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

Carlsbad Mobil

✓ STAR Certified

945 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Call (760) 729-8012 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #258540 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Carlsbad Mobil operates out of 945 Tamarack Ave in Carlsbad, in San Diego County, California. Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #258540.

Phone: (760) 729-8012. Confirm hours by phone before heading over; details can change between data refreshes.

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Common questions

Where is Carlsbad Mobil located?

Carlsbad Mobil is at 945 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 729-8012.

Is Carlsbad Mobil a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Carlsbad Mobil (BAR license #258540) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

What does STAR smog check mean?

STAR is BAR's higher-standard certification.

  • Stations meet stricter equipment requirements
  • Directed vehicles must use STAR
  • Look for the STAR seal at the station

Per BAR (bar.ca.gov/smog-check).

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.