Kings Smog Station

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

Yes. Kings Smog 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.

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

Yes. Kings Smog Station accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Kings Smog Station accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Kings Smog Station has held a BAR smog license since 2018. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Kings Smog 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 (831) 540-0313 for a quote.

Kings Smog Station does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (831) 540-0313 to check the wait.

Staff at Kings Smog 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.

Kings Smog 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.

The closest alternative in King City is Soledad Truck And Auto (24.5 mi). It is listed further up this page with its rating and hours.