What is the cheapest smog check in Los Angeles?
The lowest smog check coupon price in Los Angeles is $39.75 at Los Angeles Star Smog Check, plus the $8.25 certificate, as of November 7, 2026. It is the only station in Los Angeles posting a coupon price on SmogCheckDeals; 4 more take money off instead. BAR's statewide average was $69.66 in September 2026, before the certificate.
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Smog check coupon prices in Los Angeles, cheapest first
| Price | Station | Type | Terms | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.75 | Los Angeles Star Smog Check | Test-only, STAR | $39.75 + $8.25 certificate = $48 | No end date |
4 more stations take money off their regular price instead of stating one: ABC Olympic Test Only Center ($20.00 off), East Los Angeles Test Only Center ($20.00 off), ABC Eastern Smog Test Only Center ($20.00 off) and Brentwood Service ($20.00 off).
Stations with the cheapest coupons in Los Angeles
How much is a smog check in Los Angeles?
Smog check prices aren’t regulated in California, so each station sets its own. BAR’s September 2026 averages ran from $56.77 at non-STAR test-only stations to $75.26 at non-STAR test-and-repair stations, before the $8.25 certificate. The coupons above are the stations’ own published prices.
Averages from the BAR Executive Summary, September 2026, which stations self-report. County medians from our own coupons are in the California smog check price report.
Frequently asked questions
0 of the 1 priced coupon in Los Angeles include the $8.25 state certificate; the others add it at the counter when the car passes, or don't say. Each row in the table above shows the station's own terms.
No. California doesn't offer free smog checks and BAR doesn't set inspection prices, so a coupon is the simplest way to pay less in Los Angeles. Income-eligible owners can get help with repairs or retiring a car that fails through BAR's Consumer Assistance Program, but not with the test itself.
Yes, at a STAR station. 5 of the stations with a coupon in Los Angeles are STAR certified. If your DMV notice says "STAR station", use one of those coupons.
Usually. The station must give you a written estimate before the inspection starts, and you must authorize it. Show the coupon at the counter before then, and confirm the price on that estimate. Read the fine print for vehicle, model-year and day limits.