STAR Stations in El Cajon, CA

Q: How much does a smog check cost in California?

Typical range $30-$90. STAR slightly more. $8.25 certificate fee separate. Diesel/hybrid often higher. Per BAR (California Bureau of Automotive Repair).

Looking for a STAR station in El Cajon? 40 nearby options are listed below by distance. El Cajon City Smog Center is the closest at roughly 0.3 miles out. Each station is STAR-certified per state Bureau of Automotive Repair records — tap a card to call or navigate. Need a different area? Use the finder.

EL CAJON CITY SMOG CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

243 N Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

0.3 miCall (619) 401-8889 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #276399

SMOG 300

✓ STAR Certified

595 El Cajon Boulevard, El Cajon, CA 92020

0.4 miCall (619) 631-7999 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #309140

A1 SMOG TEST

✓ STAR Certified

507 Broadway # A, El Cajon, CA 92021

1.1 miCall (619) 579-1947 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #243316

AUTO SMOG CHECK CENTER 1

✓ STAR Certified

1464 Graves Avenue Suite 103, El Cajon, CA 92021

1.6 miCall (619) 440-4643 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #251795

RCR SMOG INSPECTION

✓ STAR Certified

1439 North Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1.6 miCall (619) 303-0606 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #265349

ROY WHEELER AUTO SERVICE CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

797 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

1.6 miCall (619) 442-0722 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #284117

88 SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

640 Garfield Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92020

1.7 miCall (619) 337-6873 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #273127

GREGS AUTOMOTIVE

✓ STAR Certified

1641 N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

1.8 miCall (619) 440-4337 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #167739

IN-N-OUT SMOG CHECK

✓ STAR Certified

1027 Greenfield Dr Ste I, El Cajon, CA 92021

1.8 miCall (619) 396-6733 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #305926

BROADWAY SMOG TEST ONLY STATION

✓ STAR Certified

1214 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 miCall (619) 579-7777 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #234367

ALL CARS SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

710 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 miCall (619) 749-1900 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #302432

CORONELS AUTO

✓ STAR Certified

1263 A-65 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

2 miCall (619) 442-9990 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #315376

ON THE MARK SMOG & AUTO REPAIR INC

✓ STAR Certified

1243 Greenfield Dr Unit C, El Cajon, CA 92021

2.2 miCall (619) 579-0388 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #256760

ROSE AUTO SERVICE

✓ STAR Certified

1286 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021

2.3 miCall (619) 444-0294 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #161677

EL CAJON TIRE PROS

✓ STAR Certified

1253 N. 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

2.3 miCall (619) 590-2991 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #286682

SMOGPROS

✓ STAR Certified

1410 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021

2.3 miCall (619) 442-1621 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #291911

UNLIMITED SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

10659 Prospect Ave #D, Santee, CA 92071

2.4 miCall (619) 258-1566 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #264346

SMOGS N TAGS 2

✓ STAR Certified

10559 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071

2.4 miCall (619) 449-6300 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #305928

SANTEE AUTO CARE & SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

10439 Prospect Avenue C, Santee, CA 92071

2.4 miCall (858) 248-2409 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #315244

THE DYNO SHOP

✓ STAR Certified

10042 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071

2.5 miCall (619) 562-3933 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #228990

PEPPER DRIVE TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

7921 Wintergardens Blvd #B, El Cajon, CA 92021

2.7 miCall (619) 441-9304 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #225388

CALI V. SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

8855 La Mesa Blvd Ste A, La Mesa, CA 91942

2.7 miCall (619) 400-6318 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #267864

LA MESA AUTO CARE INC

✓ STAR Certified

8692 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

2.9 miCall (619) 469-1966 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #219552

FINALLY CAUGHT UP INC DBA HORSMAN AUTOMOTIVE

✓ STAR Certified

8891 Railroad Avenue, Santee, CA 92071

2.9 miCall (619) 596-8826 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #229146

SANTEE SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

10529 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071

2.9 miCall (619) 562-8303 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #272429

SMOGS N TAGS

✓ STAR Certified

8781 Cuyamaca Street Suite P2, Santee, CA 92071

2.9 miCall (619) 328-1111 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #283637

BRIGHT TECH AUTO SERVICE

✓ STAR Certified

10438 Mision Gorge #B, Santee, CA 92071

3 miCall (619) 449-0741 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #246059

MAGNOLIA TEST ONLY STATION

✓ STAR Certified

8931 B North Magnolia Ave, Santee, CA 92071

3 miCall (619) 562-3204 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #299373

TRAVIS SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

10010 Casa De Oro Blvd Suite A1, Spring Valley, CA 91977

3.3 miCall (619) 660-6961 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #266965

AUTO SMOG CENTER TEST ONLY STATION

✓ STAR Certified

3691 Via Mercado #5, La Mesa, CA 91941

3.4 miCall (619) 670-4695 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #241616

TUNEUP AND SMOG MASTER, INC

✓ STAR Certified

9851 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977

3.4 miCall (619) 668-4671 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #309977

FLETCHER HILLS AUTOMOTIVE & SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

8120 Center St, La Mesa, CA 91942

3.5 miCall (619) 596-1233 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #232262

SPRING VALLEY SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

9711 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977

3.5 miCall (619) 464-7874 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #278096

WINTERGARDENS SMOG & TUNE

✓ STAR Certified

8767 Wintergardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040

3.6 miCall (619) 444-7403 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #240146

LA MESA SMOG CHECK

✓ STAR Certified

7860 El Cajon Blvd #1, La Mesa, CA 91942

3.9 miCall (619) 469-1341 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #300655

BANCROFT GARAGE

✓ STAR Certified

3732 Bancroft Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977

3.9 miCall (619) 825-7040 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #313711

BANCROFT SMOG TEST ONLY STATION

✓ STAR Certified

3546 Bancroft Dr # C, Spring Valley, CA 91977

4 miCall (619) 589-0000 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #231795

AUTO CARE SERVICE CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

11906 Campo Rd., Spring Valley, CA 91978

4.1 miCall (619) 670-7601 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #270747

DEKRA SMOG TEST CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

7945 Mission Gorge Road Suite 104, Santee, CA 92071

4.2 miCall (619) 460-7664 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #275597

SPEEDY SMOG OF LA MESA

✓ STAR Certified

7482 El Cajon Blvd, Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91942

4.3 miCall (619) 464-7664 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #266313

Common questions

Where can I find a STAR station in El Cajon?

There are 40 STAR stations within about 12 miles of El Cajon, CA. The closest is El Cajon City Smog Center, about 0.3 miles from the city center. Every listing includes a phone number and one-tap directions.

What does STAR smog check mean?

STAR is BAR's higher-standard certification.

Stations meet stricter equipment requirements
Directed vehicles must use STAR
Look for the STAR seal at the station

Per BAR (bar.ca.gov/smog-check).

How much does a smog check cost in California?

Typical range $30-$90.

STAR slightly more
$8.25 certificate fee separate
Diesel/hybrid often higher

Per BAR (California Bureau of Automotive Repair).

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