El Monte's Smog Check
& Safety Inspection Station
Fast, honest work you can verify. Smog Check from $65 with certificate included. Vehicle Safety System Inspection from $200. Walk-ins welcome — appointments take priority.
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Rene's is licensed for two things and we do them well.
El Monte's STAR Certified Inspection Station.
Rene's Auto is a STAR Certified Smog Check station serving El Monte and the San Gabriel Valley, licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair to perform Smog Check and Vehicle Safety System Inspection. We also handle brake service and routine vehicle maintenance — oil changes, filters, and fluids — so you can take care of your car in one visit. Every service and every price is posted publicly. Bilingual staff. Certificates issued electronically to the DMV.
Smog Check
2000/Newer cars, trucks, and SUVs — certificate included in the price.
Minute Turnaround
Most Smog Checks in and out in fifteen minutes.
Languages Spoken
English and Spanish — every customer explained clearly.
STAR Certified
Higher accuracy and quality standards. We handle any renewal, including STAR-required.
BusinessRate Award Winner
Recognized among the top-rated smog and safety inspection stations in El Monte.
What We Do
Rene's Auto is a STAR Certified Smog Check station and Vehicle Safety System Inspection (VSSI) facility. We also handle brake service and routine vehicle maintenance — so you can take care of everything in one stop. For complete pricing see the Pricing page.
💨 Smog Check
From $65. DMV renewal, initial registration, change-of-ownership, and out-of-state title transfers. Certificate included.
🔍 Vehicle Safety Inspection
From $200. Required for revived salvage vehicles. Pricing based on Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
🛑 Brake Service
From $195. Pad replacement, rotor service, calipers, brake fluid. Free inspection. Learn more →
🔧 Maintenance
Oil change, air filter, cabin filter, coolant, brake fluid, tire rotation. Add-on service while you wait. Learn more →
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Bundle Your Smog with Maintenance and Save
Three service packages designed for one-stop visits — from a quick smog + oil change combo to full-service maintenance while you wait.
