Poway Smog Star Station

No. Poway Smog Star Station is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

Yes. Poway Smog Star Station is licensed as a Test Only smog station. This station performs the smog test and issues the certificate. It does not do repairs, so a failed vehicle has to be fixed elsewhere and brought back.

Poway Smog Star Station is open Monday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Poway Smog Star Station accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Poway Smog Star Station accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Poway Smog Star Station has held a BAR smog license since 2022. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Poway Smog Star Station 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 (858) 679-9225 for a quote.

Poway Smog Star Station does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (858) 679-9225 to check the wait.

Staff at Poway Smog Star Station 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.

Poway Smog Star Station is a Test Only station, so it cannot do the repair. You would have the work done at a repair shop, then come back for the free retest within 30 days. California's Consumer Assistance Program covers up to $1,200 of emissions repairs for qualifying owners.

The closest alternatives in Poway are Poway's Integrity Automotive And Diagnostic and Poway Smog Star Station. Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.