STAR Certified Smog Station

STAR CERTIFIED SMOG CHECK

San Juan Auto Smog is a Star Certified test only smog check station.


EMISSIONS TESTING

Our location is StarCertified stations and we test:

  • all passenger cars, minivans, trucks and motorhomes
  • vehicles directed to Test-Only and Gold Shield Stations
  • diesel vehicles


Smog checks include one free retest within 60 days of original test. (free retest applies to original failing vehicle).


Who Needs a Smog Check

There are three reasons to get a smog check.

  1. Registration Renewal: Every two years on most vehicles you are required to get a smog check to renew your registration with DMV.
    Gasoline vehicles newer than 6 years old, hybrids, motorcycles, gasoline vehicles 1975 or older, and diesel vehicles 1997 and older are exempt from this requirement

  2. Change of Ownership: Most vehicles need a smog check when they are bought or sold. It is the seller’s responsibility to have the vehicle inspected within 90 days of the transaction. If the vehicle is not registered within 90 days of being smogged it will need to be inspected again. Gasoline vehicles newer than 4 years old, hybrids, motorcycles, gasoline vehicles 1975 or older, and diesel vehicles 1997 and older are exempt from this requirement. Also, transfer of title between certain family members does not require a smog check. Get State Information

  3. Bringing in a car from out of state: Most cars coming from out of state seeking registration in California need to be smogged.Hybrids, motorcycles, gasoline vehicles 1975 or older, and diesel vehicles 1997 and older are exempt from this requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can You Retest The Vehicle After The Smog Repair?

     Can You Retest The Vehicle After The Smog Repair?

    Yes - we are an authorized smog check test and repair shop.


    If you had your vehicle smog checked by us then you are entitled to free retest within 60 days of the original test.


    If you used a different smog check station then you will need to pay for the smog check we perform.

  • What Do I Do If It's Going To Cost A Lot For The Smog Repair?

    You may be eligible for financial assistance from the California Consumer Assistance Program which offers up to $500 to qualifying owners for emission related repairs.If you don't qualify then ask us about our Financing program.

    You may be eligible for financial assistance from the California Consumer Assistance Program which offers up to $500 to qualifying owners for emission related repairs.


    If you don't qualify then ask us about our Financing program.