DMV renewal smog check
Your registration notice says “Smog Certification Required.” We test, pass you, and report it to the DMV so you can renew.
Smog check station · Fresno, CA 93722
Fresno smog checks, done while you wait.
Valley Auto Smog tests gas, hybrid and diesel vehicles at 3401 W Holland Ave. Walk in Monday through Saturday. When you pass, the certificate goes straight to the DMV.
- Walk-ins welcome
- Open 6 days a week
- Results sent to DMV
Smog inspectionFresno · 93722
- Visual inspection
- Pass
- Check engine light
- Pass
- OBD-II scan
- Pass
- Readiness monitors
- Pass
- Certificate
- Sent to DMV
Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5 pm
Save 10% when you mention the website.Tell us at the counter that you found us online and we take 10% off your smog check.
(559) 777-7786What we test
Every kind of California smog check, one stop
Whether you got a renewal notice, sold a car or just moved here from another state, the test is the same. Bring the car and we report the result to the DMV.
Selling or buying a car
California sellers must hand over a smog certificate less than 90 days old for most vehicles more than four model years old.
Out-of-state vehicles
Registering a car you brought into California? It needs a California smog check first, and we can do that test.
Hybrid smog checks
Prius, Camry Hybrid, Escape Hybrid and the rest. Hybrids follow the same smog schedule as gas cars. Fully electric cars are exempt.
Diesel smog checks
Diesel cars and pickups from 1998 and newer with a GVWR up to 14,000 lbs need a smog check every two years.
Retests after repairs
Failed somewhere else? Once the repair is done, bring it back in for a retest. We'll walk you through what the report means.
How it works
From the parking lot to a renewed registration
Pull in
No appointment. Bring the car, the key, and your DMV renewal notice if you have one.
We test it
A licensed inspector runs the state test: visual check, OBD-II scan and any tests your model year requires.
Pass goes to DMV
The result is sent to the DMV electronically. You get a printed Vehicle Inspection Report.
Renew
Finish your registration online, at a DMV kiosk or by mail. Usually the same day.
Quick answers
Does my car need a smog check?
In California, most gas and hybrid vehicles need a smog check every two years once they are more than eight model years old, and again when they're sold. Diesel vehicles 1998 and newer up to 14,000 lbs need one too. Electric cars, motorcycles and gas vehicles from 1975 or earlier are exempt.
Your DMV renewal notice is the final word. If it says “Smog Certification Required,” you need a test before you can renew. Our California smog check guide covers exemptions, change of ownership, STAR notices and certificate timing.
Avoid a fail
3 things to do before you come in
- Fix the check engine light first. A lit light is an automatic fail on any 1996 or newer vehicle.
- Don't clear codes or swap the battery right before. The car's self-tests reset and need days of normal driving to come back.
- Drive 20 minutes on the way. A warm engine and catalytic converter test cleaner, especially on older cars.
More in why cars fail smog and how to pass.
Visit the station
Holland Ave at Valentine, west Fresno
Valley Auto Smog is at 3401 W Holland Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, on Holland Avenue near N Valentine Ave, between Ashlan and Shields. Pull in, tell us what you need, and wait while we run the test.
Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5 pm
| Monday – Friday | 9:30 am – 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Areas served
Close to the west side, Highway City and Fig Garden
If you live or work in one of these ZIP codes or neighborhoods, the station is a short drive away.
- Fresno 93722
- Fresno 93705
- Fresno 93711
- Fresno 93723
- Fresno 93728
- Fresno 93704
- Fresno 93650
- West Fresno
- Highway City
- Fig Garden
- Pinedale
- Tower District
- Central Fresno
- Herndon
- Kerman
- Biola
- Madera
Common questions
Common smog check questions
How long does a smog check take in Fresno?
Most smog checks at Valley Auto Smog take 15 to 30 minutes from the time we pull your car in. Older vehicles that need a tailpipe or fuel-evaporative test can take a little longer.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. If you're coming near closing time or at the end of the month, call (559) 777-7786 first so we can tell you the wait.
Do you send the smog certificate to the DMV?
Yes. When your vehicle passes, the result goes to the California DMV electronically before you leave. You can renew your registration online the same day.
How much is a smog check?
Call (559) 777-7786 for today's price. We tell you the full out-the-door cost, including the state's $8.25 certificate fee, before we start. Mention the website at the counter and we take 10% off.
Due for a smog check?
Walk in Monday through Saturday or call ahead. Mention the website and save 10%.