Here are some of the things you can do to ensure improved gas mileage for your car: Driving Habits Keep your car clean. Mud on the undercarriage can weigh a significant amount and slow you down. Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save...

Smog inspections are generally required during a vehicle’s first registration in California and after, every 2 years, afterward. This inspection cycle will continue for as long as the automobile is registered in this state. The Smog Check Program applies to 1976 and newer passenger vehicles...

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...

When it comes to vehicles and their annual emissions test, California doesn’t take failure lightly. Your vehicle has to pass the test in order to stay on the road. The idea is that not only does the strict emissions test help reduce smog, but it...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

Knowing how to handle a car breakdown is half the battle (the other half, getting your car fixed, comes later). Here we explain how to stay safe in 8 easy steps — especially when your car breaks down in a not-so-convenient location. The first few minutes...

No one wants to fail a smog check test. The pain of going in once is enough, let alone having to repeat the test twice, simply for a small mistake. However, the fear of failing is always there. What if your car does not pass?...