Jackson Service Center

No. Jackson Service Center is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

Yes. Jackson Service Center 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.

Jackson Service Center is open Monday 6 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 6 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 6 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 6 AM to 6 PM; Friday 6 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Jackson Service Center accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Jackson Service Center accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Jackson Service Center has held a BAR smog license since 2023. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Jackson Service Center 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 (530) 257-5309 for a quote.

Jackson Service Center does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (530) 257-5309 to check the wait.

Staff at Jackson Service Center 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.

Jackson Service Center 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 alternative in Susanville is Susanville Ford, Susanville Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (0.9 mi). It is listed further up this page with its rating and hours.