California Test Only
151 N. Rose St #A104, Escondido, CA 92027
BAR license #263506 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02
About this STAR station
California Test Only is a STAR station at 151 N. Rose St #A104 in Escondido, California (San Diego County). State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #263506.
Phone: (760) 291-1456. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.
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Common questions
Where is California Test Only located?
California Test Only is at 151 N. Rose St #A104, Escondido, CA 92027, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 291-1456.
Is California Test Only a STAR-certified station?
Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list California Test Only (BAR license #263506) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.
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.
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.