Auto Resources

No. Auto Resources Inc is licensed as a Test & Repair station. This station can run your smog test and, if the vehicle fails, diagnose and repair it in the same shop.

Auto Resources Inc is open Monday 8 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Auto Resources Inc accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Auto Resources Inc accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Auto Resources Inc has held a BAR smog license since 2023. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Auto Resources Inc 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) 259-6088 for a quote.

Auto Resources Inc does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (209) 259-6088 to check the wait.

Staff at Auto Resources Inc 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.

Because Auto Resources Inc is a Test & Repair station, it can diagnose and repair the problem in the same shop, then run the free retest within 30 days. If the repair bill is steep, California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Merced are Merced Toyota (1.0 mi) and Ron Smith Gmc Lp (1.0 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.