Hy-Tech Auto and Smog
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
10745 W River St, Truckee, CA 96161
Also: Repair
Smog Check Stations in Truckee, CA
4 smog check stations in Truckee, 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 Truckee
Quality Automotive Servicing
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
11500 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Also: Repair
The Auto Doctor Express Lube
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repairWebsite
11050 Pioneer Trail Unit 102, Truckee, CA 96161
Also: Repair · Oil change
The Auto And Tire Doctor
✓ State licensed (BAR)Smog test & repair
12000 Pioneer Trail, Truckee, CA 96161
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 Truckee?
AppointAuto lists 4 smog check stations in Truckee, 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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