How Long Smog Check Take? | Orangevale
If you're wondering whether you can fit a Smog Check between errands, allow approximately 30 minutes for the inspection itself.
Many straightforward newer vehicles can be completed faster when there isn't a line, but inspection time varies by vehicle.
Key Takeaways
- Allow approximately 30 minutes for the inspection itself.
- Most 2000-and-newer vehicles are walk-in; book ahead for an older vehicle, RV, van or heavy truck.
- San Juan Auto Smog regularly handles many hard-to-test vehicles that other stations turn away.
- A reduced-fee OBD-II pre-inspection can check readiness before the official Smog Check.
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Do You Need an Appointment?
At San Juan Auto Smog, most 2000-and-newer vehicles are walk-in.
For an older vehicle, RV, van or heavy truck, book ahead.
That's important because not every California smog station has the equipment or space to test every vehicle.
We regularly handle many of the harder-to-test vehicles that other stations turn away.
In a Hurry?
Don't rearrange your whole day around the Smog Check.
Leave your vehicle with us and return when it's finished.
If you live or work nearby, let us know. Depending on staffing and how busy the shop is, we may also be able to give you a ride to or from the shop.
What If You're Worried the Car Isn't Ready?
We also offer a reduced-fee OBD-II pre-inspection that can check your readiness monitors, check-engine-light status, and active or pending trouble codes before the official Smog Check.
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We're nearby at 4701 San Juan Ave in Fair Oaks and open seven days a week.
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