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Before you take your car in for a smog check, is there anything you can do to give it a better chance of passing? The obvious answer is to make sure your car is running well in the first place. A well-maintained car, with all its systems operating correctly, will probably pass the smog test.

If you think your car isn’t running at 100 percent but you want to avoid the expensive repairs that would be required if you fail, there are simple steps you can take to tilt the odds of passing a smog check in your favor.

Here are the top tips from our experts to prepare your car for a smog check:

1. Clear that “Check Engine” light.
If your car displays a “Check Engine” light, that’s an automatic smog check failure. You’ll need to get a diagnosis and fix before you test.

The most common reason for a C...

Yes, you will need to pass smog again. It is mandatory for all used vehicle transfers in California.

You can ignore the seller’s renewal notice because it doesn’t apply to you.

The seller was responsible to get it done prior to sale, but often they neglect to do it on very cheap vehicles.

When a car is sold, who is responsible for the inspection?

The seller is required to provide the buyer with a valid smog inspection certification at the time of the sale or transfer. Smog certifications are good for 90 days from the date of issuance.

The inspection is not required on a transfer if a biennial smog certification was submitted to DMV within 90 days prior to the vehicle transfer date (a vehicle inspection report may be required for proof of certification).

California exempts you as new owner ...

What is Smog Check?

The Smog Check Program is an important part of the State’s efforts to improve the air we breathe. Smog Check inspections are designed to identify vehicles with excess emissions so they can be properly repaired. The Program has greatly reduced air pollution created by millions of cars in California.

Who oversees the Smog Check Program?

The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) administers the Smog Check Program. Vehicles are inspected each year by more than 7,000 State-licensed and independently owned stations located throughout the State.

Is my vehicle subject to a Smog Check?

Gasoline-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and alternative-fuel vehicles that are model year 1976 and newer require a Smog Check, with the following excepti...

“Smog Check Required”

There’s that pesky notice from the DMV again. We realize it’s a hassle to fit it into your busy life…but it has to be done! That is why our Palmdale Smog center strives to make your visit as easy, quick and pleasant as possible.

Palmdale Smog Check Station is clean, comfortable, and staffed with helpful and courteous employees. Even so, our quick and efficient service gets you in and out FAST!

Why is Test-Only significant?

We are licensed by the State of California to inspect & certify vehicles according to their emissions output. The “Test-Only” means…that’s all we do. We do not do any repair work...