Smog Check Network
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
2200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Smog Check Stations in Palo Alto, CA
10 smog check stations in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto
4 Less Smog Check of Palo Alto
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only stationWebsite
3508 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Palo Alto Auto Care
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
699 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Also: Repair
Barron Park Shell
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
3601 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Also: Repair
Anderson Honda
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
1766 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Magnussen Toyota/Scion Of Palo Alt
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
690 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Smog Pros Arco
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
840 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Swickard Palo Alto II, LLC
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairMercedes-Benz
1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Also: Repair
El Camino Real
WebsiteJiffy Lube
4195 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Also: Repair
Middlefield Rd
WebsiteJiffy Lube
4201 MIDDLEFIELD RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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 Palo Alto?
AppointAuto lists 10 smog check stations in Palo Alto, 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.
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