Smog Check near Hidden Meadows
4 BAR-licensed smog stations near Hidden Meadows — the closest is Escondido STAR Smog Check, about 7 miles away. Walk-ins welcome. STAR-certified where indicated.
Closest smog stations to Hidden Meadows
Sorted by distance. All independently owned, all BAR-licensed.
Escondido STAR Smog Check
📍 1602 E Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92027
STAR-certified · Test-only station
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Smog Check Escondido
📍 750 N Escondido Blvd Unit C
Escondido, CA 92025
STAR-certified · Test-only station
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Carlsbad STAR Smog Check
📍 2509 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 115
Carlsbad, CA 92011
STAR-certified · Test-only station
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Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog
📍 2509 Palomar Airport Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92011
STAR-certified · Test-and-repair station
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Smog check near Hidden Meadows — the facts
- AreaHidden Meadows, Escondido, CA
- ZIPZIP 92026
- Closest stationEscondido STAR Smog Check · about 7 miles
- License typeSTAR-certified · test-only
Getting from Hidden Meadows to the shop
Escondido STAR Smog Check is at 1602 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027 — about 7 miles from Hidden Meadows (straight-line, measured from the addresses inside ZIP 92026; the drive is a little longer). Walk-ins are welcome, or book online; most inspections take about 20 minutes. Bring the vehicle and the registration renewal notice if you have one. If your notice says STAR, this station qualifies. Test-only means the station performs the inspection and is not licensed to sell you a repair. Any California smog station's license type and STAR status is public at search.dca.ca.gov.
Also within reach of Hidden Meadows: Smog Check Escondido (about 8 miles), Carlsbad STAR Smog Check (about 12 miles), Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog (about 12 miles).
Each location posts its own inspection fee on-site, and the $8.25 state certificate fee is charged only when the vehicle passes. Current new-customer tickets are on the coupons page; how California smog pricing works is explained here.
DMV field office
The DMV field office nearest Escondido STAR Smog Check is the San Marcos IBC Field Office. You do not need to go there for the smog check itself — a passing result is transmitted to the DMV electronically by the station, usually within minutes. Registration is handled by the DMV, not by smog stations.
Part of Escondido
Hidden Meadows is a Escondido neighborhood; the official city and business resources are City of Escondido and Escondido Chamber of Commerce.
Smog check questions from Hidden Meadows drivers
Smog check station near my zip code?
We serve multiple neighborhoods.
- Central location easy access
- STAR-certified if needed
- See hours on our GBP listing
We're a BAR-licensed station serving the area.
How long is a California smog certificate valid?
90 days from inspection.
- Transmits to DMV electronically
- Valid for registration use
- Starts countdown at pass
Per California DMV registration rules.
I just moved to California — do I need a smog check?
Yes within 20 days of residency.
- Out-of-state certs not accepted
- Vehicle must be 1976 or newer gas
- Diesel 1998 or newer
Per California DMV registration rules.
Do I need a smog check for a family transfer?
Exempt parent spouse child sibling grandparent grandchild.
- Must file DMV exemption form
- No certificate needed if exempt
- Abatement fee may still apply
Per California DMV registration rules.
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