Five important tips to ensure your car has the highest chance of passing a smog check. These simple inexpensive actions can help save you time and frustration....

Many people don't know that there are three different types of smog tests. This article describes these three tests and helps you identify the type of test required in your area....

What is an OBD II Smog check and how a service or battery issue may cause ODB II values to be reset. Things consumers should be aware of when getting an OBD II smog test under the STAR program....

Information on what to do if you have been directed to a STAR Smog Station for your smog test and a quick and easy way to find STAR Smog Stations in your area....

This article discusses the different between a smog test only station and a start certified smog check station...

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Failed smog tests can be stressful. There's no need to panic the issue may be as simple as a bad gas cap. This article covers what to do if you fail your smog test....

This post discusses how often a smog check is required in California. The quick answer is that it depends on where you live as California is divided into areas that determine test requirements....

The STAR program which is established by bill AB-2289 is the biggest change to the California smog check program in decades. It creates a new category of testing stations, STAR stations and simplifies the testing process for some vehicles...