Station data: California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Auto Shop Locator, retrieved September 18, 2026. Not affiliated with BAR.
BAR’s Auto Shop Locator lists 16 licensed smog check stations in La Mesa. 7 are STAR stations, 4 are test-only stations that inspect vehicles but do not make emissions repairs, and 12 are test-and-repair stations. Each listing shows the station’s address, phone number and BAR license number. BAR does not publish prices or opening hours, so call before you go, or use our free quote form and let stations come to you.
Most of these stations are in ZIP codes 91942 (11), 91941 (5).
Smog check stations in La Mesa, CA
STAR stations are listed first, then alphabetically. Showing 16 of 16.
| Station | Address | Phone | Type | BAR license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Smog Center Test Only Station | 3691 Via Mercado #5, La Mesa, CA 91941 | (619) 670-4695 | STARTest only | #241616 |
| Cali V. Smog | 8855 LA Mesa Blvd Ste A, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 400-6318 | STARTest only | #267864 |
| Fletcher Hills Automotive & Smog | 8120 Center ST, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 596-1233 | STARTest & repair | #232262 |
| LA Mesa Auto Care INC | 8692 LA Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 469-1966 | STARTest & repair | #219552 |
| LA Mesa Smog Check | 7860 EL Cajon Blvd #1, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 469-1341 | STARTest only | #300655 |
| LA Mesa Tire Pros | 3810 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 | (619) 460-9194 | STARTest & repair | #175100 |
| Speedy Smog of LA Mesa | 7482 EL Cajon Blvd, Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 464-7664 | STARTest only | #266313 |
| Bob Stall Chevrolet | 7601 Alvarado RD, La Mesa, CA 91941 | (619) 460-1311 | Test & repair | #6361 |
| Car Service LA Mesa | 8861 LA Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 439-7222 | Test & repair | #306809 |
| Carl Burgers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram World | 8355 Hercules Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 463-9321 | Test & repair | #263137 |
| Euro Auto Tech & Smog | 7633 EL Cajon Blvd # 217, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 303-3237 | Test & repair | #286979 |
| Greg's Automotive-helix | 4654 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941 | (619) 444-7993 | Test & repair | #248372 |
| San Diego Top Tune | 6982 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941 | (619) 987-6977 | Test & repair | #205624 |
| Sedano Ford | 8980 LA Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 275-3314 | Test & repair | #304611 |
| Sedano Lincoln | 8930 LA Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 275-3314 | Test & repair | #304612 |
| Trust Auto Repair & Body Works | 7860 EL Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 | (619) 644-1977 | Test & repair | #255831 |
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Get Free Quotes →Smog check questions in La Mesa
How much does a smog check cost in La Mesa?
BAR does not regulate smog check prices, so each station in La Mesa sets its own. The station must give you an estimate that you approve before the inspection starts, and it must charge the $8.25 Smog Check certificate fee. Call two or three stations before you go. Our cost guide explains what moves the price.
How long does a smog check take in La Mesa?
BAR says an inspection usually takes about 30 minutes. Time spent waiting depends on the station, so call ahead. More in our guide to smog check times.
Do I need a STAR station in La Mesa?
Only if your DMV registration renewal notice says "Smog Certification Required at a STAR station". Otherwise you can use any station licensed to do smog checks. 7 of the 16 stations listed above are STAR stations. See what STAR means.
Do I need a smog check in La Mesa?
If your DMV registration renewal notice says a smog certification is required, yes. Most gasoline, hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles from model year 1976 on need a smog check every other year, with exceptions listed in our requirements guide.
STAR, test-only or test-and-repair?
BAR describes three kinds of stations that can perform an inspection. A test-and-repair station performs smog checks and emissions repairs. A test-only station performs smog checks but does not make emissions repairs. A STAR station meets higher performance standards and can inspect all vehicles, including high-polluting ones. Read the full comparison in our test-only vs test-and-repair guide.
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