GML Quick Smog Shop - Palm Desert

74818 Velie Way #10 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: 760-346-1122

The best way to enter GML Quick Smog Shop is from 42nd street. Travelling north on Cook St. you would turn left onto 42nd street one street after Velie Way. Approaching southbound on Cook street the first right onto 42nd Street before Velie Way. We hope to see you at the best smog shop in Palm Desert.

2000 or Later Smog Passenger Vehicle

$47.25*
  • Inspection of your vehicles smog equipment
  • BAR DAD ODB II Smog Test
  • BAR Smog Check Certificate
  • Smog Test Result Transmission to BAR
  • *plus 8.25 for smog certificate if vehicle passes

2000 or Later Smog SUV Pickup or Van

$52.00*
  • Inspection of your vehicles smog equipment
  • BAR DAD ODB II Smog Test
  • BAR Smog Check Certificate
  • Smog Test Result Transmission to BAR
  • *plus 8.25 for smog certificate if vehicle passes
  • *HD vehicle may have extra charge

1998 or Later Diesel Smog

$54.00*
  • Inspection of your vehicles smog equipment
  • BAR DAD ODB II Smog Test
  • BAR Smog Check Certificate
  • Smog Test Result Transmission to BAR
  • *plus 8.25 for smog certificate if vehicle passes
  • *HD vehicle may have extra charge
GML Quick Smog Shop

If your car is more than just a few years old, you will likely have to get a smog check when your vehicle registration comes due. At GML Quick Smog ShopCheck we will do everything we can to make sure getting a smog check is convenient, fast and at a fair price. We are located Palm Desert California. Palm Desert is located in Riverside county.

GML Quick Smog Shop is a BAR Certified Smog Check Test Only Station. We do our best to make sure your smog check is convenient, fast and fairly priced. We strive to keep our location clean and bright. We are located in a safe and convenient area of Palm Desert. We're just down the street from the Cook St. Business Center and the Portola and Marriot Springs Golf Clubs. Come down, drop your car off and play a round of golf. Or if you want you can wait in our clean waiting room while we smog your vehicle in 30 minutes or less.

Components of a Smog Check

What kind of smog test is run on your vehicle depends on where you live and what type of vehicle you drive. You can find out very detailed test requirements in this document from the BAR http://smogcheck.ca.gov/pdf/Smog_Check_Manual_ENG_2013.pdf

visual smog check inspection

Visual Inspection

A visual and functional inspection identifies that the required emissions control components and systems are identified and appear properly connected.

smog check analysis

Smog Test

Depending on the specific characteristics of your vehicle, a number of tests such as EGR, EVAP, gas cap and an on-board computer test are performed.

smog check tailpipe test

Smoke Test

Using a tailpipe emission sample the technician will analyze the exhaust gases emitted from the tailpipe. In 2013 this part of the test may not apply to your vehicle.

smog check certificate

Certificate

Once the test is complete the technician will discuss the results, issue the certificate and transmit the results to the DMV.