Meineke / Econo Lube

No. Meineke / Econo Lube is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. Meineke / Econo Lube 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.

Meineke / Econo Lube is open Monday 8 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Meineke / Econo Lube accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Meineke / Econo Lube accepts Credit Card, Debit Card, NFC/Contactless.

Google lists the following accessibility features at Meineke / Econo Lube: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.

Meineke / Econo Lube has held a BAR smog license since 2017. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Meineke / Econo Lube 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) 990-4204 for a quote.

Meineke / Econo Lube does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 990-4204 to check the wait.

Staff at Meineke / Econo Lube 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 Meineke / Econo Lube 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 Fallbrook are Smog Brothers (0.3 mi) and Village Smog Center (0.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.