Cali v. Smog at 8855 La Mesa Boulevard has operated as a BAR-designated STAR certified smog station and vehicle registration office since 2012. The STAR certification qualifies the station to test gross polluters and directed vehicles that the Bureau of Automotive Repair routes to higher-tier facilities, processing fleet compliance for rental and commercial operators like Hertz Car Rental at Bob Stall Chevrolet. Registration services cover renewals with instant sticker issuance, in-state and out-of-state title transfers, duplicate titles and plates, and VIN verification — extending to motorcycles, trailers, vessels, and commercial vehicles. The La Mesa Boulevard location sits in the eastern section of the 91942 ZIP near Grossmont College, serving the surrounding residential and commercial corridors. Pre-sale vehicle certification and tag renewal often coincide with exterior reconditioning at nearby automotive-service providers like Soapy Joe's Car Wash on Jackson Drive. STAR-tier testing applies enhanced OBD-II interrogation protocols that verify catalyst monitor, oxygen sensor monitor, and EVAP system readiness flags before issuing a passing certification to the BAR database.