5th Ave Auto Service

No. 5th Ave Auto Service is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. 5th Ave Auto Service is licensed as a Test & Repair station. This station can run your smog test and, if the vehicle fails, diagnose and repair it in the same shop.

5th Ave Auto Service is open Monday 8 AM to 1 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 1 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 1 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 1 PM; Friday 8 AM to 1 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. 5th Ave Auto Service accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

5th Ave Auto Service accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.

Google lists the following accessibility features at 5th Ave Auto Service: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.

5th Ave Auto Service has held a BAR smog license since 2015. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

5th Ave Auto Service has not published a price on SmogCheckDeals. The Bureau of Automotive Repair puts the statewide average at $69.16 as of August 2026, about $65 for a 2000-or-newer vehicle and $73 for 1999-or-older, plus the $8.25 certificate fee. Call (760) 690-5591 for a quote.

5th Ave Auto Service does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 690-5591 to check the wait.

Staff at 5th Ave Auto Service speak English.

Bring the car, your registration or DMV renewal notice, and a way to pay. Most smog checks take 15 to 30 minutes, and most visits are closer to 20.

Because 5th Ave Auto Service is a Test & Repair station, it can diagnose and repair the problem in the same shop, then run the free retest within 30 days. If the repair bill is steep, California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Escondido are Henry's Smog (0.2 mi) and Usa Complete Auto Repair & Smog (0.3 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.