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Carlsbad STAR Smog Check — Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad STAR Smog Check

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✓ STAR Certified

2509 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Hours Mon8 AM – 5 PM Tue8 AM – 5 PM Wed8 AM – 5 PM Thu8 AM – 5 PM Fri8 AM – 5 PM Sat8 AM – 4 PM Sun9 AM – 4 PM Google Business Profile hours, as of 2026-09-02 — call to confirm today's

BAR license #311178 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

Carlsbad STAR Smog Check is a featured Cal Smog Network station — full details, hours, and booking live on its official site.

About this STAR station

Carlsbad STAR Smog Check operates out of 2509 Palomar Airport Road 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 #311178.

Phone: (760) 896-3895. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Carlsbad STAR Smog Check located?

Carlsbad STAR Smog Check is at 2509 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 896-3895.

Is Carlsbad STAR Smog Check a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Carlsbad STAR Smog Check (BAR license #311178) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

How much does a smog check cost in California?

Typical range $30-$90.

  • $8.25 certificate fee separate
  • Diesel/hybrid often higher

Per BAR (California Bureau of Automotive Repair).

How many times can I retest after failing?

Unlimited retests allowed.

  • Must pay inspection fee each time
  • No certificate fee until pass
  • CAP can help with repair costs

Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.