Brake and Light Inspection
Locations in:
San Diego County
California
San Diego County is a county located in the
southwestern corner of the State of California.
It is the south-westernmost county in the 48
contiguous United States. The City of San Diego is
its county seat and by far the largest city in the
county. According to the census of 2010, San Diego
County had a population of 3,095,313 people,
making it the second most populous county in
California, following Los Angeles County.
| Name | Address | City | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Auto Electric | 147 S. Andreasen | Escondido | 92049 |
| Atlantic Auto Repair | 1338 Broadway | El Cajon | 92041-5810 |
| Auto Service Gutierrez | 831 25th St. | San Diego | 92122-2738 |
| 905 Smog & Auto Repair | 6980 Camino Maquiladora #G | San Diego | 92174 |
| A N B Auto Repair Inc. | 3522 University Ave. | San Diego | 92124-2225 |
| Clean Air Smog & Auto Repair | 158 B S Vinewood | Escondido | 92049 |
| Cliff Brown Auto | 4511 Park Blvd. | San Diego | 92136 |
| A1 Run Rite Auto & Smog& Brake | 171 N Rose Suite F104 | Escondido | 92047 |
| Accurate Auto Body | 3593 Hancock St. | San Diego | 92130-4308 |
| Advance Auto Repair & Smog & Brake | 1622 E. Valley Pky | Escondido | 92047 |
| Baja Auto Part #2 | 6980 Camino Maquiladora L | San Diego | 92174 |
| Banny Hom Enterprises | 1260 W. Main St. | El Cajon | 92040-4130 |
| Bob Brown’s Automotive Svcs Inc. | 6270 University Ave. | San Diego | 92135-5706 |
| Bonita Vista Gas & Auto | 923 Otay Lakes Rd. | Chula Vista | 91933-3002 |
| Brake Stop & Auto Repair | 918 Broadway | Chula Vista | 91931 |
| Center City Shell | 3830 Massachusetts Ave. | La Mesa | 91961-7640 |
| Chula Vista Service Center | 919 Third Ave. | Chula Vista | 91931-1304 |
| Del Sol Valero | 3744 Del Sol | San Diego | 92174 |
| Denny’s Automotive | 5575 Santa Fe St. #C | San Diego | 92129 |
| Devore Automotive | 1273 N 2nd St. | El Cajon | 92041 |
| Diaz Auto Repair | 3205 Beyer Blvd. | San Diego | 92174 |
| E & M smogs | 1150 30th St. | San Diego | 92174 |
| Murrays | 340 Trousdale Dr. Ste N | Chula Vista | 91930-1010 |
| National Brake Services | 2060 Imperial Ave. | San Diego | 92122-3825 |
| North Park 76 | 3174 El Cajon Blvd. | San Diego | 92124 |
| Official Brake & Lights Insp Ctr. | 1522 Broadway #E | Chula Vista | 91931 |
| Otay test and Repair | 2550 Main St. Ste G | Chula Vista | 91931 |
| Pacific Auto Repair | 335 W 11th St. | National City | 91970 |
| Pacific Tire& Brake | 7653 El Cajon Blvd. #100 | La Mesa | 91961 |
| Rancho San Diego 76 | 11926 Campo Rd. | Spring Valley | 91998 |
| Rays Insta-Tune | 232 E. Alvarado St. | Fallbrook | 92048 |
| Richard’s Automotive | 727 S. Santa Fe Ave. | Vista | 92063 |
| RJ Automotive | 10041 Campo Rd. | Spring Valley | 91997 |
| Sam’s Tune Up Master | 9871 Campo Rd. | Spring Valley | 91997 |
| Sergio’s Auto Repair | 1523 N. Magnolia Ste E & F | El Cajon | 92040 |
| Smog Express | 6950 Camino Maquiladora | San Diego | 92174 |
| Superior Smog and Tune | 7339 Broadway | Lemon Grove | 91965 |
| Technic Auto Repair | 4212 University Ave. | San Diego | 92125 |
| The Pit Stop | 7535 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. | San Diego | 92131-1503 |
| Trust Auto Repair | 557 W. Main St. | El Cajon | 92040 |
| Tunes Lubes & Smogs | 986 Hollister St. | San Diego | 92174 |
| Fuel Systems Parts | 7025 Alamitos Ave. | San Diego | 92174-4709 |
| Globe Auto Tech Inc. | 3672 University Ave. Unit B | San Diego | 92124 |
| Greg’s Automotive | 230 W. Bradley Ave. Unit F | El Cajon | 92040-0000 |
| Horsman Automotve | 8911 Railroad Ave. | Santee | 92091 |
| Jess Harris Alignment & Brake | 1306 Green Field Dr. Unit A | El Cajon | 92041 |
| Tunes Lubes Etc. | 761 Palm Ave. | Imperial Beach | 91952-1229 |
| USA Complete Auto Repair & Smog | 1199 N. Escondido Blvd. #A | Escondido | 92046 |
| Victor’s Automotive Diagnostic & RP | 7665 Carroll Rd #10 | San Diego | 92141 |
| Zeppy Auto Repair | 2540 Main St. #G | Chula Vista | 91931 |
| E W Truck & Equipment | 6356 Federal Blvd. | San Diego | 92134-1405 |
| Encinitas Forgn & Domstc Auto Rpr | 921 2nd St. | Encinitas | 92044 |
| European Auto Center | 14246 Midland Rd. | Poway | 92084-3406 |
| Express Smog & Auto Repair & sales | 8921 Jamacha Rd. | Spring Valley | 91997 |
| Fast Automotive Center | 1308 W. San Marcos Blvd. #107 | San Marcos | 92089-4075 |
| Fast Service Center | 651 Enterprise St. | Escondido | 92049 |
| Fred’s Automotive | 1745 E. Vista Wy. | Vista | 92064 |
| Jesse Smog Station | 2466 Main St. #R | Chula Vista | 91931-4669 |
| John Herrods Automotive | 1562 Sterling Ct. | Escondido | 92049 |
| Lemon Grove Automotive & Body | 8203 Broadway | Lemon Grove | 91965-2663 |
| Lemon Grove Shell | 7200 Broadway | Lemon Grove | 91965 |
| M D Auto Repair and Tires | 8770 Jamacha Rd. | Spring Valley | 91997 |
| Magic Lube and Auto Repair | 1779 Euclid | San Diego | 92125 |
| Mira Mesa Automotive Repair Inc. | 9533 Black Mountain Rd. #D | San Diego | 92146-4576 |
| Mission 76 Service Center | 2023 Mission Ave | Oceanside | 92074-2324 |
| Mission Bay Union | 2824 Garnet Ave. | San Diego | 92129 |
Step by Step: How to get a CA Salvage Title
Exact instructions from the DMV.
The DMV has very specific instructions on how to get a salvaged title. I have provided a link directly to the California DMV website with detailed instructions on what items you need to get a California salvaged title from the DMV.
Just click on the “How it Works” picture to the right to be taken to the DMV page that discusses the CA brake and light inspection requirements.
Why do I need a brake and light inspection?
The purpose of a brake and lamp inspection is to make sure that a vehicle being issued a California DMV salvage title is..
How much does a brake and light inspection cost?
How do I know I am getting a fair price of an inspection?
You will do very well to shop around as the price of a brake and light inspection can vary greatly. The only fixed cost the shop has is the cost of the California Brake and Lamp Inspection Certificate which costs only $7, the rest of the cost is labor. We have found that prices vary from $60-120 for a brake and light inspection and certificate and this cost is negotiable at some shops.