Montes Test Only

Montes Test Only holds a STAR certification that is currently suspended in the BAR registry, which means it cannot test DMV-directed vehicles until the certification is restored.

Yes. Montes 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.

Montes Test Only is open Monday 9 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Montes Test Only accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Montes Test Only has held a BAR smog license since 2018. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Montes 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 (323) 996-5264 for a quote.

Montes Test Only does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (323) 996-5264 to check the wait.

Staff at Montes 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.

Montes 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 Los Angeles are Cruz Smogcheck (0.8 mi) and Smogstop (1.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.