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

College Smog Check

✓ STAR Certified

4622 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Call (619) 229-8434 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #304962 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

College Smog Check operates out of 4622 College Ave in San Diego, 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 #304962.

Phone: (619) 229-8434. Confirm hours by phone before heading over; details can change between data refreshes.

More STAR stations nearby

BOB BROWNS AUTOMOTIVE SVCS INC
✓ STAR Certified
6250 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
0.7 miCall (619) 286-1022 Apple Maps Google Maps Details BAR license #220421
THE SMOG STOP
✓ STAR Certified
6414 University Ave Ste B, San Diego, CA 92115
0.7 miCall (619) 609-3189 Apple Maps Google Maps Details BAR license #283189
SD SMOG & AUTO REPAIR
✓ STAR Certified
4185 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
0.7 miCall (619) 633-0647 Apple Maps Google Maps Details BAR license #298535
MONTEZUMA SMOG CHECK
✓ STAR Certified
6590 El Cajon Blvd Unit B, San Diego, CA 92115
0.7 miCall (619) 287-3351 Apple Maps Google Maps Details BAR license #307631
SAN DIEGO SMOG CHECK
✓ STAR Certified
5099 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
1.1 miCall (619) 265-8158 Apple Maps Google Maps Details BAR license #244032

Search a different area ›

Common questions

Where is College Smog Check located?

College Smog Check is at 4622 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92115, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 229-8434.

Is College Smog Check a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list College Smog Check (BAR license #304962) 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).