Smog Stop Ckp

Yes. Smog Stop Ckp 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 Stop Ckp 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 Stop Ckp is open Monday 9:30 AM to 3 PM; Tuesday 9:30 AM to 3 PM; Thursday 9:30 AM to 3 PM; Friday 9:30 AM to 3 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Smog Stop Ckp accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Smog Stop Ckp has held a BAR smog license since 2000. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Smog Stop Ckp 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) 341-9703 for a quote.

Smog Stop Ckp does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 341-9703 to check the wait.

Staff at Smog Stop Ckp 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 Stop Ckp 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 Cam Stones Automotive Inc (0.1 mi) and Ozone Smog (0.1 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.