CA Smog Check Time!

[axelfox]

I've seen $25. Is that about right for a smog check in CA?

 

[V00DOO]

Does $25 inlude the Certificate? I paid $18 for the smog and $7 0r $8 (can't remember) for the smog certificate.

 

[InverseOfNeo]

That seems a lil low. I think I paid 35-40 last time I got a smog on my car.

 

[dquan97]

About $20 with a coupon at a local place

 

[NutBucket]

Yeah, 30-40 with certificate seems about right. Last time I paid $60 for convenience.

 

[CWebb04]

Isn't it state law now that requires a dyno as part of the test for smog? initially when the dyno law started, smog stations had to buy these expensive machinery to be able to perform the new tests and smog tests were around 65 dollars. The price has come down in recent months. I got mine done about 6 months ago and I think it was still 60 bux. It should be cheaper now, as everyone has mentioned.

 

[brtspears2]

Anywhere between $30-60 with certificate is about right.

 

[rh71]

Cheap if it's once every 2 years... (isn't that right?)

 

[NutBucket]

Yes, every smog location has a dyno. BTW, if you need to get something passed that won't pass legally, goto a place where they barely speak english or that has a new owner. They tend to be more "forgiving" on the visual inspections.

 

[The Stigenator]

its 8 bucks for document, and whatever they charge.. you can get it done for under 40..

look around, places charge different rates. My guy here in LA charges 17 + document.

I had mine done recently.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: rh71
Cheap if it's once every 2 years... (isn't that right?)

Yep. Longer if its a newer car. I think if you get a new car no smog for the first 3-4 years.

 

[SuperTool]

Anybody know in Silicon Valley where I can get it for under $50? Most places here charge that much