Smog Check El Cajon

Smog check in El Cajon, CA

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Licensed stations
53 in El Cajon
Test-only
11 stations
Test & repair
42 stations
Top rated
Caliber Auto Repair, 5.0/5

How much is a smog check in El Cajon?

Each station sets its own price, and it varies by vehicle, so call ahead. Every station adds the $8.25 state certificate.

Top-rated test-only stations

Test-only vs test & repair?

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

Top-rated test & repair stations

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.

Are there smog check coupons in El Cajon?

Yes: $20 Off Smog Check at Smogpros.

How long is a California smog certificate good for?

90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.

What is the smog abatement fee?

A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.

Which El Cajon smog station has the best reviews?

Caliber Auto Repair leads with 5.0/5 from 400 Google reviews.

How many smog check stations are in El Cajon?

53 licensed stations.

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Compare ratings, hours and STAR status

  1. Caliber Auto Repair Test & repair 5.0★ (400) 1286 Fesler St, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  2. El Cajon City Smog Center Test & repair 5.0★ (248) 243 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  3. Grease Monkey Garage Test & repair 5.0★ (187) 1027 Greenfield Dr Suite G, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  4. Bradley Automotive Test & repair 5.0★ (20) 210 W Bradley Ave C1, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  5. In-n-out Smog Check Test only 5.0★ (13) 1027 Greenfield Dr Ste I, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  6. La Mesa Auto & Tire Center Test & repair 5.0★ (9) 2210 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  7. Joe's Auto Repair_llc Test & repair 5.0★ (3) 140 W Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  8. Joseph's Auto Repair Test & repair 5.0★ (3) 375 N 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  9. Ideal Smog Station Test & repair 5.0★ (2) 1195 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  10. 88 Smog Test Only Test only 4.9★ (86) 640 Garfield Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  11. Rose Auto Service Test only 4.9★ (9) 1286 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  12. Toyota Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.8★ (7,853) 965 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  13. Honda Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.8★ (4,252) 889 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  14. Gregs Automotive Test & repair 4.8★ (362) 1641 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  15. Broadway Smog Test Only Station Test only 4.8★ (296) 1214 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  16. Trust Auto Repair Test & repair 4.8★ (189) 537 West Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  17. A Qwik Smog Test only 4.8★ (134) 580 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  18. Coronel's Auto Test & repair 4.8★ (82) 1265 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  19. Roy Wheeler Auto Service Center Test & repair 4.8★ (20) 797 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  20. Subaru Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.7★ (2,877) 900 Arnele Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  21. Summit Subaru El Cajon Test & repair 4.7★ (2,874) 900 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  22. Mercedes Benz Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.7★ (2,250) 1111 Wagner Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  23. All Cars Smog Test Only Test only 4.7★ (301) 710 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  24. Aamco Transmissions Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.7★ (283) 355 North Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  25. Legacy Import Auto Care Test & repair 4.7★ (157) 661 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  26. Rancho Auto Service Test & repair 4.7★ (142) 2946 Jamacha Rd #a, El Cajon, CA 92019 Call Directions
  27. El Cajon Tire Pros Test & repair 4.7★ (112) 1253 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  28. Matts Caddy Shack Test & repair 4.7★ (110) 1475 N Magnolia, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  29. On The Mark Smog & Auto Repair Inc Test & repair 4.7★ (50) 1243 Greenfield Dr Unit C, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  30. Hyundai Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.6★ (4,305) 1155 Graves Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  31. El Cajon Ford Test & repair 4.6★ (3,526) 1595 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  32. Team Mazda Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.6★ (2,365) 572 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  33. Auto Repair For Less Test & repair 4.6★ (47) 1189 E Main St #101, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  34. Rcr Smog Inspection Test only 4.6★ (9) 1439 North Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  35. Mossy Nissan El Cajon Test & repair 4.5★ (2,418) 1170 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  36. El Cajon Mitsubishi Test & repair 4.5★ (602) 247 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  37. Pepper Drive Test Only Test only 4.5★ (92) 7921 Wintergardens Blvd #b, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  38. Auto Smog Check Center 1 Test only 4.5★ (87) 1464 Graves Avenue Suite 103, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  39. Team Kia Mazda Of El Cajon Test & repair 4.4★ (3,524) 541 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  40. Lexus El Cajon Test & repair 4.4★ (691) 1000 Arnele Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  41. El Cajon Smog & Test Repair Test & repair 4.4★ (189) 720 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  42. Sergios Auto Repair Test & repair 4.4★ (73) 1503 N Magnolia Ste E & F, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  43. Arctic Automotive & Transmission Test & repair 4.4★ (31) 121 E Bradley Ave #d, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  44. Precision Tune Auto Care Test & repair 4.3★ (722) 1191 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  45. Smog 300 Test & repair 4.3★ (6) 595 El Cajon Boulevard, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  46. Smog 4 Less Test & repair 4.3★ (6) 595 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  47. Happy Car Wash & Oil Change Test & repair 3.8★ (408) 126 W Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  48. A & A Smog Test And Repair Test & repair 935 W Main St #a, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  49. A Qwik Smog Test & repair 580 El Cajon Boulevard, A, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  50. A1 Smog Test Test only 507 Broadway # A, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions
  51. Bmw Of El Cajon Test & repair 720 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020 Call Directions
  52. Coronels Auto Test & repair 1263 A-65 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021 Call Directions

Smog check rules and DMV offices for El Cajon

California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.

Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.

Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in El Cajon. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.

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The nearest DMV field offices to central El Cajon:

  • El Cajon 1450 Graves Avenue, El Cajon 92021 about 0.9 mi
  • San Diego 3960 Normal Street, San Diego 92103 about 11.5 mi

The El Cajon stations listed here cover ZIP codes 92019, 92020, and 92021.

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