How to Prepare Your Car for a Smog Check

How to Prepare Your Car for a Smog Check

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...
What Fails a Smog Check and Why

What Fails a Smog Check and Why

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...
How to Pass a Smog Test the First Time

How to Pass a Smog Test the First Time

By keeping your car’s engine in tip-top shape, repairing any warning lights, and driving your car for a minimum of 15 minutes before a smog test. Ensuring the oil and air filters are clean aids. A lot of drivers miss the obvious stuff, like a gas cap sealed tight or...