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Cam Stone's Automotive
“It turns out that Ford, no longer in the business of using common sense, and put some sort of fancy lug nuts on the Escape at the time I bought one and now they were stripped and needed to be replaced.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Palm Desert, CA
24 stations listed · 14 in Palm Desert · 1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Value Smog INC
“They're nice and good and do really reasonable price for They're work went to them for a smoke and they titan my battery for me and let me know that it was loose and that they had titan it for me.”
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Downtown Shell
- Vehicle
- Hoses
- Price
“They are polite I can't get my car washed there because my car they said is to low not fair and disappointing the car service place that does smog is great but some of the cashiers don't like to give u a receipt odd and annoying ans I also fell im be...”
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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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J & E Automotive
- Desert
- Leak
- Mechanic
“At first I thought it was probably coolant, but after pressure-testing the cooling system for quite a while and finding it normal, they decided to test the air conditioning and yep, that was it.”
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PS Smog
“When I brought it back in (and there is never nuch of a wait), they did a quick check with a hand held code reader, before they ran another smog check (which is only half price).”
Listed for drivers in and around Palm Desert, 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: Palm Desert, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 14 are in Palm Desert itself and 10 come from Palm Springs (5, 11 mi), Desert Hot Springs (4, 16 mi) and Cathedral City (1, 9 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,158 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 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.
Can I book a test online with shops listed for Palm Desert?
3 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.
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Eddie's Smog & Repair
“I needed a Driveline put in my car that day because I was going out of town for the weekend and they got it in for me before 6 just as promised I was so happy with them thanks guys you're the best”
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Singh's Automotive Repair
“He is super professional and great mechanic but most of all he is the most honest and kind person I know, at his shop I always get the best service and the best price!”
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Smog Stop
- Small Business
- Vehicle
- Price
“The young man was very friendly, he attended me in Spanish, I took my car to do the smog test, the waiting time was minimal, thank you, excellent service !!”
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Palm Desert Smog
- Price
- Waiting Area
- Door
“Outstanding customer service.”
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Mike's Smog Check #2
- Vehicle
- Price
- Reviews
“I took it to Mike's on a Monday and Mike and his family worked with me and recommended a local mechanic that was able to tune my car in order for it to pass.”
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Desert Car Medics
- Expertise
- Diagnose
- Team
“After several less than ideal interactions with another local auto house we found Frank and his crew and now couldn't be happier fact is I'm leaving this now as I was prepared to call him about a service I need to have done before going north at the ...”
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Mikes Motorsports
“They passed me but dont work on motorhomes case when i got back it broke down well it wasent there fault it was the man who thought he knew and wasent that did my battery hook up.”
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Next Level Smog
- Mario
- Prices
- Warranty
“I have had Mario work on several different vehicles for me, he has done everything for me from replacing my head gaskets to getting everything ready for smog and safe to drive.”
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Desert Classic Cars Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Mechanic
“Mike and crew have been working on my cars ( Mercedes, BMW, Crossfire and Porsche ) and I'll NEVER go back to a dealership as long as he is in business!”
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Smog Check Mobil
“Every other year for the last 6 years that's why I take my car to get it smogged I had to have the special smog this year because the car is so old these guys are fast efficient great”
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Pro-Tek Automotive
- Diagnosed
“The air conditioner in my 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche was no longer cold.”
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Logan Motors
- Vehicle
- Price
- Mechanic
“I showed up to pick up my truck and he proceeded to show me pictures of the issue that he repaired and reinforced the piece that was broken and causing the issue of my ac not working properly.”
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Alex Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Price
- Valley
“Sergio is the best mechanic in The Valley.”
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Edmund's Jaguar Rolls Royce
- Dealership
“I have an '04 XJR, and wasn't really comfortable with taking it to a general shop, and we all know how dealerships can be once the vehicle is out of warranty.”
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Smog Check
- Fair
“Quick and easy.”
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Smog Dogs
- Price
- DMV
“Went to the dmv to get my registration and they told me they needed my smog, luckily this one was down the street and the owner was able to help me really quickly and get me back to the dmv to get my registration without having to miss a day, very he...”
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Kellys Auto Mechanix
- Price
- Mechanic
“It's not nearly as difficult to find a mechanic with the necessary skills to do the maintenance and repairs for your car as it is to find a mechanic with those skills whose integrity, honesty, and reliability are equally impressive.”
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George Stillman Designs
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