Prince Smog

Prince Smog holds a STAR certification that is currently suspended in the BAR registry, which means it cannot test DMV-directed vehicles until the certification is restored.

Yes. Prince Smog 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.

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

Prince Smog accepts Cash, Credit Card.

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

Prince Smog 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) 764-3951 for a quote.

Prince Smog does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (619) 764-3951 to check the wait.

We don't have hours on file for Prince Smog, so call (619) 764-3951 before you drive over.

Staff at Prince Smog 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.

Prince Smog 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 Honest Smog Llc (0.5 mi) and Tags Clinic (2.8 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.