Smog Check near La Costa Ridge
4 BAR-licensed smog stations near La Costa Ridge — the closest is Carlsbad STAR Smog Check, about 4 miles away. Walk-ins welcome. STAR-certified where indicated.
Closest smog stations to La Costa Ridge
Sorted by distance. All independently owned, all BAR-licensed.
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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Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair
📍 310 Encinitas Blvd #B
Encinitas, CA 92024
STAR-certified · Test-and-repair 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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Smog check near La Costa Ridge — the facts
- AreaLa Costa Ridge, Carlsbad, CA
- ZIPCarlsbad ZIPs 92008, 92009, 92011
- Closest stationCarlsbad STAR Smog Check · about 4 miles
- License typeSTAR-certified · test-only
Getting from La Costa Ridge to the shop
Carlsbad STAR Smog Check is at 2509 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 115, Carlsbad, CA 92011 — about 4 miles from La Costa Ridge (straight-line, measured from addresses across Carlsbad; 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 La Costa Ridge: Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog (about 4 miles), Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair (about 5 miles), Smog Check Escondido (about 9 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 Carlsbad STAR Smog Check is the Oceanside 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 Carlsbad
La Costa Ridge is a Carlsbad neighborhood; the official city and business resources are City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
Smog check questions from La Costa Ridge 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.
Will a check engine light fail my smog check?
Yes automatic fail in California.
- Must be resolved before retest
- Can stem from minor issue gas cap or major sensor
- Do not clear the code right before testing
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
Can a loose gas cap fail my smog?
Yes triggers evap code.
- Easy fix tighten or replace
- Drive 100-150 miles after fix
- Monitors need to reset
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
How many times can I retest after failing?
Unlimited retests allowed.
- Must pay inspection fee each time
- No certificate fee until pass
- CAP can help with repair costs
Per BAR Consumer Assistance Program guidelines.
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