Darling Smog

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

Yes. Darling 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.

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

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

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

Darling Smog has held a BAR smog license since 2024. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Darling 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 (626) 551-4555 for a quote.

Darling Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (626) 551-4555 to check the wait.

Staff at Darling 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.

Darling 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 Glendora are Glendora Mobile Service Center (0.4 mi) and Brian Wood Automotive Inc (0.6 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.