Hey, neighbor.
Smog checks with a front-porch feel.
A smog station on a quiet street in Vacaville. Walk in any weekday or book a time. We test, explain the result in plain English, and e-file straight to the DMV, so your registration clears before you're back on the road.
on your vehicle
FIND US IN Vacaville
We're easy to miss. Here's the trick.
Smog shops have small signs, and ours is no exception. Tap Get directions for turn-by-turn, or call (707) 555-0148 and we'll talk you in.
1420 Orchard Lane, Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA
Mon–Fri 8 am – 5:30 pm · Sat 8 am – 3 pm · Sun closed
TESTS, PLAINLY
Which smog check your car needs.
Price quoted before we start.
Find your vehicle below, then call for today's price. The number we quote on the phone is the number on your receipt.
| Vehicle | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 2000 & newer | OBD II test for cars, light trucks and hybrids |
| 1996 – 1999 | OBD II plus a tailpipe test |
| 1995 & older | Two-speed idle, pre-OBD vehicles and classics |
| RV & motorhome | Class A and C motorhomes. Call ahead with the length |
| Diesel, 1998 & newer | Under 14,000 lbs GVWR, OBD or opacity test |
| VIN verification (REG 31) | Out-of-state, rebuilt or specially constructed |
| Every passing test also carries the state certificate fee, e-filed to the DMV. | |
Failed somewhere else?
Bring the old report. We'll quote the retest up front and walk you through exactly what tripped it, in English, not codes.
Clip this, or just show us your phone.
A visit card for the neighbors.
Smog + tags
one stop: the test, the certificate e-filed, and DMV tags at the counter
Hold up your phone or bring a printout when you pull in and we'll know what you need. Walk-ins welcome during posted hours.
At the counter
You'll hear how it went from the person who ran the test.
If it passed, the certificate is already on its way to the DMV by the time you get your keys back. If it failed, you get the report and a plain reading of what it says.
- Walk-ins welcome, or book a time
- A real person at the counter, not a call center
- Certificate e-filed to the DMV before you leave
- Every make and model, hybrids included
- If it fails, we tell you plainly and show you why
Why we run it this way
A smog check is a small errand. It shouldn't wreck your week.
Somebody quotes you one price and charges another, or hands you a failed report with a shrug and a repair estimate. We decided not to run the shop that way.
So we quote the price before we start, we tell you before you drive over whether we can even help, and when a car fails we sit down and draw you the picture. Some days that means sending you to your own mechanic and making nothing. That's fine. We'll be here next time.
WHAT WE TEST
Every kind of smog check California asks for.
If your DMV notice, your buyer, or your insurance company is asking for something, odds are it's on this list. If it isn't, call us and we'll tell you whether we're the right shop.
Biennial renewal
The every-other-year check on your DMV notice. Bring the notice or just tell us the plate; we'll pull it up.
Change of ownership
Selling, buying, or gifting a car. The certificate is good for 90 days and we file it the same hour you're here.
Out-of-state & new to California
Just moved to California? Smog plus VIN verification in one stop, so the DMV line is the only line you stand in.
RV & motorhome
Motorhomes and long-wheelbase vehicles welcome. Call ahead with the length and we'll tell you the best time to come in.
Diesel & Clean Truck Check
Light-duty diesels under 14,000 lbs on site. For heavier rigs we'll walk you through CARB's Clean Truck Check reporting.
Gross polluter & retest
Failed anywhere in California? Bring the report. We'll explain exactly what tripped it and quote the retest up front.
DMV REGISTRATION AT THE COUNTER
Walk out with your tags. Actually.
Skip the field office line.
We handle DMV registration at the counter, so you can skip the field office. Renew, transfer, or register an out-of-state car, and in most cases we hand you the sticker across the counter.
No appointment at the field office, and no waiting on the mail for your sticker.
What we can do at the counter
- Registration renewal, with stickers on the spot
- Title transfers and change of ownership
- Out-of-state registration and California plates
- VIN verification (REG 31)
- Planned Non-Operation (PNO) filing
- Duplicate stickers, plates and titles
- Lien-holder and salvage paperwork
- Disabled person placards
Bring photo ID and whatever paperwork came with the car. Not sure what you need? Call first and we'll tell you before you drive over.
HOW A VISIT GOES
Four steps, one visit.
No appointment, no upsell script, no mystery. Here's the whole thing.
Pull in
No appointment needed during posted hours. Or book a time if you'd rather.
We test
The tech runs the state test while you wait. Ask questions any time.
We e-file
Pass, and your certificate goes to the DMV electronically before you've finished your cup.
You drive off
Renewing today? We print the tags too, and you skip the field office entirely.
THE NEIGHBOR PROMISE
What you can count on, every visit.
No fine print and no upsell script. This is how we treat every car that pulls in.
Price before we start
You hear the price for your vehicle before the test begins. The number we quote is the number on your receipt.
Results in plain English
Pass or fail, we walk you through the report. No codes thrown at you.
Honest about repairs
If it fails, we show you why and tell you straight when your own mechanic is the smarter call.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Questions we get at the counter.
Ask us anything. Really.
My notice says STAR. What does that mean?
The Bureau of Automotive Repair sends some cars to a STAR station, and the renewal notice says so when yours is one of them. Not every station is a STAR station, so call with the notice and ask whether we can run yours.
How long does a smog check take?
Newer cars on the OBD II test are usually the quickest. Older vehicles that need the tailpipe test take longer. Call ahead and we'll tell you how busy the bay is right now.
What happens if my car fails?
First we explain it in plain English, no codes thrown at you. Make the repairs and bring it back for a retest; we'll quote the price up front. We're a test-and-repair station, so we can fix it, but we'll tell you straight if your own mechanic is the smarter call.
What's the Consumer Assistance Program?
CAP is a state program that helps income-qualified owners pay for smog repairs, or retire an older high-polluting car. You have to fail a biennial test first and apply through the BAR. Ask at the counter and we'll point you to the application.
My car was called a gross polluter. Now what?
That means emissions came in far above the limit. It has to be repaired and then retested at a STAR station, so ask us whether we can do it. Bring the original failed report; it saves us both time.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in during posted hours. If you'd rather lock in a slot around a lunch hour or school pickup, book online and we'll hold the bay for you.
Still wondering about something?
Call (707) 555-0148HOW TO FIND US
Smog shops are famously hard to spot.
Look for the open bay doors. If you drive past, call (707) 555-0148 and we'll talk you back in.
1420 Orchard Lane, Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA
Hours
| Mon–Fri | 8 am – 5:30 pm |
| Sat | 8 am – 3 pm |
| Sun | closed |
Orchard Lane Smog & Registration
1420 Orchard Lane, Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95687
Vacaville, CA
Come say hi.
Pull in today. Drive home legal.
Pull in any weekday, or grab a slot that fits around your day. Either way, you'll be talking to a real person who knows the work.
1420 Orchard Lane, Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95687 · Mon–Fri 8 am – 5:30 pm · Sat 8 am – 3 pm · Sun closed · (707) 555-0148