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Jim's Automotive Services
- Fair
- Truck
- Prices
“Each and every time I've taken my car in for service I know that I'm getting exactly what is needed and I'm always totally satisfied with a job well done!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Lakewood, CA
We have 3 stations in Lakewood on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 21 from towns including Bellflower (3, 3 mi), Downey (2, 6 mi) and Huntington Beach (2, 12 mi).
14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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J L Smog
- Price
- Vehicle
“Yes they are professional s they get you in and out so go to them that's my go-to place oh and if your car has A code then they won't pass you so bring your car to jl smog they will take care of you tell everyone to go jl smog if your in need of smog...”
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Atoto Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Prices
“Highly recommend taking your vehicle for any type of service, I took my 2015 ram 1500 that had been giving me problems with my powering steering (all electrical power steering) for months, told the owner I had took it to the dealer & they told me it ...”
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Top Speed Auto Repair
- Quality
- Engine
- Price
“! I easily hit 67 mph at 1/3 throttle (a rare occurrence with these older under powered flat 4 engines), and at my next fill-up I found I got nearly 18 MPG”
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Downey Import and Domestic
“Rigo at Downey Import has replaced all my brakes and rotors, two of my struts, and has also helped with some other general maintenance issues to help my Subaru Impreza run as smoothly and safely as possible.”
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Crown Smog Test Only
“They were super busy and still got me out of there in less than an hour while doing a really great job on everything, AND I paid less than their nearest competitors wanted.”
Listed for drivers in and around Lakewood, 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.
Area overview: Lakewood, CA
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,191 reviews; 17 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 (94%), quality (78%) and punctuality (64%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the stations on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 3 take 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.
Can I use a station outside Lakewood?
Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 24 shops here are in Lakewood and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
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F & J Tune Lube
- Prices
“They are honest people at this place with super reasonable prices and work in a timely fashion I would recommend a bus load of people thanks for your hard work guys much appreciated.”
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JRP Performance
“Took my car to them after I bent my throttle plate, my idle was all crazy, roni and Jeff pulled off some wizardry and got her running perfectly again with a little more power added on to her.”
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Lakewood Auto Service
“Workers are nice”
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Master Smog & Test Only
- Name
- Stars
- Technician
“All in all I was in, out and to my surprise the car passed with flying colors, all in under 30 minutes at about the same price I pay for our newer cars.”
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A1 Smog Test Center
- Vehicle
- Check
- Technician
“Cost me $53 that's what the $10 discount for being a repeat customer when small little stall for a service one person doing the service so I had to wait my turn but I got it done that was the most important thing and I passed”
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Key Nissan Service
“Update (September 20, 2022): I recently made a reservation to have my air filters replaced and the work was complete within 15 minutes of my reservation.”
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HB Auto & AC
- Dealership
- Team
- Check Engine Light
“I am a travel nurse and needed to bring my car in for maintenance check and oil change and they were super helpful and will definitely bring my car back and would recommend.”
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Automotive Excellence
“The team jumped right on it and took care of it and got me back on the road in about 15 minutes, even though they were very busy, and for a very low cost.”
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Karta Motorwerks
- Warranty
- Team
- 2016
“My vehicle needed parts to be ordered which took a week since they were on back order, but they contacted the warranty service to let them know and I was able to get a rental car very quickly.”
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小李修車廠 KB Motor
- Problem
- Oil
- Ethnic Chinese
“My car dropped to KB Motor for repair the left back side cover shell, they kept the car there for over a month and kept telling us the car will be fixed in the following week, but every week when we called, they kept pushing the dates to the next wee...”
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A E Automotive
- Truck
- Mechanic
- Price
“Brought my vehicle in to Brian who quickly determined that my timing chain was bad and estimated the cost to replace it (actually my vehicle has 3 timing chains) at $1,700.”
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Zee's Smog Test Only Station
“We are so thankful to him and we are all always completely satisfied with his superb auto care and delighted with his warm, friendly, caring, and genuinely helpful personality and customer service.”
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Bellflower Smog 3
- People
- Check
- Price
“So they get five stars for now and I'm sure it'll stay that way just went in to had my car smogged apparently the light bulb on my check engine light was out and instead of checking my car and taking my money the gentleman that was working there hook...”
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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
“They are friendly and experienced and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for mechanic with integrity who does a good job in good time give Fitzgerald's a call.”
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R & N Complete Auto Repair
- Honest
- Oil
- Communication
“Transmission serviced, rotated tires, cabin air filter replacement, cooling system flush, differententail fluid changed, power steering fluid flushed, brake system flushed.”
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Quality Car Care
- Jack
- Diagnosis
- Work
“First of all I like to start out by stating that it is very neat clean and the owner JACK is very professional and very helpful and understanding to my needs great job.”
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A's Garage
- Know
- Mechanic
- Team
“I took my 5 series BMW for some engine problems and was given a price that was affordable and got my car back quick Alvin and his Technician are very knowledgeable and upfront about the work that needed to be done.”
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CAL Auto Service
- Dealerships
- Quality
- Upsell
“I recommend everyone to fix it at this place because Peter knows plenty of technologies of the cars also he can give his customers a reason how can it perform well.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations near Lakewood
- “The guy was super friendly and made sure to thoroughly explain the cost of everything.” — customer of Crown Smog Test Only
- “Fast and friendly and I can honestly say it’s the first time I’ve ever enjoyed a smog check.” — customer of Master Smog & Test Only
- “I brought my vehicle in to have my passenger window motor and headlights replaced and R and N came through with a great price and quick repair time, Rafe and his experienced team are on point and really know what they are doing.” — customer of R & N Complete Auto Repair
- “Zee smog is the best. Get the best quality service, have been taking all my cars here for years, highly recommend.” — customer of Zee's Smog Test Only Station
- “This is my goto smog check. Their prices are honest and their service is always professional.” — customer of Quality Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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