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

Best Smog Station

✓ STAR Certified

34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950

Call (619) 477-1081 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #268978 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Best Smog Station is a STAR station at 34 East 18th Street in National City, California (San Diego County). It holds current STAR certification per state Bureau of Automotive Repair program records (data refresh 2026-08-02) — BAR license #268978.

Phone: (619) 477-1081. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is Best Smog Station located?

Best Smog Station is at 34 East 18th Street, National City, CA 91950, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 477-1081.

Is Best Smog Station a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Best Smog Station (BAR license #268978) 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).