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Cam Stone's Automotive
“Not only did Cam Stone's Automotive get me a quote instantly but they were the only mechanic that was willing to quote it out of the 4 local businesses I called.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Palm Springs, CA
24 stations listed · 6 in Palm Springs · 1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Value Smog INC
“Well I went in there and the owner of the store was there I believe his name is Joe he was wonderful and sweet and in like not even 15 minutes about I was done and I was out and he was very kind very sweet and I would definitely recommend him to anyo...”
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Downtown Shell
- Mechanics
- Car Wash
- Price
“Many times you'll get into your car after waiting for an hour and you'll find they never wiped out the console or where you might put your change or a cup of water this time at this place which I've never been to before this car wash was amazing ever...”
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J & E Automotive
- Job
- Price
- Mechanic
“So I asked well can I tip him , she said idk ask him lol so after basically begging the guy to take a tip I gave $50 & said I'd let him no if he was right ( I had a very odd problem that he himself said he's never seen) & thank God he was right !”
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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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PS Smog
“I went in on friday as i arrived i was greeted right away by Teresa as always the employees here have been good to me but during my visit i find vanessa behind the counter trying to explain to a rude customer about his vehicle not passing smog he wa...”
Listed for drivers in and around Palm Springs, 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 Springs, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 6 are in Palm Springs itself and 18 come from Palm Desert (13, 11 mi), Desert Hot Springs (4, 10 mi) and Cathedral City (1, 5 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; 6 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 Springs?
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 was there on a Tuesday at around noon waited on by quite a gorgeous Hispanic woman maybe 35 to 40 and she was so professional and so sweet I was with go back there anyway she gave me a couple forms to fill out then they got right on my little is250...”
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Singh's Automotive Repair
“I've been going to this guy for at least 9 yrs now he is the most honist mechanic I've ever met and genuinely just a great guy always busy but I know why if u need a mechanic go see him.”
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Smog Stop
- Vehicle
- Small Business
- Fair
“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
- Waiting Area
- Price
- Vehicle
“Great people, easy appointment time.”
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Mike's Smog Check #2
- Price
- Vehicle
- People
“Once again Mike and his wife at Mike's smog #2 in Indio took good care of my vehicle👍 for years I've taken my vehicles to Mike and he has never disappointed me, I will see him next year and the year after that.”
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Desert Car Medics
- Range Rover
- Dealership
- Team
“This being my second visit I had to replace my shocks again in the Mercedes I was in and out of the office in less than five minutes with a price and a time to drop the vehicle, let me add that I did get other estimates one from discount tire on wahi...”
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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
- Prices
- Mario
- Mechanic
“First time I went in I was having electrical issues Mario help me out on the spot and fixed my cars charging port and on another occasion he installed my coil overs on my Corolla and set them to spec on my car and installed new control arms all in a ...”
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Desert Classic Cars Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Pricing
“I have a BMW M6, had an issue with the computer that is in charge of my lights, etc, I really don't know how things work on this complicate it vehicle , but I love my car, took it to the manufacturer distributors in Beverly Hills and they gave me ...”
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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
“As a woman going into a man shop can be intimidating, Paulino made me feel like he would make sure the car was safe for me to drive.”
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Logan Motors
- Price
- Vehicle
- 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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Edmund's Jaguar Rolls Royce
- Dealership
“I took my XJR to a jaguar dealership & they couldn't fix something that this place sees as a simple fix, they could obviously tell that the official jaguar dealership didn't have true experts working on my car & went into heavy detail everything it i...”
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Alex Auto Services
- Price
- Mechanic
- Valley
“He is very knowledgeable and reasonable with many years of experience.”
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Smog Check
- Fair
“Fast easy paid 70.”
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Smog Dogs
- DMV
- Price
“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
- Mechanic
- Price
“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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Visión Body Shop
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What customers say about stations in and near Palm Springs
- “Shout out to George and Glenn who got me in right away and had me out the door in 20 minutes.” — customer of Downtown Shell
- “Great service, a real pleasant experience. I highly recommend Next Level Smog.” — customer of Next Level Smog
- “I went to get my vehicle smogged without an appointment and they serviced my vehicle super quickly.” — customer of Smog Dog Palm Desert
- “Very professional and fast. Father and son team up to make getting a smog test flawless.” — customer of Value Smog INC
- “Customer service was great and the service department was quick when it came to getting my vehicle smogged.” — customer of Downtown Shell
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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