My 2000 GC8 is turning 7 and the DMV says it needs to be smogged before I can get my new registration tags. I took off my after market engine enhancements a while back so I have no fears of not passing. But, I have been calling around and in San Francisco to San Bruno I can't find any that are cheaper than $60. What ever happened to a $29.99 smog check?

Anyone know of any inexpensive places?

 

i know a place in Mountain View where the guy is pretty easy on letting mods by. He also will give you a $20.00 off coupon if you ask for it, i think that makes it $50 though.

 

Smogs got more expensive when shops had to spend upwards of $50k to install the new dyno systems. Of course, this doesn't affect us - but we still need to pay like everyone else...

 

That's disappointing. I was hoping the price was a city thing.

 

You might want to try telling them that you have an AWD car and won't be needing the rollers. It's worth a try...

 

Smog tests around my area is still $29.99 but I'm way south of SF...sowwy

 

that must be a TEST ONLY station...

for my 4runner, last year, the bill was around $70+ after the stupid test and certificate... GRRRRRRRRR

 

they advertise it $24.99 + CERT.

so yeah $60

 

Over here in Daly City most of the smog centers charge about $50.

You could try "Tom Automotive" at
1166 Hillside Blvd
Daly City CA 94014

30 for test and 15 for certificate plus tax comes out to about $50.

I know another place on mission close to Daly City that charges a flat $40-45. Once I find the address I'll let you know asap.

 

If you need to take it a smog only center, try this one:
http://www.potrerotestonlysmog.com/index.html
I took my gf's car there when she needed it done. It says $65 but there's a coupon right underneath for $20 off. Just call them and mentiont he coupon, came out to be about $55 with all the tax and crap.

If you can take it to any center, try Don's:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/aos/240216316.html
I took my mom's car there, they really only charged me $40.25.

 

I paid $39.95 including certificate today and that was the cheapest i've paid in a while

some shop in fremont though

 

Zoeb did one today in fremont, and it was less than $40 with Cert

 

damn you, beat me too it