Find a BAR-licensed smog check station near you in San Marcos, CA and get your vehicle's smog inspection — live from the state Bureau of Automotive Repair

BAR-Licensed Smog Check in San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, California drivers have 44 licensed smog check stations nearby to choose from. Nearest of the top-rated Cal Smog Network stations is Smog Check Escondido (5.1 mi), shown first. All stations are sourced from official state Bureau of Automotive Repair records; tap to call or map a route. Need a different area? Use the finder.

Top-rated Cal Smog Network stations near San Marcos

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Smog Check Escondido
4.91,423 Google reviews
✓ STAR-certified station
750 N Escondido Blvd Unit C, Escondido, CA 92025
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday Closed
5.1 miBook onlineCall (760) 647-8520 Directions BAR license #293160
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Escondido STAR Smog Check
4.92,430 Google reviews
✓ STAR-certified station
1602 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday Closed
6.4 miBook onlineCall (760) 582-6670 Directions BAR license #297258
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Carlsbad STAR Smog Check
4.9536 Google reviews
✓ STAR-certified station
2509 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 115, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7.3 miBook onlineCall (760) 896-3895 Directions BAR license #311178
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Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog
4.91,151 Google reviews
✓ STAR-certified station
2509 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
7.3 miBook onlineCall (760) 896-3895 Directions BAR license #311178

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All licensed smog stations near San Marcos

