Smog Check near Lincoln Heights
1 BAR-licensed smog station near Lincoln Heights — the closest is Los Angeles STAR Smog Check, about 5 miles away. Walk-ins welcome. STAR-certified where indicated.
Closest smog stations to Lincoln Heights
Sorted by distance. All independently owned, all BAR-licensed.
Smog check near Lincoln Heights — the facts
- AreaLincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA
- ZIPZIP 90031
- Closest stationLos Angeles STAR Smog Check · about 5 miles
- License typeSTAR-certified · test-only
Getting from Lincoln Heights to the shop
Los Angeles STAR Smog Check is at 1600 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 — about 5 miles from Lincoln Heights (straight-line, measured from the addresses inside ZIP 90031; the drive is a little longer). Walk-ins are welcome, or book online; most inspections take about 20 minutes. Bring the vehicle and the registration renewal notice if you have one. If your notice says STAR, this station qualifies. Test-only means the station performs the inspection and is not licensed to sell you a repair. Any California smog station's license type and STAR status is public at search.dca.ca.gov.
Each location posts its own inspection fee on-site, and the $8.25 state certificate fee is charged only when the vehicle passes. Current new-customer tickets are on the coupons page; how California smog pricing works is explained here.
DMV field office
The DMV field office nearest Los Angeles STAR Smog Check is the Los Angeles Field Office (Hope St). You do not need to go there for the smog check itself — a passing result is transmitted to the DMV electronically by the station, usually within minutes. Registration is handled by the DMV, not by smog stations.
Part of Los Angeles
Lincoln Heights is a Los Angeles neighborhood; the official city and business resources are City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Smog check questions from Lincoln Heights drivers
Smog check station near my zip code?
We serve multiple neighborhoods.
- Central location easy access
- STAR-certified if needed
- See hours on our GBP listing
We're a BAR-licensed station serving the area.
Do I need a smog check for a family transfer?
Exempt parent spouse child sibling grandparent grandchild.
- Must file DMV exemption form
- No certificate needed if exempt
- Abatement fee may still apply
Per California DMV registration rules.
How soon after buying a car do I need to smog it?
New owner needs valid cert within 10 days of registration.
- If seller passed within 90 days that cert is valid
- DMV will not register without it
- Out-of-state vehicles get 20 days
Per California DMV registration rules.
Do collector cars need a smog check?
Pre-1976 gas exempt.
- Collector status may allow referee exemption
- Must maintain insurance proof
- Annual mileage limits apply
Per California DMV registration rules.
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