River City Smog & Lube

Yes. River City Smog & Lube is STAR certified with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, so it can test vehicles the DMV directs to a STAR station, including gross polluters.

Yes. River City Smog & Lube 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.

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

Yes. River City Smog & Lube accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

River City Smog & Lube accepts Cash, Credit Card.

River City Smog & Lube has held a BAR smog license since 2007. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

River City Smog & Lube 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 (916) 617-2886 for a quote.

River City Smog & Lube does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (916) 617-2886 to check the wait.

Staff at River City Smog & Lube 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.

River City Smog & Lube 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 alternatives in West Sacramento are Advanced Auto Center (0.8 mi) and West Sacramento Smog (0.9 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.