DMV renewal notice says STAR? Enter your ZIP or city — or tap once for your location — and see every certified STAR station near you, sorted by distance.
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STAR is BAR's higher-standard certification.
Per BAR (bar.ca.gov/smog-check).
Typical range $30-$90.
Per BAR (California Bureau of Automotive Repair).
Not automatically — BAR doesn't set a price difference between STAR and regular stations. Each shop posts its own price.
Prices are set per station, not by BAR — see our posted price for the exact cost.
Every two years for most vehicles.
Per California DMV registration rules.
Unlimited retests allowed.
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
STAR stations are smog check stations certified by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to meet higher performance standards. If your DMV renewal notice says your vehicle requires a smog check at a STAR station, every station listed here qualifies.
Search by ZIP code, city name, or your location to see certified STAR stations near you, sorted by distance, with phone numbers and one-tap directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps.