Rene's Auto

Rene's Auto holds a STAR certification that is currently suspended in the BAR registry, which means it cannot test DMV-directed vehicles until the certification is restored.

No. Rene's Auto 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.

Rene's Auto is open Monday 8 AM to 6:30 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 6:30 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 6:30 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday 8 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Rene's Auto accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Rene's Auto accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Google lists the following accessibility features at Rene's Auto: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.

Rene's Auto has held a BAR smog license since 2023. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Rene's Auto 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 (626) 366-9234 for a quote.

Rene's Auto does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (626) 366-9234 to check the wait.

Staff at Rene's Auto 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 Rene's Auto 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 El Monte are El Monte Easy Auto (0.1 mi) and Super Unique Auto Repair (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.