Fast, honest smog check in Long Beach — in & out in 20 minutes.
M & P Auto Repair is a State of California STAR certified smog check center. We handle DMV renewals, change-of-ownership, and test-and-repair for light-duty vehicles. No appointment needed.
Long Beach trusts us with their smog checks
Family-owned since 2003. STAR certified. ASE certified technicians. And we don't try to upsell you on things your car doesn't need.
STAR Certified Station
Authorized by the State of California to test the most strictly regulated vehicles, including DMV-directed STAR inspections.
15–20 Minute Average
Walk-ins welcome. Most light-duty vehicles are tested and back on the road in under a half hour.
Test & Repair Center
If your vehicle fails, we're licensed to diagnose and repair the issue — and retest on-site. One stop, no shuffling.
Honest, No Upsells
Our only goal is to help your car pass the California smog test. If you don't need a repair, we'll tell you.
Family Owned, 21+ Years
Three generations of Long Beach drivers have come to us for smog checks. Our technicians average 27 years of experience.
All Major Cards Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, debit, and cash. Smog certificate is electronically sent to the DMV.
Everything you need to pass your smog test
STAR Certified Smog Check
The DMV directs roughly 1 in 5 vehicles to a STAR station. We're authorized to perform those tests and issue the official certificate.
Learn about STAR smog checks →DMV Registration Renewal
Bring your DMV renewal notice — we'll perform the test and electronically submit results so you can renew online.
See what to bring →Change of Ownership Smog
Buying or selling a vehicle? California requires a current smog certificate for most ownership transfers. Same-day service.
Smog for car sales →Test & Repair
If your vehicle fails, we diagnose the underlying issue, repair it, and retest — all in one shop.
What to do if you fail →What our customers say
"In and out in 15 minutes. Best smog check in Long Beach — and they actually pick up the phone."
— Maria R., Long Beach"My truck failed at another shop. M & P diagnosed it, fixed it, and it passed the retest the same day. Honest people."
— Daniel T., Signal Hill"Friendly, fast, and fair. I've been coming here for years and they've never tried to oversell me on anything."
— Jasmine L., CarsonNeed a smog check today?
Walk-ins welcome. Most cars done in 15–20 minutes.
Conveniently located in Long Beach, CA
Easy access from the 405, 710, and 91 freeways. Serving Long Beach, Signal Hill, Carson, Lakewood, Wilmington and surrounding communities.
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Phone
(562) 218-1280
Fax: (562) 218-7034