California Smog & Dmv Services

Yes. California Smog & Dmv Services 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. California Smog & Dmv Services 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.

California Smog & Dmv Services is open Monday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. California Smog & Dmv Services accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

California Smog & Dmv Services accepts Cash, Credit Card.

California Smog & Dmv Services has held a BAR smog license since 2020. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

California Smog & Dmv Services 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 (619) 288-6953 for a quote.

California Smog & Dmv Services does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (619) 288-6953 to check the wait.

Staff at California Smog & Dmv Services 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.

California Smog & Dmv Services 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 San Diego are Ndc Smog (3.1 mi) and Motorcar Services (11.0 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.