Merle Stone Chevrolet

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

No. Merle Stone Chevrolet 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.

Merle Stone Chevrolet is open Monday 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Merle Stone Chevrolet accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Merle Stone Chevrolet accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Merle Stone Chevrolet has held a BAR smog license since 1992. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Merle Stone Chevrolet 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 (559) 358-2986 for a quote.

Merle Stone Chevrolet does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (559) 358-2986 to check the wait.

Staff at Merle Stone Chevrolet 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 Merle Stone Chevrolet 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 Tulare are Alcala Test Only (0.2 mi) and Gabes Auto Smog (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.