STAR Stations in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo? 40 nearby options are listed below by distance. 101 Test Express is the closest at roughly 0.5 miles out. Every station here holds current STAR certification from the state Bureau of Automotive Repair — the station type a DMV renewal notice can require. Need a different area? Use the finder.

101 TEST EXPRESS

✓ STAR Certified

110 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401

0.5 miCall (650) 430-0060 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #306158

SMOGPRO TW AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

✓ STAR Certified

412 2nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

0.6 miCall (650) 342-2730 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #302827

QUIK SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

1028 S Claremont Street, San Mateo, CA 94402

1.1 miCall (650) 578-9659 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #243205

NOEL L MILLER INC

✓ STAR Certified

129 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

1.3 miCall (650) 343-8656 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #997

ANY CAR SERVICES INC

✓ STAR Certified

1 Park Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

1.3 miCall (650) 375-0754 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #182589

SAM'S SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

124 Highland Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010

1.3 miCall (650) 347-7082 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #237570

STAR SMOG SAN MATEO

✓ STAR Certified

1626 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

1.6 miCall (650) 667-5200 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #289145

MASTER MECHANICS AND SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

71 21st Avenue A, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 miCall (650) 347-3652 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #275821

SMOG CENTRAL

✓ STAR Certified

2107 Palm Ave Unit B, San Mateo, CA 94403

2 miCall (650) 638-0230 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #297565

AA+ SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

869 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

2.1 miCall (650) 340-0492 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #272983

TONYS AUTO REPAIR

✓ STAR Certified

1099 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010

2.4 miCall (650) 583-6719 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #209787

MA'S AUTO REPAIR & SMOG STATION

✓ STAR Certified

2660 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

2.4 miCall (650) 513-1485 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #270337

ECONOMY SMOG CHECK

✓ STAR Certified

1480 Broadway, Burlingame, CA 94010

2.6 miCall (650) 343-7777 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #282949

4 LESS SMOG CHECK

✓ STAR Certified

3925 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403

3.3 miCall (650) 762-8434 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #313986

SPITERI'S COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE, INC.

✓ STAR Certified

292 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002

3.9 miCall (650) 593-4758 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #254296

BURLINGAME SMOG CHECK

✓ STAR Certified

1876 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010

3.9 miCall (650) 231-8188 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #288133

MILLBRAE 76

✓ STAR Certified

5 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

4.1 miCall (650) 692-8222 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #213523

BELMONT 76 SERVICE, INC

✓ STAR Certified

995 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

4.5 miCall (650) 593-0230 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #271146

GOLDEN STATE SMOG CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

1150 Old County Rd A, Belmont, CA 94002

4.6 miCall (650) 595-3100 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #255808

5 STAR AUTO SERVICE, INC

✓ STAR Certified

1444 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA 94002

4.8 miCall (650) 595-1200 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #270939

SMOG X PRESS

✓ STAR Certified

219 Old County Road #B, San Carlos, CA 94070

5 miCall (650) 508-8887 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #251710

HOLLY SMOG

✓ STAR Certified

501 Old County Road_#A, San Carlos, CA 94070

5.6 miCall (650) 595-1388 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #248529

SAN CARLOS GERMAN MOTOR WORKS

✓ STAR Certified

430 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

5.6 miCall (650) 591-3800 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #253930

SMART CARE AUTO

✓ STAR Certified

400 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

5.6 miCall (650) 593-7873 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #261182

A-1 TEST ONLY SMOG CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

236 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066

5.7 miCall (650) 589-3252 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #301003

SAN CARLOS SERVICE

✓ STAR Certified

760 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

5.9 miCall (650) 593-8085 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #173804

QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE SHOP

✓ STAR Certified

501 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066

6.1 miCall (650) 588-3589 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #269534

G8 SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

265 San Bruno Ave East #B, San Bruno, CA 94066

6.3 miCall (650) 871-8483 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #248020

YAO'S AUTO SERVICES, INC

✓ STAR Certified

1098 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA 94070

6.3 miCall (650) 368-6883 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #276194

RICHARDS AUTO REPAIR INC

✓ STAR Certified

910 A San Mateo Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066

6.4 miCall (650) 589-6880 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #244268

AUTO801

✓ STAR Certified

801 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066

6.5 miCall (650) 952-5178 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #198900

FOUR STAR AUTOMOTIVE INC

✓ STAR Certified

1405 San Mateo Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

7 miCall (650) 952-3111 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #67821

AUTO MASTER CARE

✓ STAR Certified

67 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062

7 miCall (650) 368-8151 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #284900

AIR CARE SMOG TEST CENTER

✓ STAR Certified

75 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062

7 miCall (650) 839-0888 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #289181

TAYLORMADE AUTOMOTIVE

✓ STAR Certified

344 Victory Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

7.2 miCall (650) 873-2022 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #247951

REDWOOD CITY SMOG CHECK

✓ STAR Certified

234 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94062

7.2 miCall (650) 298-9897 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #283444

SOUTH CITY MARATHON

✓ STAR Certified

123 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

7.4 miCall (650) 583-0755 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #214890

SOUTH CITY STAR SMOG TEST ONLY

✓ STAR Certified

209 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080

7.4 miCall (650) 483-1790 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #309120

SHIVA AUTO REPAIR

✓ STAR Certified

118 S Spruce Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

7.5 miCall (650) 225-0600 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #191374

A ALL SMOG EL CAMINO

✓ STAR Certified

1414 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

8.2 miCall (650) 568-9090 Apple Maps Google Maps BAR license #284873

Common questions

Where can I find a STAR station in San Mateo?

There are 40 STAR stations within about 12 miles of San Mateo, CA. The closest is 101 Test Express, about 0.5 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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