Barney's Tire & Wheel
“In the meantime, they rotated my tires to ensure I got home safely before putting the new ones on the next day.”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Temecula, CA
15 stations listed · 12 in Temecula · 9 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Redhawk Auto Service
“There prices are reasonable and they almost always have on line discounts.”
Rancho Smog and Auto Repair
“Located directly across the street from Temecula DMV, staff members Dustin, Mike, and David were all are very knowledgable of the car repair industry with forthright and honest processing and reportings.”
Advanced Automotive Smog
“He answered all of my questions, helped me understand the OBD readiness monitors for the smog inspection, and even reviewed the scan results I sent him after I drove the car.”
Temecula Auto Repair & Transmission
“Just moved to Temecula a couple year ago and needed a mechanic, found this place and I wouldn't take my car to any other spot!!!”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Steve did a great job communicating what was wrong with my transmission.”
Listed for drivers in and around Temecula, 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: Temecula, CA
Of the 15 stations we list here, 12 are in Temecula itself and 3 come from Murrieta (6 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 5,517 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the stations on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 5 take 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.
Which shops listed for Temecula test on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend testing is on offer at 9 of the 15 shops. Bear in mind that a failure on a Saturday usually waits for parts on Monday, which is an argument for testing midweek if you can.
Consult-a-Tech Automotive Specialist
“Awesome place, very nice people and very quick, and very reasonably priced.”
Dorsa's Smog Test & Auto Registration Star Smog Check Station
“Very friendly and accommodating , I came in around 1640 , and they close at 1630 but they still took care of me!!”
Temecula Smog
“The team was fast, super friendly, and overall, it was a great experience.”
Kwic Smog Center
“Times may very depending how busy they may be but smog takes about 15mins, the gentlemen there is very friendly quick and will get you taken care of QUICK.”
Nice & Easy Smog Check Star Station
“I brought my car in for a smog check, and not only was the service excellent, but the staff truly went above and beyond, especially Adriana.”
Georges Certified Auto Repair and Smog
“I will definitely recommend them to everyone that needs a smog check.”
California Auto Centers
“As a single mom without a lot of automotive knowledge, finding a trustworthy mechanic is everything—and California Auto Centers has truly been a blessing.”
A & A Auto Repair Specialists
“I have visited so many shops around the area and this is the ONLY SPOT that has true honesty and customer service.”
Jefferson Smog
“They were open on Sunday this was huge because I can't make it during the week.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Temecula
- “This smog place has top-notch service. The friendly and professional demeanor made the process a breeze.” — customer of Dorsa's Smog Test & Auto Registration Star Smog Check Station
- “Always super friendly and quick, I won't go anywhere else to get my cars smogged.” — customer of Nice & Easy Smog Check Star Station
- “They've smogged vehicles for me the last 10 years, short wait, friendly, and competitive price.” — customer of Kwic Smog Center
- “Very helpful, fast and precise. In and out in 20 minutes, best experience with smogshop i ever had.” — customer of Temecula Smog
- “As stated it is a family owned shop and I feel like I became a member of the family when I walked in.” — customer of Nice & Easy Smog Check Star Station
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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