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Smog Check & Emissions Testing Stations in Santa Cruz, CA

9 of the 76 auto repair shops we list in Santa Cruz have smog checks or emissions tests.

Not every repair shop is licensed to test emissions, and a map search for a smog check mixes test stations with parts stores and dealerships. Every station here names smog checks or emissions testing in its business name, its listing category or on its own website.

  1. Holiday Muffler

    1671 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Mon–Fri 8am–4pm, Sat 8am–12pm

    Smog & emissionsMuffler & exhaust
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  2. Bobby's Pit Stop

    1655 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1703

    Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

    Smog & emissionsTransmission repairMuffler & exhaust
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  3. Santa Cruz Tire and Auto Care

    2840 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Smog & emissionsMuffler & exhaustA/C repairFinancing
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  4. Specialized Auto Inc.

    2415 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Smog & emissionsState inspectionTransmission repairDiesel & truckEuropean & import
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  5. Water Star Motors

    318 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2672

    Smog & emissionsMobile mechanicDiesel & truckMuffler & exhaustA/C repairFinancingLoaner or shuttle
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  6. Smog Plus Service

    1505 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Smog & emissions
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  7. John Rood Smog & Repairs

    1050 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3082

    Smog & emissions
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  8. Ainsworth Auto Repair Inc.

    815 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Smog & emissions
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  9. Assurance Automotive Repair

    2850 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Smog & emissions
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Bring your registration renewal notice. States that require emissions testing usually print the type of test on it. In California, a notice that says “STAR station required” means only a STAR-certified station can do the check, and test-only stations check cars but do not repair them.

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How much does a smog check cost?

Prices depend on the state and the station. In California a smog check usually costs about $30–70 plus the state certificate fee; in states that run their own emissions programs the fee is often a flat amount set by the state.

What happens if my car fails the emissions test?

You get a report with the reason for the failure, and the car needs repairs before a retest. Many states give a free or discounted retest within a set number of days, and some offer repair assistance or waivers when repair costs pass a limit.