Smog Dogs

Yes. Smog Dogs 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 Dogs 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 Dogs 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; Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Smog Dogs accepts Cash, Credit Card.

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

Smog Dogs 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 (760) 360-6000 for a quote.

Smog Dogs does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 360-6000 to check the wait.

Staff at Smog Dogs 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 Dogs 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 Palm Desert are Ozzies Automotive (2.4 mi) and Palm Desert Smog (2.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.