We keep California roads safe. Before your vehicle can receive its Vehicle Safety System (VSS) certification, open manufacturer recalls must be resolved. Our free recall checker tells you exactly where you stand.
Important: After your dealer completes a recall repair, allow up to 7 business days for the clearance to reflect in our system before scheduling your VSS appointment.
The Process
Enter your VIN in our free recall checker. We query the NHTSA database in real time.
If open recalls are found, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized dealer for the free recall repair.
After the repair, it takes approximately 7 business days for the recall to clear from California's VSS system.
Once cleared, our system notifies you and you can book your VSS & smog inspection appointment.
What We Do
Vehicle Safety System certification required for California registration renewal. We verify your vehicle meets all state safety standards.
State-certified smog inspections for passenger vehicles, trucks, and fleet vehicles. STAR station for gross polluters and directed vehicles.
Free tool to check if your vehicle has open manufacturer recalls. Required to be clear before VSS certification can be issued.
Register your vehicle and we'll notify you by email or SMS the moment your recall clears our system — so you can book your VSS appointment right away.
It takes under 60 seconds. Enter your VIN and we\'ll tell you where your vehicle stands.
Find Us
Address
Your Street Address
City, CA 90000
Phone
(555) 000-0000
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome for smog checks. VSS inspections are by appointment only after recall clearance is confirmed.
How long does a smog check take?
Most smog checks take 20–30 minutes. VSS inspections typically take 45–60 minutes.
Why can't you do my VSS if I have a recall?
California law requires all safety recalls to be resolved before a VSS certificate can be issued. This is a statewide requirement, not our policy.