Smog Check Station Near Escondido
Escondido is the largest city in the Poway Smog Station service area, with over 150,000 residents. Escondido drivers who have been directed to a STAR station by the DMV often find that Poway Smog Station is more convenient and less busy than the larger shops in Escondido proper.
How Far Is Poway Smog Station from Escondido?
Poway Smog Station is approximately 12 miles from Escondido — about a 20 minutes drive. Take Centre City Parkway or I-15 south to Poway Rd. Head east on Poway Rd — the station is on the right side past Community Rd.
Our address is 13965 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064. We are located in a convenient strip mall with ample parking directly in front of the station.
Smog Check Services for Escondido Residents
Poway Smog Station provides the following emissions testing services for Escondido drivers:
- STAR Smog Check — required for DMV-directed vehicles; we are STAR certified
- DMV Renewal Smog Check — biennial registration renewal testing
- Change of Ownership Smog Check — required when buying or selling a vehicle
- Out-of-State Vehicle Smog Check — for vehicles being registered in California
- Diesel Smog Check — opacity testing for diesel trucks and cars
- Hybrid Vehicle Smog Check — OBD-II testing for hybrid vehicles
- Gross Polluter Re-Test — re-testing for vehicles that previously failed
All services include electronic submission of results to the DMV. You do not need to deliver any paperwork — we handle everything.
How Much Does a Smog Check Cost Near Escondido?
A smog check at Poway Smog Station costs $39.75 with our $10 OFF coupon, plus the $8.25 DMV certificate transfer fee. This pricing applies to all vehicle types — gasoline, diesel, and hybrid. No hidden fees, no upselling. Visit our coupon page to get your discount.
Why Escondido Drivers Choose Poway Smog Station
- STAR Certified — one of the few STAR test-only stations near Escondido
- Fast service — most smog checks completed in 15–20 minutes
- $10 OFF coupon — affordable pricing with no hidden fees
- Free re-test — if your vehicle does not pass, we re-test for free
- Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed
- Serving the area since 2008 — experienced, licensed technicians
Visit Us from Escondido Today
Poway Smog Station is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Located at 13965 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, just 12 miles from Escondido. Call (858) 486-7664 with questions or drive in — no appointment necessary.