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

Advanced Auto Repair

✓ STAR Certified

865 East Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084

Call (760) 724-8898 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #297748 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Advanced Auto Repair is a STAR station at 865 East Vista Way in Vista, California (San Diego County). Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #297748.

Phone: (760) 724-8898. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is Advanced Auto Repair located?

Advanced Auto Repair is at 865 East Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 724-8898.

Is Advanced Auto Repair a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Advanced Auto Repair (BAR license #297748) 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 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).