by autoTECH Blackhawk | Nov 3, 2025 | Performance Upgrades
Top bolt-on mods to boost horsepower provide car owners easy methods to increase engine power with accessory parts. Bolt-on mods refer to modifications that don’t require internal engine work or alterations to the vehicle’s major systems. Standard choices include cold...
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...
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