Econo Smog Test Only Center

Oakland, United States

4.7

20 reviews

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+1 510-452-1026
Address:
250 8th St, Oakland, CA, 94607
b/t Alice St & Harrison St
Lake Merritt, Oakland Chinatown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 miLake Merritt
0.3 miOakland City Center - 12th Street
0.4 mi13th Street
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Local time (Oakland) 11:28 PM Sunday, June 1, 2025

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20 reviews of Econo Smog Test Only Center

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Place rating: 1
Rohnert Park, CA
This place was boarded up & closed. I went next door to Chinatown Smog & Repair Station at the 76! (800 Harrison St) $ 50 total including the cert! And very polite & quick! They were 5 stars!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
I love this place! I almost hugged the guy I was so happy with his service! First time I went, very quick service, but my Acura did not pass. He gave me a quick tip to drain the tank, fill up with supreme, drain half, and bring it back to him. After a few trips zooming around the Oakland hills to burn some gas, I was back. Second time around was QUICK and FREE and it PASSED! I never thought it would. I want to bring this guy cookies or something. I would never go to any other place for smog on my baby. Thanks so much!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Went on a late Friday afternoon as the pm commute was starting so as to avoid the traffic. Good news is that it only took 10 minutes to do the smog check. I didn’t expect it to be that quick so I still had to face the dreaded Friday commute across the Bay Bridge. But great service Econo Smog
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
The time count from when I drove up, was kindly greeted and seated, informed of the cost, car smog checked, handed the certificate and paid: 5 minutes. $ 55 and yeehaw!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
This place is great like everyone says. Just adding that this is a STAR-​certified station, in case you need to take your vehicle to one.
Place rating: 4
Alameda, CA
Easiest and quickest smog ever. I have gone elsewhere for years, but now have new test station. There was no wait and it took all of 10 min.
Very close to Alameda.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
I stopped by this place to get my 2008 Nissan Xterra smog checked. 10 minutes and $ 55 dollars later and I’m out the door.
Super fast, no bells or whistles, no hassles. I will be going here for smog checks exclusively from now on.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Dropped in for a smog test and within 10 minutes my 2000 Honda Accord passed for a small sum of $ 55. Definitely found my new smog spot.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
10 minutes, $ 55, done. Even if there is a wait, which nobody seems to incur, you’re in Oakland Chinatown — go eat! Family owned by a warm and friendly couple. Support your local family-​owned business :-)
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Confirmed. 5 stars. $ 55, 10 min, nice guy. Easy breezy Oakland style.
Place rating: 4
Oakland, CA
Like everyone else mentioned, you’re in and out in 15 minutes or under, at a decent price, with friendly service from local business owners. What’s not to like about that?
I wish the guest seating area were a bit nicer, but if you’re only there for 15 minutes that’s really splitting hairs.
Place rating: 5
Hayward, CA
Fast and friendly service! Will be back!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
In an out in 15 minutes.
Best rate quoted out of all the places I called.
Super nice staff.
5 stars!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
I came in today to get my smog tested for the DMV. First Smog test on the car when I moved to California 4 years ago took 4 hours from another test only place in Alameda. This shop I was in and out in 10 minutes easily. The owner was nice and the price was good. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
10 minutes. No, really: 10 minutes. I drove up, said hi, handed over my keys. Walked over to the gas station at the corner — another smog test place, ammusingly — to buy a soda. Walked back, sat down, answered a short phone call, and as I was hanging up, the tech was handing me paperwork and asking for payment. Super easy, very friendly, and inexpensive to boot.
Place rating: 5
Owings Mills, MD
this is why i love Unilocal.instead of going to the gas station up the street for more money — i found this place which i would have never seen except for Unilocal…
It was just $ 55 and the person was fast and nice. in and out in 15 mins… would have been faster but he was already working on a car when i arrived.
Place rating: 5
Sacramento, CA
Clean, polite, quick, and nice advice. Perfect!
Place rating: 5
Hercules, CA
I was in and out in 10 minutes. Great service, convenient location, ample parking, and good prices. Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
This is the best priced smog check in the area and they’re fast + friendly to boot! There was a tiny bit of a language barrier, but they’re all smiles and seem to know their craft well.
Also, be sure to note: the address is actually 250 8th street (at the corner of 8th and Alice) — just before the 76 station.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Fast. Cheap. Efficient. What more can I say?
I brought my ’96 Volvo in for a Smog check. I was in and out in less than 10 mins! They charged me a total of $ 58, which was a lot cheaper than other places I called (they wanted $ 80-​$ 99!). I’ll go here again when I get that lil notice from the DMV.