Star Smog Check Lathrop
If your DMV renewal notice says a STAR station is required, Lathrop Quick Smog is one. As a STAR-certified station, we meet the higher standards set and monitored by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and we’re authorized to certify the vehicles the DMV directs to STAR facilities.
Regular station vs. STAR station
When the DMV directs your vehicle to a STAR station, only a STAR-certified station can issue the certificate of compliance you need to renew. A regular station can test your car and certify vehicles that weren’t directed — but its certificate won’t be accepted for a directed vehicle. If your notice isn’t directed, you can test anywhere, including here.
What makes a STAR station different
- Higher standards. STAR stations meet performance benchmarks the state sets and monitors.
- Test-only and independent. We inspect and certify; we don’t do repairs, so there’s no incentive to fail you.
- All vehicles. We’re authorized to test cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, hybrids and diesels — including STAR-directed checks.
- Filed for you. Your passing certificate goes to the DMV electronically.
You can verify our certification any time — BAR license #312441. Grab the $39.75 coupon before you come in.
Our Services
- Smog Test Only
- Regular Smog Test
- Diesel Smog Inspection
- Hybrid Smog Test
- Smog Inspection For Out-of-State Vehicles
- Change of Ownership Smog Check
- Free Electronic Transfer of the Smog Certificate to the DMV
- Emission Testing for All Vehicles
- Discount Smog Coupon
- SUV Smog Testing
- Truck Smog Inspection
- DMV Smog Inspection
- Gross Polluter Certification
- Quick Smog Check
- Clean Truck Check
What is a STAR smog check?
It’s a smog inspection at a station that meets the stricter performance standards the Bureau of Automotive Repair sets and monitors. We’re STAR-certified, so we can certify vehicles the DMV directs specifically to STAR stations.
How do I know if my vehicle needs a STAR station?
Your DMV registration renewal notice will say if a STAR-certified inspection is required. If you’re not sure, call us and read us the line — it takes a moment to check.
What's the difference between a regular station and a STAR station?
For a DMV-directed vehicle, only a STAR station can issue the certificate you need to renew. A regular station can test and certify non-directed vehicles, but its certificate won’t be accepted for a directed one.
Are you authorized to test all vehicles?
Yes — cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, hybrids and diesels, foreign and domestic, including STAR-directed checks.
Can I verify your STAR certification?
Yes. We’re BAR license #312441, listed as a test-only STAR station — you can look us up on the state’s site any time.