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We have 9 stations in South El Monte on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 22 from towns including El Monte (11, 2 mi), South Gate (8, 11 mi) and South Pasadena (2, 8 mi).
21 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around South El Monte, 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.
The 24 stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,052 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (89%) and value (83%). 21 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 gives free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 9 of the stations on this page; 4 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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.
Inside your own state, yes. 2 of the 24 shops here are in South El Monte 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.
- “More importantly, I trust them. They explain the work that needs to be done and do an outstanding job of completing the repair(s) at a very competitive price.” — customer of Fair Oaks Smog Test
- “Tom, the owner, was very friendly. First time here and I will definitely be back!” — customer of South Gate Smog Check
- “I will be bringing my car here and recommending Kevin Smog to everyone!” — customer of Kevin Smog
- “Mechanic Albert is amazing! Have been coming here for over 2 years for oil changes, brake pads, smog checks, etc.” — customer of Fair Oaks Smog Test
- “I came for a smog certification and was in and out in under 20 minutes!” — customer of South Gate Smog Check
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
