For smog check and general auto repair on Chula Vista's Broadway corridor, T & K Smog & Auto Repair at 1409 Broadway holds STAR certification from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair. That STAR designation means the station can process DMV-directed gross polluter and change-of-ownership inspections that non-STAR facilities cannot run, a regulatory testing tier shared by full-service operations including Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires across the broader South Bay inspection network. Beyond emissions testing, the shop handles general mechanical repair — wheel alignment, clutch replacement, brake service, and engine diagnostics — with bilingual technicians working in English and Spanish. Vehicles arriving via flatbed from Angelo's Towing Chula Vista receive priority diagnostic intake, allowing stalled or non-starting cars to move from tow drop-off to repair bay without scheduling a second visit. The shop's BAR-certified smog analyzer runs the California OBD-II protocol, pulling real-time emission readiness monitors from the vehicle's engine control unit to verify catalytic converter function and evaporative system integrity before transmitting results to the DMV.