# Smog Check in San Jose, CA AppointAuto lists 2 smog check stations in San Jose, CA, all STAR-certified. Listed prices are $49.75 for a regular smog check and $59.75 for a STAR check, plus California's $8.25 certificate fee if the station does not include it. Call the shop to book; online booking opens as shops join AppointAuto. ## Smog check stations in San Jose ### MT Smog Check Star Station (STAR station) 210 San Jose Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 Phone: [(408) 287-8863](tel:+14082878863) · Listed hours: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM Services: Regular Smog Check (State Inspection), STAR Certified Smog Check, Full Synthetic Oil Change & Filter [Call (408) 287-8863](tel:+14082878863) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MT+Smog+Check+Star+Station+210+San+Jose+Ave+San+Jose+CA) ### A&A Smog Check & Star Center (STAR station) 790 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: [(408) 292-7664](tel:+14082927664) · Listed hours: 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM Services: Regular Smog Check (State Inspection), STAR Certified Smog Check [Call (408) 292-7664](tel:+14082927664) · [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AA+Smog+Check+790+S+1st+St+San+Jose+CA) ## Smog check prices in San Jose | Service | Listed price | Typical time | | --- | --- | --- | | Regular Smog Check (State Inspection) | $49.75 | 20 min | | STAR Certified Smog Check | $59.75 | 25 min | Add $8.25 for the California smog certificate if the station charges it separately. Final prices are set by each station. ## Before you go - Bring your DMV renewal notice; it says whether you need a STAR station. - Make sure the check engine light is off. A lit light is an automatic fail. - Drive normally for a few days before the test. Do not disconnect the battery or clear trouble codes right before. - Not sure which test you need? Read [STAR vs regular smog check](https://appointauto.com/guides/star-vs-regular-smog-check/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can I get a smog check in San Jose? MT Smog Check Star Station (210 San Jose Ave); A&A Smog Check & Star Center (790 S 1st St). ### How much does a smog check cost in California? Each station sets its own test price. Listed prices on AppointAuto are $49.75 for a regular smog check and $59.75 for a STAR smog check. California also charges an $8.25 state certificate fee for every vehicle that passes; ask the station whether its price already includes it. ### Do I need a STAR station? Your DMV renewal notice tells you. If it says "Smog Certification Required at STAR Station", only a STAR-certified station can certify the car. If it does not mention STAR, any licensed smog check station can test it, and STAR stations can do regular checks too. ### How long does a smog check take? Usually 20 to 30 minutes for a car built in 2000 or later, where the test reads the on-board diagnostics (OBD) system. Older vehicles get a tailpipe test that can take longer. ### How long is a smog certificate valid? A passing smog certificate is valid for 90 days, so get the test within 90 days of your registration renewal or sale. ### Which vehicles are exempt from the California smog check? Gasoline vehicles 8 model years old or newer skip the biennial smog check and pay a smog abatement fee instead. Electric vehicles, motorcycles and gasoline vehicles from 1975 or earlier are exempt. Diesel vehicles from 1998 or newer with a gross vehicle weight rating up to 14,000 lbs do need a smog check. ## Smog check near San Jose - [Smog check in Santa Clara](https://appointauto.com/smog-check/santa-clara/) — 4 mi - [Smog check in Sunnyvale](https://appointauto.com/smog-check/sunnyvale/) — 9 mi - [Smog check in San Francisco](https://appointauto.com/smog-check/san-francisco/) — 42 mi - [Smog check in Sacramento](https://appointauto.com/smog-check/sacramento/) — 95 mi Need tires too? See [tire shops in San Jose](https://appointauto.com/tire-shops/san-jose/). Verify any station's license and STAR status on the Bureau of Automotive Repair's official [bar.ca.gov](https://www.bar.ca.gov/) site. --- Source: https://appointauto.com/smog-check/san-jose/ · Last updated 2026-10-23. Station details are compiled from public listings and can change; call the shop to confirm hours and prices before you go.