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

High Tech Auto

✓ STAR Certified

1620 Grand Avenue 5, San Marcos, CA 92078

Call (760) 744-1402 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #311050 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 1620 Grand Avenue 5 in San Marcos, CA, High Tech Auto 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 #311050.

Phone: (760) 744-1402. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is High Tech Auto located?

High Tech Auto is at 1620 Grand Avenue 5, San Marcos, CA 92078, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 744-1402.

Is High Tech Auto a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list High Tech Auto (BAR license #311050) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

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.

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.