True-Mans Smog

No. True-Mans 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. True-Mans 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.

True-Mans Smog is open Monday 9 AM to 4 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 4 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 4 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM; Friday 9 AM to 2 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

True-Mans Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

True-Mans Smog has held a BAR smog license since 2017. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

True-Mans 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 (760) 379-2424 for a quote.

True-Mans Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 379-2424 to check the wait.

Staff at True-Mans 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.

True-Mans 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 Lake Isabella are Precision Automotive (0.6 mi) and Transcend Automotive (1.7 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.