San Diego STAR Smog Check FAQ

9 AM–5 PM Monday through Friday, 9 AM–4 PM Saturday, closed Sunday.

Walk-ins are welcome until 30 minutes before closing. You can also book a time here: https://motorfyx.com/shops/ChIJdwj4M0BT2YAR-fQCqmz2KRM/book/

Come by 4:30 PM on a weekday or 3:30 PM on Saturday.

2484 F St, Suite A, San Diego. Call us at (619) 228-9146 if you need directions.

Book a time online here: https://motorfyx.com/shops/ChIJdwj4M0BT2YAR-fQCqmz2KRM/book/. You can also call us at (619) 228-9146.

Your vehicle and your DMV renewal notice if you have one.

See our coupon page for the current price: https://sandiegostarsmog.com/coupon

Yes, we are a STAR-certified station.

A vehicle inspection report showing the results and whether the car passed. It also lists any open safety recalls.

We go over the inspection report with you. Emissions repairs are done at a test-and-repair or repair-only station of your choice; BAR's Auto Shop Locator lists licensed ones. Within 30 calendar days of the paid, failed inspection, the $30 smog retest here is $21.75, plus the $8.25 certificate if the car passes. Details: smog retest.

Please call us at (619) 228-9146 before you come in with a diesel, a 1999 or older vehicle, or anything other than a gas or hybrid car, truck, SUV or van, and we'll confirm.

Yes. See our coupon page: https://sandiegostarsmog.com/coupon. Just mention it at the counter. One coupon per visit, not combined with other offers.

At the counter when the inspection is done: cash, all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Call us at (619) 228-9146 during business hours. Messages sent through Google may get a first reply from an automated assistant, which can hand your question to our team.