by autoTECH Blackhawk | Sep 29, 2021 | Smog Check
Do you know how to tell if a local shop is qualified to give a smog check? One way is by looking for the STAR certification. Achieving this designation means that the shop has been tested and verified for quality and safety, so you can be confident in giving smog...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Sep 29, 2021 | Smog Check
The California smog check requirements for a car transfer are not as straightforward as you might think. The answer to the question of whether or not a vehicle needs a smog inspection is dependent on what county the vehicle will be registered in, and when it was last...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Sep 29, 2021 | Smog Check
A car’s smog check is a big deal. You want to make sure that your vehicle passes this test because if it doesn’t you will be charged more for registration and emissions testing. A lot of people are unclear on what exactly happens during a smog check, so...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Sep 29, 2021 | Smog Check
In California, if your car can’t pass a smog check, you have to get it repaired and then try again. If the problem still doesn’t go away after two tries, you might be required to pay for an emissions test. You do not need to worry about this law; the DMV...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Sep 29, 2021 | Smog Check
Your car is a major investment, and it’s important to make sure that you maintain your vehicle. One of the most popular services for vehicles in California is getting a smog check – but if you’ve never had one before, what should you expect? If you...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Sep 29, 2021 | Smog Check
California has strict smog laws. You may think that this is because the air quality is terrible, but it’s actually to keep cars from polluting the air more than they already do. The state requires all vehicles over 15 years old to be tested for emissions every...
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