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Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station

Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station is a STAR certified test-only smog check station in Costa Mesa, CA. It has a coupon ($20 off).

4.8(293 reviews)

178 Wells Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Price

Call for price

Hours

Open Mon–Sat

Station type

Test Only

Appointments

Walk-ins welcome

STAR Certified - Authorized for directed vehicles and gross polluters

Hours

Monday
8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
8 AM – 5 PM
Friday
8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
8 AM – 4 PM
Sunday
Closed

Good to know

Languages

English

Payment

Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free parking lot, Free garage parking

Questions about Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station

Yes. Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station 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. Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station 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.


Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station 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; Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.


Yes. Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.


Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.


Google lists the following accessibility features at Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible seating.


Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station has held a BAR smog license since 2009. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.


Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station 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 (949) 650-6060 for a quote.


Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (949) 650-6060 to check the wait.


Staff at Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station 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.


Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station 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.


How we get this data: BAR licenses and STAR status, Google hours and ratings, coupons published by the station.

Verify this station’s license and STAR standing at bar.ca.gov.

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BAR field office: Santa Ana • Licensed since 2009

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