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The Department of Motor Vehicles website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the DMV. The price of a smog inspection will vary from one smog test center to another.
Your vehicle must have been registered in California for at least the last two years. A loose gas cap can also cause you to fail the smog check. To find a vehicle's Smog Check history, enter either the Vehicle Identification Number or license plate number below. The California Air Resources Board created the Gross Polluter category to identify and encourage heavy polluters of air that exceed standards. These are some bad vehicles who need immediate attention from auto mechanics.



With our experienced team, let us show you how to get funds to fix your car. Along with your Smog Check, we can also renew your registration or transfer the title to your vehicle. You will walk out with your current registration and new stickers in hand. Proper and regular maintenance according to your Owner’s Manual, and not tampering with the emissions control equipment are keys to passing Smog Check and lowering emissions from your vehicle. Also a good 15 minute drive helps to ensure a proper warm-up of all emission related components which helps out in the emissions part of the smog check. The government provides financial assistance for repair work to consumers who qualify.
Most cars will complete in 100 to 200 miles but there are sometimes exceptions. Make an appointment at a Referee station and bring documentation of two failed smog tests and receipts for money spent on repairs at a licensed smog repair station as well as diagnostics. If you meet the qualifications, you will be granted a waiver that allows you to pass the test without the repairs. In California,smog checks are mandatory every other year for vehicles that are more than eight years old. Apart from this, if you are selling a vehicle that is more than four years old or want to register an out-of-state vehicle for the first time in California, you will need a smog check.

However, an actual inspection isn't required if the DMV received a biennial smog certification within 90 days of the sale. The DMV chatbot and live chat services use third-party vendors to provide machine translation. Machine translation is provided for purposes of information and convenience only. The visual inspection, the functional inspection, and the tailpipe emissions. During the visual inspection we are looking for any defects or tampering of the emissions related components. The functional inspection will check the OBD readings, check engine light, visual smoke and etc.
We have done this by providing exceptional service and making it convenient for our customers by offering Smog Check and DMV Registration Services under one roof. We provide fast and reliable smog check and registration service, so you have more time for the important things. On most cars we can finish your smog check and have you on your way in about 15 minutes. The shop has a comfortable waiting room and seating while we certify your vehicle. We have multiple 5 star rated locations, which speak of our commitment to our clients. Our aim is differentiate ourselves from the rest of the industry.

We value your time, money and effort as you hire our services, building solid business relationship. Businesses authorized by the DMV to handle certain registration services, often with much shorter wait times (if any!). You submitted a smog certification to the DMV within 90 days before the date of transfer. If your vehicle is 8 years old or less, you do NOT have to have your vehicle smog checked every