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

Cliff Brown Automotive

✓ STAR Certified

4491 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116

Call (619) 543-4828 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #235083 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 4491 Park Blvd in San Diego, CA, Cliff Brown Automotive serves drivers across the San Diego County area. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #235083.

Phone: (619) 543-4828. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Cliff Brown Automotive located?

Cliff Brown Automotive is at 4491 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 543-4828.

Is Cliff Brown Automotive a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Cliff Brown Automotive (BAR license #235083) 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.

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).