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Hilltop Automotive & Performance
- Smog
- Oil
- Price
“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.”
Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Indio, CA
24 stations listed · 15 in Indio · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Al's Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Work
- Price
“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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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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All Smog Center
“Went in for a smog was quick and very decent price highly recommend them I've been here for any mechanical needs all the mechanics are very good at what they do they get the job done right and warranty on whatever is worked on this is the only place ...”
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Mike's Smog Check
“They made sure I understood since my vehicle came from outside of California, there's a possibility that some potential aftermarket parts could cause a failed test.”
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Advance Auto & Air
- Price
- Mechanic
“True to the price quote, my A/C system was recharged in less than an hour.”
Area overview: Indio, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 15 are in Indio itself and 9 come from Cathedral City (6, 15 mi) and Palm Desert (3, 8 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,365 reviews; 15 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 (78%) and punctuality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the stations on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Indio, 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.
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Phillips Automotive
“They do not overcharge for any work and I was introduced by another customer about 6 years and the have worked on my Honda's and 4 Buicks (even new ones).”
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Jim's Desert Radiator & Air Conditioning-Service
- Leak
- Price
- Charge
“In fact, they left it running when i picked up the car but i had to turn it down on the way home as it was too cold with outside temperatures in the 113!”
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Premier Mobile Auto Maintenance and Repair
- Desert
- Phone Number
- Mechanic
“Wasn't expecting the mechanic to be a total hottie😍But Jesse was a total lifesaver and very knowledgeable, reliable, thank you again from the bottom of my heart ✅”
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Kiko's Smog Station
“I went with my 2011 Hyundai Sonata with no trouble at all When I was told by another smog shop my car wouldn't pass because of my 69 K&N cold air intake.”
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Certified Smog & Registration Service
- Tow
- Diagnostic
- Quality
“I called ahead to see if they had a time available and they scheduled me within the hour, in less then twenty minutes they were done and my car was waiting for me outside.”
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Specialty Auto Works
“Very knowledgeable trustworthy mechanics.”
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Zamora's Smog Center
- Prices
“Great service and work done quickly.”
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Wrenches
- Price
“I was so appreciative of the care, concern and patience I was given.”
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Luis's Auto & Offroad
- Price
“Worked on my Jeep and sidexside and never disappoints.”
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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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Value Smog INC
“Well I went in there and the owner of the store was there I believe his name is Joe he was wonderful and sweet and in like not even 15 minutes about I was done and I was out and he was very kind very sweet and I would definitely recommend him to anyo...”
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Noe's Auto Repair & Smog Center
“My husband and I have been going to Noe's auto repair for years because they have high-quality mechanics, with fair and sincere prices, they don't get upset...”
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International Motors Audi
- Diagnostic
- Know
- Price
“Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Battery, Oil change”
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Davies Auto Care
- Brake
- Pricing
- Vehicle
“Very professional, very knowledgeable, and friendly take pictures and explain to you the problem and why its important to get fix this is important and excellent business for your trust”
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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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Jim Brangham Auto Repair
- Honest
- Hose
- Prices
“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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J & E Automotive
- Truck
- Honest
- Price
“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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Liberty Smog Check
- Test
- Price
- Phone
“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”
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Which shops listed for Indio test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 11 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.
What customers say about stations in Indio
- “Great service would recommend this place for anybody that wants top of the line and honest work done on their vehicle !” — customer of Al's Automotive
- “Luis got me in right away and not only did he repair the track bar bracket but he also noticed my tailpipe was loose and welded that for me as well.” — customer of Luis's Auto & Offroad
- “They were efficient and very informative. I was greeted at my car and they made me feel extremely comfortable.” — customer of Mike's Smog Check
- “I came in from out of state for a smog, and the staff was very friendly and informative!” — customer of Mike's Smog Check
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.