Smog Check near Los Feliz
1 BAR-licensed smog station near Los Feliz — the closest is Los Angeles STAR Smog Check, about 5 miles away. Walk-ins welcome. STAR-certified where indicated.
Closest smog stations to Los Feliz
Sorted by distance. All independently owned, all BAR-licensed.
Smog check near Los Feliz — the facts
- AreaLos Feliz, Los Angeles, CA
- ZIPZIP 90027
- Closest stationLos Angeles STAR Smog Check · about 5 miles
- License typeSTAR-certified · test-only
Getting from Los Feliz to the shop
Los Angeles STAR Smog Check is at 1600 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 — about 5 miles from Los Feliz (straight-line, measured from the addresses inside ZIP 90027; 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
Los Feliz 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 Los Feliz 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.
When do I need a smog check for registration renewal?
DMV notice will specify.
- Typically every other renewal
- Newer cars get abatement fee instead
- STAR-directed vehicles need STAR station
Per California DMV registration rules.
Do I need a smog check when selling my car?
Seller responsible if over 4 years old.
- Must be within 90 days of sale
- Buyer pays smog transfer fee
- Exempt if same family
Per California DMV registration rules.
How long is a California smog certificate valid?
90 days from inspection.
- Transmits to DMV electronically
- Valid for registration use
- Starts countdown at pass
Per California DMV registration rules.
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