Smog Check Lakeside CA

Smog check in Lakeside, CA

4 of the 7 stations in Lakeside are STAR-certified, so a STAR notice barely narrows the list.

$40–$70 in Lakeside.

Map of 7 stations. The list has every one, mapped or not.

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Nearby smog check stations outside Lakeside

Straight-line miles from the middle of Lakeside — not drive time. These stations are in another city.

  • Santee2.4 mi

    Magnolia Test Only Station

    8931 B North Magnolia Ave

    4.8 (377 reviews) STARTest only

    Call (619) 562-3204Directions

  • El Cajon2.4 mi

    Pepper Drive Test Only

    7921 Wintergardens Blvd #b

    4.5 (92 reviews) STARTest only

    Call (619) 441-9304Directions

  • Santee2.5 mi

    Santee Smog Test Only

    10529 Mission Gorge Rd

    4.3 (124 reviews) STARTest only

    Call (619) 562-8303Directions

  • Santee2.5 mi

    Bright Tech Auto Service

    10438 Mision Gorge #b

    4.7 (57 reviews) STARTest & repair

    Call (619) 449-0741Directions

  • El Cajon2.9 mi

    Rose Auto Service

    1286 Greenfield Dr

    4.9 (9 reviews) STARTest only

    Call (619) 444-0294Directions

  • El Cajon3 mi

    Gregs Automotive

    1641 N Magnolia Ave

    4.8 (359 reviews) STARTest & repair

    Call (619) 440-4337Directions

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Smog check rules and DMV offices for Lakeside

California asks for a smog check at every other registration renewal once a gas or hybrid car is more than eight model years old. Diesels have no age exemption.

Selling a car older than four model years needs a certificate under 90 days old, and a car moving here from another state needs one to register.

Your DMV renewal notice is the final word for an address in Lakeside. It says whether this year's renewal needs a check and whether it has to be at a STAR station.

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The nearest DMV field offices to central Lakeside:

  • El Cajon 1450 Graves Avenue, El Cajon 92021 about 3.2 mi
  • Poway 13461 Community Road, Poway 92064 about 9.6 mi

Every station listed here is in ZIP 92040.

Smog check questions

How much is a smog check in Lakeside?
$40–$70 at most Lakeside stations. Test-only is cheaper.
Do I need a STAR station?
Only if your DMV renewal notice says STAR. 4 of Lakeside's 7 stations qualify.
Test-only vs test & repair?
Test-only just runs the inspection. Test & repair can also fix a fail.
What do I bring?
Your DMV renewal notice and a way to pay. Most stations take walk-ins.
How long does a smog check take?
20–30 minutes. Call ahead to skip the wait.
Are any Lakeside smog stations open on Sunday?
None of the 7 stations with posted hours open on Sunday.
How long is a California smog certificate good for?
90 days from the test. A sale or a registration has to happen inside that window.
What is the smog abatement fee?
A yearly DMV fee for cars in their first eight model years, which skip the smog check. It's paid with registration, not at a station.

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