BAR license #239457 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02
About this STAR station
Laguna Auto Service Center operates out of 1779 S Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach, in Orange County, California. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #239457.
Phone: (949) 494-2117. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.
Laguna Auto Service Center is at 1779 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, in Orange County. Phone: (949) 494-2117.
Is Laguna Auto Service Center a STAR-certified station?
Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Laguna Auto Service Center (BAR license #239457) 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.
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.