Escondido STAR Smog Check

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Smog Retest in Escondido, CA

Repair done after a failed smog check here? Escondido STAR Smog Check at 1602 East Valley Parkway gives your car a $30 smog retest if it failed a paid inspection at our station within the last 30 days. We're STAR certified; walk in Monday through Saturday, book online, or call (760) 690-2360.

4.9★ · 2,430 Google reviews

Smog retest in Escondido, CA: Toyota Matrix back in our test bay
  • 4.9★ · 2,430 Google reviews
  • STAR certified
  • BAR-licensed station #297258
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Se habla español

What to bring along

  • The vehicle, with its repairs complete.
  • The report from the failed inspection, so we can see what has to clear.
  • Your DMV renewal notice or the documents DMV sent you.
  • Your repair receipt, if you'd like to keep everything in one place.

Retest, step by step

  1. Stop in or book

    Walk-ins are welcome during open hours; online booking holds a time.

  2. Approve the estimate

    You sign off on the written retest estimate before we start.

  3. Inspect

    We repeat the state inspection required for your vehicle's model year.

  4. Report

    A new vehicle inspection report shows whether the vehicle passed and lists any open safety recalls.

Smog retest in Escondido, CA: full-size SUV in our East Valley Parkway bay

How the $30 retest is priced

One discounted retest for the same vehicle at the same station within 30 calendar days of the original paid, failed inspection. The retest is $21.75; if the vehicle passes, the $8.25 state certificate brings the total to $30. If it fails again, the retest is $21.75. A completed inspection that fails because readiness monitors are not ready counts as the retest. An inspection we abort costs nothing and does not use the retest; the 30-day window still applies. Additional retests and returns after 30 days are charged at posted regular prices. Repairs are not included.

One thing to check first

If the repair shop disconnected the battery, replaced it, or cleared trouble codes, the car's readiness monitors start over. Drive the way you normally do for a week or two before the retest so they have time to complete. Also confirm the check engine light is off; with it on, a vehicle will not pass.

If the retest doesn't pass

Go back to a test-and-repair or repair-only station of your choice for more work. BAR's Auto Shop Locator can help you find a licensed one. After that work, the next inspection is at our posted regular price, because the discounted retest covers one visit. Before paying for parts, look at your owner's manual: some emissions repairs may be covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

Makes we test

Ford, Toyota, Audi, Lexus and every other make: see them all.

What drivers say

5 out of 5 stars

“Service was fast. Prices are fair. Overall a great efficient business. I would highly recommend going here for your smog check.”
Sam C., Google review

5 out of 5 stars

“Very prompt and courteous. Very profesional. I would highly recommend. I am a repeat customer.”
Robert M., Google review

Frequently asked questions

How much do you charge for a retest?

$21.75 for the retest; if the car passes, the $8.25 state certificate makes it $30. That price is for one retest of the same car within 30 calendar days of its paid, failed inspection here.

Can I retest here after failing at another station?

We'll gladly inspect it, and we're STAR certified if your notice requires it. The $30 retest price applies only to cars that failed a paid inspection here, so a car that failed elsewhere is charged our regular price (see the coupon page).

When should I come back after the repair?

If the battery was disconnected or codes were cleared, give it a week or two of normal driving so the readiness monitors can reset.

Do you handle the repair?

No. A test-only station does smog checks but not emissions repairs.

Hours and location

Opening hours
DayHours
Monday8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday8 AM–5 PM
Thursday8 AM–5 PM
Friday8 AM–5 PM
Saturday8 AM–4 PM
SundayClosed

Escondido STAR Smog Check
APEX Smog · 1602 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027 · BAR license #297258 · (760) 690-2360

Repaired cars come back from East Valley, Mission Park, Oak Hill and Valley Center.

Cash, all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted. Waiting room with Wi-Fi. English and Spanish (se habla español). Holiday hours follow our Google Business Profile.

Set up your retest

Bring the repaired car and the failed report.