Right on El Camino Real in Atascadero — smog checks for the North County, from Templeton to Santa Margarita and everywhere between SLO and Paso.
Atascadero sits right in the middle of SLO County's north end. Our El Camino Real location makes us the natural stop — whether you're local or passing through.
El Camino Real is Atascadero's main corridor — the road that connects the whole town. Our shop is right on it, near Curbaril Ave. Easy access from any neighborhood, and right off the 101 if you're coming from Templeton or Santa Margarita.
We're a complete Jiffy Lube Multicare facility. If your vehicle doesn't pass, we diagnose, repair, and re-test right here. No second trip to a different shop — in a spread-out area like North County, that saves real time.
Atascadero has always been a community that does things its own way. A planned colony town from the start, independent and self-sufficient. Our shop fits that spirit — everything you need under one roof, right in your own town.
Walk-ins welcome anytime. Book online and we'll have a bay ready when you arrive.
Technician connects to your vehicle's diagnostics, runs emissions tests, checks components. About 15 minutes.
Pass and we file the certificate with the DMV same day. Renew your registration online — no DMV visit required.
Atascadero sits perfectly between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles on the 101. If you live here, Templeton, or Santa Margarita, you don't need to drive to either city for your smog check. We're right here on El Camino Real — your town, your shop.
Atascadero's inland climate means summer temperatures that regularly hit triple digits. That kind of heat is tough on vehicles — batteries, cooling systems, belts, and hoses all work harder. A shop that understands these conditions takes better care of your car.
Biennial inspection for registration renewal. Most vehicles 1976+ need this every two years.
Selling or buying? Seller must provide a valid smog certificate within 90 days of sale.
New to the area? California requires its own smog check before registering your vehicle.
First-time CA registration requires a smog inspection regardless of vehicle history.
Trained for diesel inspections — trucks and work vehicles common in the North County ag and wine industry.
Flagged as a gross polluter? Repair and re-test under one roof.
No — walk-ins welcome anytime. Book online for zero wait time.
About 15 minutes for the test. Under 25 total — quick enough to fit between errands on El Camino.
We're about equally close. Both are Porcher family shops with the same service and pricing. Pick whichever fits your errand route — we're on El Camino, Paso is on Spring St.
We explain the cause and repair it here — full Multicare facility. Fix, re-test, done in one visit.