Lara's Smog Station

No. Lara's Smog Station is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. Lara's Smog Station 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.

Lara's Smog Station 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 9 AM to 2 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Lara's Smog Station accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Lara's Smog Station accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Lara's Smog Station has held a BAR smog license since 2017. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Lara's Smog Station 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) 240-8454 for a quote.

Lara's Smog Station does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (831) 240-8454 to check the wait.

Staff at Lara's Smog Station 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 Lara's Smog Station 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 alternative in Soledad is Premier Smogs (1.0 mi). It is listed further up this page with its rating and hours.