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

The Dyno Shop

✓ STAR Certified

10042 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071

BAR license #228990 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 10042 Prospect Ave in Santee, CA, The Dyno Shop serves drivers across the San Diego County area. State Bureau of Automotive Repair records as of 2026-08-02 list it as a certified STAR station under BAR license #228990.

Phone: (619) 562-3933. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is The Dyno Shop located?

The Dyno Shop is at 10042 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071, in San Diego County. Phone: (619) 562-3933.

Is The Dyno Shop a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list The Dyno Shop (BAR license #228990) as STAR-certified. Every listing on FindStarStation comes from those records.

How much does a smog check cost in California?

Typical range $30-$90.

  • $8.25 certificate fee separate
  • Diesel/hybrid often higher

Per BAR (California Bureau of Automotive Repair).

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.