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Value Smog INC
“They're nice and good and do really reasonable price for They're work went to them for a smoke and they titan my battery for me and let me know that it was loose and that they had titan it for me.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Cathedral City, CA
24 stations listed · 15 in Cathedral City · 1 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Noe's Auto Repair & Smog Center
“After all the experiences in the Coachella Valley this is my one stop shop and people you can trust with more than fair pricing for any issues you may have.”
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International Motors Audi
- Diagnostic
- Team
- Know
“Kevin the technician that I believe did all or most of the work on my vehicle came out front when I asked to know more about the work done and he explained it all very clearly.”
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Davies Auto Care
- Brake
- Honest
- Pricing
“Thank you Dave and crew: Having a great place to take my vehicles when they need maintenance by knowledgeable and trustworthy technicians provides great peace of mind.”
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Jim Brangham Auto Repair
- Honest
- a/c
- Hose
“They took the time to explain what they found, cost of repair and even spot cleaned what they thought was something their mechanic left on my drivers side carpet (it wasn't him….”
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Liberty Smog Check
- Test
- Phone
- Price
“Only place in the valley that the machine for older cars isn't "broken" so I'll be bring long my cars he in the future guy works fast even though he's by himself”
Listed for drivers in and around Cathedral City, CA, these 24 shops carry out emissions and inspection work. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Cathedral City, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 15 are in Cathedral City itself and 9 come from towns including Palm Desert (3, 9 mi), Indio (3, 15 mi) and Palm Springs (2, 5 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,669 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (83%) and punctuality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the stations on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Cathedral City?
2 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
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Raya's Smog Check
- Coupon
- Price
“There were a couple of people in line and the attendant, Geraldo, processed us all in a very organized and efficient manner, managing his time very well by keeping things moving so no one felt they were waiting for service.”
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Permuth Auto Care
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Price
“Knowledgeable, friendly, and great quality work.”
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Burgett Automotive
- Price
“Fair priced and will give you a fore warning if he sees something that might need repairs in the future or any wear and tear that might need lead to future repairs.”
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Auto Bahn West
- Knowledge
“Unless you are your own mechanic (which I am decidedly NOT) owning an old car comes with the need for constant “fixing” which means you need to be able to trust the guy that you task to do that, as it's generally an open-ended (unknown cost) process....”
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4V Auto Tech
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Price
“Christian was very nice gentleman his team was great and jumped right on what I asked that needed to be done they didn't tell me come back later like the shops around that area did.”
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Segundo's Auto Repair
- Priced
“Honest people and fast service”
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Smog Test Center-Test Only
- Vehicle
“Real deal”
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Yaquis Auto Repair
- Price
- Mechanic
“The best mechanical workshop in the entire valley, good customer service, fast and cheap work”
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Citystar Autos
“Excellent work, quick repairs, classic to current, he can do it!”
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Cam Stone's Automotive
“I got a referral to Cam Stones Automotive and there were some issues with some previous work done on my truck and Guy and Carl we're awesome as well as the tech working on my truck.”
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Downtown Shell
- Gas Station
- Price
- Truck
“I had just got new spark plugs and did the transmission flush recently so he was trying to hustle me and I can't recommend for anyone to get their car checked here, unless they can afford getting overpriced.”
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Smog Dog Palm Desert
“But best of all, you may not only pay for the test on your car but also pay your next year's annual registration and leave with your your new renewal sticker!”
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J & E Automotive
- Truck
- Mechanic
- Honest
“John and his wife have been helping my family for years now, my wife's jeep is older so she needs lot of repairs and when my Ford Fusion had a small crash they completely repaired everything.”
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Hilltop Automotive & Performance
- Smog
- Vehicle
- Oil
“The service was efficient and the young lady at the front desk (apologies to her as I don't know her name) managed the whole process with excellence.”
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Al's Automotive
- Diagnosed
- AC
- Work
“What I also liked about this experience is the fact that in their shop they have a window in the waiting room and you could literally see the work being done on your car.”
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PS Smog
“When I brought it back in (and there is never nuch of a wait), they did a quick check with a hand held code reader, before they ran another smog check (which is only half price).”
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Marcelo's Auto Repair
“Very very good experience everyone's always a little leery when they go to an auto mechanic because of the bad ones it gives you a bad taste in your mouth and sometimes you don't trust the good guys well these guys are top notch”
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Eddie's Smog & Repair
“I needed a Driveline put in my car that day because I was going out of town for the weekend and they got it in for me before 6 just as promised I was so happy with them thanks guys you're the best”
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What customers say about stations in Cathedral City
- “I have been going to Noe for many years and would highly recommend them for anything from diagnostic, repairs and smog.” — customer of Noe's Auto Repair & Smog Center
- “This is a honest & timely smog shop. I have been taking all my vehicles here for around 10 years.” — customer of Smog Test Center-Test Only
- “Fred and Sean were very helpful, kept me updated on possible repairs for approval.” — customer of International Motors Audi
- “Always fast and efficient here! I was in and out in under 15 minutes, smog complete and on my way.” — customer of Value Smog INC
- “Sean and Fred are a delight to work with, fair honest and patient.” — customer of International Motors Audi
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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