Paul & Sons Automotive
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
140 W Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Also: Repair
Smog Check Stations in Ridgecrest, CA
7 smog check stations in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest
Dennis George Automotive
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
831 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Also: Repair
Nelson's Automotive
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
325 W Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Also: Repair
Autos For Less
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
623 Inyokern Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Toyota Of Ridgecrest
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
321 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Ryan's Auto Glass
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test-only station
301 W Station Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Also: Auto glass
Smog Pros
Website
1419 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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 Ridgecrest?
AppointAuto lists 7 smog check stations in Ridgecrest, 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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