American Smog

Yes. American Smog is STAR certified with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, so it can test vehicles the DMV directs to a STAR station, including gross polluters.

Yes. American Smog is licensed as a Test Only smog station. This station performs the smog test and issues the certificate. It does not do repairs, so a failed vehicle has to be fixed elsewhere and brought back.

American Smog is open Monday 9 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM; Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. American Smog accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

American Smog accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.

Google lists the following accessibility features at American Smog: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.

American Smog has held a BAR smog license since 2002. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

American Smog 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 (661) 399-6619 for a quote.

American Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (661) 399-6619 to check the wait.

Staff at American Smog 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.

American Smog is a Test Only station, so it cannot do the repair. You would have the work done at a repair shop, then come back for the free retest within 30 days. California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Bakersfield are Smog Check (1.3 mi) and Superior Automotive (1.7 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.