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

Cesars Auto Mechanics

✓ STAR Certified

452 Olive Ave #L, Vista, CA 92083

Call (760) 630-8921 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #231580 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 452 Olive Ave #L in Vista, CA, Cesars Auto Mechanics serves drivers across the San Diego County area. It holds current STAR certification per state Bureau of Automotive Repair program records (data refresh 2026-08-02) — BAR license #231580.

Phone: (760) 630-8921. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is Cesars Auto Mechanics located?

Cesars Auto Mechanics is at 452 Olive Ave #L, Vista, CA 92083, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 630-8921.

Is Cesars Auto Mechanics a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Cesars Auto Mechanics (BAR license #231580) 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 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).