Station data: California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Auto Shop Locator, retrieved September 18, 2026. Not affiliated with BAR.
BAR’s Auto Shop Locator lists 10 licensed smog check stations in Carson. 5 are STAR stations, 4 are test-only stations that inspect vehicles but do not make emissions repairs, and 6 are test-and-repair stations. Each listing shows the station’s address, phone number and BAR license number. BAR does not publish prices or opening hours, so call before you go, or use our free quote form and let stations come to you.
Most of these stations are in ZIP codes 90745 (7), 90746 (1), 90810 (1), 90744 (1).
Smog check stations in Carson, CA
STAR stations are listed first, then alphabetically. Showing 10 of 10.
| Station | Address | Phone | Type | BAR license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Main Smog Check Center INC | 727 East 223rd ST, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 549-5085 | STARTest only | #229768 |
| Kcm Smog, INC | 22802 S Figueroa ST, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 513-0855 | STARTest & repair | #285208 |
| Pauls Smog Check INC | 20850 Leapwood Ave #F, Carson, CA 90746 | (310) 532-2566 | STARTest only | #248493 |
| Rick's Lube Complete Auto Care | 1209 E Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 549-6087 | STARTest & repair | #277686 |
| Smog Xperts Test Only | 645 E 219th ST Unit 6, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 518-0085 | STARTest only | #215817 |
| Bermudez Smog | 605 East Bond ST, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 684-1039 | Test only | #302561 |
| Carson Chevrolet | 2201 E 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90810 | (310) 830-5100 | Test & repair | #304280 |
| Carson Honda | 1435 E 223rd ST, Carson, CA 90744 | (310) 834-4773 | Test & repair | #218288 |
| Fletcher Jones Toyota of Carson | 1333 E 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 522-2300 | Test & repair | #305157 |
| Gan Auto Repair | 20840 S Main Street, Carson, CA 90745 | (310) 518-4117 | Test & repair | #240748 |
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Get Free Quotes →Smog check questions in Carson
How much does a smog check cost in Carson?
BAR does not regulate smog check prices, so each station in Carson sets its own. The station must give you an estimate that you approve before the inspection starts, and it must charge the $8.25 Smog Check certificate fee. Call two or three stations before you go. Our cost guide explains what moves the price.
How long does a smog check take in Carson?
BAR says an inspection usually takes about 30 minutes. Time spent waiting depends on the station, so call ahead. More in our guide to smog check times.
Do I need a STAR station in Carson?
Only if your DMV registration renewal notice says "Smog Certification Required at a STAR station". Otherwise you can use any station licensed to do smog checks. 5 of the 10 stations listed above are STAR stations. See what STAR means.
Do I need a smog check in Carson?
If your DMV registration renewal notice says a smog certification is required, yes. Most gasoline, hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles from model year 1976 on need a smog check every other year, with exceptions listed in our requirements guide.
STAR, test-only or test-and-repair?
BAR describes three kinds of stations that can perform an inspection. A test-and-repair station performs smog checks and emissions repairs. A test-only station performs smog checks but does not make emissions repairs. A STAR station meets higher performance standards and can inspect all vehicles, including high-polluting ones. Read the full comparison in our test-only vs test-and-repair guide.
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