| FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS |
Have
a question? |
- How often must I have my car smogged?
- My DMV Registration Notice says "SMOG
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED AT A TEST-ONLY STATION". What
does this mean?
- What if I fail my smog test?
- I am not required to have a smog test
at a Test-Only station. Can I have the test done at a Test-Only
station anyway?
- Need Financial Help with Your Smog Check
Repairs?
- Where can I get a Consumer Assistance
Program application?
- How long does a smog test take?
- Has the DMV received my smog certificate?
- When was my vehicle smogged last?
- Where can I get more information on the
California Smog Check Program?
- How much does a smog test cost?
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| 1.
How often must I have my car smogged? |
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Vehicles
older than 6 years old must pass a smog test every 2 years
before the DMV will renew the registration. Also, any vehicle
being sold must pass a smog test if the vehicle is more than
4 years old. This smog test is the responsibility of the seller
of the vehicle.
If you are moving from another state and your vehicle is a
1976 or newer model, you must pass a smog test before the
DMV will issue a valid registration. |
| 2.
My DMV Registration Notice says "SMOG CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
AT A TEST-ONLY STATION". What does this mean? |
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| To comply with state law, the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
directs a portion of the vehicles registered in Enhanced Smog
Check Areas to Test-Only stations. Enhanced Areas are those
parts of the state with "serious," "severe,"
or "extreme" ozone pollution problems. Test-Only stations
are licensed Smog Check stations that, by law, are only allowed
to test cars; they cannot repair them. |
| 3.
What if I fail my smog test? |
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| We offer a FREE retest if your vehicle doesn't pass the smog
test. Just have the vehicle emission system repaired and bring
it back to us within 90 days and we'll do the test for free. |
| 4.
I am not required to have a smog test at a Test-Only station.
Can I have the test done at a Test-Only station anyway? |
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| Yes! Smog Test Only Center station is licensed to perform ALL
smog tests, including regular biennial smog tests, change of
ownership tests, and tests for vehicles brought from another
state. Test-Only stations have no vested interest in failing
your vehicle because we don't perform repairs; we don't make
any money from doing potentially unnecessary repairs to your
vehicle. |
| 5.
Need Financial Help with Your Smog Check Repairs? |
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http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/stdpage.asp?Body=/Consumer/cap_program.htm
The Bureau of Automotive Repair can help you repair
your car, and if you don't think it's worth repairing, the
state may buy your car! If your vehicle fails its biennial
(every other year) Smog Check inspection and you are either
income eligible or your DMV Renewal Notice requires you to
obtain a Smog Check at a Test-Only station, you may be eligible
for the repair assistance program (requires Acrobat Reader
5.0 or higher) |
| 6.
Where can I get a Consumer Assistance Program application? |
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| Consumer
Assistance Program application
Requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| 7.
How long does a smog test take? |
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| Almost
all tests are finished within 15 to 20 minutes. All of our locations
have comfortable, clean waiting areas.
Prices may vary, but are very competitive. We also have coupons
available,we offer additional discounts for prepayment, and
we honor all test-only *coupons from competitors (restrictions
apply). Check out our pricing to see how much your smog test will cost. |
| 8.
Has the DMV received my smog certificate? |
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http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/vehtests/pubtstqry.aspx
We electronically transmit your certificate once
your vehicle has passed the Smog Test Inspection. |
| 9.
When was my vehicle smogged last? |
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http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/vehtests/pubtstqry.aspx
On this link you will be able to see the information
about when was your vehicle last Smog Test. |
| 10.
Where can I get more information on the California Smog Check
Program? |
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www.smogcheck.ca.gov
All the information about Smog Check Programs can
be found on the link above. |
| 11. How much does a smog test cost ? |
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Please
see the price section on this website
to see how much your smog test will cost.
Prices vary, but are very competitive. We also have coupons available, we honor all
test-only coupons from competitors certain restrictions apply
see our Terms and Conditions. |
