Pasadena Smog

No. Pasadena Smog is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

Yes. Pasadena Smog 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.

Pasadena Smog is open Monday 12 AM to 12 PM; Tuesday 12 AM to 12 PM; Wednesday 12 AM to 12 PM; Thursday 12 AM to 12 PM; Friday 12 AM to 12 PM; Saturday 12 AM to 12 PM; Sunday 12 AM to 12 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Pasadena Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Pasadena Smog has held a BAR smog license since 2020. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Pasadena Smog 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) 497-2003 for a quote.

Pasadena Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (818) 497-2003 to check the wait.

Staff at Pasadena Smog 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.

Pasadena Smog 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 Pasadena are Demerjian Auto Service (0.8 mi) and Mike & Sons Automotive (1.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.