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

Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station

✓ STAR Certified

178 Wells Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (949) 650-6060 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #259159 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 178 Wells Place in Costa Mesa, CA, Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station serves drivers across the Orange County area. Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #259159.

Phone: (949) 650-6060. Call ahead to confirm today's hours and wait before you drive over.

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Common questions

Where is Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station located?

Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station is at 178 Wells Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, in Orange County. Phone: (949) 650-6060.

Is Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Costa Mesa Smog Test Only Station (BAR license #259159) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

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.

Does a STAR smog check cost more than regular?

Not automatically — BAR doesn't set a price difference between STAR and regular stations. Each shop posts its own price.

  • STAR and non-STAR stations both set their own posted prices — there's no state-mandated STAR markup
  • Some vehicles are required by your DMV renewal notice to test at a STAR station, regardless of price
  • See our posted price on-site or on our services page

Prices are set per station, not by BAR — see our posted price for the exact cost.