Chris' Auto Service & Smog
“I've gotten quite a bit of work done on my SUV here and I've never been disappointed or overcharged.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near East Los Angeles, CA
We have 3 stations in East Los Angeles on file, but only the highest-rated make our list, and none of them made it; the 15 here come from Los Angeles (15 mi).
13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
European Motors
“European Motors has been my trusted Los Angeles mechanic shop for about eight years now and they've kept my older, high-mileage vehicles in great working condition during that time.”
Santa Tire Depot
“I was able to get in and out really quickly as well!”
Mfast Auto Repair
“Mfast Auto has always been so helpful for all of my car needs from oil changes to radiator replacements.”
Hollywood Smog Check Star Station.
“They do everything for you and send the info to the DMV by the computer.”
Meccanica
“I can't think of a better place to take care of your BMW.”
Listed for drivers in and around East Los Angeles, 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: East Los Angeles, CA
The 15 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 2,325 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "diagnosis". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the stations on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 7 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 East Los Angeles test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 13 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.
Cypress Smog Check
“He helps a lot, he is reliable and helps you solve your problems, he is a very good person, I highly recommend him 😃 …”
Eagle Rock Test Only Star Certified
“He gets straight to the point with whatever issue you may have, very polite, and the prices are great !!!”
Legit Automotive
“They're knowledgeable, do a thorough job while NOT saying they need to do services that aren't needed (like too many shops do).”
Big Boys Auto Repair
“It's like a doctor, once you get a good one you stick with him.”
Frontino's Auto Clinic
“They are very thorough on the problem you might have on your vehicle they do a good job as a for me.”
Young's Auto Repair Center
“Been bringing my Lexus hybrid wagon here for over 7 years, and Mr Young has been such a blessing!”
Beverly Smog Check
“Super friendly crew and they got me in and out with no appointment in less than 20 minutes.”
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Avo's Automotive
“I honestly felt my car was like a patient in the operating room, getting the best care available and I appreciate that level of consideration.”
York Auto Care
“They don't pressure you into fixing anything, just give you the facts and they use this neat feature they have with photos of your vehicles health.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near East Los Angeles
- “Mike was friendly, professional, and very communicative. My car needed so many repairs, and he walked me through all of it.” — customer of York Auto Care
- “Honest, professional people, been coming here for years for oil change and smog checks .” — customer of Mfast Auto Repair
- “This is my go-to smog station. Super friendly and easy in and out!” — customer of Hollywood Smog Check Star Station.
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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