What is the cheapest smog check in San Diego?
The lowest smog check coupon price in San Diego is $21.75 at Brandon Auto Smog Repair Center, plus the $8.25 certificate, as of November 7, 2026. 5 stations post a coupon price in San Diego on SmogCheckDeals, from $21.75 to $46.75, with a middle price of $39.75. BAR's statewide average was $69.66 in September 2026, before the certificate.
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Smog check coupon prices in San Diego, cheapest first
| Price | Station | Type | Terms | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.75 | Brandon Auto Smog Repair Center | Test & Repair | $21.75 + $8.25 certificate = $30 | No end date |
| $39.75 | San Diego Star Smog Check | Test-only, STAR | $39.75 + $8.25 certificate = $48 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| $39.75 | AAA Smog & Repair Center | Test & Repair, STAR | $39.75 + $8.25 certificate = $48 | No end date |
| $46.75 | Lo Sieu Smog Test Only Center | Test-only, STAR | $46.75 + $8.25 certificate = $55 | No end date |
| $46.75 | Miramar Smog And Vehicle Safety | Test & Repair, STAR | $46.75 + $8.25 certificate = $55 | No end date |
One more station takes money off its regular price instead of stating one: Smogpros ($20.00 off).
Stations with the cheapest coupons in San Diego
How much is a smog check in San Diego?
Smog check prices aren’t regulated in California, so each station sets its own. BAR’s September 2026 averages ran from $56.77 at non-STAR test-only stations to $75.26 at non-STAR test-and-repair stations, before the $8.25 certificate. The coupons above are the stations’ own published prices.
Averages from the BAR Executive Summary, September 2026, which stations self-report. County medians from our own coupons are in the California smog check price report.
Frequently asked questions
0 of the 5 priced coupons in San Diego include the $8.25 state certificate; the others add it at the counter when the car passes, or don't say. Each row in the table above shows the station's own terms.
No. California doesn't offer free smog checks and BAR doesn't set inspection prices, so a coupon is the simplest way to pay less in San Diego. Income-eligible owners can get help with repairs or retiring a car that fails through BAR's Consumer Assistance Program, but not with the test itself.
Yes, at a STAR station. 5 of the stations with a coupon in San Diego are STAR certified. If your DMV notice says "STAR station", use one of those coupons.
Usually. The station must give you a written estimate before the inspection starts, and you must authorize it. Show the coupon at the counter before then, and confirm the price on that estimate. Read the fine print for vehicle, model-year and day limits.