Smog Hut

Yes. Smog Hut is STAR certified with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, so it can test vehicles the DMV directs to a STAR station, including gross polluters.

Yes. Smog Hut 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.

Smog Hut 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 4 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Smog Hut accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Smog Hut has held a BAR smog license since 2023. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Smog Hut 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 (209) 710-8898 for a quote.

Smog Hut does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (209) 710-8898 to check the wait.

Staff at Smog Hut 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.

Smog Hut 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 Banos are Rubios Auto Care (0.2 mi) and The Car Guys (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.