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Smog Retest in Carlsbad, CA
Failed your smog check here at Carlsbad STAR Smog Check? Within 30 calendar days you get one $30 smog retest for the same vehicle: $21.75 for the test, plus the $8.25 state certificate when it passes. Bring the car to Suite 115, 2509 Palomar Airport Rd, any day of the week, or book online.
$30 smog retest terms. One discounted retest for the same vehicle at the same station within 30 calendar days of the original paid, failed inspection. The retest is $21.75; if the vehicle passes, the $8.25 state certificate brings the total to $30. If it fails again, the retest is $21.75. A completed inspection that fails because readiness monitors are not ready counts as the retest. An inspection we abort costs nothing and does not use the retest; the 30-day window still applies. Additional retests and returns after 30 days are charged at posted regular prices. Repairs are not included.
- 4.9★ · 538 Google reviews
- STAR certified
- BAR-licensed station #311178
- Walk-ins welcome
- Open seven days
What to bring
- The vehicle, after the emissions work is done.
- The vehicle inspection report from the earlier test.
- The invoice for the work that was done, if you have it.
- Your DMV renewal notice or the documents DMV sent you. If the notice calls for a STAR station, that's us: we are STAR certified.
How the retest goes
Check-in
Walk in or book online, and hand us the earlier report.
Estimate
You approve a written estimate before the inspection starts: $21.75 for the retest, with the $8.25 certificate added only if the car passes.
Readiness
If the battery was disconnected or replaced, or trouble codes were cleared, the car's readiness monitors reset. Drive normally for a week or two first so they can finish.
Inspection and report
We run the inspection for your model year and give you the new vehicle inspection report.
If it still doesn't pass
We go over the new report so you know exactly what's still showing up. The car then goes back to the station of your choice for more emissions work. BAR's Auto Shop Locator lists licensed stations that do emissions work, so you can pick one you trust. If the discounted retest fails, that visit is $21.75; any further retests, and returns after 30 days, are charged at posted regular prices.
Worth checking: some emissions fixes may be covered by your manufacturer's warranty. Your owner's manual explains the coverage.
Makes we inspect
Our bay sees every make. Ford, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Mazda turn up most often in our job photos, and the full brand list is on our vehicles we smog check page.
Drivers on Google
5 out of 5 stars
“Always easy to come for a smog check. Been coming for several years brining in a few cars and always took care of me.”
5 out of 5 stars
“Very helpful, much needed when I needed a smog. Good prices and very friendly. Would recommend”
Frequently asked questions
How much is a retest?
$21.75 for the retest, plus the $8.25 state certificate if the car passes, for $30 total. It covers one retest of the same vehicle within 30 calendar days of a paid, failed inspection here. The first-test price is on our coupon page.
My first test was at a different station. Can I retest with you?
We're glad to inspect it, but the $30 smog retest applies only to a car whose paid inspection failed at this station. A car that failed somewhere else is charged our regular price, shown on the coupon page.
Does the retest have to be at a STAR station?
If your DMV renewal notice requires it, yes. We are STAR certified either way.
Why wait after a battery change?
Disconnecting or replacing the battery resets the readiness monitors. A week or two of normal driving lets them finish, and a completed test that fails on monitors counts as your retest.
Can I retest on a Sunday?
Yes, Sunday 9 AM–4 PM.
Hours and location
Carlsbad STAR Smog Check
2509 Palomar Airport Rd, Suite 115, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 814-2021
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
Holiday hours: see our Google Business Profile. Wi-Fi in the waiting room. Hablamos español. Cash, major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted.
Retest visits come mostly from Poinsettia, Aviara, La Costa and Bressi Ranch.
Come back for your retest
Bring the car, the report and the invoice within 30 days of the failed test. Book online or walk in.
2509 Palomar Airport Rd, Suite 115, Carlsbad, CA 92011 · BAR license #311178 · (760) 814-2021