Smog check services
Gas, diesel and hybrid — renewal, out-of-state, change of ownership and gross-polluter certification. One STAR-certified, test-only station for all of it.
What we test
Every service below is available at our STAR-certified, test-only station at 5333 White Ln #B in Bakersfield.
Professional smog inspections for vehicles across Bakersfield — $41.75 for most vehicles, plus the $8.25 state certificate on a pass.
If your DMV renewal notice says a STAR station is required, we can inspect and certify it. How STAR works.
An independent, test-only inspection. We never perform repairs, so there’s no conflict of interest and no upsell.
The standard Smog Check for eligible gasoline-powered vehicles that aren’t directed to a STAR station.
Certified smog inspections for registration renewals and other DMV requirements, done while you wait.
The every-two-years smog check most California vehicles need at registration renewal.
Certified smog inspections for eligible diesel vehicles — generally 1998 and newer with a GVWR of 14,000 lbs or less.
Smog testing for eligible hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles, tested to the same standards as gas vehicles.
Smog testing for SUVs of every size to meet California emissions requirements.
Complete smog inspections for pickup trucks and light-duty work trucks.
One station for the whole household — cars, SUVs, trucks, vans and RVs. Diesels and some vehicles are priced separately; call for a quote.
The smog inspection required to register an eligible vehicle in California after it was registered in another state.
The smog certification a seller generally needs to transfer a vehicle’s title in California.
Vehicles flagged as gross polluters must be certified at a STAR station. As a STAR test-only station, we can do it.
When you pass, your certificate is transmitted electronically at no extra transfer charge — no paperwork to carry or mail. The $8.25 state certificate fee applies on a pass.
Save on your next smog check with our online coupon — show it on your phone, print it, or have it emailed to you.
Smog testing is all we do, so most eligible vehicles are done in about fifteen minutes.
Just pull in Monday through Saturday during business hours — no appointment required.
One stop, no upsell
Whatever your renewal notice asks for, we can test it — and because we’re test-only, we never sell repairs. That keeps the price at $41.75 for most vehicles and keeps the result honest.
Not sure whether your vehicle needs a smog this year? Try the “Do I need a smog check?” tool on our homepage, read our smog check tips before you come in, or just call (661) 699-2096.
Services FAQ
In California, diesel vehicles from model year 1998 and newer with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 lbs or less generally require a Smog Check.
Yes. Hybrids are tested like gasoline vehicles. Fully electric vehicles are exempt.
When a vehicle is sold, the seller generally must provide a valid smog certificate. Newer gas and hybrid vehicles in their first few model years are usually exempt.
Most vehicles previously registered in another state need a California Smog Check to be registered here. Bring the vehicle and your out-of-state title or registration.
A vehicle that fails with emissions far above the limit is flagged by the Bureau of Automotive Repair as a gross polluter and must be certified at a STAR station.
No — we’re a test-only station. We test, certify and explain any failure, but we never perform repairs.
$41.75 for most vehicles with our coupon, plus the $8.25 certificate on a pass. Diesels and some vehicles are priced separately — call for your exact price.