El Test Only

Yes. El 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.

El Test Only is open Monday 8 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 7 PM; Friday 8 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 8 AM to 7 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

El Test Only accepts Cash, Credit Card.

El Test Only has held a BAR smog license since 2013. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

El 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 (818) 897-0300 for a quote.

El Test Only does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (818) 897-0300 to check the wait.

Staff at El 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.

El 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 Pacoima are My Test Only (0.1 mi) and M & V Auto Electric, Inc. (0.5 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.