Golden Bear Smog Center

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc holds a STAR certification that is currently suspended in the BAR registry, which means it cannot test DMV-directed vehicles until the certification is restored.

Yes. Golden Bear Smog Center Llc 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.

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc is open Monday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Golden Bear Smog Center Llc accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc has held a BAR smog license since 2010. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc 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 (714) 554-5535 for a quote.

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (714) 554-5535 to check the wait.

Staff at Golden Bear Smog Center Llc 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.

Golden Bear Smog Center Llc 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 Santa Ana are Tomvos Auto (0.2 mi) and Steves Auto Repair & Smog Check (0.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.