LUKA'S FOREIGN CAR SPECIALISTS
✓ STAR-certified
256 W Mission Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
2.2 miCall (760) 744-8339 Directions BAR license #270848
FAST AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
✓ STAR-certified
1288 W San Marco #107, San Marcos, CA 92078
2.3 miCall (760) 744-5498 Directions BAR license #298924
MIDNIGHT SMOG
✓ STAR-certified
1285 Stone Drive Suite 101, San Marcos, CA 92078
2.3 miCall (760) 304-0122 Directions BAR license #313832
5 STAR AUTOTECH
✓ STAR-certified
2514 South Santa Fe E5, Vista, CA 92084
2.8 miCall (760) 734-3755 Directions BAR license #292635
ALPHA SMOG CENTER
✓ STAR-certified
2456 South Santa Fe Avenue Ste D, Vista, CA 92084
2.8 miCall (760) 271-4264 Directions BAR license #309079
VISTA AUTO SMOG, LLC
Not STAR-certified
2244 S Santa Fe Avenue C1, Vista, CA 92084
2.8 miCall (760) 734-4486 Directions BAR license #314386
SMOG FIRST
✓ STAR-certified
1321 Descanso Ave, Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92069
2.8 miCall (760) 580-4574 Directions BAR license #288085
SO CAL SMOG
✓ STAR-certified
855 Rancheros Dr B, San Marcos, CA 92069
2.8 miCall (760) 290-3019 Directions BAR license #302964
NORTH COUNTY AUTOMOTIVE
Not STAR-certified
2477 South Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083
2.9 miCall (760) 734-1226 Directions BAR license #293283
SMOG DOG STAR
✓ STAR-certified
2550 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
2.9 miCall (760) 597-0122 Directions BAR license #309165
AUTO SMOG SPECIALIST
✓ STAR-certified
2506 S Santa Fe Ave #B4, Vista, CA 92084
2.9 miCall (760) 727-1043 Directions BAR license #202643
ALL AUTOS SMOG
✓ STAR-certified
738 W. San Marcos Blvd #108, San Marcos, CA 92078
2.9 miCall (760) 591-7664 Directions BAR license #271817
SANTA FE AUTO REPAIR
✓ STAR-certified
755 W. San Marcos Blvd. Suite 108, San Marcos, CA 92078
3 miCall (442) 515-3898 Directions BAR license #216474
HIGH TECH AUTO
✓ STAR-certified
1620 Grand Avenue 5, San Marcos, CA 92078
3.1 miCall (760) 744-1402 Directions BAR license #311050
R AND D AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Not STAR-certified
175 Navajo St, San Marcos, CA 92078
3.1 miCall (760) 744-3300 Directions BAR license #267407
AUTO GUYS
Not STAR-certified
763 W. San Marcos Blvd. #110, San Marcos, CA 92078
3.1 miCall (760) 510-1688 Directions BAR license #289660
SHADOWRIDGE AUTO SERVICE
Not STAR-certified
636 Sycamore Ave, Vista, CA 92083
3.4 miCall (760) 598-0076 Directions BAR license #248268
SMOG CENTRAL STATION
✓ STAR-certified
375 S. Rancho Sante Fe Rd # 109, San Marcos, CA 92078
3.5 miCall (760) 471-0770 Directions BAR license #272123
SUPER SMOG
✓ STAR-certified
2120 W. Mission Road Suite 110, Escondido, CA 92029
3.6 miCall (760) 708-2825 Directions BAR license #298836
NORTH COUNTY SMOG & REPAIR
✓ STAR-certified
1288 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 100, San Marcos, CA 92078
3.7 miCall (760) 591-4859 Directions BAR license #203141
MS AUTO & SMOG
✓ STAR-certified
1415 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083
3.8 miCall (760) 536-3202 Directions BAR license #310632
RC AUTO & SMOG
✓ STAR-certified
1410 S Santa Fe #B, Vista, CA 92084
3.8 miCall (760) 758-0221 Directions BAR license #165739
PERFORMANCE AUTO CARE
✓ STAR-certified
615 W El Norte Pkwy # 340, Escondido, CA 92026
3.9 miCall (760) 480-6666 Directions BAR license #274321
COX AUTO SERVICE
✓ STAR-certified
1018 Service Place, Vista, CA 92084
4 miCall (760) 643-9111 Directions BAR license #269665
GIL'S AUTOMOTIVE
Not STAR-certified
2437 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029
4 miCall (760) 737-6054 Directions BAR license #282576
VEATCHS AUTOMOTIVE
✓ STAR-certified
1830 Commercial St, Escondido, CA 92029
4.3 miCall (760) 746-7445 Directions BAR license #58754
MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER #2908
Not STAR-certified
1251 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026
4.5 miCall (760) 294-0588 Directions BAR license #300200
WEST ESCONDIDO AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSMISSION
✓ STAR-certified
2200 Auto Park Way Unit A, Escondido, CA 92029
4.6 miCall (760) 741-0071 Directions BAR license #197622
LE'S AUTO SERVICE
✓ STAR-certified
2200 Auto Park Way Suite J, Escondido, CA 92029
4.6 miCall (760) 747-7546 Directions BAR license #211496
PACIFIC AUTO REPAIR CENTER
✓ STAR-certified
835 N Andreasen Dr Ste C, Escondido, CA 92029
4.6 miCall (760) 741-5598 Directions BAR license #289906
ESCONDIDO AUTO PROS - AUTO & HYBRID REPAIR
Not STAR-certified
1181 N Escondido Blvd Suite A, Escondido, CA 92026
4.6 miCall (760) 739-8838 Directions BAR license #285856
CALIFORNIA SMOG CENTER
✓ STAR-certified
251 N Vinewood St Ste C, Escondido, CA 92029
4.7 miCall (760) 975-3131 Directions BAR license #310923
RICHARDS AUTOMOTIVE / AJ SMOG AND AUTOMOTIVE
✓ STAR-certified
707 South Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083
4.8 miCall (760) 726-7997 Directions BAR license #294658
SMOGS BY RITA
✓ STAR-certified
128 A South Vinewood, Escondido, CA 92029
4.8 miCall (760) 489-9885 Directions BAR license #184083
ROAD STAR AUTO REPAIR
✓ STAR-certified
157 South Andreasen Drive A&B, Escondido, CA 92029
4.8 miCall (760) 738-6000 Directions BAR license #263897
SHIFT AUTOWERX
Not STAR-certified
126 N Vinewood St, Escondido, CA 92029
4.8 miCall (760) 500-2987 Directions BAR license #301752
INTER AUTO REPAIR
✓ STAR-certified
141 N Andreasen Dr #A, Escondido, CA 92029
4.8 miCall (760) 740-2557 Directions BAR license #249973
EAZY SMOG PLUS
✓ STAR-certified
911 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084
4.9 miCall (951) 204-5874 Directions BAR license #289782
PEP BOYS AUTO SERVICE & TIRES #664
Not STAR-certified
855 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
4.9 miCall (760) 741-8426 Directions BAR license #303476
ADVANCED AUTO REPAIR
✓ STAR-certified
865 East Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084
5 miCall (760) 724-8898 Directions BAR license #297748

Smog checks near San Marcos

Most gasoline vehicles more than eight model-years old need a smog inspection every two years to renew registration in California, and most vehicles need one when sold or first registered from out of state. Every station on this page is licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). STAR stations meet higher state performance standards — if your DMV notice requires a STAR station, use the STAR filter on the finder.

Student, military & veteran, senior & local resident discounts

Many stations set their own discount policies. The Cal Smog Network stations near San Marcos honor four named programs — Student, Military & Veterans, Senior, and Local Resident — mention your program at the counter with a matching ID. No coupon or code needed; one discount per visit.

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