Placentia Smog Check | STAR-Certified Neighborhood Station

Placentia’s Local Smog Check Station

We’re a family-feel shop in the heart of Placentia, just off E Chapman Ave between Kraemer Memorial Park and the old Atchison Topeka rail corridor. Whether you live in Old Town Placentia, near Tri-City Park, up toward the Yorba Linda border, or down by Valencia High School, we’re minutes from your driveway.

Why Placentia Drivers Choose Us

5 Minutes from Anywhere in 92870

Right off S Bradford Ave, easy in-and-out parking, no detour off your way to Albertsons or the 57.

STAR Certified

Got a DMV notice requiring a STAR-certified station? We’ve got you covered.

Done in About 20 Minutes

Most Placentia smog checks are completed in about 10 minutes. Grab a coffee at Golden State Coffee Roasters across the way — your car will be ready before you finish it.

Smog Check Services for Placentia Residents

Biennial Registration Renewal — the standard two-year smog check most 1976+ gas vehicles need.
Change of Ownership — buying or selling a car in Placentia? We’ll get your transfer-of-title smog done same day.
Out-of-State Registration — new to California? Bring your title and we’ll handle the STAR-certified inspection.
Diesel Smog Inspections — 1998+ diesels up to 14,000 lbs GVWR.
Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid inspections — yes, we handle Priuses, Volts, and the rest.

Easy to Find

Look for the yellow mascot on the sign at 144 S Bradford Ave, between E Chapman Ave and E Crowther Ave. Plenty of off-street parking, and we’re fully accessible for trucks and larger SUVs.

Hours & Walk-Ins

Open Monday – Friday, 8AM to 5PM and Saturday, 8AM to 3PM. Closed Sunday. No appointment needed — but if you want to time your visit, give us a quick call at (714) 993-1660.

Serving Nearby Cities

We’re Placentia’s home smog shop, but we also serve drivers coming in from Yorba Linda, Fullerton, and the rest of North Orange County.