How much is a smog check in Salinas?

$40–$70 at most Salinas stations. Test-only is cheaper.

Do I need a STAR station?

Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 6 of Salinas's 38 stations qualify.

Test-only vs test & repair?

Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.

Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.

How long does a smog check take?

20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.

Smog Check in Salinas — 38 Stations

Map of 38 stations. The list has every one, mapped or not.

Compare ratings, hours and STAR status

No. Station Rating Reviews Phone

1 Felipe's Automotive Test & repair 17 W Lake St, Salinas, CA 93901 5.0 12 (831) 676-0182 Directions Details

2 All City Emmissions Test & repair 148 Griffin St #a, Salinas, CA 93901 5.0 10 (831) 757-8868 Directions Details

3 North Main Auto Care Inc Test & repair 201 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901 5.0 1 — Directions Details

4 Trustlane Automotive LLC Test & repair 2161 North Main St, Salinas, CA 93906 4.8 1,003 (831) 443-4000 Directions Details

5 Happy Smog Check Test only 545 W Market Street Ste D, Salinas, CA 93901 4.8 241 (831) 751-9190 Directions Details

6 Smogs 4 Less Test & repair 478 Brunken Ave, Salinas, CA 93901 4.8 173 (831) 758-2942 Directions Details

7 Dicks Towing & Auto Repair Test & repair 8067 San Miguel Canyon Rd, Salinas, CA 93907 4.8 11 (831) 663-3207 Directions Details

8 Gomez Auto Repair Test & repair 710 E Market St, Salinas, CA 93905 4.7 377 (831) 208-5131 Directions Details

9 Lopez Auto Repair Test & repair 102 W Market St, Salinas, CA 93901 4.7 29 (831) 758-1993 Directions Details

10 Dick Adams Automotive Test & repair 242 Griffin St, Salinas, CA 93901 4.6 87 (831) 758-8277 Directions Details

11 One Stop Auto Care 324 East Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93901 4.6 87 (831) 753-9321 Directions Details

12 B And G Auto Repair And Transmission Test & repair 638 E Market St, Salinas, CA 93905 4.6 41 (831) 751-2448 Directions Details

13 Jaime's Auto Service STAR Test & repair 14 Murphy Street, Salinas, CA 93901 4.6 38 (831) 759-2721 Directions Details

14 J M Automotive STAR 132 Market Way # C, Salinas, CA 93901 4.6 30 (831) 424-8667 Directions Details

15 Carranza Auto Test & repair 369 E. Market St #f, Salinas, CA 93905 4.6 9 (831) 424-5770 Directions Details

16 Toyota Salinas Test & repair 700 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.5 1,448 (831) 444-0700 Directions Details

17 Salinas Honda Test & repair 300 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.5 1,027 (831) 424-1500 Directions Details

18 United Smog Check STAR 238 Commission St Suite D, Salinas, CA 93901 4.5 121 (831) 424-7664 Directions Details

19 Valley Center Car Care Test & repair 1029 South Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901 4.5 57 (831) 422-8488 Directions Details

20 Mc Brides Auto & Smog Center Test & repair 640 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 93901 4.5 46 (831) 424-8973 Directions Details

21 Salinas Valley Ford Test & repair 1100 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.3 569 (831) 444-4444 Directions Details

22 A-1 Automotive Test & repair 1299 N Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 4.3 168 (831) 443-4690 Directions Details

23 Salinas Smog Inc Test & repair 297 E. Market St, Salinas, CA 93901 4.3 125 (831) 424-3129 Directions Details

24 Cardinale Mazda Volkswagen Test & repair 500 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.2 695 (831) 789-2610 Directions Details

25 My Chevrolet Test & repair 444 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.2 610 (831) 287-6749 Directions Details

26 My Nissan Kia Test & repair 222 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.2 212 (831) 444-8888 Directions Details

27 Green Phoenix STAR Test & repair 1107 S Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901 4.1 130 (831) 758-8326 Directions Details

28 Carlos Auto Repair Test & repair 480 E Market St, #b, Salinas, CA 93905 4.1 47 (831) 796-0903 Directions Details

29 Obhet Auto Repair STAR Test & repair 482 E Market Street, Salinas, CA 93905 4.1 47 (831) 796-0903 Directions Details

30 A & R Auto Service & Smog #2 Test & repair 229 Williams Rd, Salinas, CA 93905 4.1 31 (831) 998-7365 Directions Details

31 Gold Star Motors Test & repair 1980 N Davis Rd, Salinas, CA 93907 4.0 721 (831) 287-6745 Directions Details

32 My Jeep Chrysler Dodge Test & repair 600 Auto Center Circle, Salinas, CA 93907 4.0 264 (831) 256-3721 Directions Details

33 Guizar Auto Service Inc STAR Test & repair 1100 E Market St, Salinas, CA 93905 4.0 172 (831) 772-9910 Directions Details

34 L Auto Center Inc Test & repair 430 W Market St, Salinas, CA 93901 3.8 17 (831) 422-1433 Directions Details

35 A & A Auto Repair Test & repair 767 B Vertin Ave, Salinas, CA 93901 3.7 10 (831) 751-9366 Directions Details

36 Amk Smog & Auto Care 315 Riand St, Salinas, CA 93901 3.4 16 (831) 272-3322 Directions Details

37 Front Street Automotive Test & repair 8515 Prunedale North Rd, Salinas, CA 93907 — — — Directions Details

38 Gold Star Motors Inc Test & repair 151 Auto Center Cir, Salinas, CA 93907 — — (831) 444-8444 Directions Details

Smog check questions

How much is a smog check in Salinas?: $40–$70 at most Salinas stations. Test-only is cheaper.
Do I need a STAR station?: Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 6 of Salinas's 38 stations qualify.
Test-only vs test & repair?: Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
What do I bring?: Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
How long does a smog check take?: 20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.

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