Smog Check near Montebello
1 BAR-licensed smog station near Montebello — the closest is Los Angeles STAR Smog Check, 9 to 11 miles away. Walk-ins welcome. STAR-certified where indicated.
Closest smog stations to Montebello
Sorted by distance. All independently owned, all BAR-licensed.
Smog check near Montebello — the facts
- AreaMontebello, Montebello, CA
- ZIPZIP 90640
- Closest stationLos Angeles STAR Smog Check · 9 to 11 miles
- License typeSTAR-certified · test-only
Getting from Montebello to the shop
Los Angeles STAR Smog Check is at 1600 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 — 9 to 11 miles, depending on where in Montebello you are from Montebello (straight-line, measured from the addresses inside ZIP 90640; 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 Montebello 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.
How many times can I retest after failing?
Unlimited retests allowed.
- Must pay inspection fee each time
- No certificate fee until pass
- CAP can help with repair costs
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
Is the retest free if I just failed?
Depends on shop policy.
- Many offer free or discounted retest within 30 days
- Free retest only at same shop typically
- Ask at time of original inspection
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
What is the Consumer Assistance Program?
CAP up to 1450 dollars repair aid for 1996 plus.
- Vehicle retirement option 1350-2000 dollars
- Income-eligible or DMV-directed qualify
- Apply through BAR before repairs
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
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