It is important to be able to understand the results of your smog check especially if your vehicle fails the test. This post shows how to read the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) given to you after your smog check....

If you need your car smog checked but your check engine light is on many people try and turn the light off. This article offers advise on what to do if your check engine light is on and you need a smog check....

Most automobiles require a smog check a minimum of 1 time every two years, but some vehicles are exempt. This post discusses helps you identify if your vehicle is on the list of smog check excemptions....

When buying a used car you could be stuck with large repair costs if the vehicle cannot pass a smog check. This article discusses how to find out a vehicles smog check history and other smog check issues when buying a used car....

Certain vehicles are categorized as Gross Polluters. This post discusses what a Gross Polluting vehicle is what to do if your vehicle is a Gross Polluter and how to get consumer assistance for emissions repairs...

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....

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

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