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

California Smog Inspection

✓ STAR Certified

494 So Meadowbrook Drive, San Diego, CA 92114

Call (619) 479-5882 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #236599 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 494 So Meadowbrook Drive in San Diego, CA, California Smog Inspection serves drivers across the San Diego County area. Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #236599.

Phone: (619) 479-5882. Confirm hours by phone before heading over. Details can change between data refreshes.

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Common questions

Where is California Smog Inspection located?

California Smog Inspection is at 494 So Meadowbrook Drive, San Diego, CA 92114, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 479-5882.

Is California Smog Inspection a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list California Smog Inspection (BAR license #236599) 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.