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

Vehicle Repair Center

✓ STAR Certified

2409 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501

Call (951) 276-3280 Apple Maps Google Maps

BAR license #282549 · state Bureau of Automotive Repair records · data refresh 2026-08-02

About this STAR station

Located at 2409 Main St in Riverside, CA, Vehicle Repair Center serves drivers across the Riverside County area. It holds current STAR certification per state Bureau of Automotive Repair program records (data refresh 2026-08-02) — BAR license #282549.

Phone: (951) 276-3280. A quick call first is the fastest way to confirm hours and today's wait.

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Common questions

Where is Vehicle Repair Center located?

Vehicle Repair Center is at 2409 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, in Riverside County. Phone: (951) 276-3280.

Is Vehicle Repair Center a STAR-certified station?

Yes — state Bureau of Automotive Repair STAR program records (refreshed 2026-08-02) list Vehicle Repair Center (BAR license #282549) 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.