Van Nuys Auto Center

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

No. Van Nuys Auto Center 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.

Van Nuys Auto Center is open Monday 8 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 6 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 6 PM; Friday 8 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Van Nuys Auto Center accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Van Nuys Auto Center accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Van Nuys Auto Center has held a BAR smog license since 2023. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Van Nuys Auto 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 (818) 780-8086 for a quote.

Van Nuys Auto Center does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (818) 780-8086 to check the wait.

Staff at Van Nuys Auto 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.

Because Van Nuys Auto Center 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 Van Nuys are Keyes Chevrolet (0.5 mi) and Smog Zone (0.6 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.