Smog check in Lake Forest, CA
- Licensed stations
- 18 in Lake Forest
- Test-only
- 3 stations
- Test & repair
- 15 stations
- Top rated
- Auto Mechanic Services, 5.0/5
How much is a smog check in Lake Forest?
Each station sets its own price, and it varies by vehicle. Here: $29.75 at Us Smog with coupon, $39.75 at AA Smog Test Only with coupon, $39.99 at Advantage Plus Smog Test with coupon. Plus the $8.25 state certificate.
Test-only vs test & repair?
Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
Top-rated test & repair stations
What do I bring?
Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
How long does a smog check take?
20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
Which Lake Forest smog stations are open on Sunday?
3 list Sunday hours, including Us Smog, Advantage Plus Smog Test, and Frank's Irvine Subaru.
How long is a California smog certificate good for?
90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
What is the smog abatement fee?
A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.
Which Lake Forest smog station has the best reviews?
Auto Mechanic Services leads with 5.0/5 from 83 Google reviews.
How many smog check stations are in Lake Forest?
18 licensed stations.
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- AA Smog Test Only 4.5★ (54) $39.75 with coupon 23141 Orange Ave # E, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call AA Smog Test Only at (949) 454-9676 Directions to AA Smog Test Only
- Us Smog 3.2★ (149) $29.75 with coupon 20732 Lake Forest Dr #b4 & B4a, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Us Smog at (949) 525-1940 Directions to Us Smog
- Advantage Plus Smog Test 3.1★ (104) $39.99 with coupon 21721 Lake Forest Dr Ste B, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Advantage Plus Smog Test at (714) 206-7261 Directions to Advantage Plus Smog Test
- Auto Mechanic Services 5.0★ (83) 20622 Pascal Way #d, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Auto Mechanic Services at (949) 228-4407 Directions to Auto Mechanic Services
- K O American Automotive 5.0★ (37) 23121 Orange Ave #4, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call K O American Automotive at (949) 581-1231 Directions to K O American Automotive
- Mission Auto Center 4.9★ (67) 20761 Lake Forest Dr K, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Mission Auto Center at (949) 461-0985 Directions to Mission Auto Center
- Purrfect Auto Service #17 4.8★ (815) 20732 Lake Forest Drive# B1, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Purrfect Auto Service #17 at (949) 457-1150 Directions to Purrfect Auto Service #17
- L&M Automotive Service Center 4.8★ (370) 20622 Pascal Way Unit A, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call L&M Automotive Service Center at (949) 770-3265 Directions to L&M Automotive Service Center
- O C Auto Care 4.8★ (121) 22751 Aspan St Unit H & I, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call O C Auto Care at (949) 200-7997 Directions to O C Auto Care
- Benz N' Beyond 4.7★ (122) 20771 Bake Parkway # B, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Benz N' Beyond at (949) 461-0557 Directions to Benz N' Beyond
- Certified Japanese Auto Repair 4.7★ (120) 20771 Bake Pkwy Ste F, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Certified Japanese Auto Repair at (949) 770-4954 Directions to Certified Japanese Auto Repair
- Bake Auto Care 4.5★ (62) 20771 Bake Pkwy Unit H, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Bake Auto Care at (949) 581-5111 Directions to Bake Auto Care
- Mission Service Center 4.4★ (11) 23121 Orange Ave Unit D & E, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Mission Service Center at (949) 768-5550 Directions to Mission Service Center
- Frank's Irvine Subaru 4.3★ (1,174) 23663 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Frank's Irvine Subaru at (949) 837-3500 Directions to Frank's Irvine Subaru
- Promax Auto Service 4.3★ (57) 20742 Lake Forest Dr #c2, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Promax Auto Service at (949) 597-1999 Directions to Promax Auto Service
- Auto Star Smog Check And Repair 4.0★ (121) 23211 Cherry Ave Suite C, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Call Auto Star Smog Check And Repair at (949) 446-8600 Directions to Auto Star Smog Check And Repair
- A-K Auto Repair 23141 Orange Avenue, C & D, Lake Forest, CA 92630 Directions to A-K Auto Repair
- Smog Check Foothill Ranch 19232 Alton Parkway, Unit B, Lake Forest, CA 92610 Directions to Smog Check Foothill Ranch
Smog check rules and DMV offices for Lake Forest
California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.
Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.
Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in Lake Forest. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.
The nearest DMV field offices to central Lake Forest:
- Santa Ana 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana 92701
- Costa Mesa 650 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa 92627
The Lake Forest stations listed here cover ZIP codes 92610 and 92630.
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