Smog Check near Maywood
1 BAR-licensed smog station near Maywood — the closest is Los Angeles STAR Smog Check, 6 to 8 miles away. Walk-ins welcome. STAR-certified where indicated.
Closest smog stations to Maywood
Sorted by distance. All independently owned, all BAR-licensed.
Smog check near Maywood — the facts
- AreaMaywood, Maywood, CA
- ZIPZIP 90270
- Closest stationLos Angeles STAR Smog Check · 6 to 8 miles
- License typeSTAR-certified · test-only
Getting from Maywood to the shop
Los Angeles STAR Smog Check is at 1600 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 — 6 to 8 miles, depending on where in Maywood you are from Maywood (straight-line, measured from the addresses inside ZIP 90270; 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.
Smog check questions from Maywood 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.
Why did my car fail smog?
Check engine light most common.
- Failed oxygen sensor next
- Catalytic converter degradation
- Readiness monitors not set
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
Will a check engine light fail my smog check?
Yes automatic fail in California.
- Must be resolved before retest
- Can stem from minor issue gas cap or major sensor
- Do not clear the code right before testing
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
Can a loose gas cap fail my smog?
Yes triggers evap code.
- Easy fix tighten or replace
- Drive 100-150 miles after fix
- Monitors need to reset
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
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