A's The Other Guys Garage

No. A's The Other Guys Garage is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. A's The Other Guys Garage 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.

A's The Other Guys Garage 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. A's The Other Guys Garage accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

A's The Other Guys Garage accepts Cash, Credit Card.

A's The Other Guys Garage has held a BAR smog license since 2020. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

A's The Other Guys Garage 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 (805) 668-2000 for a quote.

A's The Other Guys Garage does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (805) 668-2000 to check the wait.

Staff at A's The Other Guys Garage 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 A's The Other Guys Garage 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 alternative in Oceano is Rey's Auto Express. It is listed further up this page with its rating and hours.