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

Richards Automotive / Aj Smog And Automotive

✓ STAR Certified

707 South Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083

Call (760) 726-7997 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #294658 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Richards Automotive / Aj Smog And Automotive is a STAR station at 707 South Santa Fe Ave. in Vista, California (San Diego County). Per Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02), it is a certified STAR station — BAR license #294658.

Phone: (760) 726-7997. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Richards Automotive / Aj Smog And Automotive located?

Richards Automotive / Aj Smog And Automotive is at 707 South Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083, in San Diego County. Phone: (760) 726-7997.

Is Richards Automotive / Aj Smog And Automotive a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Richards Automotive / Aj Smog And Automotive (BAR license #294658) 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.