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California Vehicle Retirement Program?
What's New? California’s updated voluntary vehicle retirement program is now available. The program is administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and provides $1,000 per vehicle and $1,500 for low-income consumers for unwanted vehicles that have either FAILED or PASSED their last Smog Check Test and that meet certain eligibility guidelines. For more information, visitBAR’s website. You can also obtain a copy of the application, or call BAR at (866) … [Read More...]
What is a Gross Polluter vehicle?
The Smog Check program has identified Gross Polluter (GP) vehicles as a significant source of smog emissions. Gross Polluter vehicles are chosen through these strategies: Vehicles tested at licensed stations which exceed at least one of the gross polluter standards (twice the maximum emission limits) Vehicles selected from the High Emitter Profile (HEP) database which have a high probability of failing the Smog Check inspection. Once a vehicle is classified or designated as a Gross … [Read More...]
How can I help my vehicle pass a Smog Check?
Q.How can I help my vehicle pass a Smog Check? Performing proper and regular vehicle maintenance according to your owner’s manual, and not tampering with the emissions control equipment are keys to passing Smog Check. Q. What happens if my vehicle fails a Smog Check? In order to complete your registration, you will need to obtain the repairs necessary for it to pass its Smog Check retest. Before beginning repairs, find out if you are eligible for our Consumer Assistance Program … [Read More...]
California Smog Check Program
California Smog Check Program: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill to revamp California’s smog-check program. No earlier than January 1, 2013, smog check stations will be required to measure the emissions of model-year ’00 and newer vehicles using onboard diagnostic testing. The new law also directs that a procedure be developed for testing vehicles that are not able to be tested through an onboard diagnostic computer system. California Greenhouse Gases: California … [Read More...]
What is a Test Only station?
Q.What is a Test-Only station? Test-Only stations are licensed Smog Check stations that are only allowed to test cars. State law prohibits them from making repairs. Q.How will I know if I need to take my car to a Test-Only or Gold Shield station? You will be notified on the registration renewal notice sent by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) if your vehicle must be inspected at a Test-Only or Gold Shield station. … [Read More...]
What is California Smog Check?
The Smog Check Program has greatly reduced air pollution created by millions of cars in California. According to the California Air Resources Board, the program removes about 400 tons of smog-forming pollutants from California’s air every day. With no surprise, the California Smog Check Test is known to be among the toughest smog tests in the U.S. Although greatly reducing pollution created from cars, the California Smog Check Program did not meet its expectations. Studies have shown that the … [Read More...]
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Smog Check Tips
- Get $1000 for retiring your smog check failing car, truck, van or SUV
- I recently obtained a Smog Check certificate for my vehicle; now I’m selling it. Do I need have it Smog Check inspected again?
- I just purchased a vehicle and the seller did not provide a Smog Check certificate. The vehicle needs repairs in order to pass. What should I do?
- Who is responsible for obtaining a Smog Check when a vehicle is sold?
- How long is a Smog Check certificate valid?
- My renewal notice says my car needs a Smog Check. But the car is out of state, and will not be back for many months. It’s too far to bring it back to California for a smog inspection. Can I get the car smog checked in another state and send the results here?
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