Power Inn Smog

No. Power Inn 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. Power Inn 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.

Power Inn Smog is open Monday 9:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 9:30 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 9:30 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 12 PM to 5 PM; Friday 9:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 9:30 AM to 3 PM; Sunday 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Power Inn Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

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

Power Inn 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) 877-7664 for a quote.

Power Inn Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (916) 877-7664 to check the wait.

Staff at Power Inn 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.

Power Inn 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 Sacramento are Ace Auto Works (0.1 mi) and Smog Specialist (0.1 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.