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

Santa Margarita Ford

✓ STAR Certified

30031 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Call (213) 861-6771 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #22843 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 30031 Santa Margarita Pkwy in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Santa Margarita Ford serves drivers across the Orange County area. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #22843.

Phone: (213) 861-6771. Hours and wait times vary — calling first beats a wasted trip.

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Common questions

Where is Santa Margarita Ford located?

Santa Margarita Ford is at 30031 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, in Orange County. Phone: (213) 861-6771.

Is Santa Margarita Ford a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Santa Margarita Ford (BAR license #22843) 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 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.