Pass your smog the easy way. Just $39.75.
The Grove Smog Center is your STAR-certified, test-only neighbor in Lemon Grove — every DMV smog, all vehicles, no appointment, in and out fast. Need a truck done? We bring Clean Truck Check to you.
Lowest price in Lemon Grove
Most cars 2000 and newer · STAR certified
+ $8.25 certificate · no appointment needed
Present coupon before service · not valid with other offers
Smog check coupon
The lowest-price smog check in Lemon Grove.
Show it on your phone or print it — $39.75 for most cars and light trucks, plus the $8.25 state certificate on a pass. No appointment, no hidden fees.
Email me the coupon
You're probably here for one of three reasons
Whichever it is, you're in the right place.
Your registration is due
The DMV won't renew until your smog is done. We do every DMV smog and e-file your pass in minutes, so you can register right away.
The DMV sent you to a STAR station
Your renewal notice says “STAR.” That's us — STAR certified (BAR #300462), so we can inspect and certify exactly what the DMV is asking for.
You've got a diesel or work truck
Heavy-duty diesel needs a CARB Clean Truck Check — and we'll come to your yard to do it. One truck or a whole fleet.
What we test
Every DMV smog, one low price.
Licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair to test all vehicles — cars, trucks, vans, RVs and motor homes.
Smog Check Lemon Grove
Professional smog check services for vehicles in Lemon Grove and surrounding communities.
STAR Smog Check
STAR-certified smog inspections for vehicles required by the California DMV.
Smog and Repair
Smog testing and emissions-related repair services to help qualifying vehicles meet California requirements.
Regular Smog Test
Standard smog inspection for eligible gasoline-powered vehicles.
Diesel Smog Check
Certified smog inspections for eligible diesel vehicles.
Hybrid Vehicle Smog Testing
Smog testing for eligible hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles.
SUV Smog Testing
Professional smog testing for SUVs to meet California emissions requirements.
Truck Smog Inspection
Complete smog inspections for pickup trucks and light-duty trucks.
Out-of-State Vehicle Smog Inspection
Smog inspection required for registering eligible out-of-state vehicles in California.
DMV Smog Inspection
Certified DMV smog inspections for registration renewals and other state requirements.
Biennial Smog Check
Required biennial smog check service for eligible California vehicles.
Emission Testing for Change of Ownership
Emission testing required when transferring vehicle ownership in California.
Gross Polluter Certification
STAR-certified inspection services for vehicles designated as gross polluters.
Smog Testing for Eligible Cars, SUVs, Trucks, Vans and RVs
Smog testing services for eligible cars, SUVs, trucks, vans, and RVs.
Free Electronic Transfer of Passing Smog Certificate to the BAR
Passing smog certificates are electronically transmitted at no additional charge.
Discount Smog Coupon
Save on your next smog inspection with our available discount coupon.
Quick Smog Check—Most Eligible Vehicles Completed in Approximately 15 Minutes
Fast smog inspection service with most eligible vehicles completed in approximately 15 minutes.
Walk-Ins Welcome—No Appointment Needed
Convenient walk-in service with no appointment required.
Fleets & heavy diesel
We bring Clean Truck Check to your yard.
California's Clean Truck Check requires periodic emissions compliance testing for heavy-duty diesel vehicles. We're a mobile inspection service — book online or call and we'll test your trucks on-site and file your compliance with CARB.
- Mobile OBD & opacity compliance testing
- Single trucks or whole fleets, on your schedule
- Results filed so your compliance is on record
Why The Grove
The honest, easy way to smog.
STAR certified
Licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR #300462) to test and certify DMV-directed vehicles.
Test-only & honest
We inspect and certify — we don't sell repairs. No upsell, no hidden fees, just a fair test.
Fast & open 7 days
In and out while you wait, most vehicles in about 15 minutes — and open every day of the week.
Save today
Coupons & specials.
$39.75 smog check
The lowest price in Lemon Grove for most cars and light trucks. Show the coupon on your phone or print it.
No appointment
Walk in seven days a week. Short on time? Call ahead and we'll get you in and out fast.
Mobile truck check
We come to your yard for Clean Truck Check — ask about fleet pricing when you book.
How a visit goes
In, tested, and on your way in about 15 minutes.
Drive up on Lemon Grove Ave
Walk in seven days a week — no appointment needed. Bring your DMV renewal notice if you have it.
Certified test while you wait
We test every vehicle to STAR standards — cars, trucks, hybrids, diesels, RVs — usually in about 15 minutes.
Pass and we file it
When you pass, your certificate goes to the DMV electronically so you can register right away.
Before your smog
Four things that help you pass.
Drive it 15 minutes first
A warm engine and hot catalytic converter burn cleaner. A cold start can fail a test it would otherwise pass.
Check engine light off
An illuminated check engine light is an automatic fail on any OBD-II vehicle. Have it looked at first.
Keep up maintenance
Regular service per your owner's manual, and never tampering with emissions equipment, are the keys to passing.
Don't clear codes first
Clearing the light resets the readiness monitors, which itself fails the test until they complete.
Find us
On Lemon Grove Ave.
The Grove Smog Center
2295 Lemon Grove Ave Ste B
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 461-0997
BAR #300462
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Serving Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Bonita, National City and San Diego. Walk in — no appointment necessary.
Smog FAQ
Questions we hear at the counter.
How much is a smog check?
Our smog check is $39.75 for most cars and light trucks — the lowest price in Lemon Grove — plus the $8.25 state certificate collected only when your vehicle passes.
Do I need an appointment?
No — walk in seven days a week. You'll find our current hours, including Sunday, in the header and footer of every page.
Are you a STAR station?
Yes — we're STAR certified (BAR #300462), so we can smog DMV-directed vehicles as well as standard registration renewals.
Do you do Clean Truck Check?
Yes — and we're mobile. We come to your location to test heavy-duty diesel trucks and file your CARB compliance.
What vehicles can you smog?
All of them — cars, trucks, vans, hybrids, diesels, RVs and motor homes, including out-of-state and gross polluter certifications.
What if my vehicle fails?
As a test-only station we can't make repairs, but we'll explain why it failed and what to do next, then retest it once it's fixed.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes — we're open seven days a week, including Saturday and Sunday. See the header or footer for current hours.
$39.75 smog in Lemon Grove. Open 7 days.
2295 LEMON GROVE AVE STE B · STAR STATION · BAR #300462
(619) 461-0997