Jim Burke Ford

No. Jim Burke Ford is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. Jim Burke Ford 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.

Jim Burke Ford is open Monday 9 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM; Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Jim Burke Ford accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Jim Burke Ford accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.

Google lists the following accessibility features at Jim Burke Ford: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.

Jim Burke Ford has held a BAR smog license since 1986. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Jim Burke Ford 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) 328-3600 for a quote.

Jim Burke Ford does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (661) 328-3600 to check the wait.

Staff at Jim Burke Ford 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 Jim Burke Ford 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 alternatives in Bakersfield are Best Smog (1.0 mi) and Eye Street Automotive (1.2 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.