Robert's Auto Service

No. Robert's Auto Service is not STAR certified. If your DMV renewal notice says "STAR Station Required," you will need to visit a STAR certified station instead.

No. Robert's Auto Service 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.

Robert's Auto Service is open Monday 7:30 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 7:30 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 7:30 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 7:30 AM to 5 PM; Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Robert's Auto Service accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Robert's Auto Service accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Robert's Auto Service has held a BAR smog license since 2022. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Robert's Auto Service 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) 483-4130 for a quote.

Robert's Auto Service does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (858) 483-4130 to check the wait.

Staff at Robert's Auto Service 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 Robert's Auto Service 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 (0.3 mi) and Abc Smog (1.4 mi). Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.