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

Preferred Smog Center

✓ STAR Certified

101 Granite St Unit B, Corona, CA 92879

Call (951) 268-6127 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #273928 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 101 Granite St Unit B in Corona, CA, Preferred Smog Center serves drivers across the Riverside County area. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #273928.

Phone: (951) 268-6127. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Preferred Smog Center located?

Preferred Smog Center is at 101 Granite St Unit B, Corona, CA 92879, in Riverside County. Phone: (951) 268-6127.

Is Preferred Smog Center a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Preferred Smog Center (BAR license #273928) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

Smog check vs emissions test — same thing?

Yes in California they are the same thing.

  • Smog check is the legal term used by BAR and DMV
  • Other states call it emissions or safety inspection
  • All serve the same air quality purpose

Per BAR (bar.ca.gov/smog-check).

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.