair 4.9★ (31) 610 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Trans Auto Repair at (650) 363-0500 Directions to Trans Auto Repair
- Coopers Auto Repair 4.8★ (106) 2901 Middle Field Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Coopers Auto Repair at (650) 364-3313 Directions to Coopers Auto Repair
- Q T Auto Repair 4.8★ (33) 435 Dumbarton Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Q T Auto Repair at (650) 556-1109 Directions to Q T Auto Repair
- Auto Master Care 4.8★ (16) 67 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062 Call Auto Master Care at (650) 368-8151 Directions to Auto Master Care
- Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up 4.7★ (312) 550 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up at (650) 365-6090 Directions to Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up
- A All Smog El Camino 4.7★ (232) 1414 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call A All Smog El Camino at (650) 568-9090 Directions to A All Smog El Camino
- Peninsula Smog 4.7★ (51) 2701 Middlefield Rd # B, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Peninsula Smog at (650) 298-8398 Directions to Peninsula Smog
- Toyota 101 4.6★ (2,145) 525 E Bayshore, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Toyota 101 at (650) 365-5000 Directions to Toyota 101
- Redwood City Smog Check 4.6★ (190) 234 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062 Call Redwood City Smog Check at (650) 298-9897 Directions to Redwood City Smog Check
- A Smog 4.6★ (36) 844 5th Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call A Smog at (650) 216-9840 Directions to A Smog
- Kys Auto Repair 4.6★ (34) 2633 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061 Call Kys Auto Repair at (650) 364-7766 Directions to Kys Auto Repair
- H K Smog 4.5★ (62) 24 Willow Street #2, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call H K Smog at (650) 216-0051 Directions to H K Smog
- J & A Smog And Service 4.5★ (31) 975 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 Call J & A Smog And Service at (650) 257-7491 Directions to J & A Smog And Service
- Redwood City Test Only Smog Center 4.3★ (135) 323 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061 Call Redwood City Test Only Smog Center at (650) 365-7664 Directions to Redwood City Test Only Smog Center
- Middlefield Smog Pros 4.3★ (99) 2800 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Middlefield Smog Pros at (650) 739-8111 Directions to Middlefield Smog Pros
- Five Points Tire Imports Inc 4.3★ (98) 2115 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Five Points Tire Imports Inc at (650) 365-0280 Directions to Five Points Tire Imports Inc
- Towne Ford Sales 4.1★ (590) 1601 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Towne Ford Sales at (650) 366-5744 Directions to Towne Ford Sales
- Boardwalk Cars Inc 4.1★ (378) 1d Bair Island Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call Boardwalk Cars Inc at (650) 364-0100 Directions to Boardwalk Cars Inc
Redwood City smog stations people search for by name
- Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up550 Veterans Blvd
- Trans Auto Repair610 Broadway
- Coopers Auto Repair2901 Middle Field Rd
- A All Smog El Camino1414 El Camino Real
- Towne Ford Sales1601 El Camino Real
- Peninsula Smog2701 Middlefield Rd # B
Smog check rules and DMV offices for Redwood City
California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.
Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.
Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in Redwood City. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.
The nearest DMV field offices to central Redwood City:
- Redwood City 300 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City 94063
- San Mateo 425 N Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo 94401
The Redwood City stations listed here cover ZIP codes 94061, 94062, and 94063.
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