Smog Check Mission Viejo CA

Need a smog check in Mission Viejo, CA?

12 of the 24 stations in Mission Viejo are STAR-certified, so a STAR notice barely narrows the list. 15 of the 24 can also repair, so a fail doesn't have to mean a second shop.

$40–$70 in Mission Viejo.

Smog check questions

How much is a smog check in Mission Viejo?
$40–$70 at most Mission Viejo stations. Test-only is cheaper.
Do I need a STAR station?
Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 12 of Mission Viejo's 24 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.
Are there smog check coupons in Mission Viejo?
Yes: $39.75 Smog Check at Quality Smog; $29.75 Smog Check at Anthony's Arco (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.

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  1. Quality Smog Featured STARTest onlyCoupon available

    4.3 (243) 26811 Trabuco Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  2. USA Smog STARTest only

    5.0 (202) 25721 Obrero Dr Unit #d, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  3. Saddleback Cars Test & repair

    5.0 (192) 25701 Taladro Cir, Ste F, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  4. Cabot Smog Test & repair

    5.0 (13) 25752 El Paseo 3c, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  5. Greggs Mission Viejo Mobil STARTest & repair

    5.0 (2) 23002 Alicia Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

  6. Laguna Viejo Auto Service Inc Test & repair

    4.9 (362) 25752 El Paseo #a, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  7. M & M Smog STARTest only

    4.9 (185) 23253 Madero Suite 114a, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  8. Accu Auto Service Test & repair

    4.9 (56) 23253 Madero #a104, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  9. Jaguar Mission Viejo And Land Rover Mission Viejo Test & repair

    4.8 (1693) 28701 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  10. Auto Care Experts Test & repair

    4.8 (400) 23662 Via Fabricante Ste A, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  11. A-Z Tech Automotive Test & repair

    4.8 (168) 23672 Via Fabricante, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  12. Smog Simple STARTest only

    4.8 (128) 28752 Marguerite Pkwy #7b, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  13. Mike's Advanced Auto Care Test & repair

    4.8 (73) 24002 Via Fabricante # 512, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  14. Audi Mission Viejo Test & repair

    4.7 (4260) 28451 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  15. Ramona Tire & Service Centers Of Mission Viejo Test & repair

    4.7 (913) 27210 La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  16. South County Lexus At Mission Viejo Test & repair

    4.6 (1616) 28242 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  17. Speedy Smog STARTest only

    4.6 (112) 27913 Center Dr Unit# B, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  18. Action Automotive STAR

    4.4 (116) 23761 Via Fabricante # C, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  19. EZ Smog Check STARTest only

    3.7 (74) 27220 La Paz Rd Unit D, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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  20. Portola Chevron STARTest & repair

    3.6 (38) 27650 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  21. Mission Viejo Chevron Service STARTest & repair

    3.4 (19) 27742 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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  22. Pro Auto Care STARTest & repair

    No reviews yet 26371 Avery Park Way Unit #c, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Smog check rules and DMV offices for Mission Viejo

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 Mission Viejo. 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 Mission Viejo:

  • San Clemente 2727 Via Cascadita, San Clemente 92672 about 10.8 mi
  • Santa Ana 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana 92701 about 14.6 mi

The Mission Viejo stations listed here cover ZIP codes 92691 and 92692.

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