Mossy Ford

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

No. Mossy Ford 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.

Mossy Ford is open Monday 9 AM to 7 PM; Tuesday 9 AM to 7 PM; Wednesday 9 AM to 7 PM; Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM; Friday 9 AM to 7 PM; Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM; Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Mossy Ford accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Mossy Ford accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Mossy Ford has held a BAR smog license since 1988. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Mossy Ford 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) 289-5543 for a quote.

Mossy Ford does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (858) 289-5543 to check the wait.

Staff at Mossy Ford 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 Mossy Ford 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 San Diego are Star Station Smog Check #3 (0.4 mi) and 3b Auto Care (2.5 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.