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

Palm Desert Shell

✓ STAR Certified

77920 Ave Of The States, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Call (760) 360-9600 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #235785 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

You'll find Palm Desert Shell at 77920 Ave Of The States in Palm Desert, CA (Riverside County). Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #235785.

Phone: (760) 360-9600. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Palm Desert Shell located?

Palm Desert Shell is at 77920 Ave Of The States, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in Riverside County. Phone: (760) 360-9600.

Is Palm Desert Shell a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Palm Desert Shell (BAR license #235785) 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.