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

San Diego Auto & Tire Service Center

✓ STAR Certified

8901 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126

Call (858) 271-1776 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #264300 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

San Diego Auto & Tire Service Center is a STAR station at 8901 Mira Mesa 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 #264300.

Phone: (858) 271-1776. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is San Diego Auto & Tire Service Center located?

San Diego Auto & Tire Service Center is at 8901 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126, in San Diego County. Phone: (858) 271-1776.

Is San Diego Auto & Tire Service Center a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list San Diego Auto & Tire Service Center (BAR license #264300) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

What does STAR smog check mean?

STAR is BAR's higher-standard certification.

  • Stations meet stricter equipment requirements
  • Directed vehicles must use STAR
  • Look for the STAR seal at the station

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.