New Century Smog Test Only

Yes. New Century Smog Test Only 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. New Century Smog Test Only 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.

New Century Smog Test Only is open Monday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. New Century Smog Test Only accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

New Century Smog Test Only accepts Credit Card, Debit Card.

Google lists the following accessibility features at New Century Smog Test Only: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.

New Century Smog Test Only has held a BAR smog license since 2020. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

New Century Smog Test Only 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 (714) 638-7400 for a quote.

New Century Smog Test Only does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (714) 638-7400 to check the wait.

Staff at New Century Smog Test Only 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.

New Century Smog Test Only 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 Garden Grove are Alex Auto Repair and Alex Auto Repair. Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.