Car Smog Test Only

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

Yes. Car Smog Test Only 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.

Car Smog Test Only 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. Car Smog Test Only accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Car Smog Test Only accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Car Smog Test Only has held a BAR smog license since 2010. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Car Smog Test Only 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 (951) 784-5706 for a quote.

Car Smog Test Only does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (951) 784-5706 to check the wait.

Staff at Car Smog Test Only 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.

Car Smog Test Only 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 Riverside are Automotive Raceway Smog (0.5 mi) and Riverside Community Coll Auto Tech (0.9 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.