BAR license #273169 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02
About this STAR station
5 Stars Smog Check 2 operates out of 2414 W 17th Street in Santa Ana, in Orange County, California. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #273169.
Phone: (714) 554-5731. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.
5 Stars Smog Check 2 is at 2414 W 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, in Orange County. Phone: (714) 554-5731.
Is 5 Stars Smog Check 2 a STAR-certified station?
Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list 5 Stars Smog Check 2 (BAR license #273169) 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.