Quick Smog Test Only
“In and out in less than 30 mins, been coming here for years!”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in South Gate, CA
15 stations listed · 13 in South Gate · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Nacho Automotive Repair
“Very friendly , very helpful .”
Jaggar's Service
“Great service very polite a helpful doesnt over charge definitely recommend.”
Junior's Tests Only
“Very professional , clean space , fair prices , they really know what they're doing !”
Moya's Exhaust
“Fast good service great prices moya's muffler is a good shop definitely recommended”
El Pelon Smog Check & Repair
“Jesus, who I'm assuming is “El Pelon” is the only mechanic I trust to not take me for a ride because I know nothing about cars.”
Listed for drivers in and around South Gate, 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: South Gate, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 13 are in South Gate itself and 2 come from Long Beach (10 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 881 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 10 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE). 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. We have a website on file for 4 of the stations on this page; 2 publish a contact page and 1 lists 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.
Can I use a station outside South Gate?
Inside your own state, yes. 13 of the 15 shops here are in South Gate 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.
John S Auto 76
“Not the cheapest price but they did it fast and no squeaky breaks.”
9xx Motors
“Very pleased with the compete rebuild that Jason did on my 1999 Porsche 911, I've been waiting to comment till 20K miles on the engine, it just passed smog with near zero readings, always smooth power and reliable....”
Pacheco's Auto Rebuilders
“The best in rebuilding arrows; gear box; power steering....”
A & D Automotive Repair
“Honest people and Good service !”
Lakewood Auto Care
“He called me within an hour with a diagnostic and price which I accepted and also asked for oil change.”
Automan & Smog
“He did my smov check very fast and put me out in 10 minutes.”
NC Tires & Oil
“I came here for an oil change, they serviced my car quick, checked for any leaks and put air into my tires for a great price, I'd rather come here than other places that try to sell you unnecessary stuff like jiffy lube.”
Gene's Automotive Services
“Really great and honest and helpful 👍.”
A B Test Only Center
“The owner of the business is very friendly.”
Why these companies made our list
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