Sammy Auto Smog & Repair

No. Sammy Auto Smog & Repair is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. Sammy Auto Smog & Repair 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.

Sammy Auto Smog & Repair is open Monday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to 1 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Sammy Auto Smog & Repair accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Sammy Auto Smog & Repair accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Sammy Auto Smog & Repair has held a BAR smog license since 2010. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Sammy Auto Smog & Repair 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) 394-1900 for a quote.

Sammy Auto Smog & Repair does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (831) 394-1900 to check the wait.

Staff at Sammy Auto Smog & Repair 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 Sammy Auto Smog & Repair 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 Seaside are Marlow Mercedes Werks (0.1 mi) and Hans Auto Repair (0.2 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.