Car Test Only Center

Lake Forest, United States

4.8

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12 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 949-454-9676
Address:
23141 Orange Ave, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.8 miOCTA
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Today

Today 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Lake Forest) 10:23 Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Smog Check, smog test, star station, DMV Smog

History

Established in 2000.

Smog Check station since 2000

Meet the Business Owner

Matt M.

Business Owner

Over 20 years in car care

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12 reviews of Car Test Only Center

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Place rating: 5
Aliso Viejo, CA
This is a test only location, I have taken 3 cars here over the years, two cars that had some smog issues one one perfect car. The owner worked with me to get the cars smogged, couple re tests for free. He is a very honest man and will tell you what you need to do to get the car smogged, and since he does not have a repair shop you know he is being honest.
Place rating: 5
Orange County, CA
I’ve been coming here for a couple years now and I won’t go anywhere else for a smog test. Matthew the owner/​operator is honest, reliable and friendly. Don’t take the risk of going to some shady test only center, come here and you won’t be disappointed!
Place rating: 4
Lake Forest, CA
This guy is always reasonable priced and efficient. I have been coming here for years and will continue to do so as needed.
Place rating: 5
Ontario, CA
Matthew is very nice and friendly. The price is reasonable, too. It was my first time there. But I sure will go back again for my next car smog test.
Place rating: 5
Lake Forest, CA
I’ve been coming to this place for years with my truck and my wife’s jeep. The owner Mathieu is great! He’s fast and efficient and a pleasure to do business with. I’m a loyal customer for life!
Place rating: 5
Lake Forest, CA
Great service and was in and out in a few minutes. Harleys garage referred me if you need an honest and fair smog test this where you need to go.
Place rating: 5
Irvine, CA
Went here to get a simple smog check. The guys next door try and pull you in with their signs but I don’t like those marketing tactics. I went straight to Car Test Only and met with Matthew. Great guy, very friendly and accommodating. It’s always better to deal with the smaller shops rather that the larger places who just want to get you in and out and think of you as a number. So when you go to visit Matthew, don’t get sucked in by the other guys next door… If you want to be treated like a human, go visit Car Test Only Center!
Place rating: 5
Temecula, CA
Fast, friendly and convenient… The owner is very gracious and a true gentleman. Have been here multiple times with family vehicles and recommend it highly!!!
Place rating: 3
Lake Forest, CA
Nice guy, but a little hard to understand his English. I took my 32′ RV into have the required smog check. I had a coupon from another smog check place. He has a sign saying that he will accept all coupons. The coupon said it would be about $ 55 for the check. When I showed him the coupon he told me that it did not apply to larger RVs. I never did find out what a small RV is, We did work out a deal. I feel he runs a very honest business and that it was a misunderstanding.
Place rating: 5
Tempe, AZ
Behrooz the owner is a stand up guy, extremely cool and friendly and he does and honest business
if you need a smog check and live in the area you can’t go wrong coming here!
Place rating: 5
Laguna Hills, CA
Quick and easy service! The owner is so nice. Gave me a discount, too. Kind of hidden amongst other larger shops, but this place is worth the hunt!
Place rating: 5
Orange County, CA
I wish I would have caught the name of the owner here because the guy was one of the friendliest guys ever. With my dad overseas and the DMV registration due, I had to take his ’91 Astrovan POS in for him and despite the fact that my dad’s clunker van failed the test, the owner was kind and great about explaining the test results as well as giving recommendations on what we should have checked out first.
I would definitely recommend coming here for your smog check needs. It’s not every day you meet someone you can trust that works in automotive repair industry.