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Smogies Smog Shop Is The Best Place For Your Next Smog Check in Ventura
Located in Ventura at 3940 Market Smogies Smog Shop is a Test Only station that should be your first choice when you need a smog check. At Smogies Smog Shop we know how important being able to get a convenient and easy smog test is. We value your time and do our best to get your vehicle smogged as quickly as possible.
Smogies Smog Shop
3940 Market
Ventura, CA 93003
805-644-7664
Quality Smog Checks
It's important that you get the best smog possible in the city of Ventura. Quality workmanship is important and we value it do our best to deliver you the quality service you deserve.
Trained Staff
At Smogies Smog Shop we strive to deliver you the best service possible. All our technicians have passed the state requirements for smog inspenction in the state of California and are able to inspect your vehicle quickly and effectively.
Best Price Possible
Not only will we endevour to bring you the best service, but at Smogies Smog Shop we will do that at the best price possible in Ventura.What Exactly is a Smog Check? See for yourself how a car is smog tested.
A smog check is a test required by the state which measures the amount of airborne pollution emitted from the vehicle being teseted. Many states including California require vehicle owners to have an smog check run on their vehicles. What type of emissions test and how often you need to have your vehicle smog checked depends mainly on where you live, the type of vehicle you have and the age of the vehicle. You can find out more in our smog check information area. A smog check consists of a visual inspection, a functional test using your vehicles OBD II connection. Depending on the age of your vehicle and the type of fuel it uses you may require and Evap and tailpipe test. If you pass your smog check you will receive a certificate. Regardless of whether you pass or fail the smog station will transmit your test results to the DMV. If you pass you will be able to register your vehicle with the DMV. If you fail, you have a certain amount of time to remedy the issue and test your vehicle again.
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Smog Check Visual InspectionAll vehicles will be visually inspected to verify that the required emissions control equipment and systems are identified and present and in the vehicle and that they appear properly connected. |
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Smog Check Functional InspectionMost vehicles will now go through a functional test using the ODB II connection in your vehicle. Depending on your vehicles age, gross vehicle weight and fuel type additional tests may be performed such as EGR, and EVAP. |
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Smog Check Tailpipe TestAs of 2015 most vehilces only require ODBII tests. These tests eliminate the tailpipe testing requirement. If your car cannot be ODBII tested then a tailpipe emission sample will be taken by the technicial. The test system will analyze the exhaust gases emitted from the tailpipe. |
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Smog Check CertificateOnce the test is complete a certificate will be issued and transmitted to the DMV. The transmission currently takes place nightly and so your results may not be available until the following morning. |