1999 and older vehicles
Older vehicles need different equipment and more care. Call ahead and we'll be ready for yours.
Book an older vehicleSTAR-Certified · Test-Only · Ventura, CA
STAR-Certified Smog Check in Ventura
Smog checks and CARB Clean Truck Check — at our station or at your yard
We test the vehicles other stations turn away, from 1999-and-older cars to motor homes, limousines and heavy-duty trucks. Most cars walk right in, and every smog check is $15 off with our coupon.
- STAR-certified
- Test-only — no upsell
- Walk-ins for most vehicles
Serving Ventura and Oxnard.
$15 OFF any smog check
Email me the couponBefore you come in
Fast smog checks, simple rules
Most cars, trucks, vans and SUVs don't need an appointment. A few vehicles take more time and space, so we ask you to call first.
Smog checks Walk in
Most cars, trucks, vans and SUVs — just come by Monday through Saturday. Bring your DMV renewal notice if you have one.
Call ahead Appointment
RVs and motor homes, 1999-and-older vehicles, Clean Truck Check and mobile testing at your location.
CARB Clean Truck Check Online coupon
$15 OFF any smog check
Show the coupon on your phone or print it — or have it emailed to you.
RVs and 1999 & older vehicles: please call for an appointment. Not valid with other offers.
Email me the coupon
- STARCertified station
- $15Off any smog check
- CARBClean Truck Check
- MobileTruck testing at your yard
Hard-to-test vehicles
Turned away somewhere else? Bring it here.
Older vehicles, RVs and DMV-directed STAR tests take the right equipment and a little extra time. That's what we're set up for.
RVs, motor homes & limousines
Big vehicles need space and time. Book ahead so a bay is clear when you arrive.
Book an RV or limoSTAR-directed smog tests
If your DMV notice says a STAR station is required, you're in the right place u2014 same $15 OFF coupon.
Get the STAR smog coupon
Smog check services
Every DMV smog test, every vehicle
Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motor homes, limousines and commercial vehicles — gas and diesel.
Common reasons drivers come in
- DMV registration renewal
- Change of ownership
- Out-of-state registration
- STAR-directed and gross-polluter certification
Heavy-duty vehicles
Clean Truck Check & CARB compliance
CARB's Clean Truck Check covers most heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 lbs. We test them here on Telephone Rd — or bring the equipment to you.
- Clean Truck Check testing for owner-operators and fleets
- Mobile testing at your yard or job site
- J1667 smoke opacity testing
- PSIP visual inspections for the Periodic Smoke Inspection Program
Booking and visit information
Know before you go
Smog checks
Most vehicles are walk-in. For RVs, motor homes and 1999-and-older vehicles, call ahead — these visits take longer.
Clean Truck Check
By appointment, here at the station or with mobile testing at your location. Call to schedule one truck or a whole fleet.
Why drivers choose us
Honest, equipped and quick
Test-only, so it's unbiased
Smog inspection is the only service we're licensed to provide. No sales pitch — just an accurate result.
Equipped for hard-to-test vehicles
Older cars, motor homes, limousines and commercial vehicles — we have the equipment to test them.
We come to your fleet
Mobile Clean Truck Check keeps your trucks on the road instead of waiting in line.
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What Ventura drivers say
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Smog FAQ
Questions we hear every day
Do I need an appointment for a smog check?
Most vehicles can walk in Monday through Saturday. For RVs, motor homes and 1999-and-older vehicles, please call ahead so we can set aside the time and space.
How do I use the $15 OFF coupon?
Show it on your phone, bring a printout, or have it emailed to you with the form on this page. It takes $15 off any smog check and can't be combined with other offers.
Can you test a vehicle the DMV sent to a STAR station?
Yes. Xpress Smog And Test Only is a STAR-certified station, so we can certify vehicles the DMV directs to STAR.
What is Clean Truck Check?
It's CARB's emissions compliance program for most heavy-duty vehicles over 14,000 lbs. We test them at our station or at your yard with mobile testing, by appointment.
Do you smog motor homes and limousines?
Yes, along with cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and commercial vehicles. Please call ahead for motor homes and RVs.
Do you test diesel vehicles?
Yes. We smog eligible diesel vehicles, and we offer J1667 smoke opacity testing for heavy-duty diesels.
What does test-only mean?
We're licensed by the state to perform smog inspections and certifications only, so every result is unbiased.
Service area
Proudly serving Ventura and El Rio
Xpress Smog And Test Only
4624 Telephone Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 644-5152
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Need a smog check or Clean Truck Check?
Most smog checks are walk-in. For older vehicles, RVs and heavy-duty trucks, call and we'll book you in.