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 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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