Find a certified STAR smog check station near you in California — the station type your DMV renewal notice may require

3b Auto Care

✓ STAR Certified

4505 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Call (858) 399-4000 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #305561 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

3b Auto Care operates out of 4505 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, in San Diego County, California. Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #305561.

Phone: (858) 399-4000. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is 3b Auto Care located?

3b Auto Care is at 4505 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117, in San Diego County. Phone: (858) 399-4000.

Is 3b Auto Care a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list 3b Auto Care (BAR license #305561) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

How many times can I retest after failing?

Unlimited retests allowed.

  • Must pay inspection fee each time
  • No certificate fee until pass
  • CAP can help with repair costs

Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.

Does a STAR smog check cost more than regular?

Not automatically — BAR doesn't set a price difference between STAR and regular stations. Each shop posts its own price.

  • STAR and non-STAR stations both set their own posted prices — there's no state-mandated STAR markup
  • Some vehicles are required by your DMV renewal notice to test at a STAR station, regardless of price
  • See our posted price on-site or on our services page

Prices are set per station, not by BAR — see our posted price for the exact cost.