Smog check & DMV · El Monte
Smog check
while you wait.
Smog checks and DMV registration in El Monte. Call with the year and make for today's price, or pull in and ask at the counter.
See today's price(626) 555-0119Full price on the phone, state certificate included
Price first
Call with the year and make. You hear the full price before you drive over.
While you wait
Ask how long the test takes for your car. Wait inside or in the car.
Hours
Mon–Sat 7:30 am – 7 pm · Sun 9 am – 4 pm
DMV counter
Registration renewals and tags at the same counter as the smog.
Walk in or book · OBD-II & BAR-97 · DMV services · Every model year · Diesel & RV
Tests by model year
Which test your car gets.
Call with the year and make and we'll quote the full price, certificate fee included.
| Vehicle | Test we run |
|---|---|
| 2000 & newerMOST COMMONGasoline, OBD-II scan | Gasoline, OBD-II scan |
| 1996 – 1999OBD-II plus BAR-97 tailpipe | OBD-II plus BAR-97 tailpipe |
| 1995 & olderBAR-97 dyno, two-speed idle | BAR-97 dyno, two-speed idle |
| Diesel, 1998 & newerDiesel OBD or opacity, by weight | Diesel OBD or opacity, by weight |
| RV & motorhomeBAR-97 dyno, extended bay | BAR-97 dyno, extended bay |
| VIN verificationREG 31 inspection, no emissions test | REG 31 inspection, no emissions test |
Every smog check also carries the state certificate fee, filed electronically when the car passes. Model year 1975 and older is exempt from smog in California.
Before you come
Two ways to save time.
Get the price before you drive over, or hold a lane so the bay is open when you pull in. Or just pull in and ask.
Call
Price first
Today's price on the phone
Tell us the year, make and fuel. We quote the full price, state certificate included, before you leave the house.
Book
Hold a lane
Pick a day, we confirm
Handy for RVs, diesels and anything that has to be done before the DMV closes. We'll call to confirm the time.
WHAT WE TEST
Every test the state asks for.
If a DMV notice, a buyer or an insurer wants a smog certificate, one of these is the test. Not sure which? Call and describe the car. It takes a minute.
Not listed? Call and describe the car. We will tell you the test and the price on the phone.
Call (626) 555-0119How it goes
Three steps. One visit.
Drive in
Pull into the lot or book a time. We'll wave you into the test lane.
We test
Ask how long yours will take. Stay in the waiting area or in the car, whichever you prefer.
Pay & go
Certificate filed with the DMV electronically. Need tags? Same counter, same visit.
DMV registration services
Skip the DMV line.
Renewals, transfers, out-of-state paperwork and VIN verifications are handled at this counter, usually in the same visit as the smog.
Not sure which test you need? Call and describe the car. We'll tell you the test and the price on the phone.
QUESTIONS
The ones people actually ask.
How much is a smog check?
It depends on the model year and fuel, because older cars and diesels need a different test. Call with the year and make and we'll give you today's full price. Every smog check also carries the state certificate fee.
Do I need an appointment?
You can walk in during opening hours, or book a time and we'll call to confirm it.
My DMV notice says STAR station. Can you do it?
Call and ask before you drive over. Read us what the notice says and we'll tell you whether we can take the car.
What if my car fails?
You get the printout and a plain explanation of the line that failed. Get the repair done wherever you like, then bring it back for the retest. Ask about retest pricing when you call.
Can you do my registration too?
Yes. Renewals, title transfers, out-of-state registrations, VIN verifications and duplicate stickers all happen at this counter.
What is the Consumer Assistance Program?
CAP is a state program that can help pay for emissions repairs, or retire the vehicle, if you fail a biennial smog check and meet the income limits. We'll point you to the application. You apply to the Bureau of Automotive Repair directly; no shop can apply for you.
How do I pay?
Cash, debit and major cards. Ask when you call if you need another way to pay.
Come see us
Pull in, we'll wave you through.
Smog stations are easy to drive past. Tap directions and look for the open bay door.
El Monte, CA Get directions
Address & contact
4210 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
El Monte, CA
Good to know
- Bring the DMV renewal notice if you have one, plus your registration and a photo ID.
- Drive the car at least fifteen minutes first so it's warm.
- Bringing an RV or a long trailer? Call ahead with the length.
Smog check & registration
Bring the notice. Call for the price.
(626) 555-0119Tell us the year and make. The price you hear includes the state certificate fee.