STAR CERTIFIED · TEST-ONLY STATION
STAR-Certified Smog Check in Placentia, CA
10-Minute Smog Check in Placentia.In. Out. Done.
Fast, honest smog checks in Placentia. As a STAR-Certified Test-Only station, we don’t sell repairs — so there’s zero incentive to fail your car. Just plug in, test, pass, and drive.
Walk-ins welcome · Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM · Sat 8AM–3PM
From Drive-In to Drive-Away in About 10 Minutes
Here’s exactly what happens the moment you pull into 144 S Bradford Ave — most drivers are back on the road before the coffee they just bought gets cold.
- 0:00
Drive In
Pull straight into our bay — no appointment, no paperwork.
- ~1 min
Vehicle Inspection
Quick visual check of your smog control equipment.
- ~5 min
Smog Test
OBD-II or tailpipe test, depending on your vehicle year.
- ~8 min
DMV Result Sent
We electronically transmit your smog result to the California DMV.
- ~10 min
Drive Away
Done. Your smog result has been transmitted electronically to the DMV.
Actual times vary by vehicle. Older tailpipe tests and STAR-directed vehicles may take slightly longer.
WHY DRIVERS CHOOSE US
Fast service. Honest testing.
We provide STAR-certified test-only smog checks with no repair upsells. Our goal is simple: get you in, tested, and back on the road quickly.
Make Sure You’re at the Right Shop
If you searched for In & Out Smog Check, please double-check your GPS before heading over. Our shop is on S Bradford Ave — south of E Chapman, at the corner of Center St.
How to Spot Us
See our storefront, recognize the nearby landmarks, and pull into the correct bay.
LOOK FOR OUR SHOP
BRADFORD & CENTER
TONY’S DELI
ACROSS FROM EL FAROLITO
SENIOR CENTER / OLD LIBRARY
STOP RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE BAY DOORWhat to Expect When You Arrive
WAITING AREA
INSPECTION BAYFast Smog Checks in Orange County
Six reasons the average visit takes about ten minutes at 144 S Bradford Ave.
Test-Only Station
We don't do repairs, so there's no delay while we try to find something wrong with your car.
Experienced Technician
Decades on the same bay. Our tech knows every make and model — no wasted minutes.
DMV Electronic Transmission
Your pass is sent to the DMV in real time. No paperwork, no waiting for the mail.
Walk-Ins Welcome
Skip appointment queues at other shops. Pull in, we'll test you on the spot.
Streamlined Process
Every step of our bay is arranged to shave seconds — clean lot, direct pull-in, single-station flow.
Honest Inspection
Zero upselling means the fastest possible test. Pass or fail — that's the whole conversation.
Been serving Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Fullerton and the surrounding area since 1999.
Over two decades of honest, no-upsell smog inspections for Orange County drivers. Same shop. Same integrity. Same fast turnaround.
Smog Check in Placentia, CA
In & Out Smog Check is California BAR Station #297163, a STAR-certified Test-Only smog station in Placentia. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair lists the station as “IN AND OUT SMOG.”
In & Out Smog Check provides fast and convenient smog testing for drivers in Placentia and nearby communities. Our shop is a licensed STAR Station, so we can inspect vehicles that require a STAR-certified smog check as well as vehicles needing a standard emissions inspection.
We focus on making the smog check process simple and efficient. Customers can bring in their cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and other eligible vehicles for emissions testing without unnecessary delays.
Our shop is located on S Bradford Ave in Placentia, making us convenient for customers coming from Placentia, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, and surrounding Orange County communities.
If your DMV registration renewal requires a smog inspection or specifically directs you to a STAR Station, we can help.
Drivers Love How Fast We Are
“This smog test facility opened a few minutes before it was even supposed to. I was the second one in line and I was out of there less than 15 minutes. Just made my day.”
Two decades as the neighborhood smog shop — see what Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, and Fullerton drivers actually say about us on Google.
In and out — most tests are done before you can finish a coffee.
Test-Only means zero repair upsells and zero pressure. Pass or fail, that's it.
Walk in, get tested, DMV notified electronically. Nothing to carry home.
Serving Drivers Across North Orange County
A short drive from just about anywhere in North OC. Tap your city to get turn-by-turn directions to our shop at 144 S Bradford Ave.
Visit In & Out Smog Check
Location
144 S Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
Phone
Hours
Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM
Sat: 8AM – 3PM
Sun: Closed