by autoTECH Blackhawk | Nov 1, 2025 | Performance Upgrades
To determine which performance upgrades really matter, think in terms of upgrades that deliver actual improvements in acceleration, handling, and durability. Upgrades such as good tires, quality brake pads, and higher-grade suspension components frequently produce...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Oct 30, 2025 | Smog Checks
Failing a smog test in California means your vehicle fails to meet the state’s emission requirements and can’t be registered. DMV will hold the car’s registration renewal until the issue is repaired and the car passes a retest. Motorists receive a printout indicating...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Oct 24, 2025 | Smog Checks
For your car to be ready for a smog check is about getting the engine and exhaust components functioning properly and your car meeting the test for clean air regulations. Smog checks examine tailpipe emissions, the vehicle’s computer, and components such as the gas...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Oct 18, 2025 | Smog Checks
New cars typically don’t require a smog check for the first couple of years. In California, vehicles that are less than eight model years old are exempt from emissions testing. These rules are set by state agencies to help ensure that newer, cleaner cars aren’t...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Oct 12, 2025 | Smog Checks
Smog check failures tend to originate from issues with your car’s exhaust, emissions system, or engine sensors. For the most part, cars don’t pass if there’s something up with the catalytic converter, faulty oxygen sensors, or a damaged gas cap. Even minor leaks in...
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