First Stop Smog

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

No. First Stop Smog 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.

First Stop Smog is open Monday 9 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday 9 AM to 6 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

First Stop Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

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

First Stop 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 (916) 851-9491 for a quote.

First Stop Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (916) 851-9491 to check the wait.

Staff at First Stop 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.

Because First Stop Smog 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 Rancho Cordova are Beta Smog & Tune (0.6 mi) and Asian Imports Garage (0.8 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.