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

Penasquitos Auto Repair

✓ STAR Certified

12860 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129

Call (858) 484-4476 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #254303 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Penasquitos Auto Repair is a STAR station at 12860 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd in San Diego, California (San Diego County). State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #254303.

Phone: (858) 484-4476. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is Penasquitos Auto Repair located?

Penasquitos Auto Repair is at 12860 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129, in San Diego County. Phone: (858) 484-4476.

Is Penasquitos Auto Repair a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Penasquitos Auto Repair (BAR license #254303) 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.

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.