Find answers to common questions about our smog check services at Smog Queen STAR Station in San Jose, CA.
What is a STAR Smog Station?
A STAR Station is a smog check facility certified by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to test and certify vehicles that have been directed by the DMV for a smog inspection. Smog Queen STAR Station in San Jose is fully certified to perform these directed inspections.
Do you offer smog checks for diesel and hybrid vehicles?
Yes. Smog Queen STAR Station performs smog inspections for diesel-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and all standard gasoline-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and RVs in San Jose, CA.
Do I need a smog check for a change of ownership?
Yes. California law requires a smog inspection when transferring vehicle ownership. Smog Queen STAR Station provides change-of-ownership smog checks with free electronic certification transfer directly to the DMV.
Can you smog check a vehicle from out of state?
Yes. If you are registering an out-of-state vehicle in California, we provide out-of-state vehicle smog inspections and submit your certification electronically to the DMV at no extra cost.
How do I get my smog certification to the DMV?
Smog Queen STAR Station electronically transfers your smog certification directly to the DMV at no charge after every passing inspection. No paperwork or extra trips required.
Do you offer smog check coupons or discounts?
Yes. Smog Queen STAR Station offers discount smog coupons for qualifying vehicles. Ask our team about available savings when you visit or call us at (408) 540-7265.
Where is Smog Queen STAR Station located?
We are located at 590 Coleman Ave Suite C, San Jose, CA 95110. We serve customers across San Jose zip codes including 95110, 95111, 95112, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95120, 95126, 95127, and 95128.
What types of vehicles do you smog check?
We smog check passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, RVs, heavy-duty trucks, diesel vehicles, and hybrid vehicles — covering all DMV-required smog inspections in San Jose, CA.
