From the basics to Cal Poly student specifics — the questions we hear most at our Higuera St shop.
Varies by vehicle and test type. Call (805) 853-2166 for a quick quote or stop by for an exact price before we start.
About 15 minutes for the test, under 25 total with check-in.
No — walk-ins welcome. Book online for guaranteed timing. Weekday mornings are quietest.
Absolutely. We see customers from Los Osos, Morro Bay, Avila Beach, Edna Valley, Cambria, and beyond. If you're already driving into SLO for any reason, we're right on Higuera.
If you're registering the vehicle in California, yes. If keeping your out-of-state registration while here temporarily as a student, generally not — but check with the DMV for your situation.
The seller is legally required to provide a valid smog certificate. Make sure it's dated within 90 days of the sale. If the seller hasn't done it, we can get it done quickly.
Maybe not immediately. Vehicles that sit for extended periods may have incomplete readiness monitors. Drive it normally for a few days before coming in — your engine needs time to run its self-diagnostic cycles.
Get the smog check done before listing the car. A valid certificate makes the sale smoother and faster — buyers can complete the title transfer without delays.
We explain the cause and can usually repair it here — full Multicare facility. Fix, re-test, done.
Yes. Regardless of the cause. Get it diagnosed and fixed before your smog test. We handle diagnostics here.
California's Consumer Assistance Program offers up to $1,200 in repair assistance or $1,500 for vehicle retirement for income-eligible residents. Visit bar.ca.gov.
Fully electric — no. Plug-in hybrids and standard hybrids — yes. SLO has a growing EV population, so this comes up regularly.