Star 5 Smog is your official State of California Licensed Smog Test Center and we are licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to inspect and certify most vehicles. Our goal is to keep our customers satisified by making this process easy and as quick as possible.

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If your Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice says, “SMOG Certification Required,” or “SMOG Certification Required.” Star 5 Smog is the right place to go to.

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Our certified smog techs are licensed and rated by the computer system which indicates requirements of each automotive make and model during the test phases. Components of your engine are visually inspected in addition to the measurements of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, and carbon dioxide in your emissions. So you do not have to be an expert in smog testing; that is our job.

If your vehicle fails the smog test you have 4 options:

• Have your vehicle diagnosed and fixed at a licensed repair smog check location of your choice.

• Apply for financial assistance for emissions related repairs from the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP)

• Seek a repair cost waiver from the Referee System.

• Retire the vehicle to the state of California (if program/funds are available).

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