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J & L Car Care
- Diagnosed
- Vehicles
- Price
“I tried that twice but quickly realized that it was cheaper to pay to have my car towed to them then to have to take my car to them to fix the other guys blunders.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Corona, CA
24 stations listed · 20 in Corona · 14 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Precision Import Auto Repair
“They are very detailed and explain how different parts of the vehicle works and what needs to be done asap for safety concerns and what can wait for a future appointment.”
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Harvey's Autotech
“Everyone else in the inland empire was a hassle to schedule a brake and lamp inspection by phone and they replied by email not long after I reached out and it was well after-hours.”
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Corona Express Smog
- Morning
- Coupon
- Price
“I would recommend brining your vehicle in but do expect any vehicle that old will cost more and the process does take longer so plan to and bring your vehicle earlier so that the tech can complete the test before closing time.”
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B & D Automotive
“He has a great staff and I highly recommend this place for all your repair needs.”
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AA Smog Center
“Thank you Kawasaki, I brought my car needed to get a smog test so I can get my tags, Awesome job, great timing, I was in and out with a pass certificate!!!”
Listed for drivers in and around Corona, 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: Corona, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 20 are in Corona itself and 4 come from towns including Norco (1, 3 mi), Riverside (1, 11 mi) and Irvine (1, 18 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,608 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (89%) and value (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis" and "fair". 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 17 of the stations on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.
Which shops listed for Corona test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 14 of the 24 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.
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Inland Auto and Truck
- Charging
- Price
- Vehicle
“My car is always in good hands and I never feel like I'm being told to get something done to my car unless it's something that needs to be taken care of.”
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M&M Auto Repair
- Review
- Mechanic
- Price
“Each time that I have gone to M&M auto repair a mechanic/employee who works there tells me how they diagnosed the car, what the diagnosis is, how they think the car may of had the problem in the first place, how they fixed it, how they made sure they...”
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10° Automotive Repair
“I had a car inspected for damages and the person that helped me took the extra step to break down each thing and showed/told me me why it needed to be fixed.”
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Corona Drive Thru Smog
- Technician
- Check
- Price
“Was very good experience, fast, friendly, professional and very reasonable price, Mina was very welcoming, knows what he is doing, I will highly recommend to family and friends, thank you Mina”
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Standard Radiator
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Priced
“While visiting today, Mike was quick to check up on the discussed issue, all while working on another project and clients were stopping in, respecting each of us.”
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DMV Smog Check
- Vehicles
- Price
- Fair
“Would definitely come back for my next smog check needs 👍 …”
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Z Performance
“Days later, they installed a thorough and effective CAT security system on my vehicle for a great price that includes an alarm to ward off any future thieves.”
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Corona Norco Smog Check L.l.c.
- Vehicles
- Gentleman
- Price
“The place does what is supposed to be done for smog check in 10-15 minutes and gives you documentation and also electronically transmits the info to the dmv.”
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Star Mobile Mechanics
- Oil
- Communication
- Vehicle
“Star mobile mechanics helped me out of jam, my car wasn't turning on and I thought it was the battery but before going to waste money on a new battery I contacted them and they were able to just replace the wiring.”
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West Auto Diagnostics
- Inspection
- Price
- Mechanic
“I took in my beat up 1997 Toyota Celica not knowing where it was at in health, suspecting the transmission fluid may have been way past it's replacement due date.”
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European Car Care
- Mechanic
- Pricing
“I am really happy with the service I received here, Glen is very knowledgeable about Jaguar's and gave me peace of mind allowing them to work on my car.”
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A-Plus Nissan Honda Toyota Services
- Vehicles
- Price
“We have taken our Toyotas here for years.”
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Brothers Brakes & Auto Repair
“I showed up but the shop seemed closed, I spoke with one of the mechanics and he mentioned their boss had sent them to another shop and they would not be able to work on my car.”
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Auto Repair Discount Center
- Prices
“Great service, pricing is reasonable, I highly recommend this shop.”
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Pomona Gear
- Job
- Differential
- Truck
“After searching up & down the Colorado River for an automotive repair shop to handle the project, it became apparent to me that I would need to transport the truck to Southern California to find the right firm for the job.”
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Green Smog Check
“I can't say that I enjoy getting vehicles smogged but they make it quick, easy and painless and at the end of the day I don't mind supporting a small local business.”
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Nick's OC Auto Service
“I do most of my repairs and service myself, but I knew my issue would need the experience and knowledge of a true professional and the guys at Nick's exceeded my expectations.”
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Riverside Smog and Auto Repair
- Smog Check
- Inspection
- Price
“AWSOME location, took my Mother's vehicle to get a brake & light inspection & was done in a timely matter including not having an appointment, I'm sure when possible.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Corona
- “Very good service, professional, fast and friendly thank you so much Chris, definitely I will be back.” — customer of Corona Express Smog
- “The staff is pleasant, handle the work diligently and communicate well with customers.” — customer of Inland Auto and Truck
- “Great place to get your smog done. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.” — customer of Corona Drive Thru Smog
- “Thank you sir for making my day aaaaaand most of all, for making me feel comfortable on a somewhat scary and confusing errand.” — customer of Corona Norco Smog Check L.l.c.
- “AA Smog Center always provides excellent service! Been going there for 12 years!” — customer of AA Smog Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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