49 Years in the Tri-Valley
STAR-certified smog inspection station in Livermore, CA. Family owned and operated since 1977.
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DMV Services in Livermore
Renewals, change of ownership, out-of-state vehicles, tag renewals, and VIN verification — all done here and filed electronically with the DMV before you leave.
No appointment, no waiting list, no "we can fit you in Thursday." Pull into our Livermore station and most drivers are back on the road in less than 30 minutes.
If your DMV renewal notice says your vehicle must be tested at a STAR station, we're licensed to do it. Bring your notice here and we'll run the correct test for your DMV requirement.
Registration renewals, change of ownership, out-of-state vehicles, DMV tags, and VIN verification — handled here and filed electronically with the DMV before you leave.
Family owned and operated since 1977. We've been testing Tri-Valley vehicles since before OBD systems existed, and we'll tell you straight what your car needs.
“In and out in under 30 minutes. Staff was friendly and the certificate was filed before I left the lot.”
Fast service
“They explained why my vehicle needed a STAR test and got it done without any upsell or runaround.”
Honest work
“Same-day smog check for my out-of-state registration. Made the DMV process much easier.”
DMV smog help
Tell us your year, make, and model and what the DMV is asking for — we'll answer over the phone and get you in the same day.
(925) 443-7474Got a DMV notice telling you to go to a STAR station? Those tests can't be done just anywhere. As a STAR-certified station in Livermore, we handle directed tests, official certifications, and retests after repairs. Bring the notice with you and we'll take it from there.
Learn more about Test Only & Certification ServicesDiesels, hybrids, lifted trucks, RVs, and classic cars don't test like a standard sedan — and a lot of stations turn them away. We're equipped for the odd ones, including multi-vehicle fleets that need several units certified without tying up your whole week. Call ahead with your year, make, and model and we'll confirm we can test it before you drive over.
Learn more about Specialty & Fleet Vehicle Smog ChecksMost California vehicles need a smog check every two years to renew registration, and the reminder usually shows up with a deadline that's closer than you'd like. We run the full inspection — OBD scan, visual, and functional checks — and transmit your results straight to the DMV, so there's no paperwork for you to hand-carry. Walk-ins are welcome, and we'll tell you upfront what the test costs before we touch your car. If something fails, you'll get a plain-English explanation of what's actually wrong instead of a printout you can't read.
Learn more about California Smog CheckRenewing your tags, selling a car, buying one, or bringing a vehicle in from out of state — each one triggers a different smog requirement, and the rules trip people up constantly. We handle registration renewal checks, change-of-ownership smogs, out-of-state inspections, and VIN verification under one roof in Livermore. Tell us what you're trying to accomplish and we'll tell you exactly which test applies to your situation. Your certificate goes to the DMV electronically the same day, so your registration isn't held up waiting on us.
Learn more about DMV Registration & Smog ServicesOur Livermore station is an easy drive for commuters across the Tri-Valley. We regularly test vehicles for drivers in Livermore, CA, Dublin, CA, Tracy, CA, Pleasanton, CA, San Ramon, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, Discovery Bay, CA, Manteca, CA, Sunol, CA, Fremont, CA and more — walk in any time we're open.
Tri Valley Car Care Smog Center is a family owned and operated, STAR-certified smog station that has served Livermore, Tracy, Dublin, and Pleasanton since 1977 — 49 years in the Tri-Valley. We're licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair and authorized to perform STAR-directed inspections and DMV-required testing. Most drivers are done in under 30 minutes, and we tell them the truth about their vehicle. That's the whole business — no upsells, no scheduling runaround.
Livermore, CA · Dublin, CA · Tracy, CA · Pleasanton, CA · San Ramon, CA · Walnut Creek, CA · Discovery Bay, CA · Manteca, CA · Sunol, CA · Fremont, CA · And more!
No appointment, no runaround — walk-in smog checks for Livermore, Tracy, Dublin, and Pleasanton. Call (925) 443-7474.
Mon–Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm | Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm
