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Smog Central Station

Smog Central Station is a STAR certified test-and-repair smog check station in San Marcos, CA. Its coupon lists a $31.75 smog check; the coupon's terms say whether the $8.25 certificate is extra.

4.3(227 reviews)

375 S. Rancho Sante Fe Rd # 109, San Marcos, CA 92078

Price

$31.75 with coupon
See terms
  • +$8.25 Cert if Vehicle Passes
  • 96 - 99 Add $10
  • 95 & Older Add S15
  • Not Valid with Other Offers
  • Must Present Coupon before write-up

Hours

Open Mon–Sat

Station type

Test & Repair

Appointments

Walk-ins welcome

STAR Certified - Authorized for directed vehicles and gross polluters

Hours

Monday
8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday
8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday
8 AM – 5 PM
Friday
8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
8 AM – 12 PM
Sunday
Closed

Good to know

Languages

English

Payment

Cash, Credit Card

Questions about Smog Central Station

Yes. Smog Central Station 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.


No. Smog Central Station 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.


Smog Central Station is open Monday 8 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM. Closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.


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


Smog Central Station accepts Cash, Credit Card.


Smog Central Station has held a BAR smog license since 2014. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.


Smog Central Station has a coupon price: $31.75 with this coupon.


Smog Central Station does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (760) 471-0770 to check the wait.


Staff at Smog Central Station 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 Smog Central Station 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.


How we get this data: BAR licenses and STAR status, Google hours and ratings, coupons published by the station.

Verify this station’s license and STAR standing at bar.ca.gov.

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BAR field office: San Diego • Licensed since 2014

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