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Failed Smog Check in Escondido, CA
Failed a smog check in Escondido? Take the vehicle inspection report to a licensed test-and-repair or repair-only station you choose, then come back to our STAR station at 750 North Escondido Blvd, Unit C, for the $30 smog retest within 30 days. We're test-only; walk in, book online, or call (760) 975-3178.
- 4.9★ · 1,428 Google reviews
- STAR certified
- BAR-licensed station #293160
- Walk-ins welcome
- Se habla español
What's on your report
The vehicle inspection report shows the results and whether the car passed or failed. It also lists any open safety recalls on the vehicle. Hang on to it: the repair station uses it, and so do we at the retest.
Four steps to a pass
Choose a repair station
Pick a licensed test-and-repair or repair-only shop; BAR's Auto Shop Locator shows the options.
Check the warranty
Some emissions repairs may be covered by your manufacturer's warranty. Check your owner's manual.
Drive it
After a battery disconnect or cleared codes, a week or two of normal driving lets the readiness monitors reset.
Retest here
Within 30 days of the failed inspection here: $21.75, plus the $8.25 certificate on a pass (how our retest works).
Why it can matter where you retest
If your renewal notice requires a STAR station, the retest must happen at one. The same goes for vehicles identified as gross polluters, which must be certified at a STAR station or a state Referee. We hold STAR certification, so you can retest here either way.
For the retest, bring
- The car, repaired.
- The failed report.
- Your DMV notice or other documents DMV mailed you.
Makes we test
Jeeps, Nissans, Volvos and every other make: the list.
What drivers say
5 out of 5 stars
“…very helpful and professional. If you need a smog check done. This is the place. I highly recommend them. …”
Frequently asked questions
What happens after a failed smog check?
You get a vehicle inspection report. The repair is done at a station you choose, then the car is retested.
Will my car fail with the check engine light on?
Yes. With the check engine light on, a vehicle will not pass.
Which repair shop should I use?
Any licensed test-and-repair or repair-only station you choose. BAR's Auto Shop Locator lists them.
Do I have to retest here?
No. If your notice requires a STAR station, the retest must be at one; otherwise any test-and-repair or test-only station works. We're STAR certified if you'd like to come back.
How much is the retest?
$21.75 for the test, with the $8.25 state certificate added only on a pass: $30 total. One retest per car, here, within 30 calendar days of the paid, failed inspection.
Hours and location
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Smog Check Escondido
Smog Check Escondido · 750 North Escondido Blvd Unit C, Escondido, CA 92025 · BAR license #293160 · (760) 975-3178
Retest customers arrive from downtown Escondido, Westside, Reidy Creek and Vista.
Accepted here: cash, major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Waiting room with Wi-Fi. English and Spanish (se habla español). Holiday hours follow our Google Business Profile.
Ready for round two
Call us about your report or book the retest once the repair is done.