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

Auto Smog Center Test Only Station

✓ STAR Certified

3691 Via Mercado #5, La Mesa, CA 91941

Call (619) 670-4695 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #241616 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 3691 Via Mercado #5 in La Mesa, CA, Auto Smog Center Test Only Station serves drivers across the San Diego County area. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #241616.

Phone: (619) 670-4695. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Auto Smog Center Test Only Station located?

Auto Smog Center Test Only Station is at 3691 Via Mercado #5, La Mesa, CA 91941, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 670-4695.

Is Auto Smog Center Test Only Station a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Auto Smog Center Test Only Station (BAR license #241616) 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.

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).