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

5 STAR Autotech

✓ STAR Certified

2514 South Santa Fe E5, Vista, CA 92084

Call (760) 734-3755 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #292635 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

5 STAR Autotech operates out of 2514 South Santa Fe E5 in Vista, in San Diego County, California. It holds current STAR certification per state Bureau of Automotive Repair program records (data refresh 2026-08-02) — BAR license #292635.

Phone: (760) 734-3755. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is 5 STAR Autotech located?

5 STAR Autotech is at 2514 South Santa Fe E5, Vista, CA 92084, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 734-3755.

Is 5 STAR Autotech a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list 5 STAR Autotech (BAR license #292635) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

How often do I need a smog check in California?

Every two years for most vehicles.

  • At sale or transfer
  • First 8 years exempt for new cars
  • Out-of-state imports need one

Per California DMV registration rules.

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.