HB Auto & AC
“I appreciate Dave and the mechanics.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing near Newport Beach, CA
There are no stations listed in Newport Beach itself yet; the 10 below are the closest options, from Huntington Beach (8, 10 mi), Laguna Beach (1, 8 mi) and Westminster (1, 12 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
A E Automotive
“Best place in the world to take your ride.”
Goodyear at Laguna Beach
“Always have a great experience with Goodyear in Laguna Beach.”
Reliable Auto Services
“He can do major work too but if he comes across an intricate issue potentially involving multiple components, he will do his research and, if necessary, recommend you see the service department at a dealership for the make of your car as he did with my check engine light code.”
Insta-Tune Inc
“Quick and friendly team here who can get your smog check done.”
Pro Tire Auto Service
“Overall best experience and very knowledgeable 💯👍 …”
Listed for drivers in and around Newport Beach, CA, these 10 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: Newport Beach, CA
The 10 stations on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,367 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "warranty". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the stations on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 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 book a test online with shops listed for Newport Beach?
3 of the 10 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.
Hb Smog
“Top notch service 2nd time coming here to get my SUV smogged in and out no BS”
Beach Smog Open Sundays
“Hard to get excited about a smog check, but this was the fastest, cheapest, and most enjoyable smog check ever!”
Just Smogs
“Awesome place, great price, in n out 15 minutes even when busy”
Brothers Automotive
“I was weary at first, not knowing anything about cars, and afraid that I would get taken advantage of, but Aslan and Ken not only explained everything to me, but also showed me what they were doing and why.”
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