Star Certified Station

What is a STAR Station?

STAR stations are Smog Check stations that meet higher performance standards established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Some STAR stations are licensed to perform only tests, while others are licensed to perform both tests and repairs.

The station is required to post a sign  on the services it performs. State law requires that a percentage ofvehicles have their Smog Check Inspection performed at a STAR station. If your DMV renewal notice (see example below) states your vehicle requires a Smog Check at a STAR station, you must take your vehicle to a STAR station for an inspection.