Smog Check Modesto CA

Smog check in Modesto, CA

$49.75 at Az-tech Smog with coupon. Plus the $8.25 state certificate.

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Modesto, CA

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Smog check rules and DMV offices for Modesto

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 Modesto. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.

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The nearest DMV field offices to central Modesto:

  • Modesto 124 Burney Street, Modesto 95354 about 0.9 mi
  • Turlock 825 E Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock 95382 about 12.3 mi

The Modesto stations listed here cover ZIP codes 95350, 95351, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357, and 95358.

Smog check questions

How much is a smog check in Modesto?
Each station sets its own price, and it varies by vehicle. Here: $49.75 at Az-tech Smog 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.
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 Modesto smog stations are open on Sunday?
13 list Sunday hours, including Valley Smog & Tags, Modesto Mazda, and Mchenry Smog Center.
Are there smog check coupons in Modesto?
Yes: $10 Off Smog Check at Freedom Smog; $49.75 Smog Check at Az-tech Smog.
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.

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