Poway Smog Station

Yes. Poway Smog Station is STAR certified with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, so it can test vehicles the DMV directs to a STAR station, including gross polluters.

Yes. Poway Smog 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 Station 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 4 PM; Sunday 10 AM to 3 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

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

Poway Smog Station accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Poway Smog Station has held a BAR smog license since 2009. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Poway Smog Station has a coupon price: $41.75 with this coupon.

Poway Smog Station does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (858) 486-7664 to check the wait.

Staff at Poway Smog 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 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.