A-1 Automotive

No. A-1 Automotive is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. A-1 Automotive 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.

A-1 Automotive is open Monday 8 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. A-1 Automotive accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

A-1 Automotive accepts Cash, Credit Card.

A-1 Automotive has held a BAR smog license since 2020. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

A-1 Automotive 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 (831) 443-4690 for a quote.

A-1 Automotive does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (831) 443-4690 to check the wait.

Staff at A-1 Automotive 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 A-1 Automotive 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 Salinas are Salinas Valley Ford (1.1 mi) and Toyota Salinas (1.2 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.