Smog Check Mobil
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
1708 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Smog Check Stations in Palm Springs, CA
7 smog check stations in Palm Springs, California. State-licensed smog inspection stations: test-only and test-and-repair. Compare up to 4 shops side by side, call them directly or get directions.
Best-documented smog check stations in Palm Springs
Downtown Shell
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
300 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Smoke Tree Union 76
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
1777 E Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Ps Smog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
4633 E Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
PS SMOG
Website
4633 E Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
CarMax
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairCarMax
73450 Dinah Shore Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92211
Also: Repair
TBON Palm Springs, LLC
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairMercedes-Benz
4095 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Also: Repair
Tips before you go
- Make sure the check engine light is off. A lit light is an automatic fail.
- Drive normally for a few days before the test; do not disconnect the battery or clear trouble codes right before.
- Emissions and safety inspection rules differ by state and county; your registration renewal notice says what your car needs.
- Bring your DMV renewal notice: it says whether the car must be tested at a STAR station.
- A "test & repair" station can also fix the car if it fails; a "test-only" station only tests.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a smog check cost in California?
Each station sets its own test price, so call ahead. California also charges an $8.25 smog certificate fee for every vehicle that passes; ask whether the quoted price includes it.
Do I need a STAR station?
Your DMV renewal notice tells you. If it says "Smog Certification Required at STAR Station", only a STAR-certified station can certify the car. Otherwise any licensed smog check station can test it.
How long is a smog certificate valid?
A passing smog certificate is valid for 90 days.
Which vehicles are exempt?
Gasoline vehicles 8 model years old or newer pay a smog abatement fee instead of testing. Electric vehicles, motorcycles and gasoline vehicles from 1975 or earlier are exempt.
How many smog check stations are in Palm Springs?
AppointAuto lists 7 smog check stations in Palm Springs, CA.
How are shops ordered?
Shops with an active state license and complete, verified contact details (phone, website, matching address in several sources) are listed first. The order never reflects payment, and no shop is marked down.
Smog Check Stations near Palm Springs
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- Smog Check in Rancho Mirage — 7.6 mi, 1 listed
- Smog Check in Desert Hot Springs — 8.0 mi, 5 listed
- Smog Check in Palm Desert — 11 mi, 16 listed
- Smog Check in Bermuda Dunes — 14 mi, 1 listed
- Smog Check in Morongo Valley — 15 mi, 2 listed
- Smog Check in La Quinta — 16 mi, 2 listed