Smog Wizard

Yes. Smog Wizard is STAR certified with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, so it can test vehicles the DMV directs to a STAR station, including gross polluters.

Yes. Smog Wizard 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.

Smog Wizard is open Monday 10 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 10 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 10 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM to 5 PM; Friday 10 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM; Sunday 9 AM to 1 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Smog Wizard accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Smog Wizard has held a BAR smog license since 1997. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Smog Wizard 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) 386-2356 for a quote.

Smog Wizard does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (916) 386-2356 to check the wait.

Staff at Smog Wizard 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.

Smog Wizard 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 Turning Wrenches Automotive Repair (0.8 mi) and Ace Auto Works (0.9 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.