Test Only

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. 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.

Test Only 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; Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Test Only accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Test Only has held a BAR smog license since 2015. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

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) 231-0376 for a quote.

Test Only does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (323) 231-0376 to check the wait.

Staff at 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.

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 (0.5 mi) and Smogstop (1.7 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.