Smog Check Plus #3

Smog Check Plus #3 is a smog check and inspection station in San Jose, California. It is listed at 1098 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126, which places it among the local businesses of San Jose that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

In San Jose, shops are busiest on Monday mornings and before holiday weekends, so a mid-week appointment gets a car seen faster. Labor rates across California vary by neighborhood and by shop type, from small independents to dealership service bays, and mobile mechanics now cover many routine jobs in the driveway. Before authorizing a repair, ask for the estimate in writing, whether the shop warranties parts and labor (12 months / 12,000 miles is common, some offer more), and whether it can provide a loaner or a shuttle. Check the listing for hours, the makes the shop works on and its Google rating, then call ahead, since walk-in capacity is limited at smaller shops.

Hours are published for 1 day a week. The most common schedule is 8:30 AM–5 PM. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (408) 287-8863. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is smogcheckplus.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

It has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5, though from only 0 reviews so far, so treat the score as an early indication rather than a verdict.

San Jose is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around San Jose is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

See the other smog check & vehicle inspection in San Jose listed below to compare ratings, hours and locations before you decide. Details on this page come from public sources and may change; confirm anything important by phone before relying on it. Business owners can claim the listing to keep it up to date.