West Smog

No. West 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. West 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.

West Smog is open Monday 7 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 7 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 7 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 7 AM to 7 PM; Friday 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

West Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

West Smog has held a BAR smog license since 2022. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

West 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 (323) 400-0184 for a quote.

West Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (323) 400-0184 to check the wait.

Staff at West 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.

West 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 Los Angeles are B & J Service Center (4.2 mi) and Best Electric And Smog (5.0 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.