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24 stations listed · 4 in Laguna Hills · 13 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Laguna Hills, 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.
Of the 24 stations we list here, 4 are in Laguna Hills itself and 20 come from towns including Costa Mesa (5, 13 mi), Irvine (3, 7 mi) and Santa Ana (3, 14 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,691 reviews; 20 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 (92%), quality (78%) and value (65%). 13 are open on Saturdays. The services the stations on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning (2), brake service (2), oil change (2) and tune-ups (2). 3 show a license on their websites; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. 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.
6 of the 24 shops here take bookings online. Some stations work on a queue instead, which is fine early in the month and painful at the end of it. If you can book, take the first slot of the day and you will be out before the line forms.
- “If you want an automotive shop that is transparent, kind, knowledge, competitive and most of all honest and trustworthy, this is the place.” — customer of 949 Auto Repair
- “They are very professional and friendly. Oil change and smog was done within a timely manner.” — customer of Irvine Auto Repair
- “Friendly quick service, offered a free drink, women owned and operated, thoughtful design for customer service.” — customer of Soco Smog Test
- “Great price, clean office, friendly staff. I take all my cars here to get smogged.” — customer of Auto Check Center
- “Great place to get your vehicle smogged. Friendly atmosphere and always good music playing.” — customer of Smog Express
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
