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Smog Check Locations & Types

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Oct 14, 2015
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Over the years the number on question people ask, do I need a smog? What kind does my Vehicle need? How often? well here are the answers for must of your questions. In the State of california Department of Motor Vehicle ( DMV ) requirement is to do a smog check based randomly or determined by a vehicle's specific smog check history. Thier are 5 types of Smog Stations.

Test & Repair Station - "Test and Repair" stations are authorized by the State of California to perform "regular" smog inspections, as well as diagnose and repair vehicles which have failed the smog check. Test & Repair smog stations can not certify vehicles requiring STAR smog checks.

Test Only Center - Smog test only centers are authorized by the State of California to perform all "regular" smog inspections. They are not allowed to perform any smog repairs. The Test Only center's main obligation is to perform a non-bias and accurate smog inspection. Test Only smog stations can not certify vehicles requiring STAR smog checks.

STAR Test Only Center - Smog test only centers are authorized by the State of California to perform both Regular and Test Only smog inspections. They are not allowed to perform any smog repairs. A Test Only center's main obligation is to perform a non-bias and accurate smog inspection. They are certified to inspect all DMV required vehicles.

STAR Test & Repair (CAP) - STAR Test & Repair stations are authorized by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs to perform, along with smog check repairs, regular smog inspections and test only smog checks. A STAR Test & Repair station is the only type of smog check center which can inspect, repair and certify any and all vehicles. These stations are participants of the State's Consumer Assistance Program and are inspected by the State of California monthly.

STAR Test & Repair stations may also perform smog repairs on vehicles participating in theConsumer Assistance Program. CAP Stations maintain high standards of operation.

Repair Only Station - "Repair Only" stations are authorized by the State of California to only diagnose and repair vehicles which have failed the smog check. Repair Only smog stations can not inspect or certify any vehicle.

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