Marin Auto Care

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

Yes. Marin Auto Care 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.

Marin Auto Care 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. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.

Yes. Marin Auto Care accepts walk-ins, so you can drive in without booking ahead.

Marin Auto Care accepts Cash, Credit Card.

Marin Auto Care has held a BAR smog license since 2018. You can verify the license status at bar.ca.gov.

Marin Auto Care 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 (415) 295-7145 for a quote.

Marin Auto Care does not take online bookings here, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (415) 295-7145 to check the wait.

Staff at Marin Auto Care 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.

Marin Auto Care 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 Rafael are Easy Automotive and Marin Car Clinic Inc. Both are listed further up this page with their ratings and hours.