German Motors Of Arcata

No. German Motors Of Arcata is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. German Motors Of Arcata is licensed as a Test & Repair station. This station can run your smog test and, if the vehicle fails, diagnose and repair it in the same shop.

German Motors Of Arcata is open Monday 8 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. German Motors Of Arcata accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

German Motors Of Arcata accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.

Google lists the following accessibility features at German Motors Of Arcata: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.

German Motors Of Arcata has held a BAR smog license since 2016. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

German Motors Of Arcata 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 (707) 822-7265 for a quote.

German Motors Of Arcata does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (707) 822-7265 to check the wait.

Staff at German Motors Of Arcata 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.

Because German Motors Of Arcata is a Test & Repair station, it can diagnose and repair the problem in the same shop, then run the free retest within 30 days. If the repair bill is steep, California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternative in Arcata is Franklins Service (2.5 mi). It is listed further up this page with its rating and hours.