Downtown Shell
“They were willing to take my car quickly and in less than an hour I got a new battery, and I'm on my way.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Palm Springs, CA
15 stations listed · 7 in Palm Springs · 4 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Smog Dog Palm Desert
“Quick and efficient… technician was knowledgeable of paperwork and answered all my questions.”
Valencia Automotive
“John was a huge help, he was able to look at my car on short notice and figure out how to fix it quickly”
PS Smog
“This place is fast easy friendly had to take 7or 8 cars there got them done easy”
Singh's Automotive Repair
“I came in feeling stressed about my car, and one of the guys who runs the place approached me, asked about the issue, and immediately took charge.”
Mike's Smog Check #2
“I went to Mike's Smog Check #2 because of its high score on Google reviews, and I'm sure the high score is because of Isaac and Mia.”
Listed for drivers in and around Palm Springs, 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: Palm Springs, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 7 are in Palm Springs itself and 8 come from Palm Desert (5, 11 mi), Desert Hot Springs (2, 10 mi) and NO PALM SPRINGS (1, 7 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 1,674 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 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 Palm Springs?
Inside your own state, yes. 7 of the 15 shops here are in Palm Springs 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.
Mikes Motorsports
“These guys are very helpful and assisted me with my engine problems.”
Desert Classic Cars Auto Repair
“I brought a classic muscle car and they fabricated a new fuel line to get my ride back on the road in quick order.”
Logan Motors
“It was more money than I was hoping to pay, but for the work they did I feel like it was worth every cent.”
Smog Check Mobil
“Used the Mobile station for my smog test, nice people and not a long wait.”
Pro-Tek Automotive
“They go above and beyond anyone's expectations, when they do the job it's done right the first time on time, all with fair pricing.”
Alex Auto Services
“They have great prices and will fit it until it's done right!”
Edmund's Jaguar Rolls Royce
“Edmunds Jaguar Rolls Royce customer service is excellent and their knowledge and experience is exceptional...”
Kellys Auto Mechanix
“Kelly was honest and told us there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle that he could find.”
Visión Body Shop
“Marco and his team at Vision provided a quote for less than HALF the price of nearby competitors, not to mention they finished the job in just ONE DAY!”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Palm Springs
- “I highly recommend Logan Motors to anyone looking for reliable service and exceptional customer care.” — customer of Logan Motors
- “Quick, respectful, and fast service. Got a pass on my smog in 10min with someone else in the other bay also doing a smog.” — customer of PS Smog
- “Customer service was great and the service department was quick when it came to getting my vehicle smogged.” — customer of Downtown Shell
- “Independently owned, Logan Motors is first class. Alex is methodical and honest.” — customer of Logan Motors
- “Service was very fast. Everyone I encountered here was very helpful and friendly.” — customer of Downtown Shell
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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