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What is the Difference between Emissions Testing and a Smog Check?
Emissions Testing vs. Smog Check
State and local mandated emissions testing meets the EPA Tier 2 standard, while smog testing meets California's higher standard for EPA Tier 3.
How Do I Know If I Need a Smog Test?
Your DMV registration renewal notice will indicate "Smog Check Required" if your vehicle needs a smog check.
When Is a Smog Check Required?
- If you are selling a car or truck that is more than four years old
- When you register an out-of-state vehicle for the first time in California, you will need a smog check
- Every other year for vehicles that are more than six years old
When Is a Smog Check Not Required?
- 100% electric-powered vehicles do not need a smog check
- Motorcycles do not need a smog check
- Got a classic car? Vehicles that are model-year 1975 and older do not require a smog check
- Vehicles six model years and newer do not require a biennial Smog check
- Selling your car? Cars that are four model years and newer do not require a change-of-ownership Smog check
- Diesel-powered trucks that are model year 1997 and older
- Diesel-powered trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds
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OUR REVIEWS
marshall r., 09/05/2024Paul was exceptionally helpful with an urgent request to reattach a guard on the bottom of our Tiguan, which dislodged due to debris on the 134 highway. I explained the urgent situation with 2 young kids--he saw our baby girl in the backseat and said, "You have a baby, we have to help you." And he did. I also appreciated his 10 principles posted in the office. They're no doubt worth their weight in gold and beyond. The price was very reasonable and I'll definitely bring my other vehicle in for similar existing issues.
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