The main difference between a STAR smog station and a regular smog station is that a STAR station is licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) to perform smog checks on all vehicles, including those designated as "gross polluters" and "high-emitting vehicles."
The STAR program was created by the California BAR to improve the overall quality of smog checks and reduce emissions from vehicles in the state. To become a STAR smog station, a station must meet higher performance standards than regular smog stations and must participate in ongoing training and quality control programs.
In addition, some vehicles are required to be tested at STAR stations rather than regular smog stations. These include vehicles designated as "gross polluters," vehicles with a history of high emissions, and vehicles that have failed a previous smog check.
In summary, while both STAR and regular smog stations perform smog checks, STAR stations have met higher performance standards and are licensed to perform smog checks on all vehicles, including those that are more likely to fail a smog check.
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