Jim's Automotive Services
“Been going to them for about 10 years never had any issues.”
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 12 from towns including Bellflower (4, 3 mi), Downey (2, 6 mi) and Huntington Beach (2, 12 mi).
8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified November 12, 2026
J L Smog
“Went in for a smog check and they only took about 20 minutes”
Atoto Auto Repair
“Whaaaat can I say I'm speechless on there service what An Amazing Shop they fix My BMW in less then 3 Days I Was So overwhelmed on fixing or not, But They Got the job done They gained A customer for Life I highly recommend this Shop 🤝”
Crown Smog Test Only
“I bring all of my cars here, and I refer my family and friends here as well.”
Top Speed Auto Repair
“Rodrigo and his Brother 2 times, and work very helpful and easy to work with.”
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.”
Listed for drivers in and around Lakewood, 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: Lakewood, CA
The 15 stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,645 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "fair" and "warranty". 8 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the stations on this page; 3 publish a contact page; 2 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.
Can I use a station outside Lakewood?
Inside your own state, yes. 3 of the 15 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.
F & J Tune Lube
“I've been a customer for years, never a bad experience.”
Lakewood Auto Service
“Great service, i will highly recommend to all friends and family members”
JRP Performance
“The team over at JRP is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help point you in the right direction when it comes to your goals and needs.”
Master Smog & Test Only
“Eddie is so nice and welcoming really nice shop and good waiting area.”
Karta Motorwerks
“Respectful behavior, troubleshooting and quick repair of the car”
Automotive Excellence
“Always the best and most knowledgeable service!”
A E Automotive
“No matter what the problem, Brian can fix it or repair as necessary.”
Reliable Auto Services
“Honest, just as the name states, always reliable.”
Leo & Son Garage
“And most importantly, they are honest and do not try to cheat customers nor up-charge them.”
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