Bales Smog & Tune

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

No. Bales Smog & Tune 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.

Bales Smog & Tune is open Monday 9 AM to 3 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 3 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 3 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM; Friday 9 AM to 3 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Bales Smog & Tune accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Bales Smog & Tune has held a BAR smog license since 1998. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Bales Smog & Tune 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 (559) 793-1638 for a quote.

Bales Smog & Tune does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (559) 793-1638 to check the wait.

Staff at Bales Smog & Tune 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 Bales Smog & Tune 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 alternatives in Porterville are Porterville Green Smog (0.3 mi) and 360 Performance Automotive (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.