How Long Do Smogs Take? | Gold River
Most California Smog Checks take about 30 minutes.
That's the simple answer.
The more useful answer is that your total visit depends on what you're driving and whether someone is ahead of you.
Key Takeaways
- Most California Smog Checks take about 30 minutes.
- Your total visit depends on what you're driving and whether someone is ahead of you.
- Most 2000-and-newer vehicles are walk-in; book ahead for older vehicles, RVs, vans and heavy trucks.
- San Juan Auto Smog also offers full-synthetic oil changes, so you can handle more than one service in a visit.
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What Changes the Time
Most 2000-and-newer vehicles use California's onboard diagnostic inspection system. Pre-2000 vehicles generally require tailpipe emissions testing. RVs, vans and larger vehicles can also take additional time and preparation.
At San Juan Auto Smog, most 2000-and-newer vehicles are walk-in.
For older vehicles, RVs, vans and heavy trucks, book ahead so we're ready when you arrive.
Don't Have 30 Minutes to Wait?
Leave the vehicle with us.
You can go to work, run errands or continue with your day and pick it up later.
For customers who live or work close to our Fair Oaks shop, we may also be able to provide a ride to or from the shop when our staffing and workload allow.
Can I Do Anything Else While My Car Is There?
Yes. San Juan Auto Smog also offers full-synthetic oil changes and routine maintenance, so customers who need both can take care of multiple services in one visit rather than making another trip.
Smog Check information for Gold River drivers →
We're a short drive from Gold River at 4701 San Juan Ave in Fair Oaks.
For a normal passenger vehicle, start with about 30 minutes for the Smog Check. If you don't have time to wait, simply leave it with us and pick it up later.