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

88 Smog Test Only

✓ STAR Certified

640 Garfield Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92020

Call (619) 337-6873 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #273127 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

88 Smog Test Only is a STAR station at 640 Garfield Ave #5 in El Cajon, California (San Diego County). Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #273127.

Phone: (619) 337-6873. Confirm hours by phone before heading over; details can change between data refreshes.

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Common questions

Where is 88 Smog Test Only located?

88 Smog Test Only is at 640 Garfield Ave #5, El Cajon, CA 92020, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 337-6873.

Is 88 Smog Test Only a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list 88 Smog Test Only (BAR license #273127) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

Does a STAR smog check cost more than regular?

Yes typically 5-15 dollars more.

  • STAR stations meet higher standards
  • BAR-certified inspectors
  • Extra equipment requirements

Per BAR (California Bureau of Automotive Repair).

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.