Larsen Automotive
“Larsen auto did a fantastic job fixing a rather tricky issue caused by rats taking up shop in my Lexus hybrid while I was on vacation.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Culver City, CA
15 stations listed · 8 in Culver City · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rafi Autotech
“I appreciate the interactions and quality of service I've had with Rafi and the team.”
Quality Automotive
“Great service it was quick and all of them are all so friendly.”
Smogs Just Smogs
“1st time at Smogs just Smogs to get my 2006 Honda Rigline smog inspection in and out 20 minutes fair price owner friendly and professional would recommend”
Mr Tow Auto Repair Inc.
“100% recommending excellent work and very honest”
Studio Smog
“Drove up at 1 pm on a Sunday and was in and out, in fact, getting In-N-Out would actually take longer.”
Listed for drivers in and around Culver City, CA, these 15 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: Culver City, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 8 are in Culver City itself and 7 come from towns including Los Angeles (2, 7 mi), Studio City (2, 10 mi) and Panorama City (2, 15 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 2,196 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 69 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. 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 Culver City test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 12 of the 15 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.
Star Smog Check & Auto Registration
“You can ask him and he'll be upfront with the price before committing to their service.”
Washington Place Automotive
“Javier has always taken care of us and we have sent our clients to him for the last 3 years!”
Hart Motors & Star Smog Station & Hybrid Vehicles
“I've brought my car to him several times before and always gotten great service!”
Maax Transmission
“Great place for those who have problems with the transmission, while other mechanics charged me 1500 to 3000 dollars, these mechanics scanned my car and only changed the defective parts, which in my car were the solanoids.”
City Terrace Smog Check Star
“Excellent service, the person in charge is very friendly, I totally recommend this place, you will leave there satisfied”
Jack's Auto Repair
“Jack and Paul, I trust them.”
Stop Polluting Smog Station
“Fortino went above and beyond to fix the unfixable so my daughter and I could make it back home.”
X-Jacks Automotive
“We got a quick check up, changed oil and went with a mind in peace that there is nothing bad with our car.”
Mikes Auto Repair
“Honest mechanic I have been taking my cars to him for 20 years.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in and near Culver City
- “I love this place; finally found a shop that I feel comfortable going to for everything from regular maintenance, to used car inspections to smog checks, you name it.” — customer of Larsen Automotive
- “Outstanding customer service definitely recommend to everyone. Vick was very kind and honest extremely knowledgeable on smog inspections i’m definitely coming back every year and with all my cars.” — customer of Studio Smog
- “I highly recommend Hart Motors. Friendly, knowledgeable, honest and quality service is what you’ll get coming here.” — customer of Hart Motors & Star Smog Station & Hybrid Vehicles
- “Overall, a top-notch smog shop that combines professionalism with a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a positive experience for all of us car owners.” — customer of Studio Smog
- “This was the first time I have used Hart Motors and I am very pleased with the service and would recommend him to anyone.” — customer of Hart Motors & Star Smog Station & Hybrid Vehicles
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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