North El Monte Automotive
“Got my rear brakes done in less than an hour and out the door.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in El Monte, CA
18 stations listed · all 18 in El Monte · 17 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Kevin Smog
“I went to get my smog done flat rate no hidden fees.”
Brake and Lamp Inspection
“He gave me a heads up on what needed to be changed and how much the prices would range from if I did my research,i did as he recommended got a great price on parts.”
A Plus Smog Test Center
“The owner was very nice I would highly recommend this place to get your smog check here rn is only $40 with the $15 dollars off !!”
Kev's Discount Smog Check
“Kev is pretty thorough and is a good price for smog checks he checked out my Miata and was quick with it!”
Pro Racing Wheels & Tires
“Very professional perzonal the best costumer services prices very affordable.”
Listed for drivers in and around El Monte, CA, these 18 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: El Monte, CA
All 18 stations we list here are in El Monte itself. We have 44 stations in El Monte on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,148 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (86%) and value (76%). 17 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 gives free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 4 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 1 lists a public email. We count these figures across the stations on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Which shops listed for El Monte test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 17 of the 18 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.
Aguilar's Auto Services
“For years our trusted workshop for the family, the very experienced and honest technicians, thank you!”
SRS Automotive
“I've been going to James with my cars repairs for over 20 years (When I first met him, his hair was all black).”
El Monte Auto Services LLC
“Good place to get ur car fixed the people are nice n the prices are reasonable”
Manzur Smog Check Only Test Center
“Went in on 3/2/24 and it ddn't take too long at all and very friendly!”
Prestige Mercedes Benz & BMW
“I have Been a loyal customer for many years now, and fair to say the excellent work and attention to detail is not just given to me but to every person that brings in their car.”
Super Unique Auto Repair
“Super service this place provides first class service “””Highly recommended””..”
All Tech Auto Inc
“Very good mechanic, clean and honest, been with him for more then 10years, never had any problems with his work 👍 I recommended alot of people to him and all have been satisfied.”
Rene's Uber & Lyft Inspections Brake & Lamp
“Rene is a great person and good services I recommend to everyone welcome to Rene's inspection”
Tech #2 Auto Repair Inc.
“The prices for car service are very reasonably affordable.”
Bang DO Auto Repair
“Bang Do Auto is the best place to get your cars fixed with out the mechanics ripping you off.”
Golden KP Auto Service
“Never sloppy job so be patient since they do in perfection and may test drive your vehicle”
Manzur Test Only
“It is recommended that they are honest and kind”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in El Monte
- “I had a broken motor mount plus numerous other issues and these guys went above and beyond to fix and at an outstanding price.” — customer of Super Unique Auto Repair
- “Overall, I am very satisfied and highly recommend this place to those who need a smog inspection.” — customer of Kev's Discount Smog Check
- “I have all my cars smogged here, fast and best price in town.” — customer of A Plus Smog Test Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